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Cowards Abound.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:34 pm
by Aviator
I Keep coming online to find that I have been attacked, but when I go to retaliate,.... my attacker is in vacation mode. Even though they are ranked 60-80 places higher than me. That is totally cowardly and should not be allowed. I would say that there should be a "vacation timer" or an "attack timer" That would mean that vacation mode would not be allowed within 24 to 48 hours of any offensive actions. OR,.... only allow vacation mode 2 or 3 times a year.
It is complete BS that I am prevented from retaliating by some coward who only logs on every 3 days then goes back into vacation mode... really it amounts to cheating if you are able to attack and then go invulnerable.
Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:36 pm
by Sadbutrue
I doubt they went into vacation mode because of fear of retaliation. But i agree you should get the chance.
Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:45 pm
by Khan
I couldn't say that players are using Vacation mode in that manner, but it would probably be a good idea to have a 24-48 hour Active play requirement between Vacation modes.
Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:46 pm
by Slash
Once again VM is not a cheat and why did you leave yourself as a target in the first place?
Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:49 pm
by Khan
I agree. Vacation mode is not a cheat. I have it used it myself when I knew I would not be able to manage my fleet. However, I would also acknowledge that it can be used as a way to jump on every 3 days, do your business and slink back into Vacation mode. I think a 24-48 hour Active mode requirement between "Vacations" would be a good deterrent to anyone attempting to use it in that way.
Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:58 am
by Aviator
DELETE "cheat"
INSERT "Ninja"
conclusion......LAME
Who can actually go on vacation every 3 days? i agree with Kahn... but I think a 1 week minimum between vacation modes would be more appropriate.
really though,...IDC this game isn't much more than a glorified spreadsheet with a chronological element. I just think that particular tactic is lame and cowardly and exploiting game mechanics as they are now.
Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:01 am
by Zorg
Khan wrote:I agree. Vacation mode is not a cheat. I have it used it myself when I knew I would not be able to manage my fleet. However, I would also acknowledge that it can be used as a way to jump on every 3 days, do your business and slink back into Vacation mode. I think a 24-48 hour Active mode requirement between "Vacations" would be a good deterrent to anyone attempting to use it in that way.
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Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:07 am
by Aviator
Zorg wrote:Khan wrote:I agree. Vacation mode is not a cheat. I have it used it myself when I knew I would not be able to manage my fleet. However, I would also acknowledge that it can be used as a way to jump on every 3 days, do your business and slink back into Vacation mode. I think a 24-48 hour Active mode requirement between "Vacations" would be a good deterrent to anyone attempting to use it in that way.
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Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:08 am
by Aviator
GOOD JOB Admins ! thank you
Re: Cowards Abound.
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:33 am
by Khan
Zorg wrote:Khan wrote:I agree. Vacation mode is not a cheat. I have it used it myself when I knew I would not be able to manage my fleet. However, I would also acknowledge that it can be used as a way to jump on every 3 days, do your business and slink back into Vacation mode. I think a 24-48 hour Active mode requirement between "Vacations" would be a good deterrent to anyone attempting to use it in that way.
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Very cool.