griefing (definition ref online gaming): An action. In online gaming, someone who takes pleasure in creating grief for an opponent via various tactics. To interfere in the regular game play available to others by means of vandalizing acts. To obstruct normal game play intentionally and not as part of game strategy. game spoiler.
- The information contained here is taken from other MagnumSRP articles and is not "new policy".
- Page here provided for quick reference and clarification since some staff members seem confused on these concepts.
From Declaration of Faction War
📌 The term "griefing" describes an act of placing barricades or something in roadways, or blocking city buildings and or including any such construction related activity with intent to interfere with other player RP activity. This is not permitted on MagnumSRP. If you engage in such activity you will face consequences as this is a rule violation.
📌 It is not considered "griefing" when said activity is deployed against a military installation as the purpose for such activity can not be proven as RP interference or a military tactic. Military operations against an opponent might include the use of barricades to frustrate the movement of troops or equipment in and out of a base. It is an annoying tactic, however, easily prevented by the use of claim flags.
📌 It is the faction installation operator's responsibility to deploy claim flags to discourage or prevent this type of nuisance. Simply put, if it is against a town, the roads, or other RP implements it is griefing, if it is against a military installation then it is less easily defined and therefore not enforceable by staff. Use common sense and consideration.
Simple Stupid Examples:
- Player A places metal sheets over Player B's gun store in a city area.
Griefing? YES - punitive action required, Player A may be warned or probation, or set as offender.
- Player A places metal sheets on the side of Player B's military base located outside of a city.
Griefing? NO
- Player A places metal sheets blocking the doors to Player B's farm located outside of a city.
Griefing? YES - helper assists in removal at Player B's request. Player A asked to refrain. Player B advised to use claim flags.
- Player A places metal sheets or other obstacles in roadway not as part of a territorial boundary but just to block random traffic.
Griefing? YES - punitive action required, Player A may be warned or probation, or set as offender.
- Player A builds a wall and gate over road blocking access to his faction territory.
Griefing? NO - it's allowed but people really hate it and it is not encouraged.
📌 If your faction base is impacted by what you perceive to be griefing activity even though it does not meet our definition and staff take no punitive action, you can ask for a helper to assist in the removal of the barricades. This does not mean a staff member is obligated to assist, however, one often will gladly agree to help with the removal.
📌 Use claim flags to prevent your base, farm, or other structural operation outside of city limits from being targeted by players wishing to blockade you with barricades. That's what they are for, those claim flags, and if you fail to use them then it is your own fault. If you did use claim flags and they were destroyed by other players then consider more strategic placement of the flags so that they are protected from attack.