So I just wanted to throw this out there....
I always wonder why so many people won't even venture into fel. I'm not, by any stretch a good pvper but I enjoy the fights and the challenge and, honestly, it gives a little bit of a rush that is just kind of cool. I definitely die more than I kill. Oh well, such is life. I still think its fun! Today, however, I recognized something that gives PvP and PvPers a bad name and makes the people who never venture into fel stay in tram.
This morning, some Toke guys were spawning in Destard. I wasn't there, but I started seeing poo talk on global chat. It was completely one sided poo talk. It quickly accelerated from the standard banter to ridiculous belittling of Toke's guild and the players within it. I, personally, am of the mindset that this is a game that we all love and that belittling and constant trolling of condescending remarks is counterproductive for the game, game-play, and PvP in general. I don't see how trying to make others feel bad and then rubbing it in is good for anyone. Is winning a fight not good enough? Does the fight have to progress to words to berate the losing side to the point that they become upset and unhappy playing our great game? I don't understand that type of behavior. I find it completely unnecessary and uncalled for.
It got to the point where I stopped what I was doing and switched characters to help fight against the mouthy antagonists. I died... of course I did (refer to above, I'm far from great). But the point remains that if victorious PvPers would chill the F out, we all might wind up enjoying a larger population of players participating in fel.
*** Sidenote: to promote togetherness among the tram and fel side, I helped some people today fighting the spider spawn in humility. I've probably done, um, 2 (now 3) tram spawns in my life, but the call came out and I had a sampi who was willing and able, so what the heck. Of course I didn't think to bring an elemental slayer and the paragon poison elemental were BRUTAL! Stupid paragons.
Anyways, can't we all just get along and kill each other with a little bit of dignity.
***** Legal Notice: I speak only for myself and not for any members of any guild nor any figures holding public office.