Lie told in a game

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First, I will describe the circumstances of the lie in question. Some details may be irrelevant, but I want to make sure I describe the lie accurately and preempt any questions that may arise:

There is a certain online video game, in which a lie was told intentionally by one player (Player A) with the intent to deceive another player (Player B) into taking some course of action that would lead to the death of his character (We’ll call him “Lancelot.”) in said video game. Furthermore, in said video game, death is permanent and makes the deceased character irretrievable, although additional characters can always be created. It is reasonable to assume that Player B invested approximately anywhere from 1 to 10 hours leveling Lancelot. Player B relies on Player A’s lie, and takes the action, however Arthur survives.

Question: Did Player A’s lie constitute a mortal or venial sin and why?
 
It’s called a jocose lie and it isn’t a sin at all.

However, I personally wouldn’t play such a game. I’m way too thin-skinned.
 
I don’t know if I would consider it jocose, unless I am mistaken as to what a jocose lie is. According to my understanding, a jocose lie is a lie whose intent is to be a joke. In my scenario, the intent is not to jest but to make the other player lose his character.
 
is the character who lied in the video game catholic and is there a confession option?
 
By the way, I said “Arthur survives” but "meant to type “Lancelot survives.” I know, unnecessary confusion.
 
Blackbog said:
Question: Did Player A’s lie constitute a mortal or venial sin and why?
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The question assumes the lie is a sin (which I agree with).

To be mortal, the individual must know it to be a serious matter.
I would hardly consider a game a serious matter.
So it could not be a mortal sin.
 
I don’t think anyone could call a happenings within a game grave matter. However, Player A’s intention was to harm player B. Unless that is the point of the game or common practice therein, I would say it is a venial sin.
 
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