Does RP even matter?

[elrica]

If your current RP attempts aren't working, try another approach.

When I RP a stubborn, egotistical or angry trader I get pirated insane amounts. When I RP a friendly, scared or stupid trader (or inRP pretend to be), I get pirated, but to a lesser degree.

I guess, what I am hinting at is most pirates (within RP) are egotistical and greedy. Try using that to your advantage. As for the pirates who aren't egotistical and greedy, reward them and hope they remember your name. I made a lot of oorp friends that way...it's weird.

Remember, just because somebody pirates you does not make them a bad player. Silent-traders and the "lol just kill me" traders are as much of a problem as lolpirates. If you do this, I'd expect most people would go out of their way to pirate you in the future.

But then again, sometimes you just need to laugh in their face and try to blast them. Failing that, try bringing bigger guns. Space is dangerous. Why would you trade alone?