PVP balance - problem(s) and solution(s)?

[Lemon]

the classic debate of sportsmanship - its straightforward.

1. do not gank
   
2. do not restock (carrier is ok)
   
3. do not combatdock (unless ganked)
   
4. do not acestack - you know who you are
   
5. do not wait for more enemies, take the initiative and switch sides
   
6. do not engage in a fair fight - sit it out until your side starts losing. alternatively, engage the opposite side's reinforcements
   

feel free to add more onto my list

most importantly, DO NOT CONTINUE THE GANKCYCLE, sometimes shit happens, we cant control indies, if you see that a rowdy bunch of them are not listening, take the initiative and disengage yourself, let them take the heat. THE COMMUNITY HAS TO SELF-REGULATE, if it doesn't then it will downspiral to some of theawful engagements the event had.

oh, and don't be afraid to get blued, its just a VIDEO GAME.

It's very rare to see a thread completely nailed in the first response.

Probably the most important comment in this entire discussion:

DO NOT CONTINUE THE GANKCYCLE

"They did it first" is the worst excuse possible. We're a small community, most of us know each other by this point. It'd be nice if we could all agree to a sort of relationship reset and try a fresh start without immediately falling back into cliques that are out to get each other.

Strive for excellence and make the game fun for others and that effort will be recognised and reciprocated. Piling on a group because you were previously piled on simply ensures the cycle continues and the game gets saltier and more antagonistic for everyone, including randoms that get caught up in the pissing match through no fault of their own.

As an extremely important signature image says, "it's a game, I can die."

The reality is, a lot of people enjoy hurting others, this is why they play. For personal dislikes, to feel power, or just waiting to beat someone - if that wasn't the case we wouldn't have so many siege participants.

That's just the reality, and this is why if there will be any sort of attempt at mechanics that can be tested and one day implemented it would go a long way