In a way, there's no loss of xp on death though, and some other changes.
taken from reddit:
Hey guys, there are some similarities to Deadman mode, such as the open PvP and the cities with guards in, but otherwise they are very different. Deadman mode is much more harsh with the death mechanics and will play very differently. Here are some of the key differences.
Deadman Mode * 50% loss of XP on death * Raid your victims’ banks * Membership needed to access * Anyone can attack anyone * World layout remains unchanged
Darkscape * No loss of XP on death * Banks and GE’s are local, not world wide * Access is free but members get: (Double bank space, Double XP gain, Double items kept on death) * Wilderness level restrictions are in place in some areas * Higher level resources are in more dangerous areas