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Metagaming - atlantis2112 - 07-27-2009
I'd like to know what it is :$
Metagaming - BaconSoda - 07-27-2009
Using out of RP information on a character that shouldn't know those things or giving yourself excessive RP powers over others without actually playing it out ingame.
Metagaming - atlantis2112 - 07-27-2009
THANK YOU!
Metagaming - masternerdguy - 07-27-2009
' Wrote:I'd like to know what it is :$
what he said, except here are some examples:
- killing someone you know is an alt of an enemy
- code camping
- power trading
- the artifact trade
Metagaming - Thexare - 07-27-2009
At its core, it's using knowledge your character shouldn't have.
That definition does leave room for a few beneficial uses - if you know there's a Corsair Decurion in Omega-7, you can leave your BHG Gunship at home - so it more commonly refers to using such knowledge to your advantage. For example, using your gunship because you know it's a Decurion.
EDIT: Damn ninjas! Go away! Shoo! *sprays ninja repellant around*
Metagaming - Guest - 07-27-2009
person A watches a smuggler undock from Malta, they switch to their LNS battlecruiser and go camp Beamont base, saying he had been given info on the convoy.
Metagaming - worldstrider - 07-27-2009
Other examples are:
"My ship is cloaked you can't shoot it."
"I am a powerful telepath from another galaxy and am mentally controlling your pilot now."
"I am the King of Gallia and control all the bases and the military."
Or is that powergaming? I get so confused;)Bacon's def is pretty much it.
Metagaming - chovynz - 07-27-2009
' Wrote:what he said, except here are some examples:That's the only correct one of your list. The others can be done quite legitimately.
- killing someone you know is an alt of an enemy
Another example of metagaming,
Looking in *closed/secure* communications on the forums when you are not part of that faction or communication, for information.
It's ok to read them for fun, but not to use any info you see in there.
It's usually best to stay out, if you have problems controlling yourself.
Metagaming - atlantis2112 - 07-27-2009
Quote:It's ok to read them for fun, but not to use any info you see in there.
I admit, I read the Navy's dump for fun sometimes. Its so exciting to be mentioned:D
Metagaming - crimecities - 07-27-2009
Using the 'players online list' to tell where people are at is a perfect example of metagaming