Accounts Banned 12-07
We would like to report the termination today of multiple accounts held by players involved in the usage of third-party tools or cheats, or engaged in RMT (Real Money Trading) activities.
Based on the results of our investigation, around 12,460 PlayOnline accounts were terminated while around 1,470 accounts were temporarily suspended.
Additionally, we have increased the number of mass bannings against certain PlayOnline violations in order to prevent illegal acts.
Details of the violations are as follows:
- Usage of tools that allow enhanced character movement.
November 16, Approx. 690 cases
November 20, Approx. 350 cases
December 3, Approx. 130 cases
December 5, Approx. 60 cases
December 7, Approx. 80 cases
December 10, Approx. 110 cases
December 17, Approx. 330 cases
- Usage of tools that circumvent game mechanics with respect to the timing of ability use, etc. in certain areas or at points where Notorious Monsters appear.
December 19, Approx. 70 cases
- Using cheats to automatically repeat a particular action.
November 19, Approx. 870 cases
November 21, Approx. 840 cases
November 28, Approx. 360 cases
December 5, Approx. 850 cases
December 13, Approx. 680 cases
- Gil and item exchange for real world money.
November 15, Approx. 20 cases
November 28, Approx. 10 cases
December 3, Approx. 110 cases
December 13, Approx. 70 cases
December 19, Approx. 530 cases
- Instances of areas or monster monopolization.
November 16, Approx. 140 cases
November 21, Approx. 280 cases
November 29, Approx. 50 cases
December 6, Approx. 260 cases
December 13, Approx. 140 cases
- Usage of synthesis and auction houses for RMT activities.
November 15, Approx. 970 cases
November 16, Approx. 230 cases
November 19, Approx. 1,730 cases
November 28, Approx. 940 cases
December 3, Approx. 740 cases
December 10, Approx. 1,860 cases
- Accounts from people that were previously confirmed to have RMT connections, or that had violated the user agreements but re-subscribed to PlayOnline.
December 7, Approx. 130 cases
December 17, Approx. 160 cases
December 19, Approx. 140 cases
The termination of these accounts has led to the removal of approximately 3.7 billion gil from circulation.
We would like to remind players that as well as adversely affecting game balance, the use of third-party tools or cheats can also have consequences that are not immediately obvious, such as introducing damaging viruses, and comprising the security of private account details. Usage of third-party tools will not be tolerated within FINAL FANTASY XI, and we will continue to severely penalize any players found to be in violation of the PlayOnline Member Agreement.
As we continue to ensure a fun and balanced environment for FINAL FANTASY XI, we hope that our players enjoy the game as it was intended and take care to avoid involvement in activities that violate the PlayOnline Member Agreement.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.