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GM Karidor
Game Masters C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.10.10 18:16:00 -
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In the past, there have been some policies in place within Customer Support that imposed additional rules onto the war mechanics available in game, such as the so called "Alliance Hopping" or the more recent "Dec Shield".
The decision has been made to lift those restrictions that affect war declarations, thereby opening up ways for corporations to avoid unwanted wars via methods that were previously considered exploits of game mechanics.
In other words: If you can leave or declare a war, raise the costs for other entities to declare one to you or do any other war related things within current normal game mechanics, you may do so without having to keep other rules in mind. GM Karidor | Senior Game Master |
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GM Karidor
Game Masters C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.10.11 16:51:00 -
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The reactions are mixed, as expected. However, lifting those rules is only the first step. We know that the current war mechanics leave a lot to desire (which is one reason those rules were set down in the first place), and there will be more to come in this regard. When exactly, this I sadly don't know, but lifting those rules will give us a better view on the various loopholes that exist within the mechanics (for both, attackers and defenders).
Having said that, if you have ideas on how to improve war mechanics and make them more sound and useful, it probably is a good time to create (or revive) according threads on the Features and Ideas Discussions forum in this regard. GM Karidor | Senior Game Master |
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GM Karidor
Game Masters C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.10.12 03:07:00 -
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As it has come up:
Changing corps while in space AND online is not considered normal game mechanics (as any CEO/Director/Personnel manager trying to get rid of unwanted members can tell you) and this will still be considered an exploit (no direct relation to the war mechanics other than "surprising war targets"). Either log off shortly or go dock for that.
As for the saving of high Sec POS through leaving an alliance, yes, that's easier now, but there are still ways to still destroy a tower within normal mechanics even after the war cool down due to leaving the alliance has ended (and it has been done successfully already). GM Karidor | Senior Game Master |
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CCP Spitfire
C C P C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.10.16 09:48:00 -
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Please keep the discussion civil and refrain from personal attacks.
CCP Spitfire | Russian Community Coordinator @ccp_spitfire |
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