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What are the rules regarding the use of Bots and Bats in casual RP PvP? I was engaged this morning by a police clan member (while I was smuggling) and used both in my escape only to informed that I had just cheated. I have studied all I can find in the Server Rules but can find nothing regarding this.
If I did just cheat, I'm sorry and it won't happen again...however I would like to know the final word regarding this please.
Thanks 
The guy who chased you seemed to got his words mixed up its not "cheating" but using bots and bats in a fight is frowned upon as it effectively gives u another ship and it comes down to a principle of honour so its best not to use em in pvp
Thank you. I will try to avoid using them in the future 
No promises though [7]
I just wanted to see where I stood on the subject as he was threatening a ban on me.
The ban threat seems to happen quite often. If it's not against the posted server rules, I wouldn't worry too much about a ban. Op enforces those rules and bans are ultimately up to him. Use of the batts/nanos can get you chased around, but damn near anything you do can make them do that.
It isn't against server rules, but remember that if one is using bots and bats often, he or she will most likely find themselves in all sorts of nasty situations. The vast majority of pilots don't use them, and to do so is not only a dishonorful act, but one of cowardice as well. If you need an equipment edge against your opponent to win, you're obviously the lesser skilled of the two pilots. The stats won't reflect that, and while it isn't cheating, the other player is cheated of what probably would have been another kill. I don't see any problem with their use while fighting NPCs, but it's hard for other people to have fun fighting when their opponent acts like an uber-Corsair pilot ^^. Just my thoughts though, hehehe.
If you are in a freighter and attacked by a fighter,that isnt pvp ,and as such ,using bats and bots is perfectly honorable.
(my personal opinion)
Using them in fighter versus fighter is taken as dishonorable but is not illegal.
Im getting fed up with ban threats for supposed breach of imagined rules.
Police clans are not ServerPolice and should never threaten people with bans.Same goes for members of other clans.
hell - die like a man
If trains start to use batts/nanos it is ok for me. It is more interesting to hunt a trader who wanna survive (better than F1)
When I see a fighter using batts/nanos I think...here is a noob..and I'm always right since they are like trains..the fight just takes me a little longer.
I never use em but dont blame the trains that do after all 50 mill cargo can hurt loosing it
A police clan threatened you with a ban? Who said that? Send it to me in a pm, I want to know.
Im the only Cop here who is a Server Police and I want to know who is saying such a thing.
Trust me, it will be handled harshly.
As far as I'm concerned the incident is resolved. My freighter is now more heavily armed and I'm ready for the next run in.
I thank everyone who posted here for their input, and based on what I have read I make the following pledge:
In a fighter I will never use bots/bats in PvP
In a freighter it will depend on the value of the cargo...I see it the same way as Tanatos and Wavey. If I choose to fight rather than run then Bats/Bots will not be used.
Under no circumstances will I ever F1 out to avoid a fight, cargo loss or taxation.
See you all in space
QuoteOriginally posted by Wavey
If you are in a freighter and attacked by a fighter,that isnt pvp ,and as such ,using bats and bots is perfectly honorable.
(my personal opinion)
QuoteDisplay MoreOriginally posted by Tassie Devil
Well this is a surprise.
I always thought that the use of bots/bats in pvp and role play was strickly forbidden.
Several times i could have avoided a pirate killing my train if i had of known.
Sorry to those ppl i have told it was a no-no.
The idea here is "Personal Opinion"
I kinda see the point of using em in trains but better to face death standing up straight and looking it in the face than on your knees [8] and Tanatos is right its better than F1ing
I only use bots and bats for between-battle repairs and NPC swarms. The gameplay, especially in PvP, is much more realistic (thus enjoyable) when your opponent's buckling hull doesn't just magically regenerate 
. On the other hand, it's fun beating someone using them because there's an added touch of accomplishment in destroying their ship's hull several times before being rewarded with the kill 
