Request for Action Please VMK....

[Dashzap]

Have you ever seen a bunch of gamers get together with friends or siblings to play these favorite x-box, playstation, nintendo games? They become immersed in aggressive voice, action, and temperament. Now take the same aggressive gamer mindset and plunk it down in the vmk pirates game.

- They don't care that the opponent is a real-life person instead of computer-generated.
- They don't care that their aggressive talk hurts other people's feelings.
- They don't care that their smug, in-game celebrations (lol, yes!, yay we win!) shows their lack of compassion and their immaturity.
- They don't care because they are pretty much anonymous.
- They don't care because, as they often say--"it's just a game!"

I must defend gamers from the above generalization; while some may be vicious, not all are. I had a houseful of 12 and 13 year old boys here for the weekend. They played Halo 2 and Gunz most of the time. They were polite, considerate, helpful, and charming young men. I would have any of them back to stay, anytime.

 

[caribbound]

I myself think the game was a lot safer when they hadn't changed it. Capture the flag has so many bugs, as all of you know. If neither team got the flag or has it on the ship, and you have the same amount of gold, Lady Luck gives a random team the victory? I mean, come on! It has nothing to do with how well the teams played, I just don't think this is fair. Also, when you die (this is in both ship battle and capture the flag) you sometimes lose all your gold, which isn't fair at all. The staff said you lose half your gold, not all... come on vmk, please take Mal's suggestions!

Everyone hope for changes!
Lion

And here I thought I was dreaming the statement that you lose half your gold when sunk! I think it's totally unfair that you can go from over 50 credits to 0 from one boat's cannon, yet if you sink right away you still have 3 of your 7 credits!

I have a new suggestion...an in game timer set by vmk allowing enough time (4 seconds?) for the last person who joins to choose their ship before the starter is allowed to start the game. Or the pop up that states you have to pay 21 credits can include the ship choice as well; one less step for us.

Oh.. and I heart you Little Belle!

 

[AllisonY2K]

I hope nobody takes my " LOL " in pirate the wrong way most of the time when I say " LOL " I am laughing at myself

I make jokes after I'm sunk in Pirates like, "hey! I found davey jones locker!"

 

[Peacefully]

Or the pop up that states you have to pay 21 credits can include the ship choice as well; one less step for us.

Excellent idea! I hate it when people start too fast for me to choose my ship!

 

[AbsoluteAwesome]

I love pirates, but I usually play with friends. Or at least one friend who'se playing with me. If VMK would add the things you guys mentioned, it would really cut down on all the "Please don't be ru.id, it's just a game" comments that I make while playing pirates. Yes, I say "It's just a game..." when the other team is being a poor sport. And yes, I say "Woo!" when my team is doing well. Even though it's just a game, that doesn't mean it can't be fun!

On a different note, I don't hang out in public places - that - often. I go there sometimes, but there are so many rude players that I stick to my stitch hat offer room.

 

[threeboysmom]

Yes I agree and lose the educational value like learning about smart food. And the play by play of how good it tastes and of course what a mess it is making on your keyboard and poor mouse.

Oh my goodness!! I am laughing so hard I can barely breathe!! LOL! Ok, ok, so I went into great detail about my smart food while playing pirates, probably more than you wanted to hear, I take it....

Always a joy to play pirates with friends!! Please don't take away the chat feature, VMK!

 

[Belle1997]

Oh my goodness!! I am laughing so hard I can barely breathe!! LOL! Ok, ok, so I went into great detail about my smart food while playing pirates, probably more than you wanted to hear, I take it....

Always a joy to play pirates with friends!! Please don't take away the chat feature, VMK!

isn't is so nice you have friends that actually listen and can then tell you the next day what they learned

I really enjoyed playing friend pirates with you, Jewel (formally know as my target practice boat) and King.

 

[Dagny]

Ok this has got to stop....as many of you know I almost exclusively play pirates for credits.

It has become increasingly popular for players to exhibit rude and disgusting behavior. The name calling has gotten out of hand.

Before you say just report these players....that can be easier said than done.
Most times when this happens in the games I am playing the offending player goes to a different instance than me. Also I have been warned for saying " I hate ugly players" which if VMK had read the transcript of the game I was just in they would have seen what transpired to make me say that.(Bad choice of words and we hashed that out in another thread )


My suggestion to VMK is this: ( of course please add your thoughts to this also)

1. Monitor the Pirates games and immediately ban players using foul(not allowed) behavior and talk in the games.

2. Make it easier to report players that are no longer in the same instance as you.

3. add a language against the rules option to the report options so we do not have to go into such detail and almost impossible to explain at times.

4. add a report button in the game (this one may be impossible to do but would help the most) and players who abbuse this option or use it unwarranted would receive a ban also. Thus avoiding mis use of this feature.


Please VMK I beg you to do something about this serious situation.


thanks for listening.

Amen! It has gotten so bad that I try to play only "fixed" games with friends at this point.

 

[Shere_Khan]

I totally agree.
The last three times I have reported for someone using such language in the pirates game, I get back a message saying next time report the player when the situation happens and they are in the same room as you.
I am just like, I was playing a game!!! I couldn't!!
I don't think any speech at all should be allowed during the game. I think there should be text options where you can only click on the phrase you want to say like good game, good try, ty, good luck and thats it!

 

[KingTryton]

Having thought about the pirates issue a little more I've changed my mind.

I think I'll stick to playing with friends only to avoid the idiots out there. VMK should monitor these games like any other room. I have seen them just POP into a room where ppl were using foul words. Let them police the game, we should not have to be bothered with it.

Keep reporting until you get a response from staff, they usually do not come on the first attempt.

 

[Shere_Khan]

Yes but most times if you do end up in the same lobby as the person they immediately leave because they know they will be reported. SO even if staff comes there is no proof of it. I have gotten several messages from staff after I have reported this behavior asking me only to report if it is an emergency or if they are in the same room as me.

 

[tigressjewel]

Having thought about the pirates issue a little more I've changed my mind.

I think I'll stick to playing with friends only to avoid the idiots out there. VMK should monitor these games like any other room. I have seen them just POP into a room where ppl were using foul words. Let them police the game, we should not have to be bothered with it.

Keep reporting until you get a response from staff, they usually do not come on the first attempt.

Yup!!

Besides its so much more fun to get sunk by friends, and learn about smart food. (which is not smart balance)

 

[dizanimator]

Another good game to join is one with a staff in it. Yesterday I was lucky enough to join in a few games with VMK_Eagle, and I knew that anyone who did try anything would most likely get in trouble after the game. I was right that the game would be clean. There were no insults, just cheering for teams and complaints about lag. One more thing I thought was interesting, apparently the staff has to work their way up to level three just like the rest of us, as Eagle said he could only play level 2 games.

 

[TobyKeithRules]

I think there should be an option for you to turn off chat in mansion and pirates. I think that would solve a lot of issues for everyone. I also think that people need to think before they type. They could be really hurting someone's feelings. The most I ever type is Go ______ (insert team or player name) or gg and gl. If I am mad I will say it to my screen and not to the other player!!! LOL

 

[Blumonkeyboy]

i agree with you

 

[Maleficent2]

Just wanted to post that VMK is taking this seriously and removing players from the game.....

THANK YOU VMK!!!!

 

[sassymom]

Glad to hear it!

 

[Danovara]

That should be an option if players want to use it.
Although talk in the game can be fun...it is just a few bad apples that are spoiling what I think is the Best game in VMK! I for one would hate to see talk taken away or made an option to ignore it...talk also helps less seasoned players learn the ropes. So making talk an option to ignore doesn't address the problem it only hides it.
I am not saying that taunting/teasing by fellow players should get players banned...Duck and I like to tease each other ruthlessly
But calling others rude names, cheat hers, lose hers and worst needs to end.

Another favorite is b.... I got that the other day and a few others, I just left as quickly as I could to another instance. Question though, isnt the ignore button just to ignore that one person? So that wouldn't affect the learning curve or taunting etc... unless my assumption is incorrect. (Mal you and Duck you bad you bad )

 

[Danovara]

There is no way I want Pirates to be SHUT DOWN...and why should it be that would only penalize the good players who play nice and by the rules of VMK

Not to mention those rude players would then move on to HM, music or other games. I have been in music where there was nasty people there too. I usually make sure there is at least one friend with me or ignore the bubbles. However, in pirates, I do read them because I am usually with a better player who gives tips and constructive critism to help. I haven't had one egging me on though like Mal.

It seems to me the only thing that would fix it would be implimenting one or more of the solutions offered here be put into place. Or other possible solutions not listed yet.

 

[Laurabearz]

Just wanted to post that VMK is taking this seriously and removing players from the game.....

THANK YOU VMK!!!!

as in one minute a player is talking trash then the next minute poof they are gone from the game itself??????????????