Server Down

[Shurid]

What a predicament, the only solution I see is the GM staff talking this guy down from his high horse. Unbanning his friends account or giving him in game items will only lead to more people DDoS'ing.

America doesn't negotiate with terrorists!

What do you guys think?

[isitatomic]

Though I've only been playing for a few weeks, THANK YOU to the devs for facilitating this experience and to the community at large -- both will guarantee my return after this issue is sorted out.

That said, it's times like this I wonder what it would be like if the US had its own version of China's 人肉搜索 (usually translated as "Human Flesh Search") netizen vigilante network. Sometimes it's nice to get a reminder that the internets aren't as anonymous as some people would like them to be.

[Ferok]

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

What a predicament, the only solution I see is the GM staff talking this guy down from his high horse. Unbanning his friends account or giving him in game items will only lead to more people DDoS'ing.

America doesn't negotiate with terrorists!

What do you guys think?

Yeah, no question, you can't give in. I'm sure the admins know that, and so here we are.

[cadiz]

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

What a predicament, the only solution I see is the GM staff talking this guy down from his high horse. Unbanning his friends account or giving him in game items will only lead to more people DDoS'ing.

America doesn't negotiate with terrorists!

What do you guys think?

I think we should award him with the Long Sword of Judicial Reckoning and the Amulet of Anal Invasion

Seriously though, intentionally denying people a paid service (hosting/bandwidth) can be considered theft in most courts of law and carries legal punishment, usually a large fine and restitution of 'damages'.

[Togo]

as much as I want to play giving in would defeat the whole purpose of taking the server down. i've been on here for 1 week+ and i'm as addicted as ever. Havent felt this addicted to a game since the real EQ back in the day

[Tudana]

say the servers came back up again, how long can he sustain the attack and what is the expience to the attacker.

I mean, does he have to sit there and hit enter on his keyboard to lag the server out? is this a heavy draw on his BW in his Moms Basement that his cable provider will shut him down or charge him more?

Just curious

[Nen]

Ok, so what does the staff need from the players to help combat this problem?

Can we buy our way out of this?

Whats the deal?

[Cilraaz]

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

say the servers came back up again, how long can he sustain the attack and what is the expience to the attacker.

I mean, does he have to sit there and hit enter on his keyboard to lag the server out? is this a heavy draw on his BW in his Moms Basement that his cable provider will shut him down or charge him more?

Just curious

It's most likely a network of zombie computers that he's infected (or "purchased"). You can control a swarm via twitter commands nowadays.

[Thorjorkill]

I wonder if Rog has gotten to the root IP yet? If so, will he publish it for all of us to see? I'd like to start some recon ASAP as to this persons whereabouts. See if next time I take off for Afghanistan, I can get a connecting flight through this douchebags nearest city.

[tcoleman152]

there is a server up ATM under the standered server list called -Another classic server. (4x xp / 1ip per acct) so if you need a classic eq fix heres where to get it