[Triumph]

My concern is that once people start using proxys and IP-mods, more developed hacks will follow.

Like? Fiesta files are ridiculously easy to manipulate, and bypassing X-trap isn't all that hard. It just won't be like GunZ in the old days.

I will state up front that I do not know enough about this situation or all the business dealings that went onbehind closed doors.

But, to me if Outspark demanded US IPs be banned, why not Gamigo just refuse?

But, again, I still think that Outspark hated to see this happen. They lose players, they lose money.

Outspark holds exclusive rights to the United States in terms of licensing rights and Fiesta. If Outspark demands US IPs to be banned in Gamigo, then Gamigo is legally obliged to comply. It appears that Gamigo decided to return the favor by demanding EU IPs to be banned. Again, the same legalities apply.

Since Outspark probably doesn't want to appear weak at the negotiating table to Gamigo, they most likely did not propose to revert the situation and try to start anew. Consequently, their pride has cost many players quite a bit.

Politics ftl, ego ftl, and greed ftl.

Oh god I forgot about that famous cleric on teva he will be gone too now..

Just wait until he sees that topic although I dislike the guy I have to feel for him with all the hours and money he has put into his cleric.

I was once higher level than him, imagine that. Though I do concur that if he loses his character after that much work, despite my grievances towards merchants, a fate like that is not meant to be.