We see that there has been quite a bit of confusion about the recent rule change to Olympiad feeding. I'm going to address a few of the most frequently asked questions about this and try to explain as clearly as I can what we are expecting from our players here at L2Vanir. I'm also going to clearly list what the punishments for infractions to the new rule will be. We know that punishments have been inconsistent and we are working to make everything much more balanced and letting players know exactly what to expect. All players will be looked at and treated equally, you have our word on this. A GMs final judgement on these infractions is not arguable. Players cannot always see what a GM can see and will respect the decision the GM/s come to.
What do you consider to be feeding?
We consider feeding to be when one player will purposefully lose to another in order to "feed" them your Olympiad points. We understand that you will sometimes to be paired with a player equipped with superior skill or gear. All we ask of you is that you try your very best in these fights. Take your Olympiad buffs and fight him, even if you think you will lose anyway. Standing AFK, not selecting buffs, swinging your weapon without the attempt to use skills, failing to turn on soul shots, and un-equipping certain items will all be considered feeding. The player accused of being the "feeder" will thusly be punished.
Can we still sign for class based fights with our clan members?
No, class based has been de-activated due to consistent rule-bending.
What about 3v3 team Olympiad?
The same rules of feeding apply here. All players on all teams must be played actively and equally to their best abilities, must be equipped the best that the player can equip them, and must use buffs and soul shots as in any other match. Any team with a player/s not adhering to the rules will result in the ENTIRE team being punished.
Can I sign my buffers during clan Olympiad matches?
Yes. Once again, you can sign any character that has achieved nobless. As long as you adhere to the same rules based on equipment (common C-grade jewels are NOT adequate Olympiad jewels), buffs, no-AFKing, and skill use. Any character that looks as if it is purposefully throwing an Olympiad match will be swiftly punished.
How do I report a player that I think is feeding in Olympiad?
Attempting to PM a GM should be your first course of action. If you are unable to find one then taking a video is a much better way to show us what is happening in the match. Screenshots don't often show us what we need to see, because we can't see who is moving and who isn't. If there is an AFK player or one who has obviously un-equipped an item a screenshot will be sufficient if we are able to clearly see the infraction.
Repercussions for Olympiad feeding:
First offense, jail time of 6 hours to prevent anymore Olympiad for that character/s for that day.
Second offense, 12 hours jail time, even before or during a siege. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this time frame.
Third offense, 24 hours jail time, even before or during a siege. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this time frame.
Fourth offense, seriously? If we get to fourth be prepared to be punished based on your history on this server. This can be anything from 2-7 day bans to permanent bans.
