So I was attacked while I was away. I go to get back at the individual, and it says I "dare not attack such a young foe".
I'd like to disagree. I do dare, and I'd do it if the mechanics didn't get in the way.
How's that work? He can nail me while I'm away, but I can't return the favor? I say he isn't such a young foe if he can peg my character.
If he's so young, why would he dare attack a stronger foe? I don't think that's fair, and if it bothered me any more I'd say it was mechanics abuse.
While I do find it annoying, I'll just have to wait for him to rank up. Unless he's a sitter, in which case I suggest making it possible for the restriction to go both ways; not only can you not attack those much weaker than you, but much stronger as well. While the player won't care as death has no serious, permanent punishment, I'm sure the character (if they were real) would.