CoH was the very first online game I ever played in my life, so I went into it knowing NOTHING. On the second day of getting the 'feel' of this new experience I was invited to team with a high level toon. I was thrrilled that someone wanted me as a team mate! I was ported to the highest building in Atles...and promptly kicked from the team. I ran around the top of the building, looking for a way to get down, but alas, there was none. I figured if I jumped, my toon would be destroyed (die) and I would have to create her all over again. After 15 minutes of debating, I decided to jump. (I sure coulldn't do any playing from a skyscraper.) When I hit bottom, I was left with 1% health.
I wondered why anyone would do such a mean thing as that griefer did to me. As I became more familiar and adept at the game I swore I would always try and help new people, remembering how green and distressed I was at first.
Thinking if my toon died and I'd always have to start from scratch again was the first goofy thing I thought.