Laming Rule

An example of laming

General

The laming rule is one of the most common server rules in JKA but originally came from JK2. The rule is applied differently on each server due to how each server interperts the laming rule. Due to this discrepancy it is often wise to check the rules of the server before playing.

The Rule

Laming is attacking a player who is unarmed or chatting. Usually worded as "Laming is attacking a player with saber down or chat-bubble up." Some servers interpret the rule as it being illegal to attack anyone who doesn't wish to be attacked.

Some servers count melee as having saber down, whilst others don't. Servers are also divided over whether the laming rule applies in a duel (which involves attacking a player during the first 3-5 seconds of the duel)

Controversy

According to some, the no laming rule is one of the fundamental elements of JKA that has led to the rise of a clan-rich environment by allowing players to focus on communication rather than just gameplay, or making the game easier for new players.

Others believe that the laming rule is a bad one, making JKA one of the few games with an FFA gametype in which you can not freely kill people, and that it discourages players from playing the actual game, as well as making the game more frustrating to learn for new players.

Not all servers enforce a no laming rule, but many do. It is particularly widely used on Japlus servers.