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Systemic Anomaly

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Primary Vector/Syntax Comparison 

After experiencing Syntax PvP for a week now, I can safely say that it certainly matches, if not surpasses Vector PvP (It's possible that I'm caught up in the novelty, so bear with me on that last one). 

It's faster, vastly more frenetic, and a great deal of fun.  The ability to come back immediately after dying, reapply buffs, regen IS then throw yourself back into it makes for more engaging PvP.  Some even PvP with style rather than the relevant clothing for this very reason.  I find this a little peculiar (in my Vector-biased opinion, if you're going to PvP you should come to play, and with suitable clothing), but when you consider Rocawear, well it begins to make a little sense. 

I also find it a great deal calmer than Vector PvP, oddly enough.  There's trash-talk, but it's mostly in good humour and far less ridiculous than Vector.  This has a great deal to do with being able to take a break and just shoot the sh1t with your 'enemies' during and after a particular session.  I'm willing to bet that 90% of hard-a$s wannabe Vectorians would find themselves stuck when faced with the option to talk to rather than hate-tell their 'sworn blood enemies'.  CQ's become almost a non-factor because you're back in the thick of it with the same players so soon after dying/killing them.  If you still insist on getting mad, come back and kill them dead.  You really have no excuse to stay away from the PvP location. 

I've always found the 'Carebear' label beyond dumb, and after experiencing Syntax, I can safely say that you'll struggle there if you don't know what you're doing.  If you go for broke and get yourself flagged, you have to have considered your options and be ready.  If you do happen to die, you can come back immediately and go at it again.  You don't have to stay away due to a dozen 'reds' standing around bored with itchy trigger fingers, and send them angry hate-tells in a tantrum.  Still calling 'Carebear'?  Level a 50, walk into the crowd, flag, and see what happens 9 times out of 10 (the tenth occasion, where no one batters and eyelid will most likely be just after a PvP session and people are spent or taking a break.  You were too busy saying "OMGCARBARSERVA." - because, you know, you can't spell - and you missed out.)

The one downside to Syntax PvP is the number of stay-at-home Snipers, MKT's, along with the HJ'ers.  It's like some incorporate HJ into their PvP tactics, /shrug.  If you've beaten someone in IL, the chances are that a Suplex, Punt or Staggering Throw will come your way, followed by the offender's sharp exit (Syntaxians will more than likely know who I'm talking about).  I fail to see the fun in this, but they seem to enjoy it.  Sniper's are just doing their job, but like on any server, watching them HJ immediately upon attacking them, just to have them snipe you two minutes later when they have an easy shot is trying.  Tis all in good fun though.  They're just playing to the build's strengths, and you'll get your revenge eventually.  I haven't seen any elaborate pill-popping thus far, which is encouraging.   

Vector will always be more 'dangerous', and more true to the story in terms of how prepared you must be at all times.  Syntax can provide a more 'community-minded' feel, in addition to great PvP.

 




Systemic Anomaly

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That is probably the most objective assessment of Syntax PvP I have read. Kudos to ex for taking the time to grind another 50 and experience the awesomeness that is Syntax PvP.



Mainframe Invader

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Meh, only problem there is with vector pvp is the lack of people and the trash talkers, other than that I would say vector pvp is superior to pvp on the other server, but that is my opinion, and we all seem to have diffrent opinions on certain subjects SMILEY


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Just a FYI, I talk to my enemy often on Vector before and after battles. It mostly comes down to who is there though as some will attack any red they see on sight. Others realize that it's not a pvp moment so we chill and talk. So it's not impossible just not as likely as on Syntax.

I have always said the major things i hate about the PVE servers is the Blue attacks/rezzing and how non flagged players can screw RP. For me thats enough of a reason not to play on them often.



Mainframe Invader

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Not the PvP momment? :O it's always time for pvp, red = dead.


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eirik wrote:
Not the PvP momment? :O it's always time for pvp, red = dead.

/agree =P

Just kidding, there are times of course in LE's, player events and the like when red is not dead, but seeing as I can go to any other server and chat it up and relax without the temptation, I come to vector to fight...



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Tenshi wrote:
eirik wrote:
Not the PvP momment? :O it's always time for pvp, red = dead.

/agree =P

Just kidding, there are times of course in LE's, player events and the like when red is not dead, but seeing as I can go to any other server and chat it up and relax without the temptation, I come to vector to fight...


Lol, did you just say vector was the best server for pvp? >_>


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Tenshi wrote:
eirik wrote:
Not the PvP momment? :O it's always time for pvp, red = dead.

/agree =P

Just kidding, there are times of course in LE's, player events and the like when red is not dead, but seeing as I can go to any other server and chat it up and relax without the temptation, I come to vector to farm...

Fixed.



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eirik wrote:
Not the PvP momment? :O it's always time for pvp, red = dead.

I guess we have a difference of opinion.



Jacked Out

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I logged today on my llv 16 on vector to see what the server is like 1 year after my last visit and I got killed 3 seconds after and remembered why I left the server for 1 whole year...


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The Leo wrote:
I logged today on my llv 16 on vector to see what the server is like 1 year after my last visit and I got killed 3 seconds after and remembered why I left the server for 1 whole year...
Vector-Hostile......



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yuenwoping wrote:
The Leo wrote:
I logged today on my llv 16 on vector to see what the server is like 1 year after my last visit and I got killed 3 seconds after and remembered why I left the server for 1 whole year...
Vector-Hostile......
nowai! lol



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Gerik wrote:
yuenwoping wrote:
The Leo wrote:
I logged today on my llv 16 on vector to see what the server is like 1 year after my last visit and I got killed 3 seconds after and remembered why I left the server for 1 whole year...
Vector-Hostile......
nowai! lol
I swear,it's not a lie....



Systemic Anomaly

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The Leo wrote:
I logged today on my llv 16 on vector to see what the server is like 1 year after my last visit and I got killed 3 seconds after and remembered why I left the server for 1 whole year...
You left because you are perma flagged at level 16?? I'm sorry but thats bull if you're flagged and are going to get killed in 1 hit then generally you should have the good sense to keep your evade up and make sure there isn't a red around.



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Denary wrote:
The Leo wrote:
I logged today on my llv 16 on vector to see what the server is like 1 year after my last visit and I got killed 3 seconds after and remembered why I left the server for 1 whole year...
You left because you are perma flagged at level 16?? I'm sorry but thats bull if you're flagged and are going to get killed in 1 hit then generally you should have the good sense to keep your evade up and make sure there isn't a red around.
Heh, just proves that he is unable to handle the hostile element and is therefor unable to play on vector.
 
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