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Like it or not, running is a valid tactic. Mages, especially, don't have the def or HP (excluding the effects of BSoL) to stand with a fighter or ranger.

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Right I am going to get out anything that irritates me in PvP..

1. I think first of all, I really get irritated being matched up with high levels(80-100). My alternative account, its name is RangedRevenge. I have spent alot of time trying to gte the correct gear for my level 23 ranger to be succesfull. The level 100's have not got good "PvP gear" yet they still overbalance me with their buffs. For example my fear shot would last for approximately 3 seconds and level 100 rangers can cast them for about 10 seconds. I would strongly reccomend upgrading all skills alongside the great level 101 rebalance.

I am inclined to agree, but I don't resent level 100s having an advantage: since in my opinion, the advantage is slight with few exceptions.

2. I hate runners, enough said, please can develeopers think of a logical way of preventing people from running continuesly. Perhaps a new offensive skill.. I am sure you can think of something

Holy Roller. Spirit of the Hare. Light in the Loafers. Teleport. Many of these skills can be used to catch runners. Also, running is not a bad thing, as long as your opponent does not run for the duration of the match. Most of the time people either run to kite, or run to buy time to regenerate their HP and Mana, which may have been depleted from a previous encounter.

3. Finally get rid of spirit of the hare and light in the loafers. This realtes to my second idea. It is a "runners skill", someone who is incapable of fighting fairly. I am very sure the majority of you will disagree with this remark. But listen to me.

On the other hand, they are also "Chasing Skills". Light in the Loafers in particular was developed specifically for Fighters in PvP, who moved very slowly under armour speed debuffs plus other, player induced debuffs. Personally, I find them more useful for chasing rather than running away.

Spirit of the hare: Increases movement speed by XX% for XX seconds. Why is this neccesary for pvpers? To run and annoy the opponent so the stronger plyer wont win, sort it out guys.

As I stated, use Spirit of the Hare to chase your opponent and mow them down. Especially pesky mages.

Light In The Loafers: Prevents any offensive skills that slows your movement speed. People spend alot of money on skills such as ice bolt, holy roler etc. Why? Because its a good tactic against runners and slows their attack and movement speed, whats the point of doing that if as soon as you do it the opponent uses Light In The Loafers.

Light in the Loafers is really required for Fighters most of all. With armour debuffs plus Ice Bolt, Unnerving Shout and such, they can be really hampered without Loafers.

4. Make offical guild, i am aware this topic has been raised on numerous occasions but I am not sure what the situation is, if its a yes no or maybe
I just want fairer PvP's, i really don't care if people cant win any other way, pepole who are not good at pvp go on a bloody pve world, simple as. All coments are welcome.

Guilds are in. I'm almost sick of answering this question over and over.

Thanks for your time

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There's a difference between kiting and running. Kiters stop and attack periodically, runners just freakin' run. A classic example is for a player to get a single kill or at least a tie, then literally run and hide for the rest of the match. Very irritating. Obviously, this is a player who cares more about win counts than the challenge of combat. There are also players who recognize that they're outmatched, but refuse to admit it. They'll just keep running from you, never really trying to attack. They'd rather tie with zero kills than forfeit or lose...

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Now for spells that take a duration to cast, standing still makes sense but instant casts should be able to be used on the run.

This may seem very minor but really take a minute to reflect on its impact. It makes the combat a lot slower paced. One example is when chasing a runner, I have to stop to cast ice bolt which if I miss has just put me farther behind. Its an instant spell yet I cant use while running. Id love to use strafing technique while shooting spells/attacking.

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Only one issue I dont like about this PvP system atm is having to cast a spell while standing still. Now for spells that take a duration to cast, standing still makes sense but instant casts should be able to be used on the run.

This may seem very minor but really take a minute to reflect on its impact. It makes the combat a lot slower paced. One example is when chasing a runner, I have to stop to cast ice bolt which if I miss has just put me farther behind. Its an instant spell yet I cant use while running. Id love to use strafing technique while shooting spells/attacking.

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Now for spells that take a duration to cast, standing still makes sense but instant casts should be able to be used on the run.

This may seem very minor but really take a minute to reflect on its impact. It makes the combat a lot slower paced. One example is when chasing a runner, I have to stop to cast ice bolt which if I miss has just put me farther behind. Its an instant spell yet I cant use while running. Id love to use strafing technique while shooting spells/attacking.

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I'm a bit confused....

*If* I am understanding you correctly you are wanting to add elements of First Person Shooters to PvP yes? IMHO, if implemented at all, Running and Strafing would be better suited for Rangers who already use (for lack of a better term) Crossbows, rifles, shotguns, grease guns, machine guns and pulse rifles don't you think?

Mages at the higher levels are already pretty powerful so all you have to do if a fighter is running toward you is let off a few well placed shots then blow by him with spirit of the hare or light in the loafers, get some distance and do it again. Lather, rinse, repeat until dead.

Unless I am missing something here, I really don't see the need for Mage's to have something better suited for Rangers.

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Minimap doesnt help see other enemies if your against more than 1 player.

True enough, but usually Kiting doesn't work that well against multiple opponents anyway.

I dont even know what you are talking about, perfect alignment?. I want same mechanics as they are now just to shoot a freaking bolt forward while running. Having to stop to cast slows down the pace of pvp.

Ok, basically what I was asking was: why is it not possible to shoot a bolt backwards without stopping? All you need is a "shoot backwards" animation. Throw a bolt behind you. Or, as you said, a "run backwards" animation, but I think that's a bit more awkward. Forget all else I said, that was rambling.

So you mean to tell me that by me saying I want to be able to use an instant spell on the run (which currently non-aoe spells only shoot forward from the player) you took that as I want all the other complicated stuff you just stated.

Yes. You did not explain it in detail, so I filled in the blanks myself. Besides, I didn't actually say anything complicated: just animations for shooting behind/to the side.

INSTEAD just interprating it as me wanting to keep the current shoot forward mechanic but just being able to do it while running??

And what exactly is the current "shoot forward" mechanic? The only shooting mechanic is "click and shoot", which is the same regardless of direction: forwards, sideways, or backwards. That is why I assumed "running while shooting" will work for all directions, yet you are implying it only works forwards: which is different to the current mechanic, where shooting is the same regardless of direction.

Im sorry I didnt specify before.

Don't be. I was being nitty picky.

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