Kespa-regulation forbid talking in games entirely. Talking in order to distract your opponent - Light-hearted trash-talk and banter is common in many matches, especially in the first few minutes of the game, but talking or asking question with the intention of throwing your opponent off his game is generally frowned upon.Terran players may prolong the game in this manner by floating their buildings to far-off locations along the corner of the map, forcing the opponent to locate these buildings again before being able to finish them off. Not leaving the game - Dragging out a game beyond the point where it is clear that one side has won is found annoying and rude by many players and observers.Alternatively, players may spell out words on the minimap by placing many smaller, cheaper buildings next to each other. Often this is done by putting down a Hatchery, Nexus or Command Center (the most expensive buildings). Offensive Buildings - Players may construct buildings near the base of the opponent to show how much resources they have left and that the other player cannot do anything about it.Not gging before a loss - Not closing off the game with a customary 'gg' is considered a 'ragequit' by many, a sign of the player being so angry at losing that they refuse to acknowledge the superior play of the opponent.Offences, in order of increasing perceived severity, include:

Good mannered players will be respected by their peers.īreaking this etiquette, or simply indecent behaviour, is often referred to as bm (bad manner ). The winning player will type 'gg' back as a sign of mutual respect. This is obligatory in professional matches in Korea and is also mandatory in some foreign tournaments. The player will then immediately leave the game. It is common to tell your opponent 'glhf' (good luck, have fun) before or as the game starts and a game is conceded when a player surrenders by typing 'gg' (good game) or one of its variants, as a compliment of the opponent's good play.

Abiding by these standards and acting as is decorum is generally referred to as good mannered (or gm).

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