Idea for a server rule

Post by **Ezerharden** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:11 pm

I have an idea for a new server rule. It deals with traders and pirates.

If a trader hires escorts, or has escorts provided by it's clan, a pirate cannot attack until they have eliminated the escorts. They can not bypass the escorts and go right after the trader (freighter).

This would make hiring escorts a good idea, and make the pirates work a bit harder for thier money. It would also have clans flying together and working together to complete the trade routes.

Just an idea. I have seen it work on another server.

pSicek · Post by **pSicek** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:24 pm

I think it's a great idea. It has my vote.

NightLord · Post by **NightLord** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:25 pm

I think thats an exellent idea. If the trader doesnt comply, it means il get more kills, having to wipe out the escort before i dispose of trader

pSicek · Post by **pSicek** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:28 pm

NightLord wrote:I think thats an exellent idea. If the trader doesnt comply, it means il get more kills, having to wipe out the escort before i dispose of trader

But you have to be fast with killing the escorts so that the frighter wont escape and leave you far behind with scrap metal (dead escorts) around you.

NightLord · Post by **NightLord** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:33 pm

That shouldnt be too much of a problem

Post by **Travesty** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:39 pm

I cocurr Ez, it would make trading more fun also, perhaps say that if a clan escort is provided then a part of the profit is to be handed over to a clan bank char to be redistibuted at a later date.

Master · Post by **Master** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:48 pm

fair enough but If I kill a escort I dont want to have to kill the escort again when he spawns and runs back.

Post by **Travesty** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:58 pm

That's only fair, also when the escort has been dealt with the pirate must give the trader the oppertunity to pay.

Rapier · Post by **Rapier** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:04 pm

If the escort isnt completely crap, he can just evade for 30seconds letting the freighter escape.

should add to the rule that the freight has to stay until battle is done and if this is to be enforced that no outside help is allowed

Brock · Post by **Brock** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:09 pm

This is why no one ever hires an escort.
There is no way to stop a pirate from blowing up
a freighter before you can get him.
This rule would make things alot better and
alot more fun for everyone.
Its a great idea.

Rapier · Post by **Rapier** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:11 pm

I agree with Bavieca (did I just really say that??)

If the escort is worth its money it can keep pirate occupied long enough to leave freighter alone.

Wayfarer · Post by **Wayfarer** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:42 pm

He's got my vote!

Excellent idea..

Wayfarer

Raziel · Post by **Raziel** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:42 pm

I agree. It's to complicated. In case this rules are broken what would be the actions against the rule breaker and how do you demonstrate he is a rule breaker? I think an engine should be implemented to support that rule ... until then.. it has a NO vote from me.

WP-TimberWolf · Post by **WP-TimberWolf** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:04 pm

You have my vote.

I am interested in seeing if it will work.

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