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PvP is an abbreviation for Player versus Player [[fighting]], one of the main features of Wurm Online and an integral part of the Wild Server.
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== Definition ==
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PvP is an abbreviation for Player versus Player [[fighting]], where the opponents are controlled by human players, rather than the game.
  
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== Server differences ==
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''See also [[PvE]] (Player versus Enemy).''
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Wurm Online's [[server types|server setup]] features PvE and PvP servers with different sets of rules you might want to keep up to date with.
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== Usage in Wurm ==
  
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=== [[Freedom Isles]] ===
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# Some of Wurm's servers are defined as PvP, which means that players can attack each other without having mutual consent.
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# The activity of attacking players as opposed to attacking creatures (PvE) on PvP servers.
  
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PvP combat along with many other things that involve hostile or offensive actions are not allowed on these types of servers and are most likely impossible due to game mechanics.
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== Wurm servers ==
  
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=== Wild ===
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For details of the types of play allowed on each of Wurm's servers, please refer to the [[Server types]] article.
  
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PvP is encouraged on the wild server, especially against enemy alliances. Additionaly there is the Hunt of the Ancients which rewards the winning alliance with precious metals, such as adamantine and glimmersteel, and medallions.
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=== Freedom Isles (Except Chaos) ===
  
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There are no repercussions in the wild server for killing, except making enemies. However, the global rules for ''"insults, harassment, griefing"'' still apply.
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Independence, Deliverance, Exodus, and Celebration.
  
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=== Epic ===
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Generally, PvP combat along with many other things that involve hostile or offensive actions are not allowed on these types of servers.  However, consensual PvP is allowed through [[sparring]] and [[dueling]].
  
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=== Chaos ===
  
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The epic lands are made up of 4 different islands, arranged in a T shaped pattern. PvP is encouraged on the Epic servers, and there are various missions to complete which helps your god gain an advantage. Additionaly there is the Hunt of the Ancients which rewards the winning alliance with precious metals and medallions.
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PvP is allowed on this Freedom server, especially against enemy alliances.  
  
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There are no repercussions on the Chaos server for killing, except making enemies. However, the global rules for ''"insults, harassment, griefing"'' still apply.
  
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The central island is named [[Elevation]] and is the crossroads where the different kingdoms meet and engage in warfare with each other. Elevation is a premium only server, and can also have player made kingdoms founded on it.
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=== Epic servers ===
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The southern island has been named [[Affliction]] and can be reached by traveling south from Elevation. Affliction is the homeland of the [[Horde of the Summoned]] Kingdom, and is a mixed server, allowing both premium and non-premium players.
 
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The western island has been named [[Desertion]] and can be reached by traveling west from Elevation. Desertion is the homeland of [[Mol-Rehan]] and is a mixed server, allowing both premium and non-premium players.
 
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The eastern island has been named [[Serenity]] and can be reached by traveling east from Elevation. Serenity is the homeland of [[Jenn-Kellon]] and is a mixed server, allowing both premium and non-premium players.
 
  
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The homelands are connected only to the Elevation server, not to each other.
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Elevation, Desertion, Affliction, and Serenity.  ''Main article is [[Epic cluster]]''
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PvP is allowed on the Epic servers, especially against enemy kingdoms.
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There are no repercussions on the Epic servers for killing, except making enemies. However, the global rules for ''"insults, harassment, griefing"'' still apply.
  
 
==Further Information==
 
==Further Information==

Revision as of 16:59, 31 July 2012

Main / Skills / Fighting / PvP

Definition

PvP is an abbreviation for Player versus Player fighting, where the opponents are controlled by human players, rather than the game.

See also PvE (Player versus Enemy).

Usage in Wurm

  1. Some of Wurm's servers are defined as PvP, which means that players can attack each other without having mutual consent.
  2. The activity of attacking players as opposed to attacking creatures (PvE) on PvP servers.

Wurm servers

For details of the types of play allowed on each of Wurm's servers, please refer to the Server types article.

Freedom Isles (Except Chaos)

Independence, Deliverance, Exodus, and Celebration.

Generally, PvP combat along with many other things that involve hostile or offensive actions are not allowed on these types of servers. However, consensual PvP is allowed through sparring and dueling.

Chaos

PvP is allowed on this Freedom server, especially against enemy alliances.

There are no repercussions on the Chaos server for killing, except making enemies. However, the global rules for "insults, harassment, griefing" still apply.

Epic servers

Elevation, Desertion, Affliction, and Serenity. Main article is Epic cluster

PvP is allowed on the Epic servers, especially against enemy kingdoms.

There are no repercussions on the Epic servers for killing, except making enemies. However, the global rules for "insults, harassment, griefing" still apply.

Further Information


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