Spiral Knights - Friendship asks for nothing at all.

Friendship asks for nothing at all.

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Fri, 09/13/2013 - 22:31

Toeni-Sevan

Today I did a trade. Not a special one as in I sold for less or for more. I'd say the items traded were pretty equal in value. I gave the guy what he wanted and I got something I could find other opportunities with. I don't care for details, but I knew the trade I made would be a loss in the long run. In the end I got to give my two friends a red chef coat and a blue chef coat. (That wasn't the only thing I got, but they're not important) They knew that my next goal in SK was to get the Scissor Blades and a Violet Rose Set; it's a lofty goal that'll take me forever. They were really reluctant to take them. In the end they gave me small token gifts because they wanted to give at least something in return.

I've known these guys since I started and have never met them in person. Yet despite this, we talk all the time about life, work, you know...real stuff. We're real friends in knight outfits swinging swords, shooting guns, and setting bombs.

I don't really know, moments like these where you do something not for profit or virtual money and give stuff to your friends and they give back to you make me want to cry. I did that today. It's one of the greatest things to feel when the person on the other side of the screen actually feels emotion towards you. It's cool, great, it's friendship. Maybe I'm just getting too old and sentimental.

http://imgur.com/d062iw0,2GWZoBh#0 (There's 2 of em, I'm the middle knight)

I don't even know why I posted this here. I post a lot on data, suggestions, but this is...well it's not important I suppose. I just felt like sharing it with you guys. I really hope that when you play this game you have people who care about you and do these little things...these small gestures to let you know they care. I dunno, post your own thing. I'll read it, others will read it, go for it. I didn't make this a friendship thread when I started typing, but we can change our minds.

"Friendship asks for...?"
"Nothing at all!"

Fri, 09/13/2013 - 23:36

Krakob

That was beautifully written. Friendship is a wonderful thing and it's not just about gifts. Yesterday, I probably spent like four hours in total just talking to the people I know and a lot of it wasn't SK.

Fri, 09/13/2013 - 23:42

Xtweeterx

Friendship is maaa- Oh wait

Friendship is maaa- Oh wait wrong thread.

Fri, 09/13/2013 - 23:55

Wolfe-Knight

Hmm

Touching story, I love it when people will help out others with no thoughts of rewards on their part. I have two stories sort of like this, one of giving and another of receiving.

A friend and guild mate of mine knew I loved rarely used weapons (I like it when people say "wow, never saw that before"). She also knew I wanted a triglav but never played pvp, so it wasn't going to happen soon. On my birthday she send me a message with a gift attached, it was a triglav she had on her for awhile (she even put a 3 uv ticket on it). Kat spent the CE and CR to craft, UV, and unbind it just for a gift, and she did not want anything in return (said it was a birthday gift and was also for helping with OCH). I still feel I need pay her back even after all this time, though knowing Kat any gift I send her she will send back.

Now last year during the black kat event a friend (he wont want his name on the forums) really wanted to get the book, but he is known for his bad luck so never got one. My guild mates helped him hunt for a bit but no book was to be found. This year he tried again but alas still no book, but I managed to find one during our hunts. Knowing how much he has been looking for that thing I was willing to give it too him. I know how much its worth but I have never been one for profit (all my friends know I am always broke in SK) so I was willing to let him have it as long as I could fight the boss as well. This may have sounded pompous (oh look at me! I am such a nice person!) but if you have a friend who has been working at something a lot with no luck then you should give a helping hand.

I have never been one for sappy stories but I just wanted to show what people are willing to do for others they have never met.

Sat, 09/14/2013 - 00:16

Krakob

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHplGM7rM64

Sat, 09/14/2013 - 00:39

Fangel

Awww... These stories are so

Awww... These stories are so sweet! Too often, I just get absorbed into this game. But little moments like these are what really stand out.

One of my friends gifted me three items a long while ago: an autogun, a cobalt helm, and a splinter bomb. It might not seem like much to anyone, but when a friend gives you something, it means something... It's not just another item in your arsenal. Even the most trivial thing can mean the world to someone else.

When I see this part of the community -beyond the complaining, suggestions, randomness, and sarcasm- it reminds me how much I love being a part of it. Thank you all that have shared and all that continue to share your stories, on this thread and future ones.

Sat, 09/14/2013 - 11:46

Skykillerthefirst

Imagine someone who doesn't

Imagine someone who doesn't really like video games looking at this thread and laughing their head off.

Sat, 09/14/2013 - 18:15

Pepperonius

@Kysup

Hey man, i feel you. It's the main reason I still play SK, and I've made a few great friends here. Doing nice things for people is the way to go, and if you feel good at the end of the day, that's what matters.

As for me, I'm heading down to the states to chill with one of my officers, and my brother ended up dating a guildmate we've had for a couple years. Games like this make for great friendships.

Glad you seem to enjoy it as much as I do. Best of luck on that scissor blade/violet hunt.

Sat, 09/14/2013 - 18:26

Sirius-Voltbreaker

/clap

That was beautiful. The feeling you get when you have someone who cares or the feeling of when you helped someeone and they are grateful is like nothing else. A true friend only asks for a little in return. Friendship is what runs this world around. It doesn't matter who they are. Its the thought that counts. Friendship is like a gem, hard to find and one in a million. Friendships like those are truly, one of a kind.

Sat, 09/14/2013 - 19:05

Toeni-Sevan

I need a better alias...(Perronius)

So I guess I can put this story here...funny huh?

Perronius saw through my SUPER awesome disguise and found out I'm Kysup. And then he proceeded to send me a gift of his own to help me on my way. I "knew" who Perronius was for a long time and just started getting to know him. He's given me great deals before. So now I guess I'll always have to keep in mind he did me, almost a stranger a big favor.

So thanks you damn nice guy. I won't forget your kindness.

And...well to clarify this isn't a cleverly disguised begging post.

Sat, 09/14/2013 - 19:07

#10

Isekuube

Derp. :3

I remember... long long ago.
I didn't even know this person. As I nub I knew nothing, I was asking for the location of the Bazaar. One of the knights gave me 2k crowns and said: "Explore! ;)"
I ended up spending that money on the dudes in the Bazaar with overpriced stuff, but it was that thing that counted.

I also remember my friends putting up with me as they generously carried me through a Snarby Shadow Lair. Where I crafted my Snarby Gear.

Friendship is great. I almost quit twice. The only reason I came back is because I felt guilty about leaving my friends.

I love you everybody.

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 18:07

#11

Toeni-Sevan

@kysupofferingagooddeal.sk

You guys are freaking awesome.
Also GOD DAMN IT Perronius. (You make me cry manly tears)

...Thank you so much for helping me get my friend his shield.

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 18:09

#12

Voza-Il

Finding the diamonds in the

Finding the diamonds in the trash heap....thats what this game is about. So few diamonds left....

Lets wait for some lowlife to come along and kill this wonderful thread, shall we?

@OP Looks like you have met some diamonds! Congrats man :)

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 18:21

#13

Toeni-Sevan

Thanks pal...

http://imgur.com/PkCARMZ,ZDh6IR3,qBldbG1

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 19:39

#14

Arelic

Playing Favorites...

Why can I not favorite this page as a function of my profile? I only ask because I would have stories of my own to recount. :')

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 19:40

#15

Dean-Zane

What's really ridiculous

A while back a friend of mine was in a "ingame relationship" with an other guy. After a while, she wanted to end it and move on. He apparently didn't. He sends her TONS of gifts... from a skolver coat with Tail's tails to 5* heart trinkets to all kinds of things.

And guess what? He wants her back... well... this .. is just... ridiculous. He sends her letters and items.. trying to win her back.. like.. some people just take it to the extreme but seriously...

The OP post was very touching and if there were two people that I trusted completely and would do anything for them... it would be Chrizmaniac (aka Chriz) and Spongerino (aka Hamster). These guys are just the best and I'll always be loyal to them since they've always been around for me.

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 20:35

#16

Blitz-Winger

I almost shed a tear

Friendship is truly beautiful.

I remember this one time where my friend gave me a pulsar. At first i was elated due to the fact that i didn't have to do RT again and again, don't get me wrong i love RT its just when we reach the boss fight i'm always the one who hits the switches which i mess up on the timing frequently.

So in return i got him back into our guild after he accidently left and we've been best friends ever since.

I love SK because it's not just a game, it's like an experience to meet people while exploring the clockworks.

"It's always the small things that count"

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 20:45

#17

Shamanalah

my 2 cents

A lot of our guild members are more than just "members"

Of course we are a guild, but the little group inside the guild who speaks over Teamspeak have becomef close friends. We talk about so much stuff and spend so much time talking to each other that you are bound to get along... And what's funny is that it goes beyond the game, it's not just a SK guild, we are a group of friends who were brought together by SK (and Warriors of Legends). We shared the loss of our GM dog together. Even though we never IRL saw it, we saw a picture of it and could hear it (and our GM) in the back, like their afternoon walk, his dogs would get impatient if he was on a run and wouldn't keep pushing on his arms :D

I became friend with someone a while back on Diablo II on patch 1.12... google it for a time frame cause I have no clue how many years it has been (3-4?). We started a clan in D2 and after a year or two of fun, I moved to SK, he moved to another game I forgot the name and made him test SK. Then we got back in touch (I had a lot of personnal issue that got solved) and we searched for a game to play together (after that Diablo III fiasco) so we got back on SK, we thought.... "hey why not" and here we are... 10 months later ^ ^

From Internet stranger to IRL friends ^ ^

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 20:51

#18

Arkate

This is the problem with Adults and also the internet.

I understand why many adults are so defensive; you have no idea who is on the other side of that screen. But sometimes, it doesn't matter. Real friendships can be made over the internet. Of course, there is the chance they're some scammer or rapist trying to get on your good side. But sometimes there's good friends. To be honest, I don't understand why you'd cry. But I do understand the feeling.

Thu, 09/26/2013 - 07:00

#19

Shamanalah

my 2 cents

@ Arkate most of the friends I made on SK are adults... the heck I am one now o.O

I am 23, most of my friends are in their mid 20's and I have some friends in the early 30's playing SK and chatting on Teamspeak along... We have 2-3 "kids" who are really mature for their age... (14-16)

Age doesn't mean everything... I got along with a father of 3 who played SK with them, he was in his mid 40 and was really nice to play with

Kids are the problem on the internet most of the times...

Sun, 10/06/2013 - 10:02

#20

Toeni-Sevan

3 Bitter End Shields gone.

1 I helped find for a friend through connections. They made a good deal.
2 I gave away. I gave away the first one hoping I would have enough to get my own, and I did. But I didn't keep it, I gave that one away too. I gave it away because I didn't want my friend to spend money on such a low, horrible chance on something. I'll never get this shield again, but seeing my friends with them on is enough for me.

-Crimson-Cat
-Lucario-Stl
-Osmodeus and Purplevixen

These are my friends.

Sun, 10/06/2013 - 11:07

#21

Sirius-Voltbreaker

/salute

You sir have my utter respect.

Sun, 10/06/2013 - 13:50

#22

Grimranger

*is reading the thread*
*reads comments*
*realizes no-one has trolled/been a jerk yet*

Friendship online is a lie. Those people probably just gave you token gifts in return just so you'd give them stuff again in the future. This is a stupid waste of my time reading this thread and posting my comment, but I'm bored. I don't care about your "friends". I'm having too much fun tearing this apart. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yT1GHoFiAw

Sun, 10/06/2013 - 15:34

#23

Sirius-Voltbreaker

Grim your a jerk.

If you have nothing nice to say don't say it at all.
If people want to be nice to others good fr them. Leave them alone.

Since you want to be a douche I'll repay you the favor.
Roses are red violets are blue,
I have five fingers, the middle one is for you.

Sun, 10/06/2013 - 16:15

#24

Traevelliath

@Sirus-Voltbreaker

You can also debate the other side. You learn nothing from hearing what you already know, and you never improve if you're surrounded by people agreeing/complimenting you.

Sun, 10/06/2013 - 21:56

#25

Toeni-Sevan

I hope you realize that the point of this...

Is to inspire others to do small acts of kindness and post them here as well. I hope that's what gonna happen...

Please help your friends and those less fortunate. They'll pay you back with a currency you can't measure.

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 13:55

#26

Cinoa

They weren't my friends, but...

a few days ago i was sitting there in haven, thinking about newcomers who would need better gear. so i bought flawed orbs and made a few hot edges and sent them to random new people. afterwards, i bought about 3 brandishes and also sent out 2 of them (can't find any other newcomers). i don't really have any good friends who play anymore, one only checks from time to time, another i haven't known for that long. but i might like a good friend to play SK with. another very good friend i had was on a different game, i hardly see him anymore. i'm just glad i can craft 1 2 or 3* gear for people who need it.

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 22:50

#27

Toeni-Sevan

Hey, back again.

I hope you guys have done some charitable things in the recent Hallow Event.
Given away some Hallow Costumes to some friends of mine just starting out or can't play often. No need to list.
Gave Nepetatheleo 52 Power Orbs so they could pay off some crazy deal that involved 150 Orbs.

I hope this isn't a thread people mind. I just want to encourage others to give for nothing every now and then when they can.

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 23:58

#28

Skayeth

Ill do charitable...

Heheheheh, I'll give if they gimmee some crowns.....

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 01:00

#29

Demonlust

i'm a jerk i admit

i admit u are a good guy, which is rare these days. but i had to agree with grimranger's point. that does not apply only in the internet or online games, but also IRL. but as long as you are happy, whatever.

@sirius: no need to get angry, he just wanted to point out the truth sarcastically. well, yeah it does ruin the mood in this post somehow.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 14:14

#30

Sandwich-Potato

/e sniffs. Please stop the onions.

This reminds me of an old guild I was in, run by a Vanguard. The GM pretty much was like a JP Morgan or Rockefeller. He must have spent MILLIONS helping us all craft our weapons and whatnot. He bought me a Sealed Sword, an Avenger Recipe, and the CE needed to craft it. And he did the same thing. For all the other 100+ members of his guild. Suffice to say that I know there's at least a few gems in the dustbin of life.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 15:12

#31

Cmeresweetheart

Scissor blade...

Oooh...That weapon is magnificent...

*see chef armor*

...OOOH MY GOD!

I NEED THAT THING NOW!

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 21:58

#32

Jason-Is-Cool

:O u gave away a bitter end! :O kewl!

Ohhhhh! Hi Kysup! Do u remember me? :D

Fri, 01/03/2014 - 21:33

#33

Toeni-Sevan

Happy New Year

I hope you've given many presents in the Christmas Spirit and will continue to do so this new year.
From Military Valks to another, I hope you guys can also afford to lose out on some money at least once for the sake of another.

Sat, 01/04/2014 - 05:45

#34

Launcel

Oh this is just...

Touching! It's things like this that make everything better! - be it games or whatever. @OP: Thnx for posting this man, made me appreciate my guildies and in-game friends even more.

Sat, 01/04/2014 - 08:36

#35

Blaccklotus

What's an Unsinkable ship?

A FRIENDSHIP!

Sat, 01/04/2014 - 09:19

#36

Skayeth

/laugh

This is one of the happiest threads I have seen time to time. It's one of these rare moments that bind us together. :)
^Blaccklotus' comment is genius, pure genius.

You know what is the opposite of friendship? The Jempires. Period. The End.

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