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Bmont3779 · Feb 27, 2006, 04:09 AM // 04:09

Im not sure were to put this or if it was been talked about (did not see it), if this should go somewere else please move it.

Ok i thought that buying gold on the internet was illegal, and could get your account killed. is this true. ppl are telling me its a fast way to get cash and its fine to do. So if anyone knows please tell me. thanks alot

Canadian Bacon · Feb 27, 2006, 04:19 AM // 04:19

ArenaNet will whip out the nerf gun and blow holes in your account if they ever find out you buy gold.

Snograt · Feb 27, 2006, 04:24 AM // 04:24

Buying gold on the internet is illegal and can get your account killed.

Lampshade · Feb 27, 2006, 04:28 AM // 04:28

I thought it stated in the EULA (that you accepted the terms of) that buying stuff is illigal.

RaabTheGuru · Feb 27, 2006, 04:40 AM // 04:40

Not to be a stickler, but its not ILLEGAL, it's just against the terms of agreement. Illegal means you are commiting a crime, punishable in real life, not in a video game.

But yeah, buying gold online for real money is where you'll find the real nerds.

Mercury Angel · Feb 27, 2006, 05:08 AM // 05:08

http://www.guildwars.com/legal/

http://www.guildwars.com/legal/users-agreement.php

Quote:

You may not sell or auction any Guild Wars accounts, characters, items, coin or copyrighted material, nor may you assist others in doing so.

All the documents you need.

Guardian of the Light · Feb 27, 2006, 05:22 AM // 05:22

However you are buying not selling.

This is another one of those illegal to upload but legal to download things.

Snograt · Feb 27, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59

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Originally Posted by RaabTheGuru

Not to be a stickler, but its not ILLEGAL

Umm...

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Originally Posted by Bmont3779

Ok i thought that buying gold on the internet was illegal, and could get your account killed.

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Originally Posted by Snograt

Buying gold on the internet is illegal and can get your account killed.

/sarcasm

Savio · Feb 27, 2006, 06:06 AM // 06:06

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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Light

However you are buying not selling.

This is another one of those illegal to upload but legal to download things.

First off, if it's illegal to upload, it's also illegal to download; it's just that catching the people to download is much harder than finding the people who upload.

That aside, yes, it's against the EULA and Anet's policies. If you want to take a chance at having your account permabanned, then go right ahead.

Tsunami Rain · Feb 27, 2006, 06:43 AM // 06:43

in addition to getting your account banned, you would also be helping those that like to "capitalize" on games that were ment to be fun.

thelessa · Feb 27, 2006, 12:18 PM // 12:18

In the beginning it just seems like you never have enough gold. But as you progress through the game you get more and more.

Dahl · Feb 27, 2006, 12:38 PM // 12:38

It only seems like that in the beginning because people don't take the necessary measures to making enough gold for their items.

Sell and salvage everything you get.
Sell your items for slightly cheaper than normal to save time for quests and killing.
There are some quests in ascalon that reward money as well as XP.
Once you get to the desert, carry keys. Sometimes you can get a nice max gold item from a chest, and even if it's not max or gold, you can get a nice mod and expert salvage.

Just remember to always use expert salvage kits and not regular ones. (and do not salvage things like mergoyle skulls or orr emblems or mantle emblems, just merchant those, or you will always end up with common materials that no one even uses like bone and scale)

Using expert kits instead provide you with the chance of salvaging out rare craft materials such as steel which can sell for over 100g a piece, along with a high amount of useful crafting materials such as iron and tanned hides which can go towards crafting your armor, further saving your money.

I went a little overboard with that but hopefully someone sees this and finds some of it useful.

Bmont3779 · Feb 27, 2006, 02:51 PM // 14:51

thanks thats what i wanted to know, so my first thought that it was illeagle was right, cool im glad i decide not to do that. i think i will go back to farming griffs now

tommarrow · Feb 27, 2006, 04:56 PM // 16:56

I have also noticed recently more spamming of the hacker web sites in local chat. I turned one in to ANet the other day. Hope it worked.

Canadian Bacon · Feb 27, 2006, 08:29 PM // 20:29

I report hack sites all the time.

Feb 27, 2006, 04:09 AM // 04:09	#1
Bmont3779 Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lions Arch Profession: Me/	ok big question Im not sure were to put this or if it was been talked about (did not see it), if this should go somewere else please move it. Ok i thought that buying gold on the internet was illegal, and could get your account killed. is this true. ppl are telling me its a fast way to get cash and its fine to do. So if anyone knows please tell me. thanks alot

Feb 27, 2006, 04:19 AM // 04:19	#2
Canadian Bacon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Kingdom of Tyria [KoT]	ArenaNet will whip out the nerf gun and blow holes in your account if they ever find out you buy gold.

Feb 27, 2006, 04:24 AM // 04:24	#3
Snograt rattus rattus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2 Profession: R/	Buying gold on the internet is illegal and can get your account killed.

Feb 27, 2006, 04:28 AM // 04:28	#4
Lampshade Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Onslaught	I thought it stated in the EULA (that you accepted the terms of) that buying stuff is illigal.

Feb 27, 2006, 04:40 AM // 04:40	#5
RaabTheGuru Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southern California Guild: Wizards Anomyous [WoA] Profession: N/Me	Not to be a stickler, but its not ILLEGAL, it's just against the terms of agreement. Illegal means you are commiting a crime, punishable in real life, not in a video game. But yeah, buying gold online for real money is where you'll find the real nerds.

Feb 27, 2006, 05:22 AM // 05:22	#7
Guardian of the Light Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Radicals Against Tyrants Profession: W/	However you are buying not selling. This is another one of those illegal to upload but legal to download things.

Feb 27, 2006, 06:43 AM // 06:43	#10
Tsunami Rain mmmmmmmm pie. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Guild: Favorable Winds [Gust] Profession: Mo/	in addition to getting your account banned, you would also be helping those that like to "capitalize" on games that were ment to be fun.

Feb 27, 2006, 12:18 PM // 12:18	#11
thelessa Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Guild: Purple Puzycats Profession: R/Mo	In the beginning it just seems like you never have enough gold. But as you progress through the game you get more and more.

Feb 27, 2006, 12:38 PM // 12:38	#12
Dahl Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Exalted Legionnaires [ExL]	It only seems like that in the beginning because people don't take the necessary measures to making enough gold for their items. Sell and salvage everything you get. Sell your items for slightly cheaper than normal to save time for quests and killing. There are some quests in ascalon that reward money as well as XP. Once you get to the desert, carry keys. Sometimes you can get a nice max gold item from a chest, and even if it's not max or gold, you can get a nice mod and expert salvage. Just remember to always use expert salvage kits and not regular ones. (and do not salvage things like mergoyle skulls or orr emblems or mantle emblems, just merchant those, or you will always end up with common materials that no one even uses like bone and scale) Using expert kits instead provide you with the chance of salvaging out rare craft materials such as steel which can sell for over 100g a piece, along with a high amount of useful crafting materials such as iron and tanned hides which can go towards crafting your armor, further saving your money. I went a little overboard with that but hopefully someone sees this and finds some of it useful.

Feb 27, 2006, 02:51 PM // 14:51	#13
Bmont3779 Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lions Arch Profession: Me/	thanks thats what i wanted to know, so my first thought that it was illeagle was right, cool im glad i decide not to do that. i think i will go back to farming griffs now

Feb 27, 2006, 04:56 PM // 16:56	#14
tommarrow Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Shyft Machine [MYTH] Profession: E/	I have also noticed recently more spamming of the hacker web sites in local chat. I turned one in to ANet the other day. Hope it worked.

Feb 27, 2006, 08:29 PM // 20:29	#15
Canadian Bacon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Kingdom of Tyria [KoT]	I report hack sites all the time.