The Battler’s Code of Honour is a guide to player conduct inside and outside of the Arena.
1. Build Relationships
“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.” – Dale CarnegieBattlelands Royale is a team game just as much as it is a single player game, and, as such, kindness towards other players will play a big role in one’s success. Keeping this in mind, it should encourage you to have a cordial approach and attempt to make friends. If you enjoy playing with another Battler or encounter a worthy adversary, make use of the end game lobby to send a Battle Buddy request. The more Battle Buddies you play with, the better your chances are of enjoying your time in the Arena.Use the available tools to build a circle of friends amongst the other Battlers. If you have a relationship with a group of players whom you trust, you are much more likely to receive good support, advice and learn and this will help you improve your gameplay.
2. Enjoy yourself, but not at Another Battler’s Expense
“If you win through bad sportsmanship, that’s no real victory”. – Babe Didrikson ZahariasThe Battlelands Royale game team started making the game with the main purpose of giving our players a great place where they can have a lot of fun. We want you to be passionate, get excited and bask in the victories! This doesn’t mean that we’re OK with ruining another Battler’s day. Remember, there is a difference between joking with your friend in the game and disparaging a complete stranger. A player who is not familiar with what you may consider comical may perceive your remark as offensive and react in a negative way towards you and that is not a pleasant experience for anyone. We know that it’s quite common for harmless, well intended teasing to lead to conflict, as such we believe that it’s best to not sabotage your in-game experience. Once communication shifts towards a negative side, the likelihood of having a good experience and even being victorious at the end of the Arena is significantly diminished.
3. Initiate Constructive Feedback
“He has a right to criticise, who has a heart to help.” – Abraham LincolnReceiving feedback from our community plays an important role in our decision making. If you wish to communicate directly with us, you can always send us your thoughts and ideas and even your feelings towards the game. When you give feedback, make sure to have an overview-type of approach. If you only give negative feedback, you may find that the changes you’ve contributed towards take away some of the parts you have initially enjoyed. Keep in mind that generally speaking, people are simply more likely to be open to feedback if you present your thoughts in a calm and polite way.With this in mind, don’t shy away from letting us know if you feel strongly about a certain feature and why this is. Be straightforward and try as best as you can to be specific and detailed, whilst making your feedback direct and succinct. For example, you can say something like:“ I used to love playing in the Events because of the awesome rewards, but with this latest update I no longer feel like the rewards are as epic as before, compared to the time I’m playing in the attempt to achieve them. I think I may stay away from Events, unless they undergo some revisions.”This is a far better way of expressing your disheartenment towards an update than starting with a furious rant, followed by a request to invert the changes or trying to force a specific solution. Keep in mind that we are always listening to our community and we’re constantly making changes to improve our players’ experience. So please have patience, you may find that your doléances will sort themselves out.
4. Promote Civility
“You can disagree without being disagreeable.” – Ruth Bader GinsburgAs we have mentioned above, we want you to give us feedback, however being a part of our community doesn’t stop here. Whether you’re on a forum or in chat, there are always plenty of Battlers to meet and loads of topics of conversation. Whether you’re discussing in-game mechanics, weapons balance, trying to find Battlers to Duo with, or just wish to express your affection for the legendary Hideyoshi, we will always encourage you to share your thoughts with other Battlers.When you engage in a conversation with the rest of our player base, always do your best to be open-minded to another Battler’s point of view. If you keep a friendly approach and sympathetic demeanour you may be amazed at the valuable information you’ll gather from your fellow Battlers. Be mindful of how you interact and present your point of view. If a player feels very strong about a topic, don’t get caught up with wanting to have the last say. It’s better to state your case and leave the discussion gracefully rather than creating an opportunity for a fight.
5. Leave No Newbie Behind!“
It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Everyone begins their journey somewhere and we need to remember our journey and facilitate the journey of other Battlers as well. If you see someone having a bad game or struggling to understand the specifics, try lending a helping hand. If you do it in a friendly manner, it’s far more likely they will be responsive. You may find that they will be even extremely grateful that another Battler took the time to help them improve instead of flaming them.Never get annoyed by an inexperienced Battler and their gameplay. At some point you were in the same situation, even if it was just the day you downloaded Battlelands Royale. With a little patience and help, you can bring other Battlers to a level where both of you can enjoy playing together. Simultaneously, don’t be dispirited if they are not receptive. There is a relatively small percentage of Battlers who believe they do not require the help of others to improve their gameplay, no matter how you may try to approach them. This is no reason to give up on the rest of your fellow Battlers!
6. Support Your Squad
"Unity is strength. . . when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." – Mattie StepanekWhen the game begins, you have a choice to make, you can either be a positive impact on your squad or contribute to your own demise. Always be perceptive when considering the needs of your squad. If you already have a good weapon equipped, let the other Battler loot they need it more. Remember that if you are more skilled than your friends you can pass a better weapon to someone who is not as experienced as yourself.Once you’ve joined the game, do your best to keep an open communication and help your squad to victory. Also, remember that you have to be there and contribute, so don’t go AFK or leave the game! Most important, if you’re having a bad match, don’t give your squad a hard time.
7. Be Graceful in Defeat and Humble in Victory
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – Billie Jean KingHaving fun is one of the biggest joys that Battlelands Royale can bring you. But always keep in mind that when you’re basking in the sweet victory, there is someone on the other side who is probably angry and disappointed. Of course it is alright to celebrate your win, but make sure to show respect to the other Battlers by keeping the self-indulgence outside. After the match has ended, thank your adversaries, after all, despite their best efforts, you were victorious.Furthermore, if you’ve lost the match, avert from pointing any fingers or assigning blame. We understand that losing is frustrating, particularly if it’s a close game, but nobody likes a sore loser. Instead of going on a rampage, thank your opponents for their participation and take a moment to ask yourself “What did you learn?”.
8. Lead by Example
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” –John Quincy AdamsIf you resonate with our vision of having a game where Battlers practice good sportsmanship, help one another and form lasting friendships, you’ll need to be amongst the first to help us achieve it.It’s easy to say you’re on board with our view and are willing to be part of this revolution, but if you don’t practice what you preach, no one is going to fall for it. Nobody is asking you to be perfect, what we want is you to treat others in the same way you would like to be treated and stick to the behaviour standards you trust everyone else will adopt.Always remember to stay positive and keep to the Code of Honour!