Discussion: PvP Deaths (Item/Coin/XP Loot/Gain)

[SaveTheSack]

I'd rather item loot over experience loss. There's nothing worse than losing experience -- it just makes you feel like you've wasted your time. I already feel like I'm wasting time by playing EverQuest (kidding.. sorta), why magnify that feeling?

I mean, I suppose the same goes with item loot.. losing a piece of gear you've spent forever getting. But at the very least it makes PvP more interesting! Losing exp doesn't do anything for the PK'er other than that weird sense of satisfaction you get from griefing someone.

I'll play regardless, but I see myself avoiding player-confrontation at all costs (or just significantly more than I would otherwise) if several hours of exp is lost upon death.

Another thing to consider: if someone takes your item there's a bit of hope that maybe one day you'll find the bastard who killed you and you'll be able to take revenge and, in turn, take one of their prized items. Having the one who killed you lose experience doesn't seem nearly as rewarding or interesting.

For the record, I'm pro item/bag loot.