Regarding Player Character Death

[Noblejanobii]

We can all agree that if the same were to happen to us, we'd be upset. Jacob consulted multiple people before this occurred, a discussion that went for many many hours, and we knew there'd be backlash because it happened so quickly. That is why the statement got released.

In addition, the staff have offered to let him sign up with a new character. It is not as if they are stewing in anger. They did say "here's what happens for you now and here's a way to keep enjoying the game". He has been given the opportunity to continue. He has not been barred from playing because of this and is more than welcome to continue playing. Jacob even said that he would get to keep all the points he earned as William, which granted while that is not a lot, he would still be starting out with more than a regular newbie. The idea of a ghost mon continuation could also be plausible and an interesting perspective, I agree. I actually quite like the idea and think it could be interesting to run with. That said, I can't speak for the GMs though as I have very limited knowledge of the story so really that's their decision not mine. There are ways to rectify it yes, and we should move forward. Jacob is merely replying to the questions asked of him of him by Truly. I don't think he intentionally meant to ignore you.

Finally, I want to make it clear that Jacob was very clearly backed into a corner about this due to William's actions. It could've happened to any of the PCs had they engaged the big man with a laser and a giant charizard that can mega evolve. I mean heck, had it not been for Max, Amy might have died this morning too due to me choosing to have her fall unconscious. I was stumped as to how to get her out of the situation and Jacob was already using his NPCs to help the others, so he could not have come to my aid. Would I have been upset if that is how it went down? Very. But, it was because of my own actions leading up to that situation that ultimately caused it. I got lucky, as it was within Renny's character to come save her, but had that not been the case, I could be starting over too. We are all equally at risk and need to remember that when dealing with our characters.