Rules Update - Team Contribution

[Kip]

Hello everyone,

The rules for gameplay have been updated to clarify a position we have held for some time now:

• If you are going to wear low-tier armour, be careful not to cause other Swadians to get friendly fire from hitting you. Do not use your low-tier armour as an excuse to not contribute to the team (especially as a high-tier player).
  

has been split into

• Do make a reasonable effort to support the team.  Do not use low-tier equipment as an excuse to not contribute to the team (especially as a high-tier player).
  
• If you are going to wear low-tier armour, be careful not to cause other Swadians to get friendly fire from hitting you.
  

This should help to clarify that players should make an effort to contribute to the team when it can be reasonably expected of them.  This includes unlocking classes when appropriate and equipping appropriate gear.  High-tier characters wearing low-tier gear is acceptable so long as it does not interfere significantly with the player's ability to assist the rest of the team.

Regards,
Kip and the NI team