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Though Diablo II allowed for non-consensual PvP, most modern RPGs do not. Dueling is almost always allowed, but each player must agree to it, either at the time of the duel, when joining the game or entering the PvP-allowed area, or sometimes upon character creation or realm assignation.
It'PKing is generally non-consensual, and often takes the form of sneak attacks, often performed with the aid of deception, cheats, or [[hack]]s widely hoped that Diablo III . There will feature more robust not be any support for PKing in [[Diablo III]], since all PvPis going to require player consent. How exactly this will work has not yet been disclosed publicly. PKing was a major issue in [[Diablo II]], with passionate arguments on both sides of the issue. The D2 team thought it was worth including in the game (via the "hostile" button), but the ease with features such as PvP which hostility could be declared was limited in various post-release patches, which gave unsuspecting characters more time to flee or prepare themselves before a PK could swoop down upon them. Though [[ladderDiablo I]]s and Diablo II allowed for non-consensual PvP, most modern [[arenaRPG]] gamess do not. Duelling is almost always allowed, but each player must agree to it, either at the time of the duel, when joining the game or entering the PvP-allowed area, or sometimes upon character creation or realm assignation. The PKing It will not be a part of the game in Diablo 3, since the [[D3 Team]] has said there will not be non-consensual PvP. They have not yet confirmed any such released details on how PvP will be regulated, but it's widely assumed that it will only be allowed in special, "arena" type games. Many players hope for PvP ladders, rankings, and other bonus featuresto facilitate dueling, but the D3 Team has been entirely mum on those issues.
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The term '''Player Killing ''', '''Player Killer''', or '''PK''' refers to non-consensual [[PvP]], . The verb of killing players is usually in the form of an ambush by the PK (Player Killer). There will not be any support for called '''PKing in Diablo III, since all PvP is going to require player consent. How exactly this will work has not yet been determined''', or at least not related publiclysomeone killed are '''PKed'''.
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