Respect
Respect is a stat that provides benefits to those who own rings.
Contents
Mechanics
Respect works differently than the other stats in HoboWars in both the way it is obtained and the benefits it provides you with.
Obtainment
Instead of obtaining it from a specific location, say, the University, respect is obtained whenever you attack another player and win. Your respect is not affected when you win or lose a fight against NPCs, nor is it affected when you lose a fight against another player.
Benefits
The benefits of respect vary according to the type of respect you have–positive or negative. Positive respect provides a boost to your speed combat stat and your defense. Negative respect, on the other hand, provides a boost to your speed combat stat and your attack. Whenever you attack a player with positive respect and win, you receive negative respect. Conversely, whenever you attack someone with negative respect and win, you receive positive respect.
Maintenance
Keep in mind that your respect stat decreases by a percentage that is determined by your respect rank every minor reset. Train your respect stat at a rate that negates that rate of loss.
Respect Titles
Once you have reached a certain amount of respect, your respect title will change and you will receive greater respect stat bonuses. The default respect title for new players is Hobo. Once you own a ring, you will start to receive respect stat bonuses, which are added to your ring's base stat bonuses. To find out your ring's total stat bonuses, add your respect stat bonuses to your ring's base stat bonuses.
List of Respect Titles
| Rank | R+ Title | R– Title | Respect Range | Stat Bonuses | Loss Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Hobo | Hobo | ±0 to ±4,999 | +25 Attack/Defense +25 Speed |
0% |
| 1 | Homeless | Lowlife | ±5,000 to ±9,999 | +50 Attack/Defense +50 Speed |
0.1% |
| 2 | Bum | Delinquent | ±10,000 to ±19,999 | +75 Attack/Defense +75 Speed |
0.2% |
| 3 | Freeloader | Thug | ±20,000 to ±39,999 | +175 Attack/Defense +175 Speed |
0.3% |
| 4 | Drifter | Outcast | ±40,000 to ±79,999 | +225 Attack/Defense +225 Speed |
0.4% |
| 5 | Showered | Addict | ±80,000 to ±159,999 | +275 Attack/Defense +275 Speed |
0.5% |
| 6 | Citizen | Tramp | ±160,000 to ±319,999 | +325 Attack/Defense +325 Speed |
0.6% |
| 7 | Worker | Criminal | ±320,000 to ±639,999 | +375 Attack/Defense +375 Speed |
0.7% |
| 8 | Medic | Mental patient | ±640,000 to ±999,999 | +425 Attack/Defense +425 Speed |
0.8% |
| 9 | Preacher | Murderer | ±1,000,000 to ±1,599,999 | +475 Attack/Defense +475 Speed |
0.9% |
| 10 | Actor | Hit man | ±1,600,000 to ±2,799,999 | +525 Attack/Defense +525 Speed |
1.0% |
| 11 | Officer | Mass murderer | ±2,800,000 to ±3,999,999 | +575 Attack/Defense +575 Speed |
1.0% |
| 12 | Peacemaker | Politician | ±4,000,000 to ±5,999,999 | +625 Attack/Defense +625 Speed |
1.0% |
| 13 | John McClane | Freddy Kreuger | ±6,000,000 and Beyond | +675 Attack/Defense +675 Speed |
1.0% |
Top Respect Titles
In addition to the previous titles, there are special titles reserved for those who have the most (or least) respect in the game. The bonuses provided from these titles are added to the sum of your current respect stat bonuses and your ring's base stat bonuses.
| R+ Title | R– Title | Requirement | Stat Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swat member | Crimelord | Have the third most positive/negative respect in the game. | +25 Attack/Defense +25 Speed |
| Swat member | Crimelord | Have the second most positive/negative respect in the game. | +25 Attack/Defense +25 Speed |
| Special agent | Kingpin | Have the most positive/negative respect in the game. | +50 Attack/Defense +50 Speed |
Training Tips
When you first start out, training your respect stat will be slow and boring. However, as you become more powerful and able to defeat players with high respect stats, your respect stat will start to grow at a relatively fast pace. The key is to attack players with respect stats that are opposite the type of yours. Whenever you attack someone with the same type of respect as you, your respect stat will not grow towards the direction you want it to. Therefore, choose your targets wisely, keeping an eye out for their respect stat so that you can maximize your respect stat gains.
Another way to speed up your respect stat training is to consume a Jolly Gentlemen mixed drink. The effect it gives you, Classy as Hell, increases your respect gains by 20%. Beware, though, for the 20% increase applies to both types of respect. For example, if you have positive respect and attack another player who also has positive respect, you will receive 20% more negative respect, not 20% less negative respect.
