Arkaz policy on looting from character corpses
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:35 pm
While it is not against the rules to loot items from character corpses (PCs), taking non-consumable items (something other than heal kits, potions, etc) can and will likely draw negative attention unless there is a very viable IC reason to do so. If you intend to loot important items, you should ask a DM to oversee the situation. Failure to do so may result in DM intervention, especially in cases where looted items are sold or taken offworld.
Keep in mind while DMs cannot be active all the time, NPCs should be considered active characters in the world. It is safe to assume they would notice those who have traveled by lately - if someone was to find their belongings missing, some researching/interviewing these NPCs may point suspicions in certain directions.
This does run on a case by case basis. Taking items from the corpse of a character who is no longer online, with the purpose of safe keeping, is generally permitted and well received. Remember to make an IC post about it, and an OOC PM to the player is always good practice.
Keep in mind while DMs cannot be active all the time, NPCs should be considered active characters in the world. It is safe to assume they would notice those who have traveled by lately - if someone was to find their belongings missing, some researching/interviewing these NPCs may point suspicions in certain directions.
This does run on a case by case basis. Taking items from the corpse of a character who is no longer online, with the purpose of safe keeping, is generally permitted and well received. Remember to make an IC post about it, and an OOC PM to the player is always good practice.