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Some games have both a PvP mode and a PvE mode. In some cases, the two modes occur at the same time, like in most [[MMORPG|MMORPGs]]. In ''[[World of Warcraft]]''<ref>Technically ''WoW'' allows players to create characters in different realms. Only in PvP realms can ambushes of that sort happen. In Normal realms you can only be attacked if you have recently attacked other players, certain NPCs, or chosen to "flag" yourself. Many other [[MMORPG|MMORPGs]] have similar separations.</ref>, the player character can be busy with a quest vs. computer generated monsters in an outdoor zone, and be ambushed by enemy players nearby. This can be either irritating or exhilarating, depending on your mood and tolerance for fellow players, forming the basis of [[The Great Player Versus Player Debate]]. |
Some games have both a PvP mode and a PvE mode. In some cases, the two modes occur at the same time, like in most [[MMORPG|MMORPGs]]. In ''[[World of Warcraft]]''<ref>Technically ''WoW'' allows players to create characters in different realms. Only in PvP realms can ambushes of that sort happen. In Normal realms you can only be attacked if you have recently attacked other players, certain NPCs, or chosen to "flag" yourself. Many other [[MMORPG|MMORPGs]] have similar separations.</ref>, the player character can be busy with a quest vs. computer generated monsters in an outdoor zone, and be ambushed by enemy players nearby. This can be either irritating or exhilarating, depending on your mood and tolerance for fellow players, forming the basis of [[The Great Player Versus Player Debate]]. |
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Most games have strictly defined modes where only PvE (usually even separating single player and [[Co |
Most games have strictly defined modes where only PvE (usually even separating single player and [[Co-Op Multiplayer]] from each other) or PvP, but not both, can occur. |
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Player vs Player is actually the ''older'' of the two modes, since it eliminates the need for any sort of AI. Very early games such as ''[[Space War]]'' and ''[[Pong]]'' are examples. |
Player vs Player is actually the ''older'' of the two modes, since it eliminates the need for any sort of AI. Very early games such as ''[[Space War]]'' and ''[[Pong]]'' are examples. |
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* ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' players know that most of its charm is PvP, one big reason the game went online, though you can still play two-player at home. |
* ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' players know that most of its charm is PvP, one big reason the game went online, though you can still play two-player at home. |
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