BO mode: Some thoughts

[Jagged]

My opinion is that blackout mode is ridiculously necessary to this server, and a much preferable alternative to FD when a prisoner isn't walking, as well as a useful mechanic when capturing one person among many aggressors.

[Big Orc Man]

If you ever witness someone using Blackout mode to render someone invincible (such as for a hostage rescue), please report it to us.

That is cheating.  There is no reason why a hostage at knifepoint would become invincible when you bravely kick their lights out.

[Nihm]

It seems as if Blackout should always be used when summons are involved.
 
It will unsummon the way killing will, won't it?
 
Summons shouldn't be fighting on when their summoner is subdued.  Also a summoner shouldn't have to worry about trying to force their summon to stop pounding on subdued targets while ignoring enemies that are still actually threats.  
 
With blackout those things wouldn't be an issue anymore, unless I am wrong about how it works in relation to summons.

[adharmas]

I've subdued someone and had their summons and buffs go away when it happened. I don't know about companions or familiars but they're typically not as strong in combat.