Curse

Martin Alvito · Feb 14, 2012, 08:14 PM // 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyy High

However, the idea of choosing to bet on tournaments is intriguing, if it can be done without abuse (heh). There just needs to be some risk attached.

I wouldn't mind seeing an XTH that functions as a wealth sink by enabling safe player-to-player bets on outcomes and skimming a percentage of wagers. However, I suspect that such an approach would run afoul of gambling laws in some places.

Gruff · Feb 14, 2012, 08:33 PM // 20:33

not missed, wasnt it the xth and registering on the website that was linked to a load of people having account information compromised also?

tiny_the_tokin_bear · Feb 16, 2012, 06:31 AM // 06:31

XTH was a joke, you simply bet on the previous winners and received a pile of keys. I never watched the matches nor had any interest in them. Anyone claiming it stimulated GVG is just looking for key hand outs....which I wouldn't mind at all. But I'll be honest about it and not tout it around as a discussion about the state of PVP, it's not.

Tullzinski · Feb 16, 2012, 12:26 PM // 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Alvito

I wouldn't mind seeing an XTH that functions as a wealth sink by enabling safe player-to-player bets on outcomes and skimming a percentage of wagers. However, I suspect that such an approach would run afoul of gambling laws in some places.

I still have not gotten my $40 bucks back from Poker Black Friday when the US Dept of Justice shutdown Full Tilt Poker...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_..._v._Scheinberg

Would betting digital items only be considered illegal?

enter_the_zone · Feb 16, 2012, 01:15 PM // 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tullzinski

I still have not gotten my $40 bucks back from Poker Black Friday when the US Dept of Justice shutdown Full Tilt Poker...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_..._v._Scheinberg

Would betting digital items only be considered illegal?

Who can tell, the US DOJ just seems to do whatever they want and interpret the law however they want.

Martin Alvito · Feb 16, 2012, 02:48 PM // 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tullzinski

Would betting digital items only be considered illegal?

I don't know, but ANet's legal counsel wouldn't be doing his job if he told them anything other than not to find out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by enter_the_zone

Who can tell, the US DOJ just seems to do whatever they want and interpret the law however they want.

Which is one of the reasons that counsel should tell ANet not to find out. Keep in mind, though, that DoJ has the authority to do whatever they want and interpret the law however they want until Congress, the president or the judiciary tells them not to.

So don't blame DoJ. They're just doing their job. Blame the politicians and the judges, and the people for not demanding an end to DoJ's excesses.

MisterB · Feb 16, 2012, 03:10 PM // 15:10

I enjoyed the irony of acquiring a "PvP" title(Zrank 3) and HoM points without ever battling another player, or even playing the game at all. I miss the free stuff, but I think Nicholas the Traveler is a much better alternative.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gruff

not missed, wasnt it the xth and registering on the website that was linked to a load of people having account information compromised also?

No, there were not even any rumors of the XTH site ever being compromised, or I don't remember seeing any (legitimate)reports of that. A number of fan sites had user accounts stolen, which led to compromised GW accounts for those who lacked the sense to use different password/email. There was speculation that the NCMA was hacked, and it (in my opinion) did have some very sloppy security for several months.

Lawliet Kira · Feb 19, 2012, 12:51 AM // 00:51

Right when i was about to get into the whole XTH thing, they ended it. Made me sad man.