Account Selling

[Lazortag]

I can't stand account selling for a very different reason - the people buying the accounts take on classes that they have no idea how to play. It's fucking frustrating when you know that the guy you're grouping with didn't get to 50 on his own because otherwise they wouldn't play like shit.

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Originally Posted by Lazortag [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I can't stand account selling for a very different reason - the people buying the accounts take on classes that they have no idea how to play. It's fucking frustrating when you know that the guy you're grouping with didn't get to 50 on his own because otherwise they wouldn't play like shit.

Agreed.

There is something to be said for intent, though. There is a path that was intended to be taken in levelling a character. To bypass that is . . . well . . . dumb. It's a bit like playing a driving game and winning the races by cutting all the chicanes: sure, you still win, but you didn't really play the game the way it was intended, so the victory is meaningless.

[Trimm]

Originally Posted by Lazortag [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I can't stand account selling for a very different reason - the people buying the accounts take on classes that they have no idea how to play. It's fucking frustrating when you know that the guy you're grouping with didn't get to 50 on his own because otherwise they wouldn't play like shit.

Its also a pain in the ass for guilds. Any time we get a new applicant, we have to be forums detectives and try to see if its a real player or a bought account. Just a headache all around.

I think it should be against the rules for the same reason 2 boxing is, to keep the integrity of the server high and protect the player base who wants to have a classic experience.

[Messianic]

Originally Posted by Trimm [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I think it should be against the rules for the same reason 2 boxing is, to keep the integrity of the server high and protect the player base who wants to have a classic experience.

If there was a reasonable and efficient method of enforcement, i'd agree with you...But as it is, the best solution is to just monitor communication to try to minimize RMT. Perhaps a way to monitor account transactions or a central clearinghouse to monitor this might be helpful..?

[yraapt]

I don't think there is a way to truly prevent RMT trades, but currently trading/selling accounts is being facilitated on P1999 boards. If admins were against it they could force this sort of thing to be done elsewhere.

[Darklake]

Originally Posted by Lazortag [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I can't stand account selling for a very different reason - the people buying the accounts take on classes that they have no idea how to play. It's fucking frustrating when you know that the guy you're grouping with didn't get to 50 on his own because otherwise they wouldn't play like shit.

But the majority of people here at Project 1999 would have had prior experience of live EQ - say the person buying that level 50 Enchanter was the top of his server back in the day and really doesn't want the grind to get there? Don't assume all purchased accounts would be clueless noobs.

[KilyenaMage]

Yeah it's pretty hilarious. And VERY clear that some players are in the GMs pockets.

I got suspended last night for "KSing" a mob....that I didn't even get the kill on. Couldn't loot the mob. It was Dvin in crushbone and some lvl 50 shammy (that i didnt see) was PLing a group of lowbies.

No questions asked....instant suspension. Hmmmmmmm.

[nilbog]

Originally Posted by KilyenaMage [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah it's pretty hilarious. And VERY clear that some players are in the GMs pockets.

Just get your hands in a GMs pocket then have them change the name of the toon you bought.

As ridiculous as your statements are, trolling GMs is a no-no. I wouldn't recommend you do it in the future.