Open play trolls

Patrick_68000 · Mar 10, 2018

CMDR Hellakitty said:
A gank or troll would be much welcome right now, just to break up the tedium somewhat.

Create a group of hunters of gank or troll

sollisb · Mar 10, 2018

Jaiotu said:
I play 100% in open.
They aren't psychopaths and they aren't just out there to ruin your day.

Oh! So I'm to welcome them with open arms and thanks them for using 3 PvP engineered FDLs to kill my trader? LulZ

The key to survival is to avoid other players

So, Solo...

GunnerBill · Mar 10, 2018

CMDR Hellakitty said:
I mentioned to a friend of mine who lurks here that we hadn't had one of these threads for a while.

Welcome to open, OP. Either learn to fight back, or run. Sitting there caught in the headlights like a rabbit doesn't work in open.

I disagree, it works fine. Just not for OP.

Honestly OP watch the vid, enjoy open and thence the salty tears of the griefers you leave behind.

Jaiotu · Mar 10, 2018

sollisb said:
Oh! So I'm to welcome them with open arms and thanks them for using 3 PvP engineered FDLs to kill my trader? LulZ

Of course not. The key is to know these players are out there so you can avoid them.

So, Solo...

That certainly is an option given to you when you login to the game. If you feel that the potential of getting destroyed by another player in the game is such a crushing experience that you simply can't stand for it ... then yes ... you might prefer playing in Solo.

Stigbob · Mar 10, 2018

Jaiotu said:
Of course not. The key is to know these players are out there so you can avoid them.

That certainly is an option given to you when you login to the game. If you feel that the potential of getting destroyed by another player in the game is such a crushing experience that you simply can't stand for it ... then yes ... you might prefer playing in Solo.

Or if you can't be bothered to spend your leisure time with people who enjoy trying to ruin the game for you, obviously.

DeathStroke · Mar 10, 2018

Mcfuzz said:
Less than an hour in open play and killed twice by trolls for no reason, no bounty.

While doing the community goal at that. Seriously what do you gain by ruining open. Play experience for new players

Oh, those weren't trolls or griefers! They're just PVP'ers! /s

Check out the Mobius private group, it's PVE only, no murder-hobos to ruin your day.

Vandaahl · Mar 10, 2018

Mcfuzz said:
Less than an hour in open play and killed twice by trolls for no reason, no bounty.

While doing the community goal at that. Seriously what do you gain by ruining open. Play experience for new players

Look for a private group called Mobius, ask to be added to the list and enjoy the silence. Don't be content for someone else's game.

overdark999 · Mar 10, 2018

True Phoenix said:
Sorry Bro, that's just troll talk. If I am in open, I expect to get interdicted at some point by a player, I'm power play active, Fed aligned and often carry juicy cargo. Of course I'll attract interest from players, Having a plan (or 3) is part of playing the game. Your statement says nothing other than an attempt to continue a lost argument. Grow up Bud, life really is too short.

Thanks again. My point proven twice.
RL is short, the few moments outside it I want to have fun not grief.
If I wanted grief I would be back at Emergercy Room saving lifes from griefers and salters from real world.
And I am grown up bud , I can diferentiate game from life.

jasonbirder · Mar 10, 2018

I'm fairly new so thanks for all the nice comments, so doing anything in open you should just expect to be killed for no reason at any time?

In High traffic area's YES, pretty much...if you're nowhere near Starter Systems or Engineers or Tech Brokers or Community Goals or Station Orbitals where there's alot of Activity...then you're usually OK...
If that's needlessly restrictive...then why not simply head to Solo...there'll be no annoying "Lag" when you jump into a system or out of Supercruise either...for a nice added benefit too!

jasonbirder · Mar 10, 2018

If you feel that the potential of getting destroyed by another player in the game is such a crushing experience that you simply can't stand for it

Or alternatively...if you feel your free time is a valuable resource to be used enjoying yourself, rather than as the butt of a joke for a bunch of people who's idea of Elite Dangerous is merely spoiling it for others...
Opt out...don't be their amusement...go Solo or PVE and have fun yourself...whilst simultaneously sticking a metaphorical middle-finger up to them...as there's NOTHING they hate more than people opting for PVE or Solo...

Troy_McClure · Mar 10, 2018

:O

I'm shocked - you mean the new C&P measures are not deterring them?

Eidolon-One said:
Come to Mobius, we have cookies lol.

I'm embarrassed for you.

Troy_McClure · Mar 10, 2018

jasonbarron said:
I was dueling with just one such baddy when my wife gave me the dark look and marched out of the office muttering something about how boring I was and how I was "not getting any later tonight." I, of course, was logged out 15 seconds later

& then a bit later, "logged in", right?

Drelthar · Mar 10, 2018

jasonbarron said:
They weren't "trolling" you. They were opposing the CG goal, clearly.

Edit: big agree with Vindelanos: don't retreat to private. Fight, learn, adapt!

It'd be really cool if they said this in comms at some point.

Eidolon · Mar 10, 2018

Troy_McClure said:
:O
I'm shocked - you mean the new C&P measures are not deterring them?

I'm embarrassed for you.

Dont be too embarrassed, you didn't do much wrong

Herbrand · Mar 10, 2018

jasonbarron said:
No, opposing a CG doesn't really work very well, but it's a legitimate roleplay reason.

I think you misspelled "pathetic excuse to grief other players".

zombieapocalypse · Mar 10, 2018

vindelanos said:
Off to the PvP forum with you, OP!

That's a great video, I've added a couple of links to it in my begginner's guide. Made me laugh as well!

frostypaw · Mar 10, 2018

Jaiotu said:
That certainly is an option given to you when you login to the game. If you feel that the potential of getting destroyed by another player in the game is such a crushing experience that you simply can't stand for it ... then yes ... you might prefer playing in Solo.

I'm disappointed you would frame it this way.

Especially after admitting the way you survive in open is basically hiding. That's a pretty sucky reflection on the game.

Herbrand said:
I think you misspelled "pathetic excuse to grief other players".

Bingo.

stormyuk · Mar 10, 2018

Mcfuzz said:
Less than an hour in open play and killed twice by trolls for no reason, no bounty.

While doing the community goal at that. Seriously what do you gain by ruining open. Play experience for new players

Oh boy. Is it too late for the popcorn?

zombieapocalypse · Mar 10, 2018

stormyuk said:
Oh boy. Is it too late for the popcorn?

It's never late for popcorn! The real question is: sweet or savoury?

Stigbob · Mar 10, 2018

zombieapocalypse said:
It's never late for popcorn! The real question is: sweet or savoury?

Neither, it's just soggy from the wet slobbering lips of the salt suckers.