HOW DO PLAYERS EARN AND LOSE HONOR POINTS?
Violations of Army values or norms of behavior incur substantial penalties that result in a loss of honor points. Your character advances in the game by achieving objectives like protecting the Alaskan Pipeline, rescuing a prisoner of war, and preventing the sale of Stinger missiles to terrorists. Alternatively, your game character loses points for failing to operate within rules of engagement or for violating the laws of war or failing to safeguard noncombatants. In the game, players start with ten honor points. Violations of Army values or norms of behavior incur substantial penalties that result in a loss of these honor points. When a player’s character reaches zero honor points, it is banned from the game. In addition a combat effectiveness meter gauges the player’s ability to hit the target in different situations and also how responsible the player is in combat. This too will affect a player’s ranking. Loss of points also reduces your standing in the game in that you will be less
