after many novels I am simply going to pose a couple of RHETORICAL questions to the OP.
1) Will this change bring more players to the game?
and
2) Who is this change really geared at?
Keeping in mind these questions are rhetorical, I can honestly not see anything positive coming from the the suggestions offered , therefore I obviously do not support them.
A lot of posters think they have all the answers yet they haven't walked in the other parties shoes. Something else to ponder on.
I am not going to try to 'debate' the matter either, as it's nothing more than a spherical sharp tugging motion thread now.
This will be my last answer of the morning. Thank you everyone for your patience.
I have asked a lot of questions that have not been answered. Unlike my unanswered questions, which I believe have been left unanswered because the truth would undermine the defenders of the status quo, I will answer yours. Rhetorical or not.
Will this change bring more players to the game?
YES. Because it will slow or halt player loss - increased retention, especially among new players will lead to increase in online numbers. Why will this happen? Because as I have stated - a system that demonstrates actual fair punishment for unprovoked attacks and gold hits will restore player faith in the game. Currently that does not exist, and that is part of why the BB is not used - the population that should be using it, has no faith in it anymore. People who feel they have no recourse in the face of aggression with now have that, and not be forced to either suck up life as a random victim, or leave the game. if fewer people leave, the game numbers go up. Everyone wins - even the PvP players! They get more targets if they are prepared to accept the medicine for their attacks. They can regain those levels -just hit that champ. With a more active BB more PvP players may stay too - something will be there for them to do! Depends on whether they really want to play PvP or just like easy wins over targets who are not ready for them.
Who is this change really geared at?
An odd question, but I'll take the bait as I have no fear of being honest here in my answers. I could say it is geared at helping the whole game population, and I believe that is true, but if you want me to be specific I will say it is geared at the PvP population who have long enjoyed advantages through counter bounty, and this has translated into advantages/ control of the BB, minimising risk to the PvP community and allowing them freedom of action. This has ironically led their own game into stagnation, if they would but see it. It is totally unbalanced, and that has led the wider population to 1) not participate as it is pointless - they get no benefit, 2) Harass HCS for other forms of protection, as the PvP system itself provides none. This then led to PvP being more marginalised. This situation has not arisen quickly. It should have been noted and addressed years ago. This is my opinion only. You are free to disagree - but no-one has really refuted my arguments in the slightest about how this has come about. If they can - more power to them.
You know, I believe I have put myself in the other parties shoes - can the PvP community say the same? I have seen little empathy or consideration for the persons attacked here. cleardawn excepted. I have, time and again demonstrated a willingness to converse and to put Ideas forward that I think will help PvP players play PvP against other players. That I have taken on some sacred cows in the process makes it uncomfortable - fine. PvP shapes the entire game - I have demonstrated that also. I am entitled to my opinions.
Interesting that your first and I presume only post is to ask questions, ridicule asking questions and then say you'll not bother debating. Your choice.
Have a good day folks. I've spent 2 hours here already. I appreciate the input.

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