Why do people seek PvP?

bcbully

It’s the highest form of mmorpg gameplay.

i mean how are you gonna know if all that shit you’re looting all those builds you’re making is worth shit?

Theocritus

WarEnsemble said:

I am not a pvper, but people who seek pvp fall into 1 of 2 (or both) categories, both which are basic human behavior.

1) It is human nature to compare ourselves to other people.
2) Fight or flight. It is basic human nature to be the hunter or the gatherer.

and some people thrive on being bullies.

Amaranthar

Theocritus said:

WarEnsemble said:

I am not a pvper, but people who seek pvp fall into 1 of 2 (or both) categories, both which are basic human behavior.

1) It is human nature to compare ourselves to other people.
2) Fight or flight. It is basic human nature to be the hunter or the gatherer.

and some people thrive on being bullies.

Yes. And there is another basic human nature. Forming relationships and getting things done together. Mutual benefit. Friendships. 
MMORPGs are so lacking in depth that this side of things is restricted to "LFG" and guilds based on running grinds. 

I'd like to see that built up through PvE, but include PvP in a less than "play to crush" environment. I think it could add a lot to these games. They are, at their core, a social environment. "Massively Multiplayer." 

Margrave

Basic human desire to feel, and show to others that they're better than others.

Minor insecurities.