Regarding Multiple IP Exemptions and avoiding the Ban Hammer

[Derubael]

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

These GM's have such impeccable timing. They always pop up just as "my son" or "my wife" step away from the keyboard. And always seem to hand out insta-bans within seconds of showing up. Poor boxers. Just can't catch a break.

Lol, I always think this. It's funny because people don't realize we sit around and watch until we see both characters move before appearing [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] We never just "show up" out of no where without observing first. But everyone is innocent, amirite? Just caught them at a bad time =P

Can't tell you how crazy it is when people stick to their stories despite being shown we know they are lying. I once told a guy that if he just came clean I'd let him off with a warning, and he still insisted he wasn't breaking any rules. A couple months later he apologized for lying and thanked me for the suspension [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Valdarious]

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

These GM's have such impeccable timing. They always pop up just as "my son" or "my wife" step away from the keyboard. And always seem to hand out insta-bans within seconds of showing up. Poor boxers. Just can't catch a break.

LOL, I was just thinking that before I read your post.

[FatMice]

Looking for some clarity regarding this topic...

Myself and two friends just started on p99 and eventually we would like to plan on having a LAN party at one of our houses. Based on what I have read, one person operating two computers (two different IPs) is subject to ban hammer, however what of a LAN party? Should we contact the GM's prior to setting this up?

Thanks!

[nectarprime]

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

Looking for some clarity regarding this topic...

Myself and two friends just started on p99 and eventually we would like to plan on having a LAN party at one of our houses. Based on what I have read, one person operating two computers (two different IPs) is subject to ban hammer, however what of a LAN party? Should we contact the GM's prior to setting this up?

Thanks!

Sounds like you haven't read the rules yet. Also two computers from the same network would be connecting to the server with the same external IP address.

[FatMice]

Unless I missed a post I believe I have read the rules...

2+ Boxing
Playing more than one character per server is not allowed and will be strictly enforced. The server will not allow you to log in with more than 1 account per public internet connection. Those attempting to do so will be met with an error message at the loginserver that states there has been a temporary IP block. If you legitimately have more than one real person playing from your connection, you may petition to be excluded from this limitation via an IP Exemption request in the petition forums. Please see the Support section of this guide for more information.

The server staff has many tools available at their disposal to root out people who violate this rule. Those caught will most likely be subject to a permanent ban (GM/Guide discretion).

To clarify I am not suggesting someone to use two computers from one IP address. I do understand the repercussions of doing this.

I do not see a post regarding setting up a LAN party. So my question remains. Should I contact a server rep prior to setting up a LAN? Also I do not find the "support" section from the quote I pasted. Maybe I missed something from that.

Thanks.

[nectarprime]

If you legitimately have more than one real person playing from your connection, you may petition to be excluded from this limitation via an IP Exemption request in the petition forums.

[FatMice]

Ok thank you for the response. So I can read.

[Thulack]

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

Unless I missed a post I believe I have read the rules...



To clarify I am not suggesting someone to use two computers from one IP address. I do understand the repercussions of doing this.

I do not see a post regarding setting up a LAN party. So my question remains. Should I contact a server rep prior to setting up a LAN? Also I do not find the "support" section from the quote I pasted. Maybe I missed something from that.

Thanks.

Setting up a LAN party is still going to have everyone using the same IP address. You will want to put in for IP exemptions for the accounts before you guys all get together because it might take a few days. If you didnt contact anyone before hand you wouldnt be able to play because everyone after the first person would get a IP block message when they tried to log on.

[FatMice]

I really appreciate the responses. Time to start planning.

I think there was initial confusion because I was under the impression that when a computer connects to a router different IP's are generated but from the responses I received this isn't the case.

[nectarprime]

Well each device (PC, phone, router) has its own internal IP address on a network. That's different than your outward facing IP address, which is what anything you connect to on the internet sees.