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KB Article: 12652
KB Category: [In-Game/Game Contents]
KB Sub-category: [Rules and Policies]
Actions that could result in an unfair advantage
The following is prohibited:
- Use of any program or tool within any PlayOnline service that allows certain continuous actions to be performed automatically.
- Use of any item within any PlayOnline service that allows a certain continuous action to be performed automatically.
- Changing, combining, reverse engineering, analyzing game data, and creating or distributing related utility programs.
- Use of any unofficial program to the benefit of the user.
- Selling of in-game characters or items for currency, also known as "real money trading" (RMT).
The above actions disrupt the game balance and will be penalized.
[Third-party program usage]
Use of any third-party program that affects game play is prohibited, whether or not it benefits the user.
If investigation, including log checks and other standard investigation procedures reveals that the player has gained an unfair advantage, the account holder will be punished. If you have witnessed players moving at unusual speeds, please contact a GM so that we can look into the matter. GMs may also approach players during the investigation, and your cooperation will be appreciated.
[Game Exploits]
Players who take advantage of in-game mechanics not intended as normal means of game play may have their account suspended and all items or experience obtained through those actions confiscated.
[Real Money Trades (RMT)]
Real Money Trading is the sale of in-game items, currency, characters or other data in order to obtain real money. RMT actions are strictly prohibited and any players caught participating in RMT-related activities will be punished. If you hear of any transactions of in-game data for money or any other RMT activity, please report the details to a GM.
[How to Make GM Calls]
If you witness any of the actions mentioned above please make a GM call to the Game Master staff. Select the "Help Desk" -> "I want to report a violation of the PlayOnline Member Agreement" and place a call.
[Reasons]
Items and gil obtained illegally through third-party tools or RMT activities can affect the game's economic stability, and can disrupt game play balance. Some third party programs contain viruses and spyware which can be harmful to other players unbeknownst to the third party program user. This can lead to a leak of users' personal data, character deletion, or other unfortunate circumstances.
[The Special Task Force]
The Special Task Force is dedicated to stopping the use of third-party programs and RMT-related activities. All data gathered by our GMs is investigated by our Special Task Force. The Special Task Force allows us to take action against third-party tool users and RMT-related activities in a manner that we normally would not be able to do using only GMs.
- Use of any program or tool within any PlayOnline service that allows certain continuous actions to be performed automatically.
- Use of any item within any PlayOnline service that allows a certain continuous action to be performed automatically.
- Changing, combining, reverse engineering, analyzing game data, and creating or distributing related utility programs.
- Use of any unofficial program to the benefit of the user.
- Selling of in-game characters or items for currency, also known as "real money trading" (RMT).
The above actions disrupt the game balance and will be penalized.
[Third-party program usage]
Use of any third-party program that affects game play is prohibited, whether or not it benefits the user.
If investigation, including log checks and other standard investigation procedures reveals that the player has gained an unfair advantage, the account holder will be punished. If you have witnessed players moving at unusual speeds, please contact a GM so that we can look into the matter. GMs may also approach players during the investigation, and your cooperation will be appreciated.
[Game Exploits]
Players who take advantage of in-game mechanics not intended as normal means of game play may have their account suspended and all items or experience obtained through those actions confiscated.
[Real Money Trades (RMT)]
Real Money Trading is the sale of in-game items, currency, characters or other data in order to obtain real money. RMT actions are strictly prohibited and any players caught participating in RMT-related activities will be punished. If you hear of any transactions of in-game data for money or any other RMT activity, please report the details to a GM.
[How to Make GM Calls]
If you witness any of the actions mentioned above please make a GM call to the Game Master staff. Select the "Help Desk" -> "I want to report a violation of the PlayOnline Member Agreement" and place a call.
[Reasons]
Items and gil obtained illegally through third-party tools or RMT activities can affect the game's economic stability, and can disrupt game play balance. Some third party programs contain viruses and spyware which can be harmful to other players unbeknownst to the third party program user. This can lead to a leak of users' personal data, character deletion, or other unfortunate circumstances.
[The Special Task Force]
The Special Task Force is dedicated to stopping the use of third-party programs and RMT-related activities. All data gathered by our GMs is investigated by our Special Task Force. The Special Task Force allows us to take action against third-party tool users and RMT-related activities in a manner that we normally would not be able to do using only GMs.
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