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  • Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

    And the Banhammer strikes again. From here:

    ==================================== We would like to report the termination today of multiple accounts held by players involved in the usage of third-party tools or cheats, or engaged in RMT (Real Money Trading) activities.

    Based on the results of our investigation, around 7,050 PlayOnline accounts were terminated while around 1,030 accounts were temporarily suspended.
    Additionally, we have increased the number of mass bannings against certain PlayOnline violations in order to prevent illegal acts.

    Details of the violations are as follows:

    - Usage of tools that allow enhanced character movement.
    August 30, Approx. 80 cases
    September 5, Approx. 330 cases
    September 14, Approx. 250 cases
    September 21, Approx. 210 cases

    - Usage of tools that circumvent game mechanics with respect to the timing of ability use, etc. in certain areas or at points where Notorious Monsters appear.
    September 21, Approx. 30 cases

    - Using cheats to automatically repeat a particular action.
    August 30, Approx. 1,150 cases
    September 6, Approx. 1,500 cases
    September 12, Approx. 1,400 cases
    September 19, Approx. 1,200 cases

    - Gil and item exchange for real world money.
    September 25, Approx. 750 casess

    - Instances of areas or monster monopolization.
    August 30, Approx. 100 cases
    September 6, Approx. 330 cases

    - Usage of synthesis and auction houses for RMT activities.
    September 25, Approx. 680 casess

    - Accounts from people that were previously confirmed to have RMT connections, or that had violated the user agreements but re-subscribed to PlayOnline.
    September 19, Approx. 70 cases

    The termination of these accounts has led to the removal of approximately 2.6 billion gil from circulation.

    We would like to remind players that as well as adversely affecting game balance, the use of third-party tools or cheats can also have consequences that are not immediately obvious, such as introducing damaging viruses, and comprising the security of private account details. Usage of third-party tools will not be tolerated within FINAL FANTASY XI, and we will continue to severely penalize any players found to be in violation of the PlayOnline Member Agreement.

    As we continue to ensure a fun and balanced environment for FINAL FANTASY XI, we hope that our players enjoy the game as it was intended and take care to avoid involvement in activities that violate the PlayOnline Member Agreement.

    Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.
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  • #2
    Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

    again huh
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    but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence
    transform a yellow spot into the sun.

    - Pablo Picasso

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    • #3
      Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

      Now to see which members of the "elite" endgame linkshells got caught again...
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      • #4
        Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

        Maybe X-Potion sales will pick up again.
        I use a Mac because I'm just better than you are.

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        • #5
          Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

          O_O there are still people left to ban?
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          • #6
            Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

            I think it's not so much that as they just keep on coming back.
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            • #7
              Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

              Usage of synthesis and auction houses for RMT activities.
              September 25, Approx. 680 casess



              any item on the AH or synthed can be used for RMT activities... >.>

              - Using cheats to automatically repeat a particular action.
              August 30, Approx. 1,150 cases
              September 6, Approx. 1,500 cases
              September 12, Approx. 1,400 cases
              September 19, Approx. 1,200 cases


              Because of this I've cut my synthing and fishing times down to an hour a day...maybe its just my paranoia


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              • #8
                Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

                Originally posted by WishMaster3K View Post
                O_O there are still people left to ban?
                That was my thought. I am amazed that they still find so many every time. Maybe it is not a lot when you look at the whole population of the game, but it sure seems like a lot. I think they may have banned around 10% of the player base at this point.
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                • #9
                  Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

                  I'm personally a bit worried, too. I'd hate to wake up one day, and see my account arbritarily (sp?) banned.

                  But, if I have nothing to worry about, and am just being paranoid, then this is great news.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

                    If you arent doing anything you know youre not supposed to then its all good.

                    SE cant prevent people from coming back. If RMT want to keep leveling from the start then let them. Maybe they'll get tired of it some day.

                    It's good that they're staying on top of things. Each time they have these announcements, the amount of gil gets lower and lower.

                    Economy has been steady for a while now. good stuff!
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                    • #11
                      Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

                      Originally posted by WishMaster3K View Post
                      O_O there are still people left to ban?
                      DUH! RMT people and cheaters never give up XD
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                      • #12
                        Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

                        I wish legit players were that determined.
                        I use a Mac because I'm just better than you are.

                        HTTP Error 418 - I'm A Teapot - The resulting entity body MAY be short and stout.

                        loose

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                        • #13
                          Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

                          If someone paid me to play XI I would be.
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                          • #14
                            Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

                            Originally posted by Mhurron View Post
                            I wish legit players were that determined.
                            Hmm guess not. I'm done for good with this game. Too bad my little red chocobo never had a chance to race in the tracks.

                            And the rod I spent years to get. *sigh*
                            There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot,
                            but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence
                            transform a yellow spot into the sun.

                            - Pablo Picasso

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                            • #15
                              Re: Accounts Banned (Sep. 25)

                              Originally posted by WishMaster3K View Post
                              O_O there are still people left to ban?
                              Your read my mind...!

                              Is there any1 left?

                              ECHO...echo... ...

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