The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) wants all FPS players to "play by the rules of war", which protect the humanity and dignity of people all over the world. Here is everything you need to know!
Gamers, listen up! The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is issuing a challenge that'll put your first-person shooter (FPS) skills to the test like never before. They want you to play by the real rules of war, and they're not messing around.
Red Cross Wants The “Rules of War” In FPS
Why, you might ask? Well, the ICRC hopes to raise awareness about the devastating effects of armed conflicts and how they impact communities worldwide. They want gamers to remember that the conflicts portrayed in these games are based on real-life events that have catastrophic consequences for those living in war zones.
The rules of war or international humanitarian law are in place to protect humanity during armed conflicts and reduce suffering. So, the Red Cross wants you to take a break from your virtual battles and start playing responsibly.
The Red Cross has outlined four rules adapted from the international humanitarian law, which they urge gamers to follow while playing:
- No thirsting: When an enemy is down and can’t respond, you can’t keep shooting at them.Rule of War: Prisoners of war must be protected from violence, intimidation, and ill-treatment.
- No targeting non-violent NPCs: Bots that don’t fire unprovoked are considered civilians, and you can’t target or harm them.Rule of War: Civilians cannot be attacked and must be protected.
- No targeting civilian buildings: In any given game map, houses, schools, or hospitals are considered safe zones that you cannot harm. When fighting in these spaces, you must do everything you can to avoid damage.Rule of War: Civilian infrastructures are protected areas.
- Use med kits on everyone: If you have an unused med kit that works on others, you must give it to those who need it—be they friendly or enemy.Rule of War: The sick and wounded must be cared for on both sides.
If you want to check out the official page of ICRC, there you go!
The ICRC's campaign is here to remind gamers that they can make a real difference on the battlefield by playing by the real rules of war. Whether it's respecting the rights of civilians or prisoners of war, your actions can have a positive impact.
- If you want to take part of ICRC's campagin, maybe you should give Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 a try and show the other players, how the “Rules of War” really work!
Although the ICRC doesn't provide data to support their claim, they state that “how you play FPS makes a difference on the battlefields IRL.” So, if you want to make a difference and promote the dignity and humanity of individuals worldwide, start playing by the rules of war.
- If you want to try the rules of War in different games, maybe you should check out the Xbox Game Pass , there are tons of games!
In short, put down your virtual weapons and pick up the real rules of war. The ICRC is counting on you to make a difference, and we're sure you're up for the challenge.
In a recent event, the Red Cross invited five streamers to play popular FPS games like Fortnite and Call of Duty, emphasizing the importance of playing “by the rules” based on international humanitarian law. The event was live-streamed on Twitch for all to see.
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