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[Frelorn]

A short time back there was an exploit discovered by players that allowed them to get a Mana Forge Key approximately every 15 minutes. It was used by many until we were made aware of it, and promptly shut it down. Thanks to recent code added to the game we were able log all players who abused this exploit. As a result of this new logging, we have a record of everyone who abused this exploit.

Starting with Darktide today, and the other server to follow in the coming days, we will be banning all players who were found using this exploit for 7 days. Consider this banning the one final warning about exploiting. We will not tolerate players who exploit in the game and any caught after this will be subject to more harsh punishments.

We appreciate everyone who has reported exploits to us in the past and those who will continue to do so in the future.

[DeathsGrip]

I found this out 1 day before it was removed, and reported it. Obviously being on Darktide, i would be involved with Fighting PKs and such.

Unsubbed if this is going to be taken like this

Originally Posted by Frelorn

We appreciate everyone who has reported exploits to us in the past and those who will continue to do so in the future.

I doubt this will happen with most of the player base...

[Ruhelos]

+1. Thank you Turbine.

[Mos_of_Darktide]

Because 15 mana forge keys are WAY more important than those who snowman'd their way to 275 in 15 minutes.

[Wide Camel]

excellent customer service, they turned off the appeal button.

[Gustaive]

Maybe they feel both are bad. They never had a way of checking things until now.

[Crowley]

Originally Posted by Mos_of_Darktide

Because 15 mana forge keys are WAY more important than those who snowman'd their way to 275 in 15 minutes.

We worked on the tech to catch exploits partially because of the snowman exploit.

[dayzed_dt]

THIS IS You guys make a mistake and we get punished for it? This is complete bull crap! You guys need to stop making mistakes if your so worried about people abusing them. I give you guys over 60 bucks a month and this is how i get treated for that? Why did you guys remove your ban appeal forum?

You guys let UD's Wasteland rats and some other guys do the duro tree's exploit and get 10 times the amount of keys, and you guys do nothing to them? Also the the Snowman exploit i dont know how many people did that, not 1 person was banned for either of those exploits.

This exploit (Aka a tubrine ) wasnt even that good! there was mass pks there, it was hard to kill him, and there was the most amount of pk action on darktide then their has been in a long time.

This is totally unfair to do. You guys make mistakes, we find them, then get banned for them? Why don't you guys stop making these mistakes, instead of throwing your money away by banning people.

ISO: my accounts unbanned or im canceling all my account subs.

[Ruhelos]

You didn't find them and get banned for finding it. You found it and got banned for taking ADVANTAGE of it. If I left my keys in my car, yes that is my fault, but the person whole steals it should still get punished.

[Prometheus]

I just have to comment on this even though I rarely play anymore...

Anyways, it's incredibly surprising Turbine is actually banning people for exploits considering how many there have been in the past and how many people have gotten off free of charge. The issue being that it's far too late when the game is already on its last legs and I couldn't possibly see the logic in banning people now when all it results in is a loss of money...

That's just my two cents.

[Chip Ali]

Originally Posted by Ruhelos

+1. Thank you Turbine.

[Rhesus]

Originally Posted by Frelorn

A short time back there was an exploit discovered by players that allowed them to get a Mana Forge Key approximately every 15 minutes. It was used by many until we were made aware of it, and promptly shut it down. Thanks to recent code added to the game we were able log all players who abused this exploit. As a result of this new logging, we have a record of everyone who abused this exploit.

Starting with Darktide today, and the other server to follow in the coming days, we will be banning all players who were found using this exploit for 7 days. Consider this banning the one final warning about exploiting. We will not tolerate players who exploit in the game and any caught after this will be subject to more harsh punishments.

We appreciate everyone who has reported exploits to us in the past and those who will continue to do so in the future.

Then I think dropping a note in everybody's pack next patch would be in order.

If people find (wholly by accident) any exploits in the future and fail to report them immediately, am I to assume you'll drop the ban hammer on them with the same impunity you ban people who choose to take one of Asheron's Call's oldest and truest adages to heart; "Exploit early, exploit often?"

Not everybody comes to these boards, and Turbine's inconsistent usage of the login screen's informational panel will have most players in the dark about this most recent action you've taken.

[Bozo]

Originally Posted by Mos_of_Darktide

Because 15 mana forge keys are WAY more important than those who snowman'd their way to 275 in 15 minutes.

Well I wont deny I was banned for 7 days regarding this particular exploit. Is it deserved ? Well surely since exploiting is bad for the game.

Did I have fun doing it ? Oh yeah, in DT, some of the fights we had over the place were quite epic ... untill everyone started to peace with everyone, of course

[Prometheus]

Originally Posted by dayzed_dt

THIS IS You guys make a mistake and we get punished for it? This is complete bull crap! You guys need to stop making mistakes if your so worried about people abusing them. I give you guys over 60 bucks a month and this is how i get treated for that? Why did you guys remove your ban appeal forum?

You guys let UD's Wasteland rats and some other guys do the duro tree's exploit and get 10 times the amount of keys, and you guys do nothing to them? Also the the Snowman exploit i dont know how many people did that, not 1 person was banned for either of those exploits.

This exploit (Aka a tubrine ) wasnt even that good! there was mass pks there, it was hard to kill him, and there was the most amount of pk action on darktide then their has been in a long time.

This is totally unfair to do. You guys make mistakes, we find them, then get banned for them? Why don't you guys stop making these mistakes, instead of throwing your money away by banning people.

ISO: my accounts unbanned or im canceling all my account subs.

Weren't you the one that reported on DT? LOL!

[Gustaive]

/presses F5