They have to loot. In fact, they should shot down everyone who tries to loot someone who got killed by a guard.Why?Because most lulz-killer in guarded towns have bluesuit alts who ninja-like run up to the dead bodies and loot the weapons back.
I think, they should always loot protected people that are killed, and kill looters, but if the dead character is unprotected, they should completely ignore it.Suicide ganker bursts noob - gaurds loot/kill looters and loot looters - no loot for ass holes .Thief steals newb but is caught, newb kicks thief's ass with mauser - newb gets his things back if he's lucky and no one else ninja-loots....pretty much what the title says.
Because most lulz-killer in guarded towns have bluesuit alts who ninja-like run up to the dead bodies and loot the weapons back.