Selling World of Warcraft In-Game Content for Real Money

[Rallick]

Selling World of Warcraft In-Game Content for Real Money - Block on 12/10/04
It has come to our attention that certain individuals are selling Blizzard's in-game property for cash on auction sites such as eBay and on personal websites. The World of Warcraft Terms of Use clearly state that all of the content in World of Warcraft is the property of Blizzard, and Blizzard does not allow "in game" items to be sold for real money. Accordingly, Blizzard Entertainment will take any and all actions necessary to stop this behavior. Not only do we believe that it is illegal, but it also has the potential to damage the game economy and overall experience for the many thousands of others who play World of Warcraft for fun. In order to promote a fun and fair environment for all our customers, we are actively investigating those individuals who engage in this inappropriate activity and reserve the right to take legal action against these individuals to protect World of Warcraft for all those who "play by the rules." If you are found to be selling in-game property (such as coins, items, or characters), for real money, you will lose your characters and accounts, and Blizzard Entertainment reserves its right to pursue legal action against you as well.
We also want to remind potential buyers in the game to please refrain from buying in-game property with real money. We understand the temptation to purchase better items, but Blizzard, and not the seller, does own all in-game property. In addition, we feel that characters can find ample equipment and money within the game through their own adventuring and questing. Please understand that if you do purchase in-game property from sellers on eBay and personal sites, we may temporarily suspend your account, and at the very least, delete the offending items.

Thank you for understanding our position. Blizzard Entertainment is committed to maintaining the atmosphere of fair play and fun in World of Warcraft.

Now...think they'll be able to follow up as much as a lot of people hope they do? SOE always said this too but in the end didn't seem to care.

[Slamz]

I'm thinking they might crack down harder simply because of what happened to Lineage 2.

That game was TOTALLY overrun by people farming content for cash on ebay. It was out of control. Still is for all I know, it's part of why I quit (well, that, and the game sucked).

Blizzard will want to crack down just to say "We're not Lineage 2".

[Thudz]

I still think that the people who made Lineage II were probably the biggest adena sellers. Think about it, they wouldn't have to farm the adena, just make it and sell it. Why would they want to crack down on that!


Go Blizzard, smack them bitches!

[Hoofhurr]

I love hearing about this shit.


BEAT DOWN CHEATERS MUST DIE

[kynloadz]

1 guess on who runs the big sites that sell/sold EQ content.

[Flab]

Ike Turner?

[Scorrn Starr]

Alan?

[Dustie]

Answer please!

I agree with Thudz that in L2 is was NCSOFT itself.

[Grieve]

If it was NCSOFT, at least Mindark are more upfront about it...although I think this Australian chap is taking it all a little bit too far...

Gamer buys $26,500 virtual land