Deathblow

[Jackard]

Killing should never happen automatically in a permadeath game due to the heavy consequences - it should be a decision the player actively makes, not a casual act. Originally, I suggested that aggro might be removed from players after knockout; however this would give them the option of logging, so wouldn't work out. That leaves two viable alternatives for implementing this:

• Add a rightclick coup de grâce command to the fallen character.
• Add a deathblow ability to deliver the final strike after knockout.

Either way this should have a cast time. Adding this feature would also cause sparring between allies to be less dangerous.

[jorb]

It could be argued.

[Caradon]

Jackard, I think you are forgetting the fact that accidents happen.

You don't have to want to kill someone for them to die. A single punch to the head can kill a person in hours.

[Jackard]

Jackard, I think you are forgetting the fact that accidents happen.

Please. You can justify nearly any game mechanic using "realism" or anecdotes.

The question is, is it a good mechanic? As I've mentioned in the past, I don't believe death should be a trivial thing.

[Spiff]

Remove aggro/combat from KO'd players.

I agree with the concept, but this allows for a quick :lo and escape when death is intended.

[GrowOps]

Jackard, I think you are forgetting the fact that accidents happen.

You don't have to want to kill someone for them to die. A single punch to the head can kill a person in hours.

Why don't you go get punched in the head a few times about it

[Potjeh]

When you die in real life, you stay dead. Maybe devs should make it so that you can only have one character, ever. Check IP, MAC, hardware hash, players' biometrics, whatever it takes.

[spckk]

Jackard, I think you are forgetting the fact that accidents happen.

You don't have to want to kill someone for them to die. A single punch to the head can kill a person in hours.

Second'd.

[Humps]

When you die in real life, you stay dead. Maybe devs should make it so that you can only have one character, ever. Check IP, MAC, hardware hash, players' biometrics, whatever it takes.

WHEN YOU DIE IN GAME, YOU DIE FOR REAL.

[Potjeh]

Also, to emulate real life more closely, let us chop hands off thieves, and force them to play a handless character because they get just one character ever, just like everyone else.

*edit*

WHEN YOU DIE IN GAME, YOU DIE FOR REAL.

Brilliant idea! Why didn't I think of that? In fact, I like this idea so much I'm volunteering to do the actual killings, as long as you guys supply me with the addresses and plane tickets.