Curse

MSecorsky · Aug 16, 2007, 11:14 PM // 23:14

You know... if someone is really good, they can have a fairly high level character keep track of the timer, accept an invite and leave right before the mission kicks off (paying careful attention of course) thus watching the would-be kidnapper leave pre forever.

This would be difficult to perfect, but I'd love to see someone turn the tables.

TheRaven · Aug 17, 2007, 02:41 AM // 02:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSecorsky

You know... if someone is really good, they can have a fairly high level character keep track of the timer, accept an invite and leave right before the mission kicks off (paying careful attention of course) thus watching the would-be kidnapper leave pre forever.

This would be difficult to perfect, but I'd love to see someone turn the tables.

I wish that were the case, but the guys doing this trick are simply moving to Post, deleting the char immediately and quickly re-rolling a new pre character in order to drag the next victim across.

On the bright side, Gaile replied again to the Sardelac copy of this thread. She said they are still looking into the issue and do plan to fix as soon as possible. (I think they've had their hands full of armbraces for the moment)

Funk ee Monk ee · Aug 17, 2007, 11:30 AM // 11:30

Fix: Make it a solo 'mission' like Tihark Orchard.

This needs to be fixed before ASAP. Also, how about a weekend event of Hard Mode in pre? *begs*

ibex333 · Aug 18, 2007, 04:20 PM // 16:20

One thing that is hard to avoid is getting a gate monkey. You cant really avoid teaming up with someone for that. How about extending the timer on the gate so we can open it ourselves?

Maybe this is a bad idea because it would deny many people their 50gp income, but there are so many other ways to make money in pre.

Neo Nugget · Aug 18, 2007, 06:37 PM // 18:37

Yeah id like to open the gate myself.

But people also could be wanting to *partner up* for the rez quest=O

Gaile Gray · Aug 18, 2007, 07:18 PM // 19:18

Here's a small update: Last evening James stopped by to ask if there were any critical issues I wanted to mention to him. I responded with this one, for I do think it's very important. James is/was aware of the issue, and while there's a ton on his plate right now, with the Sneak Peek Weekend and then release, I do have confidence that he'll prioritize this as much as he is able to do so.

My advice in the meantime is to use caution and to report anyone who engages in such an act. I will speak to Support about the matter. I know that we cannot "reset" a character to whom this happens, but I'd like to know if there is any actioning we can do on the accounts of the abusers.

Shakkara · Aug 18, 2007, 07:32 PM // 19:32

Thank you Gaile, I really appreciate it that this is a high priority issue now.

Neo Nugget · Aug 18, 2007, 07:59 PM // 19:59

Great news gaile!

Glad to hear that theyre working on this issue

Shaq_gw · Aug 20, 2007, 08:47 AM // 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibex333

One thing that is hard to avoid is getting a gate monkey. You cant really avoid teaming up with someone for that. How about extending the timer on the gate so we can open it ourselves?

Maybe this is a bad idea because it would deny many people their 50gp income, but there are so many other ways to make money in pre.

I have set up a dedicated gate monkey.

You should look for one without a secondary because that will protect you the same way as if you had no secondary.

In fact you can safely group with anyone without a secondary even if you have. (They might not group with you though for the same reason)

Chieftain Heavyhand · Aug 20, 2007, 11:51 AM // 11:51

I've been thinking about starting a lvl1 Gate monkey with no secondary, as well. Since GW:EN is coming out soon I've been getting ready so I've not had time to do this.

I have keep my permapre safe by not playing with that character until all of this is straightened out.