Multi Boxers in BG's. Fix this now Blizzard!

Q u o t e:
Can we get official word from a blue saying the multiboxing in BG's is legit?

Sure!

Multi-boxing is just fine.

I can provide links to numerous statements made to this effect if you wish? I rather assume that they've already been posted though.

Edit: Weird, guess not!

Here's one from our CS Forum Information Haven!:

Botting vs. Playing Multiple Accounts Simultaneously
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=3168405460&pageNo=1&sid=1#9
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=5288579356&pageNo=1&sid=1#2

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It doesn't ruin game balance or fairness at all? Not cheap in the least is what you're saying or does Blizzard just not care since they are getting paid?

Nope, it doesn't, actually.

While multi-boxing carries certain advantages, it carries very, very substantial disadvantages that a solo player or team doesn't have to contend with.

It is, essentially, just a different style of play.

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It's not "just fine;" it's "perfectly legal." There's a difference. Just because it's perfectly legal to buy an advantage over other players doesn't mean it's fine. It means you're ruling in favor of people who pay you extra money.

Not really. I meant exactly what I said.

You are correct in that it does not violate our policies. You are incorrect in that we are ruling in favor of it because it enhances our income.

Let's be logical about that for a moment; if we really made rulings based purely on potential income, we would have allowed PvE to PvP transfers as soon as the transfer system became available. We did not do so for a variety of reasons. (Though, if you feel that they should be allowed, then you may post on the Suggestion forum to that effect).

The only way 'income' factors into our decisions is obliquely. Our first concern is "Is this bad for World of Warcraft?". Multi-boxing has proven to be a rare, and relatively easily countered practice. While it has its advantages, it has huge vulnerabilities as well, and most players engage in the practice for the challenges it offers, not for any kind of 'easy' victory. For example, a single determined rogue, or any class with fear, can actually completely destroy a multi-boxer's effectiveness.

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Multiboxers completely sway the outcome in their favor in whatever BG they join. You saying that it is legit and fair practice is a joke. Multiboxers are always going to tear through Pugs in BG's. It's sad Blizzard condones this cheap play.

Given that I've personally witnessed precisely the opposite on many occasions, I'm forced to disagree. Your anecdotal observations on the subject are not indicative of empirical facts =/.

You seem to have a personal vendetta against the practice, however. This isn't the right place to achieve any kind of change. If you'd like to see our policies on the subject change, then I encourage you to make a well reasoned and constructive post on our Suggestion forum, and the matter will be reviewed.

I fully expect that if our policies on the subject do change, that an announcement will be made to that effect - at the very least, players will be warned before more severe action is taken.

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The only thing I don't really understand is why people would want to pay out up to almost $100 a month to do it. I'd rather buy beer :P

Spend enough on—and drink enough of—it and it may very feel as though you're multiboxing. :P

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It's common sense I don't need to explain it to you. Either money is your driving force in supporting this or you just don't give a hoot about fair play in this game. Like I said before it's a joke. Sad and shameless.

No, actually, just because it is your opinion does not make it common sense. You've already explained your case, and I disagree =).

The statements you've made in this thread are misguided, but I've given you the correct outlet for your frustration. I hope that you alter your tone sufficiently to make use of those outlets in a fashion that is more likely to garner some kind of result, or at least positive, rather than negative, attention.

I've already pointed out that money is not an issue. I've already pointed out that this practice does not impact fair play. We've monitored the practice, and we have a rather large pool of data to draw from regarding its impact on fair play. Which is to say that it doesn't have an impact on fair play.

Your opinion is that it's a joke, and sad and shameless.

Your opinion, sadly, is wrong.

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Next I'm sure you are going to tell me Blizzard has data that says Gravity doesn't exist followed by fan boys that agree with you.

Have you ever fought Kael'thas?

On a serious note, as I've repeatedly stated, the correct place for your concerns is the Suggestion forum. I understand that you have your concerns, and will not be swayed on them. If you wish to dismiss my words as party line, and those that disagree with you as 'fan boys' that's your prerogative. I've provided you with the most accurate answers I have available, as well as an appropriate outlet for your concerns.

I wish you luck there.

I don't see this thread heading in beneficial directions from here, though, so I will be locking it forthwith.