/rant Why only one person logged in per IP?

[fastboy21]

the problem with allowing boxing is simple.

back on live during classic it wasn't a big issue:
1. you have to pay for live accounts.
2. computers in 1999 actually were stressed to run the resources needed for eq.
3. internet connections were limited, most people were on dial up in 1999.

the result is that few people ran multiple accounts. if they did, they usually ran them on multiple individual computers (hence the term boxing). yes, it happened but it was hardly usual to meet someone who was 5 boxing (yes, we all know someone who did...but it wasn't what the average person was doing by far).

on p1999:
1. accounts are free.
2. most computers today can EASILY run several instances of EQ.
3. most people have high speed internet.

the result would be that almost everybody would, in some form, be running more than a single toon at once. personally, I have a 48 inch monitor and could EASILY run 6 instances of EQ on my machine. I can tile them all up so that its easy to switch.

With new games that put push new technology to the limit gamers are restricted...but running classic EQ will only get easier and easier.

With macro software and programmable gamepads, etc. it is even easier to run the toons.

Would we really want a world were the average person is running a 3 or 4 or more toons? Yes, this is a loss because I used to enjoy running two toons, but the benefit we gain from the restriction outweighs the cost.

[jeffd]

the benefit of preventing the dozens/hundreds of boxed bots that would be online every day outweighs a handful of dudes not being able to lan every now and then.

[Drzombies]

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

the benefit of preventing the dozens/hundreds of boxed bots that would be online every day outweighs a handful of dudes not being able to lan every now and then.

You mean if that there are hundreds of people on this server that would break the rules if the ip block wasn't in place? or do you mean that the admins or the community wouldn't notice and would turn a blind eye?

I know if I'm working slave labor to gain my levels and i see someone cheating by multiboxing and permanently having a group i'm gonna be like FUUuuuuuck you and report them

[Bones]

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

You mean if that there are hundreds of people on this server that would break the rules if the ip block wasn't in place? or do you mean that the admins or the community wouldn't notice and would turn a blind eye?

What he means is this; If you think removing the ip block and simply telling people not to box is going to keep people from boxing, you are helplessly delusional.
Hell, even with the ip block there are people boxing.

[eqdruid76]

I can't stand to be in the same room with other people that play Everquest for more than 10 minutes. I don't know how you guys could even fathom the thought.

You're much better off associating your online friends with their avatars than their real-life countenance. That's why no one ever shows up at Hairlip Steve's LAN parties...

[mmiles8]

It's less of an administrative nightmare to make folks apply for exemptions, and bring down a permanent ban-hammer on those who abuse it, than to freely allow it and chase down every report of two-boxing.

If you want an IP exemption, request one. Sometimes rules that don't personally make sense to you, are in place to serve a greater purpose, such as making life easier on a small staff.

[Taxi]

Originally Posted by mmiles8 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

And it only takes until someone sees them running around with one invis /afk and /follow while the other xps, or one of them staring off onto space while the other runs away from pulling aggro, or any other indication that the two characters never move at the same time.

Two boxing is way more obvious than you think folks.

But what does that prove? Nothing. "She" could be watching TV and coming to play once in a while, i cant see that being against the rules, so theres no real way to prove someone is dual boxing. Shit, i could get my bro to move another toon around once in a while and he doesnt play PC games.