Shattered Kingdoms

Strolling through the whole city generally means about 5-8 rooms x3-9 bounty NPCs per room, all yelling about invaders...that's a safe haven. In fact, the only way one can die under those circumstances is if they're afk in an inn.

Like I said, this isn't going to change any time soon unless bounty NPCs are revisited first.

Edit: I was wrong. They don't.

You utter the words, 'xafe ay candusqarr'.

A circle of stones
This valley appears to have been created from an earthquake
vss some hundreds of years ago. The sharp and often jagged edges
-*s have supported several tufts of grass and several stunted shrubs.
ssv Weeds choke what remains of the soil along the valley walls. The
valley flattens into a small clearing here. The ground seems
worn with much foot traffic. It's snowing extremely hard, well past
freezing, and there is a gale blowing.
Obvious exits: n e s w nw ne sw se
(Lit) A long torch bracket stuck in the ground here glows a faint green.
A set of rune-inscribed stones frame the center of the clearing here.
A barghest appears in the room.

[HP:100%] [ME: 97%] [PE: 50%]
>
c gate ratana
You start to concentrate.

[HP:100%] [ME: 97%] [PE: 50%]
>
The stones glow eerily...
A glowing portal snaps into existence in the midst of the stones!

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE: 66%]
>
You utter the words, 'oahz'.
A magical gate materializes in a blinding flash of energy.

[HP:100%] [ME: 90%] [PE: 66%]
>
gate

The Marrow Longhouse
The broad, high-ceilinged common room of this establishment is fragrant
with the odors of woodsmoke and fish oil. Several large tables and chairs
are strewn about, left in minor disarray by the patrons. A layer of
sawdust and herbs covers the wooden floor, making for steady footing even
when food and drink, or spittle and blood, have been spilled upon it. A
great many hanging lanterns provide light, and a hearty warmth swells
throughout the room from behind a bearskin flap to the east. Beneath an
overhead balcony, a high counter divides the common room from the inn
staff's work area. Behind it, two red banners bearing the standard of the
inn hang from the southern wall.
Obvious exits: n e(closed) w(closed) u gate
A magical gate glowing with red energy leads elsewhere.
The engravings on this china cup appear to be etched with gold.
An old, wooden construct in form of a notice-board lies here.
A filthy bowl lies here.
A haggard dwarven scullery maid is here.
A beady-eyed male human is here.
A scarred female giant is here.
A barghest exits out of a magical gate.

There is no doubt in my mind that altering some things to make the inns relatively safer would boost player interactions overall in SK, a similar effect to what inn resting/sleeping regeneration can do. That is the idea behind putting in regens in the first place, no? The suggestions were written as a starting point, not to be taken quite literally. We also just want it to be relatively safer, not a safe heaven, none of us are aiming or want safe heaven - there is a huge difference.

However, having said all that, I am surprised, really, surprised to read that having a gate anchor 3 to 4 leagues away from the inn is considered okay. There is often minimal or no resistance between point A to B, a small squad can and have been occupying the cities of their choosing quite easily, as demonstrated in the last few weeks.

Also, the worry for having less or no player killing may be overplayed. Should the inns become safer, more 'big names' are likely to hang out at the inns more, therefore allowing their enemies to locate them with ease - and should they want to fight, some obstacles such as guards at choke points will give them the preparation time they need.

It's hilarious. I've also heard repeated complaints about how the lighties tend to treat lowbies like trash, and none of them are ever available for help when someone asks.