Oni No Arashi · Jun 06, 2005, 07:09 PM // 19:09

Plus, the only thing that's running on your system is the client software. All of the data for the account is stored on Anet's servers. Thus your licence is to access information on their servers, not a self contained program on that computer. Anyone can download the client, only those with an access key can get to their protected servers.

The EULA for almost every online game out there has the same thing in it, so if it was against the law, EQ and WOW would already be done cases.

Algren Cole · Jun 06, 2005, 07:09 PM // 19:09

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Originally Posted by Fye Duron

I disagree with what you are saying. The thing is he wants to put it on 2 computers so he and his brother can play at the sametime. When you purchase the right it is for the soul use on one system. You must have the licence for each computer. In order to legally play it on 2 systems at once.

ya I misinterpreted...as I didn't grow up in a house with two computers. I shared a commadore with my two brothers and mother...luckily I was the only one that could operate it. So it didn't even dawn on me to think he has two machines. I figured he was upset about sharing a friends list/guild list/storage inventory.

It would be illegal to install the game on a second machine.

Algren Cole · Jun 06, 2005, 07:11 PM // 19:11

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Originally Posted by Oni No Arashi

Plus, the only thing that's running on your system is the client software. All of the data for the account is stored on Anet's servers. Thus your licence is to access information on their servers, not a self contained program on that computer. Anyone can download the client, only those with an access key can get to their protected servers.

The EULA for almost every online game out there has the same thing in it, so if it was against the law, EQ and WOW would already be done cases.

the Law doesn't specifically include Online Games...I doubt anyone has ever tried. not that you'd have any success. but like I said TECHNICALLY it's a breach of a government backed Licensing Agreement.

Ketendra · Jun 06, 2005, 08:06 PM // 20:06

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Originally Posted by Algren Cole

TECHNICALLY what Guild Wars is doing could be considered a breach of the Computer User Licensing Agreement(passed by the government to protect the consumer against monopolized software industries)...which clearly states that when purchasing a piece of software that runs under an Operating System that isn't free to that user(Windows or Mac)...the User purchases the right to use that piece of software on the Machine...you never own software, you own a license to use it. Currently a company can not force a user to purchase multiple licenses for a single machine....which is essentially what the creators of Guild Wars are doing.

Good Luck holding them accountable for it...just pony up the extra 50 bucks. it's worth it.

Actually that isnt true, if you want to speak technically - you didnt pay $50 for the software - you paid for the CD key, which has nothing to do with the software so it is exempt.

Algren Cole · Jun 06, 2005, 08:09 PM // 20:09

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Originally Posted by Ketendra

Actually that isnt true, if you want to speak technically - you didnt pay $50 for the software - you paid for the CD key, which has nothing to do with the software so it is exempt.

which is a technicality that Online Gaming companies are exploiting....yes I agree if anyone attempted to sue them for this they'd simply change the law...I was merely pointing out that what they are doing breaches a Licensing Agreement(an outdated one at that).

p.s. you don't purchase a key or software. when buying software what you are actually purchasing is a license to use the software. the software itself is essentially free...without the license it's useless

Darkest Dawn · Jun 06, 2005, 08:36 PM // 20:36

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Originally Posted by Ordas

I thought this, the friends list, and the shared storage thing was kind of odd when I first started playing... but it makes sense to me now and I like it like this.

An account wasn't MEANT to be shared among multiple people... although you're allowed to do it. This method keeps your friends close(shared friendslist and guild) and lets you transfer items easily (shared storage). Chances are, as a single player, you wouldn't go running of joining 4 different guilds w/ 4 different characters.

Understandable, to be sure. However, I do have a scenario that happened to me. I am in a guild, and enjoy it very much. I meet a player(another guild) and we hit it off and want to play together. This person is a guild leader, but I can't also join his guild(with another character of mine) and help him out since I can only have one guild choice. I am stuck betwixt two desirable choices. I ended up staying with my current guild, and just buddy up with my friend if we can.

abep · Jun 06, 2005, 08:51 PM // 20:51

That seems fine, i suppose if they let you join 4 sep. guilds (1 for every one of you toons) you wouldnt get to know people as well, or keep track of guild matters as well, because you would be trying to keep track of 4 seperate guilds. One guild per account is a good idea.

Bgnome · Jun 07, 2005, 09:33 PM // 21:33

if you wish to purchase another key without having to buythe whole retail package, you can go to http://store.plaync.com

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Oni No Arashi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Puget Sound area, WA State Guild: KnightMare Brigade [KB] Profession: E/R	Plus, the only thing that's running on your system is the client software. All of the data for the account is stored on Anet's servers. Thus your licence is to access information on their servers, not a self contained program on that computer. Anyone can download the client, only those with an access key can get to their protected servers. The EULA for almost every online game out there has the same thing in it, so if it was against the law, EQ and WOW would already be done cases.

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abep Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2005	That seems fine, i suppose if they let you join 4 sep. guilds (1 for every one of you toons) you wouldnt get to know people as well, or keep track of guild matters as well, because you would be trying to keep track of 4 seperate guilds. One guild per account is a good idea.