New server rules

[f2k]

My thoughts on this

I like it, especially the immunity part. I would certainly want my trader to be allowed to trade in relative peace (bar the ever-present NPC-pirates).
I dont really understand why people have a problem with it. If you want to play a pirate, then why not simply attack NPC-traders? Is it because you want to be a police friendly pirate? And if its because you just want a fight, then, seriously, do you consider a train to be a serious fight?

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[Kane]

Uh... i've been attacking NPC's.

It's kinda how I make a living as DarkStar. The only police/navy that DOSN'T hate me is Kusari, and that's because I didn't get a bribe from the Blood Dragons, and didn't feel like running around doing missions all day just then.

So, don't always assume that PC pirates are out to pirate other PCs. However, by the same token, don't assume we're always going to leave you alone. What's the point of being a pirate if you can't make life interesting for other players?

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[Met2085]

What's the point of being a pirate if you can't make life interesting for other players?

[snapback]3446[/snapback]

agreed, besides i like the idea of player pirates harasing other players

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[Korrd]

Also consider fun factor. :yahoo:
Attacking NPc trains is not that fun. it wont try to escape, and their defensive capabilities are no match for a player. But a player-driven train is a different story. He/she will fight back more accurately (also with better weapons) and can try to escape/evade, or call reinforcements (when avaible).

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[Dab]

Yea, and how realistic is it if traders dont ever get attacked and/or killed? Right now anyone can trade for tons of money if they have a descent shield because they dont get attacked by other players, we need to add action. And trading can get boring so if you are trying to dodge pirates who can actually attack you it is more exciting.

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[Angel]

Im with Dab and Korrd on this one, but theres one ever looming, Very annoying Problem that Almost ever person on this server does...

EVERYONE HIDES IN NEWYORK!!!!

From the Attacking ive done so far, ive been fought off by LS and SDF bougth, but every person in the server gos to NY and stays there, i counted 8 PC's in NY at one time..... :shok: :shok: :shok:

I hope it doesn't turn into a Camping fest in NY cause everyones 2 scared to Trade....

One more thing, If your attacked by a " Pirate ", And they ask you to dump your cargo, and you don't or say something to the Tone of,

" Suck *** this you pirate Loser, t(' ' )t" your going to get attacked, and expect to fight for your life, and don't whine if you die.

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[Dab]

I think the 8 players in NY was when i was recruiting people, and for others to watch my dazziling performance of how to kill 3 battleships and 12 cruiser while in a fighter. A good show that is...

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[Igiss]

Yes Dab, your dazzling performance was really impressive, just like a new Intel Pentium LGA775 processor. Especially in FutureMark. :P

EVERYONE HIDES IN NEWYORK!!!!

Cowards. I see the only possible solution that will allow to preserve the classical Freelancer rule: to rename New York into, say, New Jersey. And if talking seriously, let them hide if they want to... maybe make one exception out of this rule: if you were chasing someone up until NY from another system, you may attack even in NY. Otherwise it will be very unfair cause NY has more exit points than any other system.

What's the point of being a pirate if you can't make life interesting for other players?

If there will be 1 or 2 characters on server who don't want a very interesting life, it won't spoil your roleplaying if you just leave them alone.

Right now anyone can trade for tons of money if they have a descent shield because they dont get attacked by other players, we need to add action.

Well one further guarantee: if the player who has immunity is spotted supporting any faction, even if he/she hasn't officially joined this faction, immunity will be removed from him or her forever.

By the way pay attention to changes made in the 1st post of this thread, I'm editing it regularly.

[f2k]

So, don't always assume that PC pirates are out to pirate other PCs. However, by the same token, don't assume we're always going to leave you alone. What's the point of being a pirate if you can't make life interesting for other players?

[snapback]3446[/snapback]

And who says that I find it interesting to be attacked?

agreed, besides i like the idea of player pirates harasing other players

[snapback]3447[/snapback]

Again, what if I dont want to be harassed?

Also consider fun factor.  :yahoo:
Attacking NPc trains is not that fun. it wont try to escape, and their defensive capabilities are no match for a player. But a player-driven train is a different story. He/she will fight back more accurately (also with better weapons) and can try to escape/evade, or call reinforcements (when avaible).

[snapback]3452[/snapback]

And what if I dont think its very fun to be attacked by other players?

If I get attacked by another player, Im not fighting back, Im hitting F1 as fast as I can.

When Im hauling millions worth of cargo, Im not going to risk it by duelling with another player

Yea, and how realistic is it if traders dont ever get attacked and/or killed? Right now anyone can trade for tons of money if they have a descent shield because they dont get attacked by other players, we need to add action. And trading can get boring so if you are trying to dodge pirates who can actually attack you it is more exciting.

[snapback]3457[/snapback]

You want action? Did you ever stop to consider that perhaps other players do not share this wish?

If there will be 1 or 2 characters on server who don't want a very interesting life, it won't spoil your roleplaying if you just leave them alone.

[snapback]3472[/snapback]

Well said!


Look, the point is that I dont want to fight with you guys when Im flying in my train. My trader char has one purpose, and one purpose only, to make enough money so that my other chars can buy some nice equipment.

Why do you keep trying to force your way of plying upon me? I simply want to earn money while being left alone but that doesnt mean that I try to force everyone to do the same. But you come to this server and stat complaining about not enough action, and suddenly everyone are forced to fight for their lives.
I dont force you to play my way, so why force me to play your way?

By all means, if you want to have a great big fight then do so just leave my trader alone.

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[Angel]

I dont force you to play my way, so why force me to play your way?

Noones Forceing anything f2k, Most people here just want to spce things up abit, and you don't want to lose your millions in Cargo, and don't want to participate.

Well one further guarantee: if the player who has immunity is spotted supporting any faction, even if he/she hasn't officially joined this faction, immunity will be removed from him or her forever.

That usually Means if your Train is Buying Weapons, ships and defences, and over supplying your factions War effort its fair game.

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