Originally Posted by
Drake6k
I think a simple solution to zone whoring would be just making all the PP clubs, bum asylum, and maybe even faction HQs into not safezones.
I do agree that safezones should be done away with, but most people in NC don't share that same sentiment. Even if the change was made, zone whoring still is a massive issue because it is so dependent on rig and internet connection. Someone with a stronger rig and/or better connection will ALWAYS be able to swing fights heavily in their favor. Not that ehse things aren't a factor in "ordinary" PvP, but they are even more prevalent when load screens are heavily involved.
I'm glad you're on so much Bmurph and I'm getting jealous of those pvp videos that I'm not in. I've been focusing on the test server recently, but I'm missing Titan. Sadly a lot of my clan has gone inactive recently, especially the UK guys. The US/Canada population is pretty small (I'm in Florida), but I'm hoping we get a revival with the patch. Funny that SOAD is active now. The times, they are a changin'.
I've been happy to be back. I seem to be inspiring PvP by even less enthusiastic PvP players, if nothing else just dueling guys who would ordinarily stand in P1 or sit and level somewhere. It's tough with the population swings (but holy cow we hit 73 people I think on Halloween, and it was NUTS!!!) but I haven't had a day yet since I've come back that I haven't gotten some fights in. I think small scale PvP is actually pretty healthy.
If we were having a vote on "broken legs," I would vote against it. I do think it's fair with fall damage, but in pvp it becomes an obligation. We did have a discussion recently in another thread on the issue and it seems most people are in favor of breakable legs. Once it goes live, then the real scrutiny will happen.
I guess we will see. All I know is you, all of GP, Kava, and myself seem to be against it (at least without a counter-play). I don't know SOAD's feelings because quite frankly all I do is fight them, and my German is not nearly good enough to hold an in depth conversation with them.