Mulitplexing (Boxing) Ban it.

#0 - May 7, 2008, 6:42 p.m.

I'm not sure if you know what Multiplexing (Boxing) is, For those who don't know read the below for my personal description skip the next few paragraphs if you already know.

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Multiplexing, What is it?

Multiplexing is when someone uses either a program or a "splitter" to allow them to play 5 characters at the same time. For example, the user will press Thunderbolt rank X on the emitter (First character chosen) soon after the 4 other characters will cast the same spell.

What is "Boxing?"

Boxing is a sport (Ofc) But the term "Boxing refers to a Box, e.g cardboard box. And when 5 of the same class do the same thing, you could call this "Boxing"

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The effect of Multiplexing

Multiplexing has a huge effect on PvP, You must be wondering "Why?"
Well firstly it will take either 5 random people or less than 5 people with a skilled healer to take down the 4-5 players (Box-ers). lets say the enemy that is Boxing is using 5 shamans. Those 5 shamans will be buffed by around 15 different buffs plus the 5 searing totems hitting for 200 in the least. Imagine getting hit by 5 chain lightings and a flood of Thunderbolts, You would only be able to survive with either more than 15 000 health or Good timing with cloak of shadows.

Secondly, Imagine your defending a flag in arathi basin, You and one other.
5 shamans rush towards you, before you can react there already is an arsenal of totems and 5 chain lightings on there way.

Luckily you rez at the spirit rez-er within 10 seconds and you can make your way back to the flag.
The first thing in your head is to interrupt the enemy which is trying to capture the flag. So you cash a single target spell, Sadly there are 5 Grounding totems protecting the flag capturer, and unless your a mage or hunter; there just isn't enough time to stop them capturing the flag.

Do you see this as fair?

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Show your opinions.

Say " Yes i believe that Multiplexing should be banned" If you agree with me.
Say " No..." and give reasons for why it should be kept in game.
Hopefully Blizzard will consider it.

(thanks for reading this much; but i just had quite a bit to say :S)

Thundgot

#111 - May 7, 2008, 7:53 p.m.

We have stated several times that we have nothing against multiboxing. As long as the player controls each of the characters the player may run multiple clients/characters.

We're aware of some players not agreeing with us on this - on some topics people simply have to agree to disagree. At the same time, expressing disagreement in a nice way is of course no reason for jumping on someone. Constructive feedback and discussion is always encouraged. :)

Thundgot

#166 - May 8, 2008, 1:05 a.m.

This "debate" has really gone downwards by now. I'll be nice and just close it and hope some people feel bad about themselves when reading their own posts again, instead of going through all posts and suspending every person who simply had to turn to insults for lack of more mature input on the subject.

Feel free to start a new thread on the matter, or pick up one of the old ones where people have remained civil, but please keep it in constructive and respectful terms.

Thank you.