blueauran: Combat always has to have two sides willing to engage in it...as soon as EITHER side decides it is out of the question, then there can be zero battle. These rules are fairly true. Reasons being why most refuse to be the one to cease any battle is they are afraid of "losing" yet when two people engage in violence of any sort and one side becomes hurt the one who is still standing thinks they are the winner...Still most of us understand the basics...when violence is enacted both sides lose. Best when both sides reconcile, yet again this takes courage. I am quite sure though that such things are possible. It can even be a good practice run sometimes because often-times it is a lot EASIER to do these things over the net than face to face...good training. My recommendation for the currently banned is to remember some of these basics, it is likely YOU should make the first move to apologize SIMPLY because you are in an easier position to do so. All you have to do is avoid the urge to strike back every time you THINK (beLIEve) someone attacks you (or if they are actually attacking you). Sure it can be hard, yet think about that practice run...you are going to come up with situations in life that are a LOT more serious than this one, where you can be dealing with life or death situations. Knowing WHEN to defend yourself (or loved ones), and when to be pacifist can be key to that survival. Way more important than something involving a few free games! I wish you well though (myconv), and surely I wish Lone Scout & the Free give-away they run the same!