Hello to everyone who are reading this. Before I start writing my thoughts on this matter I would first like to state this:
Anyone who wants to participates in this discussion, do so in a civil manner. Be polite and write in a respectful tone.
(I started a Corsair thread some time ago which lead to a complete dispute between certain forum members. This time I will tell the moderators to delete all posts that are personally attacking another forum member, so this thread won't be locked and let the discussion continue.)
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In 4.85 (current mod) a lot has changed between the Bretonia and Kusari war. Kusari has now claimed a small portion of Leeds which has changed the battlefield dramatically but most importantly, made the battle more intense since now there really is a defending side (Bretonia) and the attacking side (Kusari).
Now I don't really have much background knowledge of how the both sides roleplayed towards each other but it's in my opinion getting a little too personal now.
My recent experiences playing a Kusari Naval Forces character and participating in the front-line (Leeds system). I have received roleplay insults from Bretonia law enforcements (mainly have I met the BAF), which is completely fine seeing that Bretonia and Kusari is in a complete state of war. However, I'm sometimes very confused whether the insults I'm receiving actually are from a roleplaying perspective, or a deliberate personal attack, such an attack that would be towards the Player not the Character.
The insults where I'm particularly confused about are the Racial Slurs. Many players do it. Heck, we nearly call everyone Gaijin. We are ultranationalistic xenophobes, but is this statement detracting from the overall roleplay atmosphere, or enforcing our characters?
I feel that the roleplaying atmosphere is really hostile, but perhaps it should be like that during war. I'm still confused and to be very honest, after logging out with my character (whether I have won or lost), I feel personally bad. I don't enjoy at all the Racial Slurs, feels really degrading and it pushes me away to further roleplay at that location.
I could just be whining/complaining or simply be wrong. How do you feel about this issue?
(For anyone who is curious, my independent KNF character is called: Akishino Kyokutei)