Rewards vs pvp integrity

[ThreeBeastSmile]

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Do you go as RPR when you play FL? Generally you will be focused unless you get good with the teleport and use it to joust better when attempting dives. RPR is treated as one of those spooky jobs (no pun intended) that gets held down asap normally. Might be worth switching to a different job like DRG until you can handle being the likely focus. RPR should be just fine when you notice the return teleport is 30y, it's actually really really good at hit and runs.

You're really not as disadvantaged as you think queuing alone, but I suppose if you don't enjoy the pvp for pvp then you're not going to improve much. Passion tends to kindle gitting gudder faster. Take this from someone who regularly runs at smaller groups alone and skirmishes without dying, job pick permitting. You can learn to play around knockbacks and draw-ins with just a bit of instinct, which you'd start picking up by not declaring the pvp as a total write-off in your mind. It's a pity so many yield to the more thuggish groups though, and decide it's not worth it outside of the rewards and never return.

Thus we return to the vibe of the topic, why do we have so many queuing up "just for the reward", while also bringing in these "I cba" defeatist (or downright dismissive) attitudes? Why are most of all the attitudes concerning pvp motives right now negative? That's the quandary. Sometimes I'll hang out at various instances of WDP, and see some sprouts seemingly having fun in the dueling area. I'll occasionally cut in to gauge interest in pvp as a whole, and things tend to go from there. It's nice when there's enthusiasm. There needs to be more of that. (Maybe WDP can start by looking a bit more presentable for one, after so many years...)

[Mawlzy]

Thus we return to the vibe of the topic, why do we have so many queuing up "just for the reward", while also bringing in these "I cba" defeatist (or downright dismissive) attitudes? Why are most of all the attitudes concerning pvp motives right now negative? That's the quandary. Sometimes I'll hang out at various instances of WDP, and see some sprouts seemingly having fun in the dueling area. I'll occasionally cut in to gauge interest in pvp as a whole, and things tend to go from there. It's nice when there's enthusiasm. There needs to be more of that. (Maybe WDP can start by looking a bit more presentable for one, after so many years...)

The semi-facetious answer is "because it's an MMO."

That said, the "gimme summat or I won't play" seems to me to be particularly bad in 14.

But there's a lovely breeze coming in from my balcony, and thus I am optimistic. I report non-participants. Over the last six weeks, I've been contacted by GMs on four occasions who seem genuinely interested in discussing my concerns. They have encouraged me to continue to report those breaking ToS. I get the feeling there's a little PvP enclave at SE (NA at least), where GMs care about FL.

I hope I'm not fooling myself.

You want change? Vote kick and report.

I suspect there are many players "just there for the rewards" who avoid combat and don't know they're doing anything wrong. Or they figure FL is a joke mode.

Let's change that belief. Olivia tried to remove this element of the player base through her exceptional skill. Hasn't worked. Suspended accounts may be more effective than getting the snot kicked out of you by a French Maid.

Vive la résistance! Mort aux détracteurs!

[Mawlzy]

Eh... I'm pretty sure she's been trying to remove more than just AFKers and leechers though, given her "my way or the highway" attitude towards casual and solo players who won't bend the knee to her playstyle.

As you know, I didn't care for that. Equally I understand her frustration. I just offer a different solution.

[Valence]

The semi-facetious answer is "because it's an MMO."

That said, the "gimme summat or I won't play" seems to me to be particularly bad in 14.

But there's a lovely breeze coming in from my balcony, and thus I am optimistic. I report non-participants. Over the last six weeks, I've been contacted by GMs on four occasions who seem genuinely interested in discussing my concerns. They have encouraged me to continue to report those breaking ToS. I get the feeling there's a little PvP enclave at SE (NA at least), where GMs care about FL.

I hope I'm not fooling myself.

You want change? Vote kick and report.

I suspect there are many players "just there for the rewards" who avoid combat and don't know they're doing anything wrong. Or they figure FL is a joke mode.

Let's change that belief. Olivia tried to remove this element of the player base through her exceptional skill. Hasn't worked. Suspended accounts may be more effective than getting the snot kicked out of you by a French Maid.

Vive la résistance! Mort aux détracteurs!

Can you ask them to talk to their EU fellows? Our GMs here are the worst offenders when it comes to lethargic play. I've never once in my life been contacted by a GM for a report I made. And I've made a lot of them.

[Mawlzy]

Can you ask them to talk to their EU fellows? Our GMs here are the worst offenders when it comes to lethargic play. I've never once in my life been contacted by a GM for a report I made. And I've made a lot of them.

Uhm. Sure! Sorry your lot are lagging. FWIW this is a somewhat recent (past 3 months) development, but I'll happily encourage an expansion to EU.

[Mawlzy]

Can you ask them to talk to their EU fellows? Our GMs here are the worst offenders when it comes to lethargic play. I've never once in my life been contacted by a GM for a report I made. And I've made a lot of them.

I had an opportunity to fulfil your request this evening and did so.

FWIW I've noticed that when lethargic players also type something in chat that is negative or defeatist, I'm far more likely to get a follow-up from a GM. I guess part of this may be that chat logs are easy to check, plus the overall focus on protecting players against chat harassment.