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    Default Further explanation for the change in prize support for the 1v1 Mage Tournament

    I appreciate everyone's fervor for the truth. However, in my eyes, many are oversimplifying things. Much in life is seldom straightforward.

    Over the course of the recent 1v1 Mage Tournament organized by AbsolutePally I was approached in private messages with concerns about either ringers (someone playing someone else's account) and/or strange outcome of combat (a possible indication of the glitch that has reared it's ugly head).

    AbsolutePally has complained openly that the final round with Edenfury was funky. Here's an example: http://www.spacetimestudios.com/show...l=1#post536504

    I respect both Edenfury and AbsolutePally. They have both taken the time to be serious end game competitors. Both have played a lot of PvP matches. I can understand Edenfury's concern for their reputation. I can understand AbsolutePally's experience and his input that things didn't seem to go as the many other matches he has played. To make a call for one is to discount the other and to call them a poor sport, or a cheater or a liar.

    The glitch. I am reticent to reveal details of any glitch in our games. We strive to provide a bug free game environment. While Apollo may have knowledge about this glitch, or that it is possible to be done with a purchased respec, this similar bug came up last year with the Bear 1v1 Tourney. It is not conclusive that it is only repeatable with a purchased respec. I will not elaborate further on the glitch.

    The Ringers. Another complaint was if the actual account holders were playing their accounts. Regrettably, we at Spacetime know that our users will from time to time share accounts. To some extent it is human nature to share the things we have, especially with those that are close to us. We take issue with this when problems arise. You know, when that "other" person logs on and takes all your stuff and deletes your characters. It is for that reason that we do not allow trading or sharing of accounts. I can say that multiple members of the tournament have logins to their accounts from devices that have also logged in on other accounts that have end game characters with significant PvP experience.

    It is for the above reasons that the prize support for this event has been withdrawn. In the spirit of fun, we have granted everyone participating the same vanity shield. We apologize for any bent feelings that this has caused. I care very much for the Pocket Legends PvP community and why we have been investing time and custom item creation to supporting it. It is also why I am here after a long day writing you my input. Hopefully, the participants had fun in the course of playing the tournament - that is, after all, the point. It is my sincere hope that we will be in a position to return support to player PvP tournaments in the future.
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    Thanks for your time Sam. We appreciate how much you care for the community and always will.

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    Given the ensuing controversy, this is probably the best outcome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WhoIsThis View Post
    Given the ensuing controversy, this is probably the best outcome.
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    Thank you Sam for handling this the appropriate way and handling expiditiously. Despite the outcome, it is a sad day in Alterra.
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    I am just baffled on how STS is being so flexible with there TOS and the rules. Seems like there is no consequence that will happen for these "rule breakers." Oh wait everyone who participated gets a vanity. And now STS will not support tournaments until the time is right again. Makes a lot of sense....

    This is upsetting to hear. Sorry if I seem so negative with this, I am in shock thats all...
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    Quote Originally Posted by MoarPewPew View Post
    I am just baffled on how STS is being so flexible with there TOS and the rules. Seems like there is no consequence that will happen for these "rule breakers." Oh wait everyone who participated gets a vanity. And now STS will not support tournaments until the time is right again. Makes a lot of sense....

    This is upsetting to hear. Sorry if I seem so negative with this, I am in shock thats all...
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    I only have one request. I have never participated in a competition and never will until this request is fulfilled. So here it is: any future tournament will be held by developers. This means I want them to create it, to organise it and to moderate it. That way there is no argument when the host loses and when someone is acting 'funky', you get a first person view at it. Sorry if I sound bitter, I'm actually glad since it's finally cleaned up. I just feel the need that something must be done to prevent such issues in the future to come.

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    I know that humans can be competitive but I never knew they would argue back and forth so much. And I never thought this would happen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Swimmingstar View Post
    I know that humans can be competitive but I never knew they would argue back and forth so much. And I never thought this would happen.

    Wouldn't happen with Squirrels. just sayin'

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    I'm actually happy the shield was given to everyone. Ask everyone who has one, most are happy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Swimmingstar View Post
    I'm actually happy the shield was given to everyone. Ask everyone who has one, most are happy.
    i really wish i could get a vanity shield being that i participated in this tourney. unfortunately things happened but by standards, i did "participate" in this tourney. oh well i know its been a long day for sammy, but i truly am happy that others are happy! -imkelly

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    Tho i have issue with sam always sideing with alwaysdt. But yes if was a glitch then sam handle this very good thnks for telling us about this, i hope dev can improve pvp.

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    @moarpewpew, I doubt Sam would announce any kind of punishment in public.

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    i am impressed with your handling of what ever the situation is... sam i dont know you any futher than pl, but you a class act. buy your self a beer from me!!!

    thanks guys

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    Quote Originally Posted by TruePlayer View Post
    Tho i have issue with sam always sideing with alwaysdt. But yes if was a glitch then sam handle this very good thnks for telling us about this, i hope dev can improve pvp.
    Think we have had enuff finger pointing/calling people out for one day. Let it die already.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrimsonTider View Post
    Think we have had enuff finger pointing/calling people out for one day. Let it die already.
    That would require class

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    Well said Sam, must be alot of pressure on you. I wish i could help
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    It's understandable. I don't agree with how everyone received a prize in the end though

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    Excuse the bluntness, so is sharing an account allowed or not? If yes, does it apply to tourneys only, normal gameplay, or both? what are the penalties?

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