Accounts Banned (6-8)  

Overview

We would like to report the termination today of multiple accounts held by players involved in the usage of third-party tools or cheats, or engaged in RMT (Real Money Trading) activities.

Based on the results of our investigation, around 4,220 PlayOnline accounts were terminated while around 1,370 accounts were temporarily suspended. Additionally, we have increased the number of mass bannings against certain PlayOnline violations in order to prevent illegal acts.

Details of the violations are as follows:

Usage of tools that allow enhanced character movement.

• Week of May 25, Approx. 180 cases
• Week of June 1, Approx. 410 cases
• Week of June 8, Approx. 350 cases
• Week of June 15, Approx. 250 cases
• Week of June 22, Approx. 150 cases

Usage of tools that circumvent game mechanics with respect to the timing of ability use, etc. in certain areas or at points where Notorious Monsters appear.

• June 24, Approx. 40 cases

Using cheats to automatically repeat a particular action.

• Week of May 25, Approx. 70 cases
• Week of June 1, Approx. 200 cases
• Week of June 8, Approx. 320 cases
• Week of June 15, Approx. 230 cases

Gil and item exchange for real world money.

• Week of May 25, Approx. 160 cases
• Week of June 15, Approx. 230 cases
• Week of June 22, Approx. 700 cases

Instances of areas or monster monopolization.

• May 29, Approx. 290 cases
• June 12, Approx. 500 cases
• June 19, Approx. 280 cases

Usage of synthesis and auction houses for RMT activities.

• June 3, Approx. 280 cases
• June 16, Approx. 280 cases
• June 23, Approx. 650 cases

Accounts from people that were previously confirmed to have RMT connections, or that had violated the user agreements but re-subscribed to PlayOnline.

• June 24, Approx. 40 cases

The termination of these accounts has led to the removal of approximately 1.8 billion gil from circulation.

We would like to remind players that as well as adversely affecting game balance, the use of third-party tools or cheats can also have consequences that are not immediately obvious, such as introducing damaging viruses, and comprising the security of private account details. Usage of third-party tools will not be tolerated within FINAL FANTASY XI, and we will continue to severely penalize any players found to be in violation of the PlayOnline Member Agreement.

As we continue to ensure a fun and balanced environment for FINAL FANTASY XI, we hope that our players enjoy the game as it was intended and take care to avoid involvement in activities that violate the PlayOnline Member Agreement.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.