Dishonor and a Wooden Computer - Guild Wars Forums

PureEvilYak · Sep 28, 2007, 06:59 PM // 18:59

Will dishonor points count against you if you DC? I like to play Alliance Battles, but at peak times my computer has been known to DC, or even crash sometimes. I just don't want a black mark against my record for something which isn't my own fault.

Enjoi · Sep 28, 2007, 07:08 PM // 19:08

jeeze i hope not. then again people can abuse that by maybe manually DC'n or something. im not sure though.

Razorblade Monkey · Sep 28, 2007, 07:32 PM // 19:32

If u read the update, you would see that the points count toward a on screen buff (a hex) dissallowing you from entering pvp. This expires after a time period. This is a great system imo, it doesn't permanently brand innocent leaving, but does enough to discourage deliberate leavers... =o)

Official site quote:

Dishonor

Dishonor points affect game types that have randomly formed teams such as Random Arenas, Alliance Battles, and Competitive Missions.

* An account may be given dishonor points for leaving a PvP match prematurely, for leeching experience or faction, or for falsely reporting teammates for leeching.
* Players who leave a PvP match prematurely will receive 5 dishonor points.
* If a player is reported for leeching, that player will receive 2 dishonor points for each report against him. Players who report a team member for leeching without a third of their team also reporting that player will also receive 2 dishonor points.
* Any account that has accumulated 10 or more dishonor points is given the Dishonorable status, which is displayed as a buff icon on screen. While affected by this status, no characters present on that account may enter any PvP missions.
* The Dishonorable status remains in effect for 1 minute for each accumulated dishonor point. This status cannot be removed by logging out or changing characters.
* When the duration of the Dishonorable status has expired, characters on that account may once again join PvP missions.
* Dishonor points will remain on the player's account for a total of 60 minutes. If further dishonor points are acquired during this period, that account is once again given the Dishonorable status, though for a longer period of time.
* To clear dishonor points from an account, a player must go 60 minutes without accumulating any new dishonor points.

TheRaven · Sep 28, 2007, 07:32 PM // 19:32

I think they do, and personally I feel that they should count against you. If your computer is unstable and you leave a pvp battle prematurely then you've hurt your team even if you did not intend to hurt them. You'll receive a few dishonor points for that. I don't remember right off if it's 5 or 2 points.

However a few points won't hurt you. You have to accumulate at least 10 points before you'll receive any negative penalties. If your computer disconnects once in a while, you'll be fine. If it disconnects A LOT, well then you really shouldn't be trying to trying to play many pvp matches until you upgrade. You're just making it difficult on your teammates.

Sep 28, 2007, 06:59 PM // 18:59	#1
PureEvilYak Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere Luxon Alignment: Chaos Guild: The Dark Fortress Profession: R/	Dishonor and a Wooden Computer Will dishonor points count against you if you DC? I like to play Alliance Battles, but at peak times my computer has been known to DC, or even crash sometimes. I just don't want a black mark against my record for something which isn't my own fault.

Sep 28, 2007, 07:08 PM // 19:08	#2
Enjoi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006	jeeze i hope not. then again people can abuse that by maybe manually DC'n or something. im not sure though.

Sep 28, 2007, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#3
Razorblade Monkey Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2006 Profession: A/	If u read the update, you would see that the points count toward a on screen buff (a hex) dissallowing you from entering pvp. This expires after a time period. This is a great system imo, it doesn't permanently brand innocent leaving, but does enough to discourage deliberate leavers... =o) Official site quote: Dishonor Dishonor points affect game types that have randomly formed teams such as Random Arenas, Alliance Battles, and Competitive Missions. * An account may be given dishonor points for leaving a PvP match prematurely, for leeching experience or faction, or for falsely reporting teammates for leeching. * Players who leave a PvP match prematurely will receive 5 dishonor points. * If a player is reported for leeching, that player will receive 2 dishonor points for each report against him. Players who report a team member for leeching without a third of their team also reporting that player will also receive 2 dishonor points. * Any account that has accumulated 10 or more dishonor points is given the Dishonorable status, which is displayed as a buff icon on screen. While affected by this status, no characters present on that account may enter any PvP missions. * The Dishonorable status remains in effect for 1 minute for each accumulated dishonor point. This status cannot be removed by logging out or changing characters. * When the duration of the Dishonorable status has expired, characters on that account may once again join PvP missions. * Dishonor points will remain on the player's account for a total of 60 minutes. If further dishonor points are acquired during this period, that account is once again given the Dishonorable status, though for a longer period of time. * To clear dishonor points from an account, a player must go 60 minutes without accumulating any new dishonor points.

Sep 28, 2007, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#4
TheRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Guild: Spirit of Elisha Profession: W/	I think they do, and personally I feel that they should count against you. If your computer is unstable and you leave a pvp battle prematurely then you've hurt your team even if you did not intend to hurt them. You'll receive a few dishonor points for that. I don't remember right off if it's 5 or 2 points. However a few points won't hurt you. You have to accumulate at least 10 points before you'll receive any negative penalties. If your computer disconnects once in a while, you'll be fine. If it disconnects A LOT, well then you really shouldn't be trying to trying to play many pvp matches until you upgrade. You're just making it difficult on your teammates.