1. Lightly derogatory term for an MMO player who avoids PVP combat, heavily preferring cooperative or
solo PVE combat, chatting, or developing tradeskills/
running quests. Depending on the game and the
individual, this PVP avoidance can show up in several ways: by playing on strict
non-PVP servers; by avoiding PVP areas or declining duels; or, by avoiding or condemning PVP players. Philosophically, they often cite unbalanced combat systems, overpowered guilds, ebayed characters, and ganking as reasons to prefer less aggressive
play. The mindset can be self-sustaining in several ways: high-
level "care bears" may have avatars that are tailored for PVE, not PVP; they may not network with skilled PVP players; or, they may morally refuse to learn aggressive PVP tactics. As an insult, the term applies less to players who merely prefer PVE to PVP and more to individuals who question the basic legitimacy of PVP or who greatly overreact to their avatars' deaths. Bear in mind that it is strictly incorrect to refer to the victims of
heavy exploiters as Care Bears. Abbreviated CB. Compare with RPK, Player Killing/
PK, PVP.
2. Adjective describing a strictly PVE server or game.
1. PVP: *kills CB*
CB: What the ****? I didn't do anything to you; why did you kill me?
PVP: You were there.
CB: This is
bull****. Go away!
PVP: *kills CB again*
CB: Quit
camping me! WTF is wrong with you?
PVP: You were still there.
CB: *logs out*
2. Player 1: Hey, why
don't you come over to Final Fantasy XI? I'll get someone in the guild to level you up.
Player 2: Sorry, I prefer PVP MMOs; FFXI would be way too Care Bear for me.
