Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

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http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news5030.shtml

From:FINAL FANTASY XI
Jul. 22, 2005 05:00 [PDT]

Changes to Rules of Conduct

The following section of the FINAL FANTASY XI Rules of Conduct have been updated and will take effect as of Jul. 21, 2005:

Prohibited Conduct in FINAL FANTASY XI

The Rules of Conduct are considered to be part of the FINAL FANTASY XI User Agreement. Please read them carefully and make sure you understand them before you play the game.

The Rules of Conduct can be found under "Rules & Policies" on the FINAL FANTASY XI top page.

Haven't read it yet.

Double Post Edited:
Uh... I read it, but i can't tell what's differrent. Btw, anyone else find it funny that they announced this on today but state that it took affect yesterday...?

[neighbortaru]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

probably cause they announced it in Japanese yesterday and only today translated it to English.

[Stromgarde]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

Here's a transcription of that segment:

Prohibited Conduct in FINAL FANTASY XI

Using FINAL FANTASY XI or PlayOnline for disruptive or harmful purposes is strictly prohibited. This type of behavior is against the rule of both FINAL FANTASY XI and PlayOnline. Users engaging in such behavior will be handled in accordance with PlayOnline rules and regulations.

The following are examples of prohibited behavior in FINAL FANTASY XI. In addition, please refer to the Rules of Conduct section of Service and Support for examples of prohibited behavior in PlayOnline.

- Using another person's handle to impersonate them or deliberately mislead players
- Using another person's PlayOnline ID
- Stalking behavior
- Using language that is not appropriate for a public place
- Deliberately disrupting coversations, or dominating the log window in order to exclude others from chat
- Deliberately flooding the chat window with say, shout, or tell messages that are unrelated to cameplay
- Taking advantage of programming errors, such as bugs/exploits, for any reason
- Using any programs not specified or provided by Square Enix
- Using third party equipment and/or programs for controlling in-game characters without being physically present in front of the game terminal (i.e. using "bots")
- Using words considered to be offensive, or words that could mislead other players (such as names of products, groups, or companies) for character and/or linkshell names
- Ignoring the directions of any Game Master (GM)
- Engaging in fraudulent acts within the game
Fraudulent acts, such as deliberately breaking a promise, deceiving other players, or concluding an exchange unfairly can destroy trust between players and inhibit the growth of the in-game community. Such acts are, therefore, strictly prohibited.
Players found engaging in such acts will be penalized in accordance with the PlayOnline Member Agreement. In addition, all records of those players in question will be thoroughly reviewed, and all items and gil obtained through such acts will be confiscated.
- Harassment by MPK, shadowing, etc.
MPK (inducing monsters to attack other characters), unilateral shadowing, continually sending messages or items to the recipient, or deliberately obstructing other players is strictly prohibited.
- Engaging in actions that disrupt other players
While play styles in FINAL FANTASY XI may differ amongst players, any behavior that markedly disrupts other players is prohibited. When such behavior is observed, a game master may order you to discontinue such behavior.
When this happens, please promptly obey these orders. The following are examples of such behavior.
* Gridlocking
Crowding commonly visited places and/or blocking popular pathways for an extended period of time in masses, or any such be havior that makes it too difficult or impossible for other players to visit such places or go through such pathways, may be deemed an act of gridlocking

Monopolizing monsters and obstructing battles
Preventing other players from engaging in battle with certain monsters and/or obstructing other players' battles with certain monsters is considered disruptive behavior. For example, monopolizing notorious monsters, which are popular targets among players, for extended periods of time is a clear example of disruptive behavior towards other players.

*Preventing progress of missions and quests

Any action in addition to monopolizing certain monsters, occupying certain areas, and/or possessing certain items for extended times that makes it too difficult or impossible for other players to complete missions and/or quests is considered to be disruptive behavior towards other players.

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I'm pretty sure the monopolizing bit is new. Looks like the gilseller monopoly on Amemet on Siren is going to be broken pretty soon.

[DakAttack]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

Here's a transcription of that segment:

- Engaging in fraudulent acts within the game
Fraudulent acts, such as deliberately breaking a promise, deceiving other players, or concluding an exchange unfairly can destroy trust between players and inhibit the growth of the in-game community. Such acts are, therefore, strictly prohibited.
Players found engaging in such acts will be penalized in accordance with the PlayOnline Member Agreement. In addition, all records of those players in question will be thoroughly reviewed, and all items and gil obtained through such acts will be confiscated.
- Harassment by MPK, shadowing, etc.
MPK (inducing monsters to attack other characters), unilateral shadowing, continually sending messages or items to the recipient, or deliberately obstructing other players is strictly prohibited.
- Engaging in actions that disrupt other players
While play styles in FINAL FANTASY XI may differ amongst players, any behavior that markedly disrupts other players is prohibited. When such behavior is observed, a game master may order you to discontinue such behavior.
When this happens, please promptly obey these orders. The following are examples of such behavior.
* Gridlocking
Crowding commonly visited places and/or blocking popular pathways for an extended period of time in masses, or any such be havior that makes it too difficult or impossible for other players to visit such places or go through such pathways, may be deemed an act of gridlocking

Hmm? Is the portioned I set in bold new as well? I would think I'd see more action taken against scammers if this were here before.

[neighbortaru]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

no, the anti-scammer line was never there before. the GMs were always "Sorry, nothing we can do." It would be interesting to see if they enforce this.

[Feba]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

Fraudulent acts, such as deliberately breaking a promise

"SHE SAID YOU'D LOVE ME FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!11!!!!2 (T_T)/"
"[GM]: Uhh..."

[Stromgarde]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

"SHE SAID YOU'D LOVE ME FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!11!!!!2 (T_T)/"
"[GM]: Uhh..."

haha, that's a real jewel right there.

The scammer segment does seem new as well. The monopolization bit is just the one that stood out to me. I'll bold it in the original post.

[Feba]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

Um...for the record I mean "SHE'D" not "YOU'D" >.>;;;

[neighbortaru]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

the monopolization thing they started enforcing a couple of months back. but iirc that's a new addition to the rules of conduct.

[Blood Red Poet]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

- Engaging in fraudulent acts within the game
Fraudulent acts, such as deliberately breaking a promise, deceiving other players, or concluding an exchange unfairly can destroy trust between players and inhibit the growth of the in-game community. Such acts are, therefore, strictly prohibited.
Players found engaging in such acts will be penalized in accordance with the PlayOnline Member Agreement. In addition, all records of those players in question will be thoroughly reviewed, and all items and gil obtained through such acts will be confiscated.

zOMG why couldnt this have been around when Ibanez and Xephonn stole from Aritomo lol. Anyway this is nice ;o.

[DakAttack]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

Or when countless other people scammed countless other people!? Oh the things that could have been done.

[Omniblast]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

(Goodbye) Casino (Too weak)

[Rones]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

Nice rule, but the gms are going to have trouble enforcing it.

[Yossar]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

Nice rule, but the gms are going to have trouble enforcing it.

I don't know. We already know they can easily look up logs. I'm sure they have trading records as well.

[Ziero]

Re: Changes to Rules of Conduct (from official PoL site)

The new rule will basically try to stop people who get scammed out of gil and items when they request crafted items. As long as you're clear in you communication with the other player, the chat logs will show that a deal has been made and if it was broken by the other player a GM can actually do something now. Since it's in the ToS now, GMs actually have the power to take a way unfairly stolen goods that were lost due to lying and cheating.

How effective it will be is still yet to be seen though...