A word about "rep-stealing"...

[Sven Osymthe]

I reiterate...why would a leveling player go to a crowded server and place where they know its going to happen? Everyone started out the same way....wanting to get their little not. level up and have lots of help doing it...lol...take a minute and think about what you did as a level one? level 5?...lets not be hypocritical...or uptight....

The thing is 9 times out of 10 this occurs when you're on a quiet server, without the intention of dealing with this. It's just common sense not to go to a crowded server if your intentions are to be left alone.. unless of course it's test, where only two are available.

As Bug77 said, changing servers or offering assistance is the way to go. People are going to complain about it, and people are going to voice their opinions, as we have all done here. Even if it spoils the enjoyment of the game for local players, those effected by rep stealing have the right to voice their opinion, just as those whose game experience is ruined have the right to ignore it, and continue with the game.

[Basil Dreadflint]

I allow rep stealing. ONCE. If I find that someone is doing it again and again, I have my own tactic. I attack the enemy, and then let the rep stealer get their swipe in. Then I stop fighting and just keep myself alive, while letting the enemy turn onto the rep stealer. I don't offer aid, heal, or revive.

I learned to not attack enemies way above my ability by finding out what level I could defeat, and what level I couldn't. I let rep stealers do the same.

On the other hand, if someone asks to join me, or politely takes turns, or asks for crew, or if I could help them because they are on a quest; then I am the first to help out. Let's face it, I haven't forgotten how much help I was given when I first started out.

[SteamweaverJ]

Originally Posted by Basil Dreadflint

I allow rep stealing. ONCE. If I find that someone is doing it again and again, I have my own tactic. I attack the enemy, and then let the rep stealer get their swipe in. Then I stop fighting and just keep myself alive, while letting the enemy turn onto the rep stealer. I don't offer aid, heal, or revive.

I learned to not attack enemies way above my ability by finding out what level I could defeat, and what level I couldn't. I let rep stealers do the same.

On the other hand, if someone asks to join me, or politely takes turns, or asks for crew, or if I could help them because they are on a quest; then I am the first to help out. Let's face it, I haven't forgotten how much help I was given when I first started out.

Me too. Although sometimes i do try to explain to them first why it is a problem, and if they are lower levels trying to go for higher level enemies i let them know that they just may be doomed. Particularly if they seem to be new to the game. Also, if you just crew with them it makes up for some of the "stolen" rep, doesn't it? Best to just head to quietest servers if you want to be left alone. Like Bug, i sometimes hop servers a few times just to be away from other pirates if i am "on a mission" to level or for a quest.