R2/Gaining Levels
From RockServ
Player killing, often called PvP, and Pkilling, is a big part of the game. Online games are unique because of this interaction between players, whether it is camaraderie or malice.
You are allowed to attack another player if you are both either a) soldiers or b) within the PvP range chosen for that day. PvP range varies from 0, which is equal to your level, to 10, which is 10 levels above or below you. It is decided randomly every night at midnight, which is at the same time you get new turns. This means you can only attack a certain number of players in the game.
I suggest that all players whether they PvP or not, check their level and the people who are near their level on the Scores section of the Rock site. This is so you know who is in range to attack before you actually play. If you know who you can attack, you can save time and get the first attack (or avoid that person) instead of figuring it out by having them attack you first or examining them in the middle of play.
If you know who you're going to attack and you want to kill them, you have to be ready. It would be best that you have a good weapon and know where the person is instead of just searching for them. This is where your race comes in to help. Gossip, and ask people of your race if they have seen the person you're looking for, and if possible, get someone of your own race near your level to accompany you on the attack. If you do not know where they are, you can go and search for them, but if you know where they are ahead of time you will have the element of surprise.
When you know where they are, be swift; go in, kill them and go out. Of course if it were really this easy, there would be havoc in the game. Not everything goes according to plan. Even if you surprise them and get the first attack, you might miss afew times, they might get some expert shots in, and then your in big trouble. What to do now? You either run, or if your fast, go away afew rooms, rest, and come back. Speed is everything in PvP, whoever is faster will win a fight 90% of the time.
When in the middle of combat, it's easy to lose control and type in attack 20 times. You have to be controlled, be smart (not to mention fast). Run when you have to, and regroup. If you kill the person, take all cash that has dropped and get out of the immediate area, because now, they know where you are and you never know when the will come in.
If someone else has PvPed and killed you, don't have a fit or take it personally, it's part of the game, gain some levels, get a good weapon, and get even. If you cannot take a person on, make sure you avoid that person, be patient, and when you have a chance to hit them when their down, strike.
(Thanks, Rampage!)
For further tips by Rampage, visit his site"The Training Room" (Last updated in 1999)
