I think there's a little too much analyzing going on here. While it's not all incorrect, the "hardcore players" or whatever they call themselves don't get RP and think it's silly, they're gonna act immature. That's all there is to it. We should expect it and just deal with it as maturely as possible. And if you have to, let go of your pride and just teleport away. It doesn't make them more powerful, it's all in their thick skulls and you can peacefully continue on, unless you need to use the area ect such and such. It's not about who wins or not.
