by Dibsville Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:26 pm
Some things that determine how the duel will go down:
Bowing tends to mean a more fair duel, although people who use Proper Bow may be keen to backstab you should the moment arise. I don't think I've ever fought a person who used Proper Bow and didn't try at least once for a backstab.
Depending on how you look at it, allow other people to Grass and Buff, as they would to you. (I myself bow after the Grass and Buffs, as I consider a bow to be the start of the fight).
Weapons are fair game, but a few tactics with certain weapons can be considered unfair and cheap, including, but not limited to:
Kiting with a spear, where you constantly roll around and only attack when you find that you won't get hit. The long range and fast recovery on top of decent damage can make kiters some of the most dangerous players around if they know what they're doing.
Spamming Dark Bead, Combustion, Wrath of the Gods. Although just one cast every once and awhile is fine, spamming is frowned upon by most people, although a good player will simply find it as a chance to get in a free backstab.
Turtling. Although many people find turtling to be fine, there are a few people who hide behind a shield buffed/Elemental Rapier and slowly chip away at your HP, it's almost as bad as Kiting except with this they can block. Although it also has shorter range.
Certain magics. Things like Pursuers are mostly frowned upon because they seem to be a broken mechanic in-game, they have amazing tracking, lag means they are practically undodgable, and the fact that they are one of the strongest spells in the game makes really over powered, and many people who see Pursuers don't want to fight said person.
Dark Handing during gestures
Hornet Ring. Although it has received a nerf, it is still looked down upon by many people.
Backstab fishing.
Parry fishing.
R1 or R2 spamming. For example: If you're using a Balder Side Sword or Gold Tracer, just remember there are other attacks that can be used effectively.
That's about all I can think of at this moment. Try to watch out for them. Just remember everyone's views are different so these will vary from person to person.
"Treat people how you would like to be treated."
Last edited by Dibsville on Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:29 pm; edited 2 times in total