Question About Conflict Rules

[Akira]

I have read all of the rules multiple times and paid close attention but I could not find any rule or level information explaining whether the two factions involved in an official conflict enter a lockdown period (hire block and main character requirement)

I also asked several long time players who have experienced previous conflicts or wars in the city. Some of them told me that this lockdown is temporarily lifted before the war starts in order to give both factions a fair chance. However I am not sure if this information is accurate.

Could someone explain how this system works in general?

• Why is the lockdown applied?
• Under what conditions is it removed?
• Is it true that the lockdown is temporarily lifted before an official war begins?

I would appreciate it if someone could clarify and provide more information about this situation.

[MrlogicNova]

1 minute ago, Akira said:

I have read all of the rules multiple times and paid close attention but I could not find any rule or level information explaining whether the two factions involved in an official conflict enter a lockdown period (hire block and main character requirement)

I also asked several long time players who have experienced previous conflicts or wars in the city. Some of them told me that this lockdown is temporarily lifted before the war starts in order to give both factions a fair chance. However I am not sure if this information is accurate.

Could someone explain how this system works in general?

• Why is the lockdown applied?
• Under what conditions is it removed?
• Is it true that the lockdown is temporarily lifted before an official war begins?

I would appreciate it if someone could clarify and provide more information about this situation.

That’s level 5 escalation I’m fairly certain either that or it’s level 6

[MrlogicNova]

Nvm I read that wrong I’m retarded

[Matador1812]

2 hours ago, Akira said:

I have read all of the rules multiple times and paid close attention but I could not find any rule or level information explaining whether the two factions involved in an official conflict enter a lockdown period (hire block and main character requirement)

I also asked several long time players who have experienced previous conflicts or wars in the city. Some of them told me that this lockdown is temporarily lifted before the war starts in order to give both factions a fair chance. However I am not sure if this information is accurate.

Could someone explain how this system works in general?

• Why is the lockdown applied?
• Under what conditions is it removed?
• Is it true that the lockdown is temporarily lifted before an official war begins?

I would appreciate it if someone could clarify and provide more information about this situation.

Supreme Team is sweating hella bullets rn

[Akira]

Just now, Matador1812 said:

Supreme Team is sweating hella bullets rn

 

[calink]

Faction lock to my knowledge started being used in the UA vs Commission war last year, but maybe it was a thing prior, I wouldn't know.

Basically it keeps things fair in conflict.

In Supreme v Popov's case, I think it's fair to say if there was no faction lock both of their alliances (and wider friends) would be mass creating characters in their faction, and then the conflict becomes 'who has more friends who can effectively mugging char them to victory'

I don't know the official 'ruleset' behind its use in conflict, but for us, we had a 24/48 hour hiring and ordering period when escalation ended before the war began, I can't remember if that was intentional or not.

But yeah, the lock makes it fair - if you are a main character who truly supports and works for your faction, it's on you to show up and fight, not a bunch of alt's.

I think the more interesting thing for you to look at are the upcoming escalation levels you guys can reach. It get's pretty hardcore on your lower guys economy.

[Akira]

First of all thank you for respond and sharing what you know. However I wasnt asking this question specifically about the Popov x Supreme situation. I asked it because despite spending hours and days researching it i couldnt even find any clear rule or official information on the topic. Like you also mentioned nobody really knows the official “ruleset” behind how faction lock is used/works in conflict so I thought it would be better if someone from the UA or Canadian side could give a proper clarification for everyone.

Other than that i definitely agree with your points regarding the system being fair ETC. But if we take the Popov x Supreme conflict as an example the lockdown was implemented suddenly and very early without prior notice which meant that some people who were genuinely mains in the family were left outside the WL and cant get back in. If there had been any rule or announcement about this beforehand everyone would have been able to prepare accordingly.

(Speaking for Supreme, we dont actually need the lockdown to be lifted at all. If they really want to try their chance with a maximum of 5 people they can try their luck lol, but I dont think that would be fair or fun for anyone involved)