Emperium breaker's name broadcast

[The Future]

You're right, as usual, Ardney, but that logic only works within a few feet of the emp. Everyone should prioritize "person hitting shiny yellow thing" but a good breaker is only going to spend ten seconds visible on shiny yellow thing.

Let's take Gorium for example, because Street already outed him as an emp breaker. When you're in an emp room and two Sin-Xs walk in, all things being equal you're going to target Gorium over the other because you know that he's a high-threat opponent.

Another example, after a break we're rushing emp, and I see Gorium out of cloak and heading for the emp room. Most opponents I'd ignore and make for the shiny yellow thing, but for Gorium, I'd stop to attempt a strip.

In short, level of opponent threat is always one of the factors a good player is going to take into account when they're decision-making in WoE. High-threat characters are going to be given attack priority over other characters, and the fact that a person may be a known emp breaker may be the single fact that tips the balance between ignore and attack. That might mean the difference between having five seconds on the emp or having six seconds, or getting that break with just 100HP left and not getting it at all. Fame gives you no advantage, and may cost you breaks.

Also, your theory pre-supposes that people are going to get their targeting right the first time. I know you play with robotic precision. Most don't. Advertising your breaking ability is like handing out copies of "Emp Defence for Dummies." Like I said, there's a difference between most people knowing that you're a breaker and everyone knowing you're a breaker.

Finally, if you do happen to be a successful breaker that isn't well known because you just do your job that well, then this is going to spoil all your hard work of not being detected. You and I both know there's a few of those out there.

[Aaronock]

*Looks at Kadar's breaking skills...smiles...leaves topic*

[GM-Ayu]

*Looks at Kadar's breaking skills...smiles...leaves topic*

Sadly that would be a rare sight from now on, if we'll ever see it again too

[Aaronock]

Yah but I wanted to throw his epic breaking skills out there

[Astroboi]

You're right, as usual, Ardney, but that logic only works within a few feet of the emp. Everyone should prioritize "person hitting shiny yellow thing" but a good breaker is only going to spend ten seconds visible on shiny yellow thing.

Let's take Gorium for example, because Street already outed him as an emp breaker. When you're in an emp room and two Sin-Xs walk in, all things being equal you're going to target Gorium over the other because you know that he's a high-threat opponent.

Another example, after a break we're rushing emp, and I see Gorium out of cloak and heading for the emp room. Most opponents I'd ignore and make for the shiny yellow thing, but for Gorium, I'd stop to attempt a strip.

In short, level of opponent threat is always one of the factors a good player is going to take into account when they're decision-making in WoE. High-threat characters are going to be given attack priority over other characters, and the fact that a person may be a known emp breaker may be the single fact that tips the balance between ignore and attack. That might mean the difference between having five seconds on the emp or having six seconds, or getting that break with just 100HP left and not getting it at all. Fame gives you no advantage, and may cost you breaks.

Also, your theory pre-supposes that people are going to get their targeting right the first time. I know you play with robotic precision. Most don't. Advertising your breaking ability is like handing out copies of "Emp Defence for Dummies." Like I said, there's a difference between most people knowing that you're a breaker and everyone knowing you're a breaker.

Finally, if you do happen to be a successful breaker that isn't well known because you just do your job that well, then this is going to spoil all your hard work of not being detected. You and I both know there's a few of those out there.

This isn't iRO, most guilds have 1 to 3 SinX/LK and the opponents know very well who they are, I get your point but I don't think its possible to stay low-profile with the WoE population that we have here.

It's also always a good laugh (and nice screenshot) when a Priest or Paladin name for example is broadcasted as the emp breaker.

[Aaronock]

I kinda see it this way...how is your emp not being guarded properly to see the guy at the big yellow shiny thing

[Dilla]

hopefully we get to vote on this before its even considered...personally I think its stupid

[Avalon_Fates]

I'm glowing bright red often with a shining yellow aura. How the hell do I Hide whether i'm a good breaker or not.@_@. Not to mention the criticals so I spawn giant GUY ON THE EMP Flags every hit.

Our community is small enough that a feature like this would change nothing except maybe making new people learn a bit faster *Which is a bad thing?*

[Astroboi]

hopefully we get to vote on this before its even considered...personally I think its stupid

Care to elaborate?

[Dilla]

hat other purpose would it serve other than getting your name called out in yellow over main and we all know how crazy the kiddies go when a gm does it

I'm glowing bright red often with a shining yellow aura. How the hell do I Hide whether i'm a good breaker or not.@_@. Not to mention the criticals so I spawn giant GUY ON THE EMP Flags every hit.

Our community is small enough that a feature like this would change nothing except maybe making new people learn a bit faster *Which is a bad thing?*

and that is why I wouldnt want any extra attention brought to myself but you all make a good argument hence why I ask that we let the population decide....
...and I hope that you arent all just a bunch of ego maniacs

"real Gs move in silence and violence"
~Nas