Asking for help without needing it

[RL]

Originally Posted by fuelstaind

I'm afraid I dont understand. Why would the person want help with a monster they can clearly beat and possibly have to share treasure?

Also, in a friendly game, when someone has been totally hosed by bad stuff or a curse and has no chance of winning a combat, it's nice to ask them to help even when you don't need it. We would do this occasionally in the days before I learned the correct rule.