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Originally Posted by Goregasmic [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

They didn't outlaw AE when they could but limited the scope to prevent zone disruptions. They're not outlawing swarm kiting either. They're not going to be monitoring who kites and who doesn't but if you get reported for pissing people off you'll get a paddling. If you're alone in a zone doing your thing, no one cares.

Old 12-14-2024, 04:28 PM
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Swarm Kiting in Dungeons
I do not like limiting how someone plays the game (unless it's exploitive in nature, of course). However, based on a high volume of situations, there is a need to revise how we classify swarm kiting in dungeon-type zones.

Historically, we have only responded to reports of zone disruptions as a result of swarm kiting reactively - if the player has already monopolized all of the mobs in a zone or if they have already trained other players. However, due to the high-risk play style, this has not been effective at stopping players from repeatedly causing major zone disruptions.

We will begin to proactively consider swarm kiting in dungeon-type zones a form of zone disruption, regardless of other players being present in the zone or not. In addition to monopolizing mobs and creating very high-risk situations for other players in the zone, it is also creating situations where players are passing on hunting in desired zones simple because they see a single player using this tactic, and recognize that the high-risk playstyle for one individual may very well get them and their groupmates killed.