Maharajji
Sorceror
(Part I of a II part series, part II is... Every Player Killer's Guide to Encountering Trammies in Ultima Online)
Every Noob's Guide to Encountering Player Killers in Ultima Online
"That is probably a death gate, son"
Lets face it, Ultima Online is an unforgiving landscape. There are roving gangs of cannibals, rapists and serial killers just about anywhere you look.
Below is a look at the most sinister and dastardly personalities you will encounter in Sosaria.
The Veteran Player Killer
Danger: High
Personality: Reasonable/Bored/Deadly
Think: Predator… from the movie Predator
To overcome: wait it out, he will eventually leave you alone. Don’t piss him off.
Behavior: He may not attack on sight, instead, will watchfully approach to test your reaction, if you show a lack of fear, he may attack. However, if you show respect, he may let you pass. He is likely rich and is motivated solely for fun & new challenges. He is no longer thrilled by ruining people’s days.
Lucky for them, this PK is AFK (away from keyboard).
If he kills you: He will probably resurrect you. Or you may have to talk him into it, you may also need to talk him out of boating your pets. To do this, send a group invite while in ghost form, be respectful, keep your cool.
The Griefer
Danger: Extremely High
Personality: deadly/antisocial
Think: Werewolf/Wasp/Black Mamba
To overcome: You may need a guild to overcome this fella, or start your pvp training NOW, this guy is a pariah to nearly everyone. He will not respond to language. Recalling to your happy-safe place is always a good idea.
Wouldst thou flee during the heat of battle?
If a recall spell is not an option, HIDE!
Behavior: The most corrosive of the three. He will simply rush you as soon as he is aware of your existence. Think of a sprinter from 28 Days Later. If he is feeling particularly evil that day, he will steal your beetle, boat your mare, and say terribly disrespectful things over your dead body.
If he kills you: He will chop you up while saying “lol” or “noob” or “quit the game, you are garbage”, he may take some of your body home. He may hit ctrl +b over your body to simulate post-death rape.
Inviting him to a group while in ghost form will not help, there is no way or reason to "communicate" with this type of creature.
The Scammer
Danger: Kitten - Extremely High
Personality: Aloof yet whiney, self-centered, moody, needy.
Think: Hyena/Rat/Fungus
To overcome: Slowly ignore this guy more and more until you no longer remember him, on second thought, just remember he is a scammer.
Behavior: He may be on your AIM or Skype list, maybe you have done business with him once, but something’s not quite right about this guy… One week he’s trying to get you to lend him 500k, the next week he wants to sell you that 18x18 or castle that you’ve always wanted but he wants you to pay “early”. He swears his guild mate will transfer that 18x18/castle tomorrow, and he also insists that you are one of his dearest friends.
If he kills you: (he will only attack if he realizes he cannot scam you further, leading him on is a good thing) Beware, a scammer is either as deadly as “The Griefer” or as deadly as a paper towel.
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Every Noob's Guide to Encountering Player Killers in Ultima Online
"That is probably a death gate, son"
Lets face it, Ultima Online is an unforgiving landscape. There are roving gangs of cannibals, rapists and serial killers just about anywhere you look.
Below is a look at the most sinister and dastardly personalities you will encounter in Sosaria.
The Veteran Player Killer
Danger: High
Personality: Reasonable/Bored/Deadly
Think: Predator… from the movie Predator
To overcome: wait it out, he will eventually leave you alone. Don’t piss him off.
Behavior: He may not attack on sight, instead, will watchfully approach to test your reaction, if you show a lack of fear, he may attack. However, if you show respect, he may let you pass. He is likely rich and is motivated solely for fun & new challenges. He is no longer thrilled by ruining people’s days.
Lucky for them, this PK is AFK (away from keyboard).
If he kills you: He will probably resurrect you. Or you may have to talk him into it, you may also need to talk him out of boating your pets. To do this, send a group invite while in ghost form, be respectful, keep your cool.
The Griefer
Danger: Extremely High
Personality: deadly/antisocial
Think: Werewolf/Wasp/Black Mamba
To overcome: You may need a guild to overcome this fella, or start your pvp training NOW, this guy is a pariah to nearly everyone. He will not respond to language. Recalling to your happy-safe place is always a good idea.
Wouldst thou flee during the heat of battle?
If a recall spell is not an option, HIDE!
Behavior: The most corrosive of the three. He will simply rush you as soon as he is aware of your existence. Think of a sprinter from 28 Days Later. If he is feeling particularly evil that day, he will steal your beetle, boat your mare, and say terribly disrespectful things over your dead body.
If he kills you: He will chop you up while saying “lol” or “noob” or “quit the game, you are garbage”, he may take some of your body home. He may hit ctrl +b over your body to simulate post-death rape.
Inviting him to a group while in ghost form will not help, there is no way or reason to "communicate" with this type of creature.
The Scammer
Danger: Kitten - Extremely High
Personality: Aloof yet whiney, self-centered, moody, needy.
Think: Hyena/Rat/Fungus
To overcome: Slowly ignore this guy more and more until you no longer remember him, on second thought, just remember he is a scammer.
Behavior: He may be on your AIM or Skype list, maybe you have done business with him once, but something’s not quite right about this guy… One week he’s trying to get you to lend him 500k, the next week he wants to sell you that 18x18 or castle that you’ve always wanted but he wants you to pay “early”. He swears his guild mate will transfer that 18x18/castle tomorrow, and he also insists that you are one of his dearest friends.
If he kills you: (he will only attack if he realizes he cannot scam you further, leading him on is a good thing) Beware, a scammer is either as deadly as “The Griefer” or as deadly as a paper towel.
Here is a gif version of this post for sharing on other forums etc:
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