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Martin Alvito · Dec 22, 2009, 02:23 AM // 02:23

Yes, this is a very tight workaround to the parent company's apparent obstinacy.

Verene · Dec 22, 2009, 02:23 AM // 02:23

What a simple, but brilliant, little security update. Awesome <3

Bob Slydell · Dec 22, 2009, 02:23 AM // 02:23

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Originally Posted by JonnieBoi05

No, I am being dead serious. This is amazing and was an amazing fix to all the hacking going around.

Lmao I love the thread title. But yeah I know now that it is actually something serious. The hackers that use keyloggers as their primary way into Random NC and GW accounts by random victims are f'd royally and forever.

I haven't logged on for a while yet, is this now implemented?

Yelling @ Cats · Dec 22, 2009, 02:24 AM // 02:24

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Originally Posted by zelgadissan

LOL, I just started a secondary account this morning at like 3 AM on no sleep. I sure as hell don't remember the name I used.

I do think this is a step in the right direction, even if the timing is pretty bad for me

This is a key complaint against it.

I mean, accounts that have been around for 4 years and have dozens of titles will be fine...but brand new accounts? Hell, what about accounts that don't have a single character?

Regina Buenaobra · Dec 22, 2009, 02:24 AM // 02:24

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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

In the middle of the freakin' Snowball tourney.

Wtf.

Also, this probably means that the -password and other similar commands are useless now.

We sincerely apologize for interrupting the Snowball AT for this. The security update was a high priority update, and it was important to get this out as soon as we could.

Verene · Dec 22, 2009, 02:24 AM // 02:24

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Originally Posted by Chrisworld

Lmao I love the thread title. But yeah I know now that it is actually something serious. The hackers that use keyloggers as their primary way into Random NC and GW accounts by random victims are f'd royally and forever.

I haven't logged on for a while yet, is this now implemented?

It is. I logged in and it asked for my character's name before I could actually get into my account.

Garreth MacLeod · Dec 22, 2009, 02:26 AM // 02:26

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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

Also, this probably means that the -password and other similar commands are useless now.

That would be correct. -password does not work now. I do hope there is a -character command coming (or already there)

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Originally Posted by Chrisworld

The hackers that use keyloggers as their primary way into Random NC and GW accounts by random victims are f'd royally and forever.

A keylogger is going to give them all of the info no matter how much is asked for if it is typed in. Sadly, the -password command no longer works, which prevented a keylogger from getting the password.

Maker of the fallen · Dec 22, 2009, 02:26 AM // 02:26

My advice to those with storage accounts, add the account on your main account's friends list.

Also, if you don't remember what it is and can't get in right now, it says in the FAQ to contact support and they will help you.

Hope that helps.

.HunTer · Dec 22, 2009, 02:26 AM // 02:26

What about screenshots ? I have over 500 screenshots,so a character name wouldn't be a problem.

Of course that only applies to primary accounts :P

optymind · Dec 22, 2009, 02:27 AM // 02:27

my character names are too long... this game isn't worth playing if i have to type in a bunch of stuff to login.

Minami · Dec 22, 2009, 02:29 AM // 02:29

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Originally Posted by Yelling @ Cats

This is a key complaint against it.

I mean, accounts that have been around for 4 years and have dozens of titles will be fine...but brand new accounts? Hell, what about accounts that don't have a single character?

No character on account yet: no name required.

I also just created a character on an account earlier today, I have no problem remembering the name at all.
How can someone forget a character name? O_o

Darth The Xx · Dec 22, 2009, 02:30 AM // 02:30

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Originally Posted by Chrisworld

Lmao I love the thread title. But yeah I know now that it is actually something serious. The hackers that use keyloggers as their primary way into Random NC and GW accounts by random victims are f'd royally and forever.

I haven't logged on for a while yet, is this now implemented?

I fail to see how keyloggers are affected, if you have to type in ur char name to login ... won't the keylogger you know log those keys as well?

Motoko · Dec 22, 2009, 02:30 AM // 02:30

I'd like to pay 10$ for this microtransaction please.

jonnieboi05 · Dec 22, 2009, 02:30 AM // 02:30

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Originally Posted by optymind

my character names are too long... this game isn't worth playing if i have to type in a bunch of stuff to login.

There is a "remember character name" box that you can tick. No need to re-enter it over and over.

Such a very nice update. Thank you Arena.Net so much for this!

Polgara Val · Dec 22, 2009, 02:30 AM // 02:30

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Originally Posted by optymind

my character names are too long... this game isn't worth playing if i have to type in a bunch of stuff to login.

Your seriously complaining about a very simple and secure way to protect your account because your lazy to type in your characters names?

Pol

sixdartbart · Dec 22, 2009, 02:31 AM // 02:31

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Originally Posted by optymind

my character names are too long... this game isn't worth playing if i have to type in a bunch of stuff to login.

Well that sounds like a simple enough solution for you then.

"OMG I'm too lazy to type my name in /ragequit!!!!"

jonnieboi05 · Dec 22, 2009, 02:32 AM // 02:32

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Originally Posted by Darth The Xx

I fail to see how keyloggers are affected, if you have to type in ur char name to login ... won't the keylogger you know log those keys as well?

True. But... Keyloggers implanted AFTER the update (assuming your box is ticked and your character name is saved) really shouldn't have an effect. No system is perfect. Ever. But this is a huge step in the right direction.

Verene · Dec 22, 2009, 02:32 AM // 02:32

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Originally Posted by Darth The Xx

I fail to see how keyloggers are affected, if you have to type in ur char name to login ... won't the keylogger you know log those keys as well?

Copy-paste it in and tell it to remember the login and character name, if you're that worried about it.

Minami · Dec 22, 2009, 02:32 AM // 02:32

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Originally Posted by optymind

my character names are too long... this game isn't worth playing if i have to type in a bunch of stuff to login.

I LOLed. The game will be a better place ^_^

Krazy Kat · Dec 22, 2009, 02:33 AM // 02:33

There's also another issue I have with the security question that I can't post here but I mentioned to Regina because I'm concerned.