Having been offline for quite some time, I recently became aware of new rules surrounding Vega. I consider the new PvP conduct regarding Antares and beyond tech venturing into Vega and preying on the newcomers quite refreshing. However, it has come to my attention that as a rule, these higher level players are not allowed to fire back at the Vega players whilst in other system ships. Though this seems harmless, as most can just afterburn away and orbit without much trouble, the underlying issue is mischief on behalf of the newcomers.
An example occurred to me just a couple days ago, when two buddies in Vega ships attacked me whilst I was gathering energy. The highest level player of the attack was a level 85, and a clan commander. He informed me that he does not scan players in PM, and prefers to flat out attack if he sees red. I was not aware that this practice was common, and is some cause for alarm regarding players who do not bother to see who they are fighting.
So what are the higher levels supposed to do if they are pursued, or even harassed by the Vega ships? A high or low level player can easily taunt and goad players into attacking them outside of conduct. I, for one, do not take kindly to being shot at, especially multiple times by different people, so my first reaction is to, obviously, fire back. As it would be against the rules to do this, I would have to afterburn, and leave the area. I find this to be highly irritating, if not unfair to those of us who just want to get done, what must be done. I come to Vega to help out my friends, and to hunt for those elusive Rare BPs; not to ruin the day of some hapless newcomer. Even so, some other players are not so kind, and having a target that is obligated by the rules to NOT FIRE BACK is pretty tempting.
In most cases, I would rather not pod someone, because I know how it feels to stare at the screen with disappointment as my ship explodes. Sometimes, though, this can't be avoided. If any Vega tech player is so inclined to be a troll, they could easily harass the higher level players and goad them into attacking, potentially getting them in trouble by taking a well timed screenshot. I'm just saying that it being a rule to not fire back on an attacking Vega ship, when the fight could easily be avoided on their part, is highly unfair to those of us who just want to grind. This could eventually become a problem in the future, if there are those who would be willing to cause others such misfortune, and believe me, this is the internet, there are always people who are willing to be the bane of others' existence.
An example occurred to me just a couple days ago, when two buddies in Vega ships attacked me whilst I was gathering energy. The highest level player of the attack was a level 85, and a clan commander. He informed me that he does not scan players in PM, and prefers to flat out attack if he sees red. I was not aware that this practice was common, and is some cause for alarm regarding players who do not bother to see who they are fighting.
So what are the higher levels supposed to do if they are pursued, or even harassed by the Vega ships? A high or low level player can easily taunt and goad players into attacking them outside of conduct. I, for one, do not take kindly to being shot at, especially multiple times by different people, so my first reaction is to, obviously, fire back. As it would be against the rules to do this, I would have to afterburn, and leave the area. I find this to be highly irritating, if not unfair to those of us who just want to get done, what must be done. I come to Vega to help out my friends, and to hunt for those elusive Rare BPs; not to ruin the day of some hapless newcomer. Even so, some other players are not so kind, and having a target that is obligated by the rules to NOT FIRE BACK is pretty tempting.
In most cases, I would rather not pod someone, because I know how it feels to stare at the screen with disappointment as my ship explodes. Sometimes, though, this can't be avoided. If any Vega tech player is so inclined to be a troll, they could easily harass the higher level players and goad them into attacking, potentially getting them in trouble by taking a well timed screenshot. I'm just saying that it being a rule to not fire back on an attacking Vega ship, when the fight could easily be avoided on their part, is highly unfair to those of us who just want to grind. This could eventually become a problem in the future, if there are those who would be willing to cause others such misfortune, and believe me, this is the internet, there are always people who are willing to be the bane of others' existence.
