One Eyed King wrote:
I would agree if:
A: This weren't a multiplayer game in which the play of others directly influences the enjoyment of the game. If there were a PvE element like in Eve where people who do not want to play against others competitively existed.
B: We weren't talking Pubs, but we are. Pubs aren't where the competition is supposed to be. If the only people intended to play this game were competitive players, this game would go down in flames, particularly since this game is F2P. Anyone complaining about Proto suits in FW and PC is out of touch.
C: People didn't play for any number of reasons, including casually, but they do. Not everyone wants to play at a high level. I like bowling, but it doesn't mean I want to be in the PBA each time I go out.
It's precisely because of A that I have this mindset. When we engage in PvP which currently is the only game mode I cannot be responsible for your enjoyment of the game. My goal is simply to win, or get a lot of kills, or have fun doing what I do. For what reason would you expect me to compromise the enjoyment of the game so that you all might find some enjoyment? To what extent should I expect you to compromise your enjoyment to pander to me.
Should I not use my HAV?
Should I expect you not to us AV?
Do you expect me not to shoot back or move you you can get a kill?
Should I expect you to present yourself in the open so that I can farm you for kills?
No. The game itself is fundamentally about conflict and people can always find things to while about it something doesn't go their way, myself included. However as there is no non competitive element of the game I would suggest that players have to accept that they are currently in a setting where competitive players usually are found or thrive and need to accept this as the game as it stands now.
Pub wise I guess you are right. I'm personally not very interest in pubs when I play them so I have no drive to win, just there to fight tanks and maul infantry.
As for your last point I can accept that but that does not mean you can expect your opposition to hold the same values as you do. It's New Eden, competition, power, wealth, that's what it all about regardless of whether or not you personally are a competitive individual. Yes you can find yourself a place in Null Sec and be a care bear if you wish....that won't stop PvP oriented players from finding you, killing you, and continuing to do so.
AKA Low Sec ganking.