[/align]Chapter V: Different styles of gameplay
The Void Server is one of the few server with a mixed character. This means that you are completely free to choose your style of how to play the game – be it pvp-ing, trading, playing RP, going freelance, 'red-dotting', exploring, it’s all up to you.
However, in order to make a clear choice between all these possibilities, I will explain them a bit here.
PvP-ing
PvP means ‘Player vs Player’ and refers to a fight between players. PvP's can be held by only 2 players, or even a whole group. You could divide PvP's into 2 separate groups - Organized and Occasional ones.
The occasional ones happen when for example a player flying a pirate char runs into another player, who is flying a Navy char. Following their RP's, these two players would probably engage in battle with eachother as soon as they see eachother. Resulting in 2 players fighting against each other - PvP.
You will often see big-scale variations of this type of PvP, mostly when two or more rivaling clans meet. Sometimes two or more clans agree to meet each other on a set location, like for example Planet Demosthenes, Alexandria System.
Organized PvP's are most commonly held in either the Sparta, or the EFZ (Elite Fighter Zone).
The thing that sets an organized PvP apart from an occasional one, is the fact that one of both player asks the other for a fight. Often this question is limited in a simple 'Go?'. When replied to by a mutual 'Go' - or another type of confirming answer - the two players will start a fight. After one of the players has been defeated, and the fight is over, the PvP is too. Either both players will now ask another player for a PvP, or they will ask eachother for a rematch, which in practice is abbreviated as 'Re?', followed by the procedure as described above.
Some players only play the game for the purpose of partaking in almost full-time PvP. However, PvP can also be a part of any other player his gameplay.
Trading
The vast majority of all players playing on Void does trade to some degree. As described in the first part of this guide, trading is almost specifically done to finance the expense of other sorts of gameplay, which players choose to follow on one of their other chars.
In other words: whatever you choose to do on your main chars, it will cost you money. And this has to be compensated for. Here is when the trader char comes into the picture - this char will earn the money you will need for your ammunition, equipment, ships, etc.
Thanks to the dynamic economy on the Void Server, trading can be a real challenge, taking you to the most unexpected and beautiful places, as you make money.
Note:
A trader char needs to be tagged with the proper [T] tag.
'Red-Dotting'
The term 'Red-Dotting' refers back to the red crosshairs you will see when you run into a (group of) hostile NPC(s). Some players like to dedicate their in game playing time to strictly shooting NPC's. (Non-Player Characters)
Doing missions also falls under this category.
Reasons for this playing style are making money, just for the fun of it, or getting a high score on the Freelancer Global Stats. (FLStat)
'Red-Dotters', as these sort of players are referred to, often keep a safe distance from the Pirates, Rogues, Evil but also Navy RP players. Therefore, you will often not even seen them, as they conduct their business in the more distant and quiet systems.
A lot of other players also have a 'Red-Dot' char next to their other ones, just to have at it when they feel the need to.
Exploring
The Void is a very extensive mod. It has 115 systems, 2,579 Dockable locations each with missions, ships and individual commodity prices, and no less than 50 beautiful and massive 3D systems. That's a whole lot to see. It would take you months, if not years to see it all.
Exactly for this reason, and purely to enjoy the beauty the Void has to offer, some player dedicate their time to exploring. They try to fly through each system, mapping every inch of it, find every jumpgate and jumphole, and visit all the bases and planets. And, like mentioned, it offers them months or even years of quietly enjoying the beautiful sceneries of Void.
Like 'Red-Dotting', a lot of players also have an explorer char, to have a relaxed cruise on days they don't feel like doing anything else.
Freelancing
Freelancing is the essence of this game, as the name suggests. On Void, Freelancing means that you are flying an untagged char (with only its own name and no clan- or other RP tags) and you are doing what you want.
'Freelancing' is actually a very covering term. You could also include exploring and 'red-dotting' into this term.
A Freelance char does not have any specific regulations to play by, other than the Server Rules of course. With a Freelance char, you can do as you please.
Note:
It is forbidden by the Server Rules to adapt a style of gameplay on your Freelance char, which can clearly be identified as one of the styles belonging to any of the compulsory tags. If you choose to play by one of these styles, you are obliged to make a char with the appropriate tag.
Roleplaying
RolePlaying is the complete opposite of Freelancing. As a Roleplayer, you choose to play a certain specific role in your RP char(s). This can either be a clan tagged char, in which case the clan's RP determines how you should play yours, or a normal char tagged with one of the recognized RP tags. Example to these tags are [X], [R], [H] and [T]. They have different meanings:
- [X]
This tag is the appropriate tag for Pirates to wear. A pirate is the only kind of RP tag, allowed to ask other players for tax. The set maximum amount for this is 200K (200.000 credits).
Other than that, a pirate is considered to be extremely unpredictable. When encountering a Pirate, you should proceed with caution. Also, if you decide to tag one of your chars with the [X] tag, it is expected of you that you play the role of the Pirate as best as you can.
Other than Rogues, a Pirate is allowed to operate in groups, or even be a member of a clan. - [R]
The [R] tag is worn by Rogues. They represent the absolute scum of the universe and, by their nature, shoould be shot and killed upon sight. The rogue is everyone's enemy, and cannot be trusted what so ever. If you see a Rogue, you either try to save your petty life by running (well flying) as fast as you possibly can, or by taking your chances and face him head-on. But be warned: As most Rogues have seen many battle, they are all very skilled pilots.
Rogues are not allowed to be a member of a clan, nor to fly in groups. Rogues do not have friends or allies. They are the lost souls of the Void. - [H]
The Hunter is the brave fighter of Void. He cruises through space, looking for Pirates and Rogues to kill. When he sees one, he is one of the few who actually has the heart to engage these criminals. Being a hunter requires endurance and courage.
Hunters are allowed to fly in groups and be a member of a clan
[T]
The [T] tag is used for Traders. If you have a trade char, you should tag it with the [T] tag. This is to indicate to other players, that this char does not mean harm, and is only in the area for financial reasons.
Traders are allowed to fly in groups. Up till now, there haven't been any Trader clans.
The next Chapter will explain to you how to work with multiple MPID's.
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