HelenBack
Well-Known Member
I'd like a bit of clarification regarding the rule about more than one West player sharing the same Internet connection. I keep hearing about people getting banned because they have the same IP address (share the same Internet connection). Yet it is IN THE WEST RULES that you ARE allowed to share the same Internet connection so long as the people using the same connection abide by the limited dueling rule.
From The West Game Rules:
http://wiki.the-west.net/wiki/Game_Rules#.C2.A72.29_Players_sharing_an_internet_connection
§2) Players sharing an internet connection
Players that share an internet connection, or live in the same household, may not duel each other or coordinate duels against another player. At least 12 hours must have passed between coordinated duels on a player. Participating in the same fort battles is allowed.
I also did a search in this forum and found this closed thread:
http://forum.the-west.net/showthread.php?t=29542&highlight=clarify+sharing+rule
Neither of these state that players can no longer use the same Internet connection... I'm concerned about banning players who have done nothing wrong. This is going to have a serious impact on the game for the rest of those who are currently playing.
For instance... What if I visit my cousin who lives in a different city and also plays The West... Or, maybe I move in with her and her family (no I won't, don't panic... lol) Yet I just join a few battles or set up jobs or quest... or whatever. We don't tagteam anyone... maybe I won't even bother to duel at all....... Will I get banned?
If the answer to that question is "No"... Then why in the world would others be banned for living in the same house? If this is no longer allowed, then please state so in the rules so people are not blindsided by some misunderstanding.
One of the "reasons" for some of them being banned was because one logged on... played for a bit... logged off... and their brother/sister/husband/wife/roomie/visitor/whoever logged on right after. This isn't a "multi"... Unless the people in question have more than one computer, they will have to log off then let the other person log on. That's just common sense...
Also, I think a flat out permanent ban for a first "offense" may be a bit harsh... Especially when there seems to be an increasing number of innocent people getting banned for no reason. Some people may not read the rules all the way through (yes that would be their fault)... They may be new to the game and want to try all 5 flavours.... (Adventurer, Dueler, Soldier, Worker... and Greenhorn). Maybe a temporary 3 day ban at first as a hand-slap along with a polite reminder of the rules for a first-time offense... and give the noobs a choice of which character to keep when the ban is over (remove the ban on their chosen character and leave the ban on the others). If they continue to ignore the rules... then ya, give them a permanent ban.
BTW... I had reported a multi that was using almost the same name... It was something like "Username1 and Username2". Anyways, they seemed to be a rather obvious multi... yet I was told "They appear to be two separate players playing from the same connection. And as only one of them duels, there is no conflict."
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From The West Game Rules:
http://wiki.the-west.net/wiki/Game_Rules#.C2.A72.29_Players_sharing_an_internet_connection
§2) Players sharing an internet connection
Players that share an internet connection, or live in the same household, may not duel each other or coordinate duels against another player. At least 12 hours must have passed between coordinated duels on a player. Participating in the same fort battles is allowed.
I also did a search in this forum and found this closed thread:
http://forum.the-west.net/showthread.php?t=29542&highlight=clarify+sharing+rule
Neither of these state that players can no longer use the same Internet connection... I'm concerned about banning players who have done nothing wrong. This is going to have a serious impact on the game for the rest of those who are currently playing.
For instance... What if I visit my cousin who lives in a different city and also plays The West... Or, maybe I move in with her and her family (no I won't, don't panic... lol) Yet I just join a few battles or set up jobs or quest... or whatever. We don't tagteam anyone... maybe I won't even bother to duel at all....... Will I get banned?
If the answer to that question is "No"... Then why in the world would others be banned for living in the same house? If this is no longer allowed, then please state so in the rules so people are not blindsided by some misunderstanding.
One of the "reasons" for some of them being banned was because one logged on... played for a bit... logged off... and their brother/sister/husband/wife/roomie/visitor/whoever logged on right after. This isn't a "multi"... Unless the people in question have more than one computer, they will have to log off then let the other person log on. That's just common sense...
Also, I think a flat out permanent ban for a first "offense" may be a bit harsh... Especially when there seems to be an increasing number of innocent people getting banned for no reason. Some people may not read the rules all the way through (yes that would be their fault)... They may be new to the game and want to try all 5 flavours.... (Adventurer, Dueler, Soldier, Worker... and Greenhorn). Maybe a temporary 3 day ban at first as a hand-slap along with a polite reminder of the rules for a first-time offense... and give the noobs a choice of which character to keep when the ban is over (remove the ban on their chosen character and leave the ban on the others). If they continue to ignore the rules... then ya, give them a permanent ban.
BTW... I had reported a multi that was using almost the same name... It was something like "Username1 and Username2". Anyways, they seemed to be a rather obvious multi... yet I was told "They appear to be two separate players playing from the same connection. And as only one of them duels, there is no conflict."
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