Passive Mode?

[TEF]

Ah, it seems this suggestion has caught the eye of some opposition! (Sincerely, I'm always happy when more opinions are shared!)

please you people talk like randoms knew about this mode as soon as they join the server, don't worry your e-dick will stay the same size by rising your kill count

This is a very good point that many need to consider. This suggestion would really only affect the regulars who prefer to freeroam and might rarely even be in Las Venturas to begin with—however, they still enjoy whatever conversation might be happening in the main chat, still enjoy buying properties, still enjoy driving off Mount Chiliad... they are still players, after all. What this suggestion would allow (if implemented) is for them to skip asking for an administrator to set "godmode" on and simply do it themselves (while also stripping them of their ability to fight, weapons, etc.—a precaution that currently does not exist!).

Good luck on keeping the fighters on LVP. As if LVP has any nowadays..

Would you mind being more specific about your objection? The players targeted here are those who do not even wish to fight in the first place. The only way that this would affect fighting is by eliminating the possibility of randomly selecting players to kill over and over. I do not find that fair or fun at all; however, I am open to hearing other arguments.

This is such a bad idea it actually ranks among other glorious ideas such as the infamous ramps through LVP in what 2012? - That almost entirely killed the whole server.

If this is implemented then rest in piss, LVP DM. LVP needs more conflict and action on the server, not a way to pacify huge amounts of the players. Not even mentioning the INSANE amount of laming and abusing that will follow such an implementation!

Again, how is more action going to occur if many players have no desire to take part in it to begin with? Indeed, I have seen many new players join our server only to be teleported to, chased, and killed countless times before simply quitting (never to return, either). Would you say that is fair? I understand that fighting is a large aspect of LVP, but it is not the only one and we must remember this. The population of SA:MP as a whole has shifted, Madlaggz, and while we will always be a home for gangs and fighting, it is not fair to become exclusive to fighting on a server with just as many non-fighters. How is one aspect of our beloved server more important than others?

As I said before, Las Venturas Playground has its foundation in both deathmatch and freeroam. Yes, I agree in that we have tried to be many things over the years, though I fail to see how this particular suggestion somehow signals our demise. Further, this concept (if implemented) would have strong anti-abuse measures. Obviously so long as there is a system it will be fought against, but stringent coding can make all the difference.

Lol i think TEF used different acc's to make these 14 votes I AM STRONGLY AGAINST this who will i fight?

Haunter, I do not appreciate the accusation of vote manipulation. Believe it or not, there are many players who like the idea. Yes, obviously there will be some disagreement—this is normal and to be expected. The purpose of this poll is to gauge thoughts and opinions while encouraging friendly (if passionate) discussion. As to who you will fight, the answer is simple: those who are willing to participate. There will still be plenty of players willing, I assure you.

You have damn made this more of Freeroam

See above for more of an explanation as to why freeroam is just as much of a root as deathmatch.


At the end of the day, everyone, I would love for you to keep in mind the following: Las Venturas Playground aims to provide an environment in which players, new and old, can join the server, duel a few players, play a few minigames, buy a couple properties, fly around in a Hydra, and overall—above all else—have a good time. This has always been our mission and it always will be.

Thank you for your time in reading!