I am reading a few posts here, and have others asking me questions about this subject. I will list how I feel on this subject, and also comment on what I perceive grees position to be.
This is a war game. I can honestly say I joined to war, expecting this was what the game involved from its name, and having no idea until I began to play. I don't think any player needs any reason at all to attack another player, or may list any reason he or she wishes for attacking, regardless as to wether that reason is founded or not. It's not a question of ethics in any form. If you are unhappy about being attacked, I suggest you either get strong enough to prevent it, find some way to ally the attacker, or quit playing the game, if the fundamental element of the game is going to be an issue for you. I've heard players call attacks harassment. They are wrong, it's the reason the game exists at all. Vulgar, or obscene language, personal threats, etc, are harassment. Smack talk is not, and it's a part of the game I really enjoy. I love the ones who get cutie with their smack, as opposed to recycling the same ole. Ethics come into play of you cheat in some fashion. I know many will want to argue my point of view is wrong, explain how they decide when to attack or not. Keep in mind that if you hold yourself to a different standard, that is your personal choice. I will not try to prevent this. But also do not mistake your way as being the right, or ethical way to play. Most everyone in the game is attacking. I'm sure the attacker isn't happy about it. If the nature of the game is an issue, find another. You should not ask others to old the same standards or rules that you decide should be in place. They are within the rules and boundaries of the game. You have all been here long enough by now to know what the rules are. I don't define them, neither do you. I have tried to help others,ayers in the past who I am friendly with when they have been attacked by another player, and the pirates will do their best to protect their own. It does not make it wrong in any way for another p,Ayer to attack a pirate, in fact it would be quite boring if no one did. It's what we enjoy, and why we play the game. I have many characters I play in this game. Some are Rey powerful, some are weaklings, who get pounded for all manner of reason. Some of my games have big loud mouths that get them in trouble. I will never complain about another player attacking any of my games, unless he is using some form of cheating to gain an advantage.
Many players have contacted gree on the past for being attacked, and they tried to claim being harassed, or because they were being attacked for a certain reason. Keep in mind this player need no reason to attack you. Grees position from responses others have received in the past is that the player is not violating any rules. Some players may feel this violates their own personal code of ethics, but again, you can't hold all players to your standards. And I for one would not ask you to change yours, I may only make you aware of mine. I'm not going to say that you are wrong for yours, and I do not expect others to say I am wrong for mine, though I know they will. Gree says his is a war game, and as long as all parties are within the boundaries of the rules of the game, there is no issue. If someone steps over the line with their language, or makes real world threats to you, please report them and gree will deal with the issue.
Originally Posted by PIRATE JUSTICE
