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DbD community's 'unwritten rules', are they really reasonable?Within the Dead by Daylight (Dead by Daylight) community, the 'unwritten rules' implicitly understood between Killers and Survivors are seen as a phenomenon difficult for outsiders to comprehend. This video points out that these rules hinder the fun of the game and cause unnecessary conflict, presenting a critical view on the excessive culture of blaming playstyles.
1. 🎮 Outsiders' Perspective on the 'Unwritten Rules' of the DBD Community
· It's interesting to see how outsiders who don't play Dead by Daylight (DBD) react to the 'unwritten rules' and sense of entitlement within the community.
· One FNAF newcomer shared an experience where Survivors got angry, claiming the Killer was prolonging the game by defending generators.
· Outsiders simply don't understand the idea that Killers should play 'suboptimally' for the Survivors' victory.
· Other players point out that DBD is the only game where you're expected to play inefficiently for the opposing team, stating, 'There's no right way to play, but millions of wrong ways.'
· Even terms like 'tunneling' or 'camping' lead to countless interpretations, and players can be criticized in various ways.
· One FNAF newcomer shared an experience where Survivors got angry, claiming the Killer was prolonging the game by defending generators.
· Outsiders simply don't understand the idea that Killers should play 'suboptimally' for the Survivors' victory.
· Other players point out that DBD is the only game where you're expected to play inefficiently for the opposing team, stating, 'There's no right way to play, but millions of wrong ways.'
· Even terms like 'tunneling' or 'camping' lead to countless interpretations, and players can be criticized in various ways.
00:00 - 01:36
1. 🎮 Outsiders' Perspective on the 'Unwritten Rules' of the DBD Community
· It's interesting to see how outsiders who don't play Dead by Daylight (DBD) react to the 'unwritten rules' and sense of entitlement within the community.
· One FNAF newcomer shared an experience where Survivors got angry, claiming the Killer was prolonging the game by defending generators.
· Outsiders simply don't understand the idea that Killers should play 'suboptimally' for the Survivors' victory.
· Other players point out that DBD is the only game where you're expected to play inefficiently for the opposing team, stating, 'There's no right way to play, but millions of wrong ways.'
· Even terms like 'tunneling' or 'camping' lead to countless interpretations, and players can be criticized in various ways.
· One FNAF newcomer shared an experience where Survivors got angry, claiming the Killer was prolonging the game by defending generators.
· Outsiders simply don't understand the idea that Killers should play 'suboptimally' for the Survivors' victory.
· Other players point out that DBD is the only game where you're expected to play inefficiently for the opposing team, stating, 'There's no right way to play, but millions of wrong ways.'
· Even terms like 'tunneling' or 'camping' lead to countless interpretations, and players can be criticized in various ways.
01:37 - 05:09
2. 🔥 'Tunneling' Controversy and Streamer's Rage During an Event
· Recently, a streamer posted a furious rant on Twitter, claiming they were 'tunneled' during an event, and the post garnered over a million views, sparking a huge controversy.
· The streamer argued that Killers should not tunnel during event periods and should engage in 'respectful play'.
· In response, outsiders who don't play DBD questioned, 'How foolish is it to create imaginary rules that don't even exist in the game and then treat people as bad if they don't follow them?'
· External reactions like, 'Killers are trying to kill people to win, is that wrong?' or 'Isn't it natural to kill easy targets?' highlight the peculiar nature of the DBD community.
· The streamer argued that Killers should not tunnel during event periods and should engage in 'respectful play'.
· In response, outsiders who don't play DBD questioned, 'How foolish is it to create imaginary rules that don't even exist in the game and then treat people as bad if they don't follow them?'
· External reactions like, 'Killers are trying to kill people to win, is that wrong?' or 'Isn't it natural to kill easy targets?' highlight the peculiar nature of the DBD community.
05:10 - 07:08
3. 💡 Actual Gameplay Analysis and the Killer's Efficient Perspective
· Analysis of the streamer's gameplay revealed that the Killer (Artist) only tunneled once, not 'continuously tunneling' as the streamer claimed.
· Even if the Killer engaged in 'sweaty play,' it's unreasonable to demand 'respectful play' from the Killer alone when Survivors aren't making the event easy for them.
· Survivors typically rush generators and escape quickly, leaving the Killer with few points.
· From a Killer's perspective, playing efficiently from the start is advantageous for earning more hook points, which is a reasonable strategy.
· While it would be great if both sides agreed to 'friendly play,' it shouldn't be unilaterally expected.
· Even if the Killer engaged in 'sweaty play,' it's unreasonable to demand 'respectful play' from the Killer alone when Survivors aren't making the event easy for them.
· Survivors typically rush generators and escape quickly, leaving the Killer with few points.
· From a Killer's perspective, playing efficiently from the start is advantageous for earning more hook points, which is a reasonable strategy.
· While it would be great if both sides agreed to 'friendly play,' it shouldn't be unilaterally expected.
07:09 - 10:41
4. ⚖️ The Subjectivity of 'Fun' and the Problem with 'Unwritten Rules'
· Some argue that 'unwritten rules' are simply 'courtesy' or 'basic principles,' but 'fun' is subjective, and everyone enjoys the game differently.
· Killers are often criticized even for 'sweaty play,' and also for 'meme play,' being told they're 'not playing properly.'
· Other PvP games like Dark Souls also have implicit rules, but it's rare to see public shaming campaigns criticizing specific playstyles as in DBD.
· There are so many 'wrong ways to play' in DBD that grievances escalate, and once imaginary rules are enforced, every playstyle can become a target of criticism.
· Killers are often criticized even for 'sweaty play,' and also for 'meme play,' being told they're 'not playing properly.'
· Other PvP games like Dark Souls also have implicit rules, but it's rare to see public shaming campaigns criticizing specific playstyles as in DBD.
· There are so many 'wrong ways to play' in DBD that grievances escalate, and once imaginary rules are enforced, every playstyle can become a target of criticism.
10:42 - 11:13
5. 👋 Outsiders' Sober View of the DBD Community
· It's interesting to see people who don't play DBD react to the community's 'unwritten rules,' or try the game and then leave because of this culture.
· This phenomenon clearly illustrates how the DBD community is perceived by outsiders.
· This phenomenon clearly illustrates how the DBD community is perceived by outsiders.