Questions from a new guy

There are 7 replies in this Thread. The last Post () by Michael.

    Hi folks, I registered here a while ago but never got round to trying the mod out, but now i have some free time on my hands and I htought I would give it a go.



    Just wanted asked if somebody could point me in the direction of some role play rules for pirates or rogue type chars.



    Or if you could spare 5 mins and answer these questions it would be appreciative.



    1.Can pirates flee from the battle/pvp and still come back to the system and fight again. Or is seen as fleeing in defeat and pvp over.


    2 Am I right in saying pirates cant attack without declaring some sort of tax unless its against police.



    The reason I ask this is because I play my pirate rp like I imagine an old school pirate to be. IMO a pirate should loot what he can and run and only fight if he really has to.


    My Blackheart pirate char only flew a beatup old freighter and had to use cunning and tactics to evade police and hunters on my old server. I was applauded for being dedicated to my rp with this char.



    My hope is to bring him back to life here.



    Cheers for taking the time to read this

    I'm a police chief, but as I see no pirate helped you yet even there are pirate members logged, and one of them was reading this thread before starting this post.



    You can check in the CF's RP rules list at http://www.crossfire.swat-portal.com/?project=rules


    But, here are the answers as well:
    1. When you flee it's counted as win for the opposite side, though it can also be a win for yourself if you got the loot you wanted :D You can still attack the opposite side for another reason, due to point 2.


    2. Yes, excepting police. But tax needs no reason and can be asked to any player to get money(rare) or starting a RP fight(where others can come in, in difference from PvP fights).



    Other info at the link I posted.


    Have fun mate !
    -Mike

    Chars: [CFPD]Michael~something (x25), [CFPD]~SQMS~{[(store)]} (x3), [CFPD]xfer, Event~Manager~Michael, StarfIier~EM~Michael, Event_Team_2, [GR]Michael[SP] and a blueprint of [CFPD]Sephirothis

    Welcome on CF Savage! :) (Mike was faster, so only greetings from my side)

    Welcome to CF server


    The RP rules for each of the professions is written in the Swat Portal....easy to find ;)




    Answer to your questions.....please understand this is from my experience and viewpoint only




    1)Can pirates flee from the battle/pvp and still come back to the system and fight again. Or is seen as fleeing in defeat and pvp over


    You can flee from a battle, although you may be followed across the universe. May also happen that you evade the chaser and have no further pursuit because they have moved onto other items/targets.
    Attempting to flee a battle for various reasons does not mean that the pvp/battle has ended either.....you may re-enter the system to find the same person or persons is still trying (through their chosen RP) to limit your pirating activities.


    What is not allowed is the use of F1 to leave system to avoid RP encounters. Also switching to another character to avoid RP is the same as using F1.


    Note, you may choose to hire mercenaries to help your situation if you are outnumbered, outclassed shipwise or whatever the case may be


    Please note....while its not a written rule......the use of botts and batts during a pvp battle is frowned upon......


    This is your choice....but from my experience and opinion, its a matter of respect and sportsmanship shown to your fellow players and hopefully from them to you as well.




    2 Am I right in saying pirates cant attack without declaring some sort of tax unless its against police


    Yes, you need to have some type of interaction with players of RP's other than Cops. Cop's you may shoot onsight,(and they shoot pirates as well) however., be prepared that this type of engagement will likely have more stern response from the cop's than if you had tried a different tactic




    I too believe in the hit and run tactics of the pirate's of 'ole and they can be tactically useful.....feel free to ask around and you will get many views from existing pirates of CF and others as well.




    Good luck in space and welcome to CF




    Marauder



    Edit....just a tip, just asking tax x$ doesn't have the same effect as being creative about the taxes you might try and collect for. Try and be creative and you might find better success collecting :D

    I roam space in search of adventure and treasure.


    {LP}Marauder{X} of the Lost Prophets


    MARAUDER n 1: someone who attacks in search of booty
    "marauder": Syn: bandit, buccaneer, desperado, forager, looter, pillager, pirate, plunderer, predator, raider


    FYI: Lost Prophets are currently recruiting, please talk with a representative online :D

    Again, thanks for the replys guys and for the tips.


    I havent played FL for about a year, but when I did play I have played as a pirate for a few years and have plenty of tactics and different approaches to payments other than shouting TAX at everybody in a freighter.




    I am totally against players who abuse F1 and I never use bots etc unless against NPCs in my old freighter.


    Hopefully I will get in game soon and start to build my char and my rep here on CF.




    cheers.

    A late- Welcome to the big Crossfire universe (holy cow I got busy with making an answer and forgot the point that you were new :D EDIT: Just noticed again, as you have 2 stars so wearing 2 years here I didn't noticed you were new to CF itself)



    I'm glad you have those tactics and experience in being pirate, also your ethical parts(no F1ing even if you can't F1 in CF without bugging it, and no bots/bats) means you're a fair player and I hope to see you in-game soon , and to test your survival skills ! :D

    Chars: [CFPD]Michael~something (x25), [CFPD]~SQMS~{[(store)]} (x3), [CFPD]xfer, Event~Manager~Michael, StarfIier~EM~Michael, Event_Team_2, [GR]Michael[SP] and a blueprint of [CFPD]Sephirothis

    Couldn't believe it was 2 years ago I first registered either. I ended up trying out Discovery but it wasnt for me. I like rules and every server needs some rules but it got to the stage where I was checking the forums to see if it was allowed to fart or go to the toilet if I was playing ingame.



    I have had full clans of Hunters (RAF clan) chasing me from one side of Sirius to the other on my old server. Determined to catch the pirate who dared tax their traders. I had some great times , but I suppose all things come to an end.



    Hope to see you in the black.