"There are many who see the ability to kill and be killed by other players are vital for the game's tension and enjoyment. There are others who argue it's antithetical to the conventions of a game in which a scant, brave few are trying to bring back resources to those living underground. Either way, Arc Raiders players have reached a fascinating and fragile understanding in which most people, most of the time, don't kill."
"As IGN reports, Taylor "THump" Humphries-a former pro at games like Apex Legends, Rocket Arena, and H1Z1-has decided to spend his spare time taking out as many "casual" players as he can in Embark's breakout hit game. On recent Twitch streams, THump has been broadcasting himself griefing in Arc Raiders for, seemingly, his lone amusement. His most recent stream, a grueling 13 hours long, is primarily the guy killing other players in a game in which most people opt to be peaceful."
PvP in the multiplayer extraction shooter has long split players between those who value killing for tension and those who view it as contrary to rescue-focused goals. Arc Raiders communities largely developed an unspoken peace where most players avoid killing each other. Taylor "THump" Humphries, a retired professional gamer, has been streaming repeated griefing sessions in which he kills casual players for amusement, including a recent 13-hour broadcast. His commentary emphasizes ironic laughter while causing other players distress. He uses grenades and trigger nades, posts clips of early, loot-free kills, and has visibly upset parts of the playerbase.
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