A Trial: Defender Default

[Pandan 1452]

Good evening, LotC.

 

Today I bring you something slightly controversial within the grander scheme of things, yet something we feel is relevant to the betterment of our server. The default of combat. Yes, Indeed. That thing.

 

This thought originally sprang from a discussion between that of myself and Tahmas, where we mainly threw around ideas with casual nature until one caught my eye. I inquired with the GM's and many seemed in support of the concept, however I still wasn't satisfied. So in turn we've thrown around various polls all over the forums and community and now that we've given it a few days to settle and even out myself and the GM team have been able to come to a conclusion of the right action to take, seeing as its received majority support from both the staff team and player base alike. 

 

Without wasting further time, here is the brunt of the announcement.

 

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From the moment onward, till 6pm GMT 03/04/2016 (3rd April) the default combat will be settled as 'Defender Default'. 

 

This implies that it is under the jurisdiction of the person being attacked to determine the type of combat they wish for, either that of PVP or RP. In relation to acts of crime it becomes the city/town's guard force responsibility to decide which they wish to use. Should no viable initiate be found the fight will continue with PVP default to determine a victor. If over 6 people are involved (aka 7+) then the combat style will automatically revert to PVP also, unless the entirety of the party wishes otherwise.

 

 

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I cannot stress enough that this system is a trial and is not set in stone. As issues occur we will seek a resolution to amend them, and should it fail entirely we'll either revert back to the prior form of  default or seek another means of settling this issue.

 

 

Thanks for your patience, and at least give it a try.

- Pandann

 

 

Edit: Forgot to include a small note about having over 6 people be involved, sorry!

 

 

[Milans 33]

I'm excited to see what will happen during this trial period. I think this will only benefit the RP. Goodjob

[Rassidic 470]

first

 

damn it

[HedgeHug 2049]

Great! +1

[mmat 7460]

Please edit that horrifying burgundy colour.

[idiot 502]

This is holy. Finally I don't need to worry about being terrible at Pvp and then people like those OP lorraine PVP'ers calling PVP default against my level 0 PVP skills.

[Potts244 412]

I will now never attack anyone.

[Endovelicus 613]

please no

[ACU20 567]

PRAISE THE LORD!!!!

[ℤ∃ʁ∅ 823]

Fix the read please. but yay

[Spinzir 260]

If you attack me I'll lock you in hours of roleplay combat :)

Nice!

[Ducklingator 795]

Seems nice, let's see how it goes.

 

[Rassidic 470]

Wait, does this mean that a city can decide what combat to use within' their region?

[Pandan 1452]

1 minute ago, iMattyz said:

Please edit that horrifying burgundy colour.

 

I liked my burgundy.. Yet, done. 

[Pandan 1452]

Just now, Rassidic said:

Wait, does this mean that a city can decide what combat to use within' their region?

 

No, it means the city may decide which they wish to use if someone commits a criminal act within their region.