My Monster, My Map.

A KSer (meaning a Kill Stealer) , a term used by a victim on the opponent. Have anyone questioned; would the opponent be called a KSer if the player do not feel victimise?

When players regard the game as theirs, they became defensive and at the same time offensive. "My Monster, My Map" is the 4M. This is where the KS/KSer/KSing conflict begins.

"I suggest you don't touch my Monster"
"Can you change a channel? I was here first...”

Regardless how polite, the player crossed the line of owning rather than playing the game. The root of being overly self-conscious, words like "My or Mine" build tension. Although a KSer appears to be wronged, it was merely a convenient way of the player putting the fault on others.

The word "My/Mine" arise primarily due to desire and laziness (this is blown up but the purpose is to scope in and enlarge the micro).

A common example:

The general desire is to level-up but at the same time, do not want to share the map or monsters. The player is reluctant and indolent to move to another map, channel or world.

On the other hand, it is definitely not etiquette to steal monsters from another player (but it is also not wrong). The fact is, behide the screen of the opponent, it could be a kid or a Mother trying 1st time player on the keyboard.

To avoid such conflict, on the initial engagement, always assume the potential KSer did not do it on purpose. Avoid confrontation. These are some guide that can be helpful:

1. Assume that the player (a potential KSer) hit the monster accidentally or unintentionally. Pause and hint the player with a F3 emotion if it continues. The hint usually works without a conversational confrontation.
   
2. If point 1 doesn’t work, the opponent might not catch the hint. Ignore and move to another area of the map (share the M) if situation allow.
   
3. The player might randomly cross the line picking the monster again. The monster belongs to the public, so play as per normal (some call it "KS back").
   
4. If the opponent suggests the player to change a map instead, giving whatsoever reason (eg. "Your level is too low for these monster" etc.), make a consideration. Think twice before deciding to stay. To stay on, ignore replying. Mute is the best way to avoid confrontation.
   
5. If the opponent is too strong, change a map / channel or world. If it's dealing against the King (Mushmon or Balrog), play as per norm.
   
6. If the opponent follows the player everywhere (within the same map or even if channel have been change), this is when the potential KSer become a real KSing. This probably happen due to the cause and effect (meaning the opponent dislike something about the player). Anyway, the opponent could had a bad day at work. There are three options (choose one all use all):

• Keeping mute throughout, KS back with F2 pressed on random. F2 provoke and challenge the opponent mentally. Move around the map to waste each other time (it could take at least 10mins to hours). Having the first hit gain advantage. Nevertheless, avoid this if on single floor map, if the opponent can move faster (eg. equip with teleport, haste or better shoe) or if opponent prove the player is overly weak.
  
• Logout, change a char / world or take a break.
  
• The opponent is likely ignorant. Ask "Have you heard of the 4M theorem?". Refer him/her to this blog. This will educate the KSer how others feel. The KSer learn learn something new about playing MMORPG and respect other players in return.

It's easy to say "I've tried but it doesn't work". Practice makes perfect.

Wai's 4M theorem:
A KSer is not when victim is not.There is no such thing as My Monster My Map.

If someone complaint about being KSed again, refer him/her to this blog.