Fairplay vs Roleplay

[Zapp]

This is the most serious poll you'll ever get from me. After certain incidents today, I went to blow off some steam by attacking Gamma alone, then left the computer for a couple of hours. Why? Well, let me tell you what happened to me today...

First, I set up a Molly Barghest to pirate with. Get one trader that doesn't pay, he goes boom. Then, a Corsair gunboat. In Leeds? Well, I commented on him being a tad out of place but engaged. No problem, right? Lo and behold, a Praefect pops out of no where, starts shooting me up, and calls me a coward for running. Right. He told me to pick my fights more wisely, as if I really had a choice there.

A few other events transpired, one in the same setting but this time involving forces of the opposite side of the fence, with results similar.

After the last of such, the person remarked that to play fair was ooRP. Indeed, this is somewhat true. You never see a single cop car chasing a criminal - you see a dozen at the least, with roadblocks ahead. You never hear of a general that limits the size of his army to equal that of his opponent - overwhelming force is always preferred.

However, here's something to consider - this is a game. We're here to have fun!

After me stating that, he said that roleplay was fun, and the person being picked on should indeed grit his teeth and take it.

Is it possible to be fair and also roleplay? Maybe. I do my best. If I notice a large number of fighters after a single target, I will call all the fighters off and challenge the one to a duel. Fair? Not to brag, but most what say that to the average pilot, he would still be at a disadvantage. More fair? Yes.

Of course, after I said that, the same person said I was being ooRP in doing so and should be sanctioned.

I said, "so sanction me" and left. And here I am. Haven't touched the computer except to check on my homework, just so I could cool down.

Tell me what you think. Please.

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