Well...... I think it’s time might be the only way to hit people with effective bans

Any thoughts on the matter? Maybe someone’s got an easy fix

Or You can’t leave Balamb isle till you identify? There must be an easy way  

Many games have a lot of limitations to non-verified players/members, Don't see why Graal doesn't.

Overall the limitation of being unable to use public chat, Can't leave Balamb, Would all be good limitations.  

Almost like you could tie it to some one's phone or device in general...

From what I understand, however, they have the ability to 'ip ban' but that doesn't stop some nerd from going to the starbucks down the street to use the wifi.  

I doubt restrictions for unidentified accounts will come in the manners being suggested here. It would be detrimental to the new player experience. Also, there are players who don't want to provide an email.

Posted by 4-Lom

Almost like you could tie it to some one's phone or device in general...

From what I understand, however, they have the ability to 'ip ban' but that doesn't stop some nerd from going to the starbucks down the street to use the wifi.

A long time ago UDIDs were used for this sort of thing, think they were removed because Apple banned their use in apps.  

You could also just change your IP address, Which isn't that hard to do. You also can VPN I think? I was told months ago that VPNing in classic is no longer possible, But i really don't know if VPNing is still possible, as i've never really used a VPN nor really ever had any reason to i guess so i cannot confirm or deny if this claim is true or not. Also some routers give off 2 of more wifi's. Some have different IP's for both.  

A lot of providers (over here in India, anyway) do not give a static IP, so you're constantly tossed around from area to area, as well. Kind of a crap shoot.  

Posted by 4-Lom

A lot of providers (over here in India, anyway) do not give a static IP, so you're constantly tossed around from area to area, as well. Kind of a crap shoot.

Didn't know you lived in India, Is it nice there?  

Use Balamb island as a waiting room/tutorial area and restrict travel to players who identify

Why would that be so bad? I mean it’s not costing you any customers and if you spiff up the place it’s perfect for teaching new players the game mechanics

They are just ideas, hopefully someone’s got a one dollar solution for this million dollar problem  

They should wait 24hrs to go on mainland and add more quests or tutorial on balamb island.  

Posted by Tensor

They should wait 24hrs to go on mainland and add more quests or tutorial on balamb island.

I like it, and you could even make it so that if you complete the longer more in depth tutorial the other areas open up immediately

A tutorial for the bounty system would be a great addition, maybe some hints about looting as well. They are becoming cornerstones of the game and need to be highlighted early so players don’t miss out on those juicy gralats  

here's a relevant case study:

Posted by Basi

I don't think anyone realizes exactly how many Brazilian people we have playing this game. Today i took a trip the Balamb Island, where all new players start their journey. What did i discover? Literally 50-100 people standing around outside of the main starting building all speaking Portuguese (official language of Brazil). They have created an enclave on Balamb Island and on the strip of land leading to the boat that takes you to Balamb Island.

Why this is a problem:
This is problematic for new players. If we continue to allow a specific group of people who do not speak english to loiter at the very first place a new player sees when they download the game, they will be turned off and more than likely say "oh this is just another foreign MMO where nobody speaks english".

 

In fact, is there any reason to 'see' other players or interact with them while in the tutorial and/or being unidentified?  

Now that’s an interesting idea, maybe just leave Balamb as is and just move the start location to a completely new, solo, tutorial island?

Anyhow solo tutorial is a great idea, I mean once you see a dragon ride past.... the tutorial goes right out the window lol  

Posted by haruka

here's a relevant case study:

I agree with what Basi says here.

This is why i think servers kinda are just more and more needed, If you want to appeal to a larger audience and a larger group of players, You want servers for this kinda thing. So people who speak english can pick an english server, People who speak Portuguese can be in a server with the language they speak. Because as Basi said, If you enter upon a game that you have no knowledge of and just see a bunch of people speaking languages that aren't your own. Of course you'll prob just leave that game.  

Posted by Jarace

I doubt restrictions for unidentified accounts will come in the manners being suggested here. It would be detrimental to the new player experience. Also, there are players who don't want to provide an email.


A long time ago UDIDs were used for this sort of thing, think they were removed because Apple banned their use in apps.

Do you think it's possible in any fashion to make something akin to a more extensive tutorial that would discourage players from making several alternate accounts?

(I really need Paddie to stop making 100 accounts to harass me with because if I run out of space on my block list I'm going to die)