I may be accidentally stirring the pot here but if I log on, regardless of time, and there's nobody on is trying a one man deep penetration NOE strike against the spirit of the rules?
Serious question because I've thought about it a few times.
Staff?
And a good one, that is also directly related to Chem's questions.
Look guys. Short of closing the Arena (which will not happen), on off hours, some one is always going to be the first guy on. Someone has to get the ball rolling right? I don't have a problem with a guy playing alone until others join in. I believe the Conduct Guidelines were installed to dissuade the less than upper handed actions that can take place at times. Mostly and foremost they were installed in an effort to bring the Arena out of the slums and reduce the personal attacks and intimidation of players that was taking place. To this end, it has been a huge success. Also, during weeks that regular old AvA setups are running, the "unopposed guidelines" will be moot. If no one is complaing about your actions, have at it, play the game. But let's avoid mass unnopposed operations that effectively shut down the arena for one side. No "victory" is worth anything against no opposition, right?
Also, bear with me guys as I am wading through this just like all of you. Everyone wanted a greater Staff pressence in the Arena and on the bbs. I am trying my best here to answer questions accuratly, timely, and fairly.
I suggested "supply runs" to the Axis guys who found themselves alone in the Arena. Now that's boring work, agreed. Up a Jabo, up a bomber if you want. Take things easy and move forward knowing this is a somewhat grey area when splitting hairs between one player, or two players etc...Thats really the best I can offer guys. I am attempting to offer a reasonable explanation for most circumstances. Everyone knows what constitutes gamey, lame or downright poor game play. I can't give an answer for every possible scenario. I think we all know who does what, why, when, and for what reasons. I am offering my interpretaions here. Pinning me down for a black and white blanket answer to all situations is unfair, and un realistic. I am here for everyone, both sides, and will do my best to be present, knowlegable, and fair.
BoA was a huge job for Fork, and a leap into the unknown as well. It took balls, lots of hours of work, planning, etc, and should be considered as Beta. It's not perfect, agreed, but if we all focus our collective energy toward improving things, rather than arguing every fine point, improvements will come all the more speedily, as we strive to find the formula that offers each type of player an opportunity to engage in the type of gameplay they enjoy most.
