PSA

[DamianFatale]

So, I was in PVP today, when a player in the opposing team decided to shout "Kill Yourself Dark Knight", just for making her my kill..

I know that what I should do is brush it off, and move on, but It's hard, even though that's what I'm trying to do. Without getting into specifics, let me just say that when you struggle with your mental health on a regular basis, it is HARD to have control over your own motions. It's not always easy to just say something like "this person hurt my feelings, but oh well."

Please consider that every player made character is controlled by a player, and respect them how you would like to. Your dark sense of humor might actually be a mental trip wire for someone, but don't feel like you have to be overly politically correct either! Just be careful, and maybe try avoiding such language if you don't know the person that well! Those kind of things should be saved for your close friends, that a handle on such things.

Lastly, for those that do get triggered by negative messages, here's some steps you CAN DO.

1. Switch the tab to log #4 if you can. I've done that during dungeons, and pvp. I know it's not always good, but if your party is just no cooperating, and you're confident you can do your job, it does sometimes work.

2. Report the player. GMS take negative behavior seriously, and they are helpful! All of my experiences with them have been great, just make sure you have a really good reason to report! Backtrack a bit, and think about whether you really need their help. Ask questions to yourself like a. does this person make my experience on the game difficult? b. are they effecting anyone else? c. will this just go away? Sometimes problems go away if you ride them out, so just think about it logically. If you do report the player, make sure you get the username and the time. Make sure to write the name and time down as soon as possible, because as text goes on in your chat log, it can be erased.

3. Vent to someone you trust. I would suggest the use of the tell feature, because randomly just venting out your problems in linkshells, fc chats, and shouts can be problematic. If you must, I would suggest asking if the people on those chats want to hear about your problem. I would also do the same with tells!

4. Don't insult the person at all. If you stoop to the persons level, you're liable for harassment, and not just that, it makes the situation worse for yourself. Try to stay with logic.

5. Tell the person that insulted you, that it hurt your feelings. I would use words like "I feel like" instead of "you did ___". If you ask very kindly for them to stop, and you tell them how it made you feel, chances are they just might! Not everyone means to do something bad to a person. Sometimes people just have to learn.. because that is life. You might even gain a friend through a sense of understanding.

and 6. is for people that notice someone struggling. Reach out to them, and if you see a problem during a dungeon, or in an area, just say something! It's very helpful!

Thanks. <3

[kuma_aus]

Is this in The Feast? I didn't know you could talk to enemy players in PvP, I know in Frontlines it's not allowed. If you are able to talk to opponents in The Feast, I think it should really be removed. There is no reason opponents should be able to communicate with each other since it can lead to harassment like this or even cheating.

[HakaseNyan]

Another good suggestion: If you suffer from mental health issues and/or have low self-esteem, stay away from the internet.

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[Cakekizyy]

Hope you reported him.

[Alien_Gamer]

Another good suggestion: If you suffer from mental health issues and/or have low self-esteem, stay away from the internet.

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This is actually a pretty horrible suggestion. Akin to blaming the victim here. Nobody has the right to tell others to kill themselves and just because its the internet it doesn't make it excusable. Here's a shocking thought, instead of telling someone to get off the internet we actually try to reprimand people that tell people to go kill themselves.

[Zepla]

Another good suggestion: If you suffer from mental health issues and/or have low self-esteem, stay away from the internet.

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Yes, let's place the blame on people with mental health issues for trying to enjoy themselves in a peaceful environment. That makes sense!

[Seoulstar]

Another good suggestion: If you suffer from mental health issues and/or have low self-esteem, stay away from the internet.

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Or people can learn to not be an ass. That's an even better suggestion.

[Cakekizyy]

Not trying to blame the OP. That being said, prudence might warrant those more vulnerable to verbal barbs might want to be wary of confrontational content i.e. PvP.

[ErryK]

Yes, let's place the blame on people with mental health issues for trying to enjoy themselves in a peaceful environment. That makes sense!

"A peaceful environment" PvP isn't and never will be a peaceful environment. I would argue the game is, for the most part, peaecful. But PvP? No, no way. It's a melting pot of chaos.

[SpiritMuse]

"A peaceful environment" PvP isn't and never will be a peaceful environment. I would argue the game is, for the most part, peaecful. But PvP? No, no way. It's a melting pot of chaos.

Telling someone to go kill themselves is inappropriate anywhere.