Please Change the Two Boxing Rule

[Hoggen]

Number one reason there is no need, nor should there be a desire, for two-boxing on P1999: there are plenty of other free servers where you can do it. Go find somewhere else to play.

[Humerox]

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

Now your probably thinking, well thanks for sharing your view, now move along.

Yup.

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[Randy]

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

The reason why two-boxing never affected anyone back in the day is because not everyone could do it, since they'd have to pay twice the subscription fees. This isn't true on p99.

Don't forget CPU power as well. I doubt anyone is still running a computer that couldn't 2-box right now. Anyhow, the OPs argument is weak at best. The rule is there to stay for good reason.

As pointed out, there are plenty of solid other servers that allow 2-boxing. They're just not classic like this one.

[Gorgetrapper]

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

The reason why two-boxing never affected anyone back in the day is because not everyone could do it, since they'd have to pay twice the subscription fees. This isn't true on p99.

How much did computers cost back then? Over a thousand if I remember correctly. Most of us (if you played back then) were probably between the ages of 14 and 25 and a computer was probably one of the last things to get. Now you can get premade computers that can cost you like $400 and still run alright.

[MaSQue]

jesus why would they even think of letting players box? jesus go to another server if you wanna box, let this one stay classic and PURE.

[Supreme]

I think just paying for an extra IP exemtion (say $100 for 12 months) would be a great way to address the issues all the way around.

-Get $$$ for server costs.
-Multiboxers could pay for 1+ exemptions (why limit it to 2?).
-Would hold those "lying" about girlfriends/wives/boyfriends/husbands/kids/cousins/roommates playing and need an IP exemption accountable!
-Would supplement the "classic" eq feel without totally ruining the server.

[M.Bison]

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

I think just paying for an extra IP exemtion (say $100 for 12 months) would be a great way to address the issues all the way around.

-Get $$$ for server costs.
-Multiboxers could pay for 1+ exemptions (why limit it to 2?).
-Would hold those "lying" about girlfriends/wives/boyfriends/husbands/kids/cousins/roommates playing and need an IP exemption accountable!
-Would supplement the "classic" eq feel without totally ruining the server.

Also a great way to get the server shut down.

[Supreme]

How so? Paying for IP exemption on your network violates what rule?

Ok so better yet...

Donate for "credits" use those "credits" to pay for your IP exemption....

[Shocore]

There are plenty of MMO's, free ones even, where you can solo or 2box. You do not have the right to enjoy this game on your own terms, any more than I have the right to name my character Tugmuynuts.

[Odeseus]

Supreme, this would cause the server to be shut down because the #1 reason SoE has not tried to shut P99 down is that P99 does not generate cash. The donations are a thank you to the devs for providing the server for us to use, and importantly do not give you any advantage vs. those who do not donate. As soon as you start talking money, SoE is going to want a cut of the profits. So either the devs get taken to court for SoE to get money from them, or SoE forces them to shut down the server.

Either way, money changing hands in any form is a quick way to cause massive trouble.