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Originally Posted by ex8404
You know... this thread has opened up a subject that, I think, is being danced around.
...Rep Stealing.
What it is, what it isn't and, ultimately, can such a thing even exist in a game like this? Can a player actually steal another players rep? I don't want to know about the math of it all but you know what I'm talking about.
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I would say no, rep stealing doesn't exist. The very notion of rep stealing indicates that the reputation from an enemy belongs to you somehow. That implies that somehow you OWN that enemy. I do not believe Disney would support ownership of any MOB.
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Originally Posted by ex8404
If you are working on an enemy in a deliberate way designed to maximize you rep and some other pirate jumps into the fray and entirely messes up your system, it makes you angry. Right?
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No. It makes you angry if you belieeve you OWN that mob, rep and location. Otherwise, you crew up, take turns, heal each other, and enjoy the game that both of you want to enjoy.
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Originally Posted by ex8404
If you're working on a baby pirate and trying to make some gold and get some sailing points, who doesn't get upset at some level 40 jerk in a War Frigate who lets out a broadside and sinks the Panther you've been working on for a while?
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Don't you still get experience and gold? For the other thought about ownership, see my above points.
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Of course we take ownership in the enemy we have invested our time, patience and gold in. But who's right and who's wrong? I would break it down by enemy. If I am one on one with an enemy and you are NOT in my crew or my guild, then leave me and mine the heck alone.
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But just because you see it that way doesn't mean everybody does. In cases like this, defer to what Disney says. You can ask them, or report the player, but I have a feeling nobody is going to get banned for attacking MOBs. You could get banned for false reporting though.
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Originally Posted by ex8404
But you really don't get to rope off an entire region, do you?
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No you don't.
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The only thing I can guarantee is that the polite, mature pirate wins even if his or her victory is a moral one. But for heavens sake, don't come here and tell us that there is no room in POTCO for manners!
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Nobody said that. As a matter of fact, you can report players for rude or disruptive bbehavior. However, I do not believe that Disney will view players attacking MOBs as rude or disruptive.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Zeppers
The OP makes reasonable suggestions towards helping all pirates get along well and enjoy the game together. I not only recommend them, I heed them myself (and always have).
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Yes he does. However, nobody is required to follow these suggestions. I understand they are a set of suggestions on how mature and polite players should act according to the OP's perspective. I think that common deccency and courtesy is a good thing. However, there are two very important thoughts that go along with the OP:
Nobody can be expected to follow these guidelines, and
Disney will not support these guidelines.