Getting rid of a second account. - Guild Wars Forums

TheMosesPHD · Mar 11, 2006, 12:12 AM // 00:12

Well with Factions almost here, and hearing ANet say that there are gonna be new games out every 6 months, I don't know if I'll have enough time to keep up with two accounts. Especially since Factions looks like it'll have a lot of dynamic material that's always changing up what you can and can't do. So I need something to do with my second account. I'm not gonna sell it on ebay or anything because of course it's illegal and I understand how many bad things can come about from turning virtual gain into tangible gain, but I was wondering if it would be against the EULA to sell my second account in exchange for giving in game items/money to my primary account? I mean it'd be nice to get something out of the work I put into the second account. So I'm wondering if it'd be illegal to do so though? If not I'll prolly save it and just give it to my brother, but if I can get at least some in-game reimbursement for it, and it's not against the EULA, I'd like to know.

Lasareth · Mar 11, 2006, 12:13 AM // 00:13

Unfortunately, I believe any trading of accounts between users is against the license agreement. I'll try to find the official word on it.

Here it is, #10 from http://guildwars.com/legal/rulesofconduct.php :

10. You may not advertise the intent to or commit the act of buying, selling, trading, sharing, or transferring access to any Guild Wars account.

Rayne Nightfyre · Mar 11, 2006, 12:23 AM // 00:23

Yeah, I'd suggest against pursuing that any further, you could get yourself in deep doo-doo. Perhaps a close in-game friend of yours may have use for a second account, that's the only suggestion I have. I also have 2 accounts, and I'm sure as hell not dumping $100 all at once. So I'm putting Factions on my main account, but I will keep my second account, as there will still be things to do in Tyria (also less crowded districts

).

Loviatar · Mar 11, 2006, 12:35 AM // 00:35

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Originally Posted by rayne2550

So I'm putting Factions on my main account, but I will keep my second account, as there will still be things to do in Tyria (also less crowded districts

).

lots of storage comes to mind

Lord Iowerth · Mar 11, 2006, 01:04 AM // 01:04

R/Me lvl 2 on secondary account. Name: "Im a pack mule" ... you can only guess as to her purpose

Going through the academy, I had 2 henchies and a PC Necro, who asked "Heh, storage account?"

Loviatar · Mar 11, 2006, 01:11 AM // 01:11

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Originally Posted by Lord Iowerth

R/Me lvl 2 on secondary account. Name: "Im a pack mule" ... you can only guess as to her purpose

Going through the academy, I had 2 henchies and a PC Necro, who asked "Heh, storage account?"

mine are material girls 1-4

Rayne Nightfyre · Mar 11, 2006, 01:22 AM // 01:22

Just as a caution about "storage accounts"...just as ArenaNet goes after Ebayers, etc...a storage account may also be a risk, just an FYI.

Loviatar · Mar 11, 2006, 01:25 AM // 01:25

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Originally Posted by rayne2550

Just as a caution about "storage accounts"...just as ArenaNet goes after Ebayers, etc...a storage account may also be a risk, just an FYI.

not so as they are looking for turnover as they have a very large volume and the turnover is fierce.

your personal hoard builds up slowly and is accounted for as you use it or sell/trade it.

Lord Iowerth · Mar 11, 2006, 02:06 AM // 02:06

And mine is only one toon, the other 3 spots on that account are occupied by: My monk, my mesmer, and my ele-to-be ... pity the lvl 13 trying to be a good geomancer

Oh, and Lovi ... awesome name for storage girls! Makes me wish i'd thought of it

TheMosesPHD · Mar 11, 2006, 03:31 AM // 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayne2550

Yeah, I'd suggest against pursuing that any further, you could get yourself in deep doo-doo. Perhaps a close in-game friend of yours may have use for a second account, that's the only suggestion I have. I also have 2 accounts, and I'm sure as hell not dumping $100 all at once. So I'm putting Factions on my main account, but I will keep my second account, as there will still be things to do in Tyria (also less crowded districts

).

Ya I thought I might just keep it and upgrade it to the next expansion that comes out. It's just that buying two new expansions twice a year

that's a lot of moolah! If I'm not mistaken it's $200 a year plus everything else required to play on the comp (internet, maintenence and the such)

Also, getting this private message:

Quote:

Originally Posted by un-named

yea i read your post and i do know that selling them is against the EULA but i am interested in buying a second and i wont tell if you dont and seeing as you have this post i can tell your not a scammer so PM me here with a price if you have one in mind so yea please contact me.

Makes me feel pretty sure that transfering this account wouldn't be a good thing to do. I'm not too much a fan of sneaky transactions.

koneko · Mar 12, 2006, 05:30 AM // 05:30

Your best bet would be to just give the account away to a IRL friend or relative for free or something.

I'm planning to do just that with my accounts - give items and gold away to in-game friends, nuke all characters, transfer the accounts over to their email addresses.

ange1 · Mar 12, 2006, 07:23 AM // 07:23

you sound like you just don't want it anymore, then i'll take it =D

Mar 11, 2006, 12:13 AM // 00:13	#2
Lasareth Aquarius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place	Unfortunately, I believe any trading of accounts between users is against the license agreement. I'll try to find the official word on it. Here it is, #10 from http://guildwars.com/legal/rulesofconduct.php : 10. You may not advertise the intent to or commit the act of buying, selling, trading, sharing, or transferring access to any Guild Wars account. Last edited by Lasareth; Mar 11, 2006 at 12:17 AM // 00:17..

Mar 11, 2006, 12:12 AM // 00:12	#1
TheMosesPHD Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon Guild: Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo] Profession: R/	Getting rid of a second account. Well with Factions almost here, and hearing ANet say that there are gonna be new games out every 6 months, I don't know if I'll have enough time to keep up with two accounts. Especially since Factions looks like it'll have a lot of dynamic material that's always changing up what you can and can't do. So I need something to do with my second account. I'm not gonna sell it on ebay or anything because of course it's illegal and I understand how many bad things can come about from turning virtual gain into tangible gain, but I was wondering if it would be against the EULA to sell my second account in exchange for giving in game items/money to my primary account? I mean it'd be nice to get something out of the work I put into the second account. So I'm wondering if it'd be illegal to do so though? If not I'll prolly save it and just give it to my brother, but if I can get at least some in-game reimbursement for it, and it's not against the EULA, I'd like to know.

Mar 11, 2006, 12:23 AM // 00:23	#3
Rayne Nightfyre Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Acolytes of Lyssa [AL] Profession: Me/A	Yeah, I'd suggest against pursuing that any further, you could get yourself in deep doo-doo. Perhaps a close in-game friend of yours may have use for a second account, that's the only suggestion I have. I also have 2 accounts, and I'm sure as hell not dumping $100 all at once. So I'm putting Factions on my main account, but I will keep my second account, as there will still be things to do in Tyria (also less crowded districts ).

Mar 11, 2006, 01:04 AM // 01:04	#5
Lord Iowerth Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (#guildwarsguru FTW!) Guild: Biscuit Of Dewm [MEEP] Profession: R/Mo	R/Me lvl 2 on secondary account. Name: "Im a pack mule" ... you can only guess as to her purpose Going through the academy, I had 2 henchies and a PC Necro, who asked "Heh, storage account?"

Mar 11, 2006, 01:22 AM // 01:22	#7
Rayne Nightfyre Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Acolytes of Lyssa [AL] Profession: Me/A	Just as a caution about "storage accounts"...just as ArenaNet goes after Ebayers, etc...a storage account may also be a risk, just an FYI.

Mar 11, 2006, 02:06 AM // 02:06	#9
Lord Iowerth Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (#guildwarsguru FTW!) Guild: Biscuit Of Dewm [MEEP] Profession: R/Mo	And mine is only one toon, the other 3 spots on that account are occupied by: My monk, my mesmer, and my ele-to-be ... pity the lvl 13 trying to be a good geomancer Oh, and Lovi ... awesome name for storage girls! Makes me wish i'd thought of it

Mar 12, 2006, 05:30 AM // 05:30	#11
koneko Site Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 38??16′ N 140??52′ E Profession: Mo/Me	Your best bet would be to just give the account away to a IRL friend or relative for free or something. I'm planning to do just that with my accounts - give items and gold away to in-game friends, nuke all characters, transfer the accounts over to their email addresses.

Mar 12, 2006, 07:23 AM // 07:23	#12
ange1 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	you sound like you just don't want it anymore, then i'll take it =D