Curse

Gennadios · Dec 22, 2009, 02:59 AM // 02:59

PS. Given the nature of this update... I guess that completely rules out the possibility of a WoW Armory type service cropping up at a future date. *sigh*

Minami · Dec 22, 2009, 03:00 AM // 03:00

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Originally Posted by Garreth MacLeod

Don't get me wrong. I like the added security for sure. No warning ahead of time from anet was a bit of an oops but I think I can understand why they might have done that. And GW ML remembers the info so I can always use that. Unless/until Regina finds out about the -character command, that's what my plan is.

I use GW ML too, very cool actually that it saves the infos separately.

jonnieboi05 · Dec 22, 2009, 03:01 AM // 03:01

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Originally Posted by Garreth MacLeod

Yeah, at least until anet add -character command.

Regina!!! You guys going to add -character command sometime soon???

That would be exceptionally useful for the people who do not multi-client.

jonnieboi05 · Dec 22, 2009, 03:06 AM // 03:06

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Originally Posted by Minami Kaori

I use GW ML too, very cool actually that it saves the infos separately.

just an random 411: It's not GWML that saves the email+character name info, it's the actual GW file its self that stores it.

Garreth MacLeod · Dec 22, 2009, 03:10 AM // 03:10

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Originally Posted by JonnieBoi05

just an random 411: It's not GWML that saves the email+character name info, it's the actual GW file its self that stores it.

I knew that. Honestly. Not sure why I said GW ML remembers it as running it without GW ML also remembers it but only for the very last account that logged in.

Minami · Dec 22, 2009, 03:14 AM // 03:14

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Originally Posted by JonnieBoi05

just an random 411: It's not GWML that saves the email+character name info, it's the actual GW file its self that stores it.

^_^ I love random infos

thanks ^_^

Tullzinski · Dec 22, 2009, 03:15 AM // 03:15

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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

This security update is one of the more visible steps we've taken to address the issue. We're continuing to actively develop other measures, too (steps that are not as immediately obvious).

Outstanding Job!!! Thanks to ANET for adding this additional security. This is exactly the kind of thing needed to stick a finger in the eye of those RMTs.

Even if the NCsoft Master Hub account is broken into, this additional measure can buy the time needed to contact support and keep accounts from being stripped bare while support is locking the account and the true owner is proving ownership.

I appreciate this enough to make a "donation" and purchase the new costumes and show my support to ANET.

Thanks again

jonnieboi05 · Dec 22, 2009, 03:21 AM // 03:21

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Originally Posted by Minami Kaori

^_^ I love random infos

thanks ^_^

LOL... My pleasure. I am full of pointless/useless info that people could live the rest of their lives just fine not knowing. xD

TideSwayer · Dec 22, 2009, 04:13 AM // 04:13

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Originally Posted by JonnieBoi05

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

I hate that the box remembers BOTH the account name and the security answer. I think it would better to have the option to sometimes keep the account name remembered but not the security answer (and vice versa).

Please give us separate checkboxes for the account name and the security answer. People who still want to remember both can still check both.

Eragon Zarroc · Dec 22, 2009, 04:14 AM // 04:14

makes it annoying to switch between accounts >_<

Tullzinski · Dec 22, 2009, 04:28 AM // 04:28

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Originally Posted by Eragon Zarroc

makes it annoying to switch between accounts >_<

I would rather be annoyed than have everything stripped from my accounts....

glacialphoenix · Dec 22, 2009, 05:22 AM // 05:22

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Originally Posted by Tullzinski

I would rather be annoyed than have everything stripped from my accounts....

This, so much.

Covah · Dec 22, 2009, 05:33 AM // 05:33

Dunno if anyone else has had this happen. I sent a ticket in.

I switched to a mule account and traded some stuff then when i switched back to my other account it wouldn't get passed Connecting... at the login screen. I was on vent at the time and my internet was fine.

Dunno if this is part of the security or something where the same IP can't log into more then one account in a certain time frame and its halted. It isn't saying wrong info or anything, just Connecting...

Sent a ticket and hope this isn't anything serious. Just wondering if anyone else has had the problem.

jonnieboi05 · Dec 22, 2009, 05:38 AM // 05:38

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Originally Posted by Covah

Dunno if anyone else has had this happen. I sent a ticket in.

I switched to a mule account and traded some stuff then when i switched back to my other account it wouldn't get passed Connecting... at the login screen. I was on vent at the time and my internet was fine.

Dunno if this is part of the security or something where the same IP can't log into more then one account in a certain time frame and its halted. It isn't saying wrong info or anything, just Connecting...

Sent a ticket and hope this isn't anything serious. Just wondering if anyone else has had the problem.

Hmm. I can't say this is happening to me (and I am currently logged into 14 accounts atm from the same iP). Maybe GW is having some lag where you are? I know I had a couple of lag spikes over the course of this weekend that were GW-related but nothing login-screen related. I suppose all you can do is wait and see what Support has to say. :\

Leohan · Dec 22, 2009, 08:01 AM // 08:01

Sweet, now all I have to do is avoid everyone in game so no one can see or know any of my character names...
I like that Anet is stepping up, since their overlords NCsoft refuses to on the other end.
To those who can't get into their accounts because of it too funny, thank you for the laugh.
People may complain but, I'm just happy the few people left on the GW team and the new volunteers of testers are working hard to continue the development of the game.

II Lucky Charm II · Dec 22, 2009, 08:11 AM // 08:11

It's a good improvement, but log-in information can still be stolen with keyloggers. Players can always use the virtual keyboard that came with windows to enter log-in information.

Always remember: Change password every 2 hours, reformat your computer every 2 weeks and make sure you scan with malwarebytes full scan before logging in. Safest precaution to take vs. hackers. You can always buy a new hard-drive, don't risk losing your guild wars account! It's important that you put every effort into protecting your account even if it means spending money on new hard drive every 2 months or so

Aussie Boy · Dec 22, 2009, 08:26 AM // 08:26

I actually like it BUT I think the Security Question would have been better
if it was say one you made like for example mothers or fathers name fav colour
place of birth something that only you would know ( and remember) not just a char name.

rokocoko · Dec 22, 2009, 08:36 AM // 08:36

Just want to say thanks ArenaNet for the improved security update.

Dropper · Dec 22, 2009, 08:38 AM // 08:38

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Originally Posted by II Lucky Charm II

It's a good improvement, but log-in information can still be stolen with keyloggers. Players can always use the virtual keyboard that came with windows to enter log-in information.

Always remember: Change password every 2 hours, reformat your computer every 2 weeks and make sure you scan with malwarebytes full scan before logging in. Safest precaution to take vs. hackers. You can always buy a new hard-drive, don't risk losing your guild wars account! It's important that you put every effort into protecting your account even if it means spending money on new hard drive every 2 months or so

So, how's things in Paranoid land?

Riot Narita · Dec 22, 2009, 10:03 AM // 10:03

THANK YOU A-NET!
Don't stop there though.