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Old 08-27-2011, 05:41 PM
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During the server reset today we are applying a long list of Account Suspensions.

Two weeks ago, we implemented a new detection for people using illegal third party programs to gain an advantage over the game and other players. After two weeks, saying the results are disappointing would be an understatement. Never before have I been so ashamed at the number of people blatantly disregarding rules they are well aware were being violated. We take our rules against using these programs very seriously, and we have banned many accounts over the life of this server.. enough to think it would have sent a message to everyone that we do not tolerate this behavior. Apparently, people think they can find ways around previous detection methods and feel comfortable that we will not find out. We are not Sony, we do not sit back and simply say oh well we can't prove they aren't using it. We will always be coming up with new ways to discover those using these programs, and not one person is safe to assume they will get away with it. If you play on Project 1999 (including upcoming PvP), you will abide by these rules or not play at all.

365 accounts are being suspended... that's only over the course of two weeks.

Typically this type of violation results in a permanent ban. While we are furious that this many people chose to think we aren't serious about our rules, we also aren't willing to simply throw away that many accounts. This is a one time leniency to the punishment of this offense. In addition to being suspended, however, the following will also be imposed on every character on those accounts:
  • The character's total experience will be reduced by a percentage equal to their level. Meaning a level 60 will lose 60% of their total experience worth. (This would result in a de-level to level 54 and 1/4.)
  • The character will be stripped of all coin.

As usual these players can post in the petition forum with their questions, but the discipline decision is final (we are already showing leniency). All future violations will continue to be permanent bans. Please remember to post your account name when making a petition forum post.

We discussed these decisions in length between the senior staff of the server, and much harsher options were considered, including actions taken against guilds that had many of these accounts in them (even to the point of being disbanded). We have decided not to take action against the guilds, even also taking into account that several of the raid guilds (you know who you are) are causing a headache for the staff right now by acting like complete children. That stops now. Talk to each other, come to an understanding, and work together. We do not care about who got away with what in the past due to a have a lack of evidence to do something. All guilds get a clean slate, and the penalties for training, kiting raid mobs, and other rule violations are about to get a whole lot stricter. Do not be the first guild that we use to send a message. This is the only warning.
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:43 PM
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first, and good job admins.
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:43 PM
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That's bad ass. It'll be interesting to see who disappears during this suspension.
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:44 PM
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:44 PM
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Awesome. I bet a lot of socks just filled up unexpectedly.
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:45 PM
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Rogean. You are my hero!
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:46 PM
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Whoa nice work..!
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:47 PM
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I like this!
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:48 PM
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Should have posted a list of who it was imo. De-leveling them sucks sure, but /anon and /rol can still hide it.

Make it a feature so those people can't hide behind it.

But great decision over all. Thank you
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:48 PM
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Impressive!
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