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Surviving on a PVP Realm
The player vs. player realm is a special, more cutthroat type of realm where players compete against both monsters and each other to progress through the game. This experience has its ups and downs. Sometimes, you successfully attack other players or win large battles. Other times, you're on the losing end where you're defeated and driven away. This gameplay type isn't for everyone. If you wish to fight mostly monsters, with some player vs. player combat only at your choosing, you should try a regular, non-PvP realm. You should know what you're getting into and be prepared for the consequences. If you find this gameplay type is not for you, it is recommended that you create a character on a normal realm (non-PvP).
The PvP experience will be changing drastically with the addition of PvP honor and rewards. This will change the behavior of many PvP players. Read more here.
| Many players prefer the player vs. player realms for several reasons: |
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There is the excitement of facing real people in addition to computer-controlled monsters. |
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On normal realms, when a player of the opposite faction offends you, there is no real counter. On PvP servers, however, you can kill them! |
Here are some random general tips that new players might find useful while playing on a PVP server.
Understand the Region/Zone Types
If you're in a contested zone, you can be attacked by the enemy. If you're in a red (enemy) zone, they can attack you but you can't attack them until they strike first. If you're in a green (friendly) zone, they can't attack you unless you attack them first or you are flagged for PvP. Learn more .
Level Difference
It is possible to kill players much higher level than you. You can hit them. There are certain class match-ups that will work in your favor despite the level difference. It's much easier killing a higher-level player than a high-level monster. One of the main differences between different level characters is damage output. Thus, many lower-level players can take down a single higher-level player with their combined damage output.
Frequency of PvP Combat
The frequency with which hostile players of your level attack you decreases in higher-level regions. In low-level contested zones (level 20 to 30ish zones), players are usually new to PvPing and will want to attack any enemy they see just to experience PvP and without any apparent reason. In higher-level zones, players are used to it already, and PvP fights will usually take longer. It's harder to catch runners, so enemy players will often mind their own business and leave you alone. So don't get scared if you're getting killed too much in your first contested areas; it gets easier as you level up.
Classes
Try to learn how your class fares against other classes. That way you will know whether you should fight or flee when you spot the enemy. You can always try trial-and-error to begin with.
Races
Try to learn the enemies' racial abilities. Undead, for example, have an ability that helps counter Fear.
Pay Attention
Playing on a PvP server means paying attention. Look over your shoulder at almost all times. Know that your quest plans could change any moment and turn into a battle with the enemy faction. If you're not ready for this, consider a PVE server instead of or in addition to PVP. It's not for everyone, but you'll find that most people that play and enjoy a PVP server love the exhilaration of never being safe. It takes skill, it takes patience, and it requires that you keep up with strategies. It might mean more reading and studying than the PVE servers, but if you're reading this, chances are you're up for it. Good luck.
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