Honour points and outlaw status are different OGame concepts. Do not interpret a coloured name in galaxy view as a complete explanation of the consequences of an attack. Check the target’s status, your own protection and any warning shown before confirming a mission.
This guide separates the questions you need to ask. Exact thresholds should be verified against the version and universe you play rather than copied from an old table.
Honour is separate from general account score
The honour system relates to qualifying combat results and associated titles or effects. It is not the same as your overall development score, and a title is not a judgement about the person playing.
A battle can be possible and economically attractive while having consequences you did not intend. Consider eligibility, status effects and profit as separate parts of the decision.
What outlaw refers to
Historical protection tutorials describe outlaw as a status connected with actions affecting newcomer protection. It should not be confused with a bandit title from the honour system.
If the interface warns that an action changes your protection, read the consequence and duration. Do not confirm on the assumption that the warning only changes the colour of your name.
Three questions to answer separately
| Question | What to check |
|---|---|
| Can I perform this action? | Protection, target status and interface warnings. |
| What changes afterwards? | Honour consequences and your own protection. |
| Is the operation worthwhile? | Losses, fuel, loot, recovery and return exposure. |
A combat simulator may help with the third question without evaluating every rule involved in the first two. A favourable calculation is not permission to ignore a warning.
Why older guides need context
Many honour and protection explanations were written around older versions. They may explain the origins of the system while still being insufficient for a current edge case. Check whether the post is archived and whether later corrections exist.
The Origin newcomer-protection tutorial is a historical conceptual reference. Use the present game information and current community guidance for values and exceptions.
How to ask about a specific case
Identify the community, universe, visible states of both accounts and the action you intend to take. Include the exact warning text where possible, without exposing unnecessary account or strategic information.
“Will this mission remove my protection?” is clearer than “Can I attack the purple player?”. Translations, interface themes and add-ons can make colour-based descriptions ambiguous.
Rules still need their own review
Protection and honour do not replace limits on attacks, transfers or other community rules. Check the relevant rules before coordinating repeated missions or distributing resources after a group operation.
If an exception appears relevant, locate the actual announcement rather than relying on a recollection from another community or an older event.
A final pre-launch sequence
- Confirm the target and obtain recent information.
- Read its states and any warnings.
- Resolve uncertainty about protection and honour.
- Simulate with correct technologies and bonuses.
- Check applicable attack limits.
- Plan collection and your fleet’s return.
If you cannot explain an important warning, pause the launch and clarify it first. That is a practical decision about information, not a reason to avoid combat altogether. You want to choose the consequences, rather than learn about them after confirming.
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