Ever a chance of allowing double boxing?
 

Hi all.

I first wanted to say that you all have done a great job with the server. I've only had a chance to play for a few days (around a month back), but it's impressive! Definitely feels like the classic.

I realize that this will probably never change, but I have to ask. Are there ever any plans to allow people to play more than 1 char at once?

I realize the are problems that can be associated with it, however, you should realize that you are preventing some people from even playing on your server.

Myself, for example. I don't always have a lot of time to play games these days, at least not in big chunks of time. I may just log on for a half hour here and there. It's really difficult to attempt to level up with such a sparse population on the server. By the time I login and find anyone, I might have to logoff. And trying to just solo, that really makes it hard to play a support class. I tried remaking my cleric, and it's just painfully slow without being able to find anyone to group with.

The other reason is it can also be a lot of fun to play more than 1 char at once.. anyone on this server has played it all before, it's definitely a nice twist to try to control more than 1 player, it adds some new challenges.

So there's the argument. My solution would be let people play 2 characters instead of 1. No more than 2 if you are worried about people trying to play entire groups by themselves. But 2 would at least let people like myself be able to still play for short spurts and actually be able to do something.

The real issue is also because of server population- I didn't need to two-box back in the day because if I was at a stage in my character where I couldn't solo very well, I could find groups pretty easily. It's just not the same with a population of 150 people, so I think adapting to that situation would be a smart thing to do.

Well as I said I would love to play on this server from time-to-time, I think this server is a great idea. But without being able to make a tiny bit of a group for myself I just can't justify trying to play. So just thought it would at least be helpful to know that you are losing some people from not allowing double boxing.. take that as you will.

-Tuan

Edit: To avoid confusion, I am on Euro hours. Thus the low population when I have tried playing.

Flames inc, so be prepared.

The population - which is MUCH higher than 150 - is what it is here because 2-boxing is not allowed. The issue has been discussed since before P99 was out of beta. It will never happen here, the dead horse has been beaten so badly it's dust, and...

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We'd love to have you play, but if the only way you will play is 2-box, there are other servers available that will welcome you with open arms.

:)

Unfortunately, I think the amount of people that need and want to 2box are far fewer than those that want to keep it out.

I don't usually have a hard time finding groups, but I suppose if you're part of the Euro/Aussy community it could be an issue. I usually play a little in the AM and find getting groups is pretty difficult.

At the same time, getting groups during prime time is quite easy. However, I don't have the time/playstyle to commit 2-3 hour chunks of time most of the time, so I don't group usually. And usually, there are periods of downtime even in the 2-3 hour chunks I do play, where I take out the dogs, do something to make the lady of the house happy, etc. I don't expect this to change.

That said, I've picked a class that has the ability to solo and am fine in my current situation playing the game. I'd love to have the ability to play a second class concurrently, but if I cannot, it won't ruin my participation on this server. It certainly would enhance it, however.

If I could offer a compromise, I'd suggest allowing a single multi-box-per-IP during off-peak hours may be beneficial for those players who do play during these times. Just a thought.

This has been asked time and time again, the answer is and will always be no. The server has 500+ players on week nights, population is not a problem.

What he said, execpt for the word unfortunately.

I am against two boxing. Regardless of what some people may think, it does harm the community.

I should have mentioned I am in Europe time. There are no where near 500+ people on the server.

You can also expect that to change very soon. Ask a few RL friends to play with you, while the recent interview with 10 Ton does its magic.

Then join Europa or Remedy and have a good group of people to group with at all times ;). A majority of the players here are in American time zones, so its just the nature of the beast really.

I understand both the arguments for and against 2-boxing, but the truth is the development staff has answered this question multiple times with a firm "No".

Unfortunately all of my friends are US based (I moved to London just a few years back), so it's the same problem.

Well thanks for the input everyone, at least I know where it stands for sure. Maybe I will try again soon if the population is rising that much.