Idea to augment PK record system

[Vhrael]

This is my proposal for a potential solution/remedy for the current PK record system disagreements.

What if, instead of the current system, there was another step during character creation that would allow you to "opt in" to have your PK record recorded and consequently published at deletion/condeath/denial? Here's what I would throw out as an idea:

- Your character's record would still exist whether you opt in or not, for whatever Immortal/Implementor purposes that would be needed.
- Your character would not be eligible to be included in end-of-month PK statistics unless you opt in.
- Your character would not be eligible for end-of-year PK statistics unless you opt in.
- Your character could not join a cabal (Justice, Warlord, Knight, Legion) unless you opt in, but could join organizations (Noble, Herald).

If you aren't eligible for inclusion in PK statistics, there's less motivation to trash. However, the problem that I see arising might be that people attempt to make "trash characters" that don't opt in on purpose, with the intention of multikilling, Herald killing or niche PKing. For that, I suggest the following:

- Immortal notification (and possibly intervention) for non-opted characters that incur moderate to severe PK penalties (possibly resulting in forced opt-in).
- Strict rules enforcement of multikill/PK rules.

I'm sure there's more that could be thrown into this, but I've laid the groundwork. It seems like people are griping about something that's been in existence for quite a while now, but they either don't seem to have a clear understanding of what's "not allowed" or they don't want to abide by those restrictions.

For those that are complaining of not being able to rank up to 50 in cabals due to constant interruption or lack of groups: there aren't THAT many people that are flagged and within your range at all times; you should be able to find a group, especially with 4 surges a week, that can help you out. Also, outside of cabal flags, you don't *have* to PK everybody within your range (even as a Legion). If you've been PKing pretty heavily at your non-50 rank, don't go for that next kill... find a group instead.

[Vhrael]

Oh, and any critiques/alternate ideas/questions/comments/concerns/etc. are more than welcome. Post here.

[formalism]

I'm feeling a little slow today, but can you explain the specific advantages that your system (which looks good, I might add) has over the existing system? I can't detect them myself.

[Vhrael]

- Those that feel that the current anti PK record-padding system is flawed can still play their characters and PK like normal, without the threat of being "watered down" when it comes time to delete/condie.

- It forces caballed/prestigious PK characters to be more selective in their PKs, instead of grinding out bodies on people 8 ranks below them.

- It allows newer players to either a) stay opted out while learning the ropes, or b) opt in to try and get a programmed count of their PKs, in an attempt to get better.

I'm sure there's more, but here are a couple of starters.

[formalism]

[Vhrael]

[sissuris]

For those that are complaining of not being able to rank up to 50 in cabals due to constant interruption or lack of groups: there aren't THAT many people that are flagged and within your range at all times; you should be able to find a group, especially with 4 surges a week, that can help you out. Also, outside of cabal flags, you don't *have* to PK everybody within your range (even as a Legion). If you've been PKing pretty heavily at your non-50 rank, don't go for that next kill... find a group instead.



make a legion

[formalism]

Hmm. I had to admit that I still don't see how they're supposed to actually be an improvement over what we have now. I think I'm probably just too tired to fully understand your ideas. The imps can probably appreciate more fully your ideas.

[Davairus]

-Thread should be moved to battlefield since its an "idea". I'm feeling lazy.

1) I would be in favour of a bit more relaxed level quotas for evils, compared to neutrals and goods. The limits themselves are kinda irrelevant to me - I don't really care what they are - but I think evils boundaries with pk should be wider. I expect they're generous enough already that it doesn't matter.

2) I also think evil should be harder to play as to make up for those perks. Its definitely hard to sympathize with those guys on a levelling standpoint. Because they can rank super-fast on happy farmers, brownies, dryads, nymphs, shops, rangers, and then they gain TONS of gold on Solace... it turns out much easier to rank an evil to 50 than a neutral, and especially more profitable than a good. Ever tried ranking in the keep? Shadar?

3) This stuff looks complicated.