DM Q&A: Rule: PvP Rules

[ShadowCatJen]

Due to recent events I think we need a re-clarification on the PvP rules.

Currently posted here:

frc.proboards37.com/index.cgi?board=serverrules&action=display&thread=1097661641

Is this:

This must means that killing or robbery of another player and that sort of thing must be role-played and agreed to by both or all parties.

And here:

frc.proboards37.com/index.cgi?board=serverrules&action=display&thread=1106759470

This is stated:

I want to make it clear that ALL PvP must be consented by both parties.

However...

In the gold Rulesbook that all PC's receive the very first rule of PvP is:

1. Players do not need to ask for permission to engage in PvP.

Even if this is supposed to say players do not need to ask DMs for permission it completely omits and need for players to consent. So which is it?

And if consent must be given and agreed to by both parties then it needs to be reflected in the in game rulebook as not everyone goes to the forums.

[DM the Usurper]

sorry in the earlier form of the server consent by both parties did have to be given. Then since then it has evolved into non-consent. Now this does not mean you can be a jackass PKer of course, but by the time a player puts you on dislike (doesn't mean they're going to do anything) but you know "something" could/could not happen.

[Munroe]

If you want to read-up on the discussion about switching from consent to non-consent, the thread with the player poll is here:

frc.proboards37.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1116260093

[ShadowCatJen]

Then in that case the rules posted here on the forums needs to reflect that to avoid any further confusion.

Seems there was quite a lengthy discussion on things and I will admit to disagreeing with a lot of it, but that's just me.

Thanks for the response!

[heimdall]

One other point to make in regards to PvP is the use of the 'taunt' skill.

If you wish to taunt another PC you must do so through Roleplay.

The "taunt" skill is OOC game mechanics that can not only be used to FORCE another character into a PvP they may be trying to avoid, it also makes it appear to any observer that the one who was 'taunted' started the fight. (as no one else is privy to the 'skill' being used)

It's a cheap tactic and while it is 'okay' for use with NPC's...it is unacceptable to force other players into a PvP through the use of OOC game mechanics.

Thus if you wish to taunt, you need to taunt through roleplay.

S'anka!