Read above post. I am quite certain people would want to join open pvp zones with possibilities to loot the enemy they just killed.
I certainly do not want this mechanic in every pvp action, but the possibility should be given to people who actually would want it.
You know, old school duels or fights used to give me adrenaline kicks, I am quite certain I am not the only one who misses that...
Maybe ask Cortez how he felt as he finally hit the Aimed shot button for his Master title....? Do you think people experience that in the flattened down Battle station environment?
I guess not. 60% of the people there just grind VP for random gear, 10% are there to see how well they deceloped their character equip wise, and maybe 30% actually find it fun still.
Even tho they maybe get a good fight once a day.
Edit. Maybe the Social tab could be changed to function as a hardcore pvp equip slot? Slap on equip there, click some button in F10 menu, and the Social tab becomes the armor/weapon tab for hardcore pvp, inclusive changed bonuses from the tab.
Now in the case of death one or several items could become lootable?