whoever killed the last ph "owns" the camp until the mob has spawned and been up for a certain amount of time (like, in some cases, 1-2 minutes).
i don't think you are required to be online or in the zone. if you come to a camp and notice that the PHs are dead then you'd better realize that someone else is camping it (and not be a dick about it).
and yes, lists are bull crap. they mean nothing and are easily ignored, abused, changed. the only way to get to the front of the line is for the person holding the camp to be honest or the person who is trying to hold the camp to fail (either die or not be there a couple minutes after the ph pops).
this is why camps with lists are dubious and I don't generally trust them. investing hours/days hoping to get to the top of the list is just that, hopeful. in reality, it might never happen no matter how long you sit there. this is perfectly within the rules. as much as I dislike it, this appears to be the correct classic method of holding a camp and handing it off.
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