[zericosmic]

I see.

So what I'm getting from this is people can attack me, and then tell me "Nah, I'm not letting there be any consequences to my character"

To dumb it down.

If someone flicks your characters forehead, it would be a little silly for you to emote your bones breaking, your skin falling off and your character dying. (even if mortal kombat might have people believe that that is normal when someone flicks your forehead.)