[Bertram Anders]

1. Because *character* conflict can lead to *player* conflict, it is requested you send a Tell to the player of the character indicating that conflict between your two characters may be imminent. It is then also requested that if the other player does not want to engage in character conflict, you try to respect that.

However, if you feel you have a very good reason for refusing the other player's request not to fight (example: the other character is being belligerent, demeaning, condescending, etc - and your character would not ever put up with that or just walk away), you may still attack as long as you follow the remaining guidelines. If you do not send a Tell stating conflict may be imminent, or refuse a request for no CvC conflict, make sure you keep logs, take screenshots of the encounter, and be prepared to explain your reasons to a DM should you be questioned.

Rule 1. This one never bothered me. As it states it is requested that you give an OOC warning. If you are intending to do subdual damage, and the intent is clearly expressed ICly then I do not think that any warning is needed. I do feel that if you plan to kill another PC that should be expressed. If they choose to metagame with that information, it is a separate issue that needs to be addressed.

Rule 4. I always assumed you just changed your "like" status very shortly (immediately) before an attack, as Balanor stated previously.