Yeah, overall I wish there would not be this harsh conflict between Ian and Arty but Roman made his char very anti-social towards anyone who practices necromatic arts (and Vergil is playing necromancy magic using char). What I see from situation Arty has every right be annoyed by Ian and Ian annoyed by Arty likewise. They simply do not get along IC (and there was some heated PM's between Vergil and Roman so players had been in conflict in past as well which is<em>not</em>a good sign any measure for game's health).<br/><br/>If things escalate between the two and spill over to OOC chat then I advance say I remove both players out of the game if it happens. It's understandable if IC chars may not get along but if players get along in OOC (and be civil) it's fine and game is going good way. But if players do not get along, I simply remove both parties from the table/game in that point. Not showing favors neither side nor pick side (despite how things started).<br/><br/>I do however understand your point Uxi, it would be harmful behavior to use inner monologue to insult another char without having other party any chance to react to it. However in present situation Ian started the rude/insulting behavior towards Arty so Arty has every right IC to be upset and right think low opinions on Ian (not Ian's player, as there are cases where through IC players insult other players by internal monologue as well). Arty is unaware of Ian's good side so is Ian unaware of good sides of Arty (or even with good sides counted Ian is going be jerk towards Arty).<br/><br/>Edit; Also forgot, if anyone starts PvP they get booted out as well. This game is anti-PvP based (and also is hard turn off for Blinkin, which is one big reason I even started the game first place). So even if Ian or Arty threatens kill each other, nothing should not happen and if it's about to happen then one who makes first move has char killed (horribly) and player removed from the game.