Accounts Banned (Feb. 21)

[Erza]

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, over 4000 PlayOnline accounts were terminated while over 1000 accounts were temporarily suspended.
Details of the violations are as follows:

- Usage of tools that allow enhanced character movement.
Approx. 750 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.
Approx. 1900 cases

-Using cheats to automatically repeat a particular action.
Approx. 650 cases

- Accounts from people that were previously confirmed to have RMT connections, or that have violated the user agreements but re-subscribed to PlayOnline.
Approx. 1450 cases

- RMT-related activity
Approx. 250 cases

The termination of these accounts has led to the removal of approximately 50 billion gil from circulation.

In addition to our actions against third-party tools and RMT-related offenses, we have implemented measures to counteract the recent occurrence of automated fishing. Our vigilant GMs, along with programming changes made by the development team, will continue to uphold the policy of fair play within the world of FINAL FANTASY XI.

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.

so who got hit with the banstick this round?

[Jingex]

Damn another 50 billion gil @_@

[Twcblaze]

well, looks like ulli'll be a little less crowded this week

[Kyreth]

Using cheats to automatically repeat a particular action.
Approx. 650 cases

Hmm, that's a new one. Long word for "fishbot", or are they finally nuking some of the crafterbotters?

[VZX]

50 billion gil over a month?

[Zilong]

5000 account for over 50 billion gil...

that's 10 mil average...

I feel kinda sad that my liquid asset is less than an average of a single RMT pawn ; ;

[Dank]

- 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.
Approx. 1900 cases

Does that include normal claim bots? Sounds like it to me.

[Zilong]

- 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.
Approx. 1900 cases

Does that include normal claim bots? Sounds like it to me.

How do they decide which gets the stick and which doesn't?

Because I'm pretty sure endgame would be a lot more civil/empty/boring if they just whack everyone...

[Not Kuno]

I forgot how many servers there are. Can someone do the pretty math to figure out how many bannings per server?


Also cool news regardless. Let's ban the shit out of all botters.

[Twcblaze]

amen, I honestly love when S-E does this, it's kinda nice to see the HNM camps on Leviathan have a little more room to breathe every now and then


edit: used the wrong word, gimme a break, it's 5am lol

[bercus]

33 servers? not including test server?

[bercus]

- Usage of tools that allow enhanced character movement.
Approx. 750 cases/33=22.72

- 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.
Approx. 1900 cases/33=57,57

-Using cheats to automatically repeat a particular action.
Approx. 650 cases/33=19.69

- Accounts from people that were previously confirmed to have RMT connections, or that have violated the user agreements but re-subscribed to PlayOnline.
Approx. 1450 cases/33=43,93

- RMT-related activity
Approx. 250 cases/33=7,57

The termination of these accounts has led to the removal of approximately 50 billion gil from circulation.
/33= 1,5billion gil/server = 1.500.000.000??

There you go Kuno

[Vertabreaker]

Our vigilant GMs, along with programming changes made by the development team, will continue to uphold the policy of fair play within the world of FINAL FANTASY XI.

Go go vigilant GMs!

It's def nice to see SE doing a "cleansing" more and more, like it's been said before, I just hope they keep up what they're doing.

[Ashky]

Kick ass. I hope every gil selling company goes bankrupt shortly. I guess server delfation is going to stay put and even get worse.


Hard to believe, but Scorpion Harness' may hit 500k soon...

[Elondir]

Well, an ls mate who I started the game with got perma-banned today, the guy he called up said specifically it was due to the use of windower. I never used to believe people who said they got banned for just using windower, but now I do.

I don't know if he used some kind of dodgy plug in, but I don't think so, so those of you who still want to play be wary.

[solsovly]

Well, an ls mate who I started the game with got perma-banned today, the guy he called up said specifically it was due to the use of windower. I never used to believe people who said they got banned for just using windower, but now I do.

I don't know if he used some kind of dodgy plug in, but I don't think so, so those of you who still want to play be wary.

I never used to believe people who said they were banned for just windower. And I still don't. Sorry.

[Elondir]

Well, an ls mate who I started the game with got perma-banned today, the guy he called up said specifically it was due to the use of windower. I never used to believe people who said they got banned for just using windower, but now I do.

I don't know if he used some kind of dodgy plug in, but I don't think so, so those of you who still want to play be wary.

I never used to believe people who said they were banned for just windower. And I still don't. Sorry.

Yea I know what you mean, but I thought people should know and decide for themselves whether they want to risk the validity, with the guy actually saying it on the phone.

[Awoir]

Well, an ls mate who I started the game with got perma-banned today, the guy he called up said specifically it was due to the use of windower. I never used to believe people who said they got banned for just using windower, but now I do.

I don't know if he used some kind of dodgy plug in, but I don't think so, so those of you who still want to play be wary.

I never used to believe people who said they were banned for just windower. And I still don't. Sorry.

Yea I know what you mean, but I thought people should know and decide for themselves whether they want to risk the validity, with the guy actually saying it on the phone.

So you believe everything people tell you on the phone?

[Ryko]

That would explain why someone on our vent got disconnected with no warning, not pulled into jail at all.

Though this doesnt speak well for the fate of his account...

To all of our knowledge, he hadn't done anything of any of those natures :/

[Elondir]

Well, an ls mate who I started the game with got perma-banned today, the guy he called up said specifically it was due to the use of windower. I never used to believe people who said they got banned for just using windower, but now I do.

I don't know if he used some kind of dodgy plug in, but I don't think so, so those of you who still want to play be wary.

I never used to believe people who said they were banned for just windower. And I still don't. Sorry.

Yea I know what you mean, but I thought people should know and decide for themselves whether they want to risk the validity, with the guy actually saying it on the phone.

So you believe everything people tell you on the phone?

When someone who for example has a piece of information in front of them saying "this ban is for windower" and has no reason to lie, then tells you, um, yes I do. Or maybe the support guy lied and he was banned for being French?