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Multiple Madness
What is and is not acceptable for
extra accounts.
Judging from recent Editorial questions in the Neopian
Times, it seems that there is still a lot of confusion on what is and
is not allowed for extra accounts. Not everyone has extra, side, or multiple
accounts, but for those of you who do, this article will hopefully clear
up some of the confusion.
Originally, Neopets had a firm one account per player policy. That
meant that any player who was found with more than one account would lose
all accounts they were associated with. As time passed, TNT relaxed that
policy and allowed the creation of extra accounts provided that players
only profited from one main account. The other accounts were strictly
for galleries, guilds, and storage.
In cases where many players share one computer, it is important that
each player have a separate email account to help keep it from looking
like multiple accounts that are each earning neopoints
for one player.
On January 12, 2002, Neopets released the “Golden Rules” for those players
with more then one account in an attempt to clear up what players can
and cannot do:
| Just a quick warning, we are getting VERY
strict with multiple accounts. We will freeze anybody who creates
multiple accounts in order to gain a financial ( 
neopoint
) advantage over others. Basically, if you have a couple of extra
accounts to store neopets, or items,
or a guild that is fine. However, if you log into multiple accounts
on a daily basis and use the shrine, tombola
etc.. to get neopoints... then wave bye-bye
to ALL your accounts.
Bye-bye!
Just to re-iterate, creating multiple accounts to gain extra
neopoints with is NOT allowed. It is unfair to people
who play by the rules, and heavily scorned upon by the Neopets
Team. Please don't do it, and when your accounts are frozen please
dont email us asking for them back, because they will never
be unfrozen.
Neopets Golden Rules
- Your main account must be the only account you use
for daily Neopoint-gaining activities
such as flash games, Tombola, Shrine,
Fruit Machine, Snowager, Kiosk, Mystery
Pic etc...
- You may have up to 4 other accounts for guilds, galleries,
storage, and extra neopets (which we hope are fed on a daily basis!)
- We do not mind if you use your other 4 accounts to
gain Neopoints via your Shop, or the
Trading Post, as these Neopoints do
not come out of thin air, they require you to actually be selling
items.
- If you already have more than 4 accounts, but do not
use them to make Neopoints, don't worry thats fine - just please don't create any more.
Thanks for playing Neopets, and we hope you understand that we
make these rules to make Neopia a fairer,
and a more exciting place for everybody! |
The editorials from the last few weeks has
provided further clarification. Because the search feature does not index
editorials, the following are taken directly from The Neopian
Times editorials:
Issue
233:
Are we allowed to do the plot on our gallery account also? ~ zippoboy05
Nope! You can only participate in Neopets plots on your main account!
Since players are rewarded for participating in plots, this would be a
form of multiple account abuse. Please only participate in plots on your
main. We realize we haven't been abundantly clear about this in the past
(even though it should be common sense), so please don't harass players
that have past plot or war trophies on multiple accounts. We won't be
retroactively freezing, but please, if you have started the Altador
plot on more than one account, please stop now.
Issue
234:
Hey TNT. You know how on your side account you aren't allowed to
play games, or sell from your shops, etc. Well I was wondering about something.
What if your main account was suspended? Then would you be allowed to
play games and such until you can go back onto your main account? Please
answer this! I'd like to know for future reference! =P ~ girl_in_green
No. If your main account is suspended, you may not play games, restock,
etc. on your side account. We suggest, instead, that you use your spare
time to reread the terms and conditions, as well as the T&C FAQ.
Issue
235:
Are we allowed to enter the Beauty Contest on a side account? ~ This
is a rather weird question but I'm just wondering... Lets
say a BCer got gold right? Then that means they
can't enter the BC the next time? But can they enter on a side account
with one of those Neopets? I would think not, but... you guys suprise
me sometimes. So, can you? - Sock Master Coco ~ coco_dog_92
No, ma'am. This is not allowed. You may only enter contests with a Neopoint or item prize from your main account.
Issue
240:
Hi TNT! Is it okay if you are logged into one account using Mozilla and your second account using Internet Explorer? It
would make transfering stuff via the TP a lot
easier. And you can send Neopoints from your
main account to a side account via the TP, right? Thanks! ~ cmf_fern
Yes and yes! This is fine... as long as it is used in a responsible manner.
You are allowed to send Neopoints to your alternate
accounts, of course, since you will need to take care of your Neopets
on that account. If using two browsers makes this easier, have at it!
But many people use this trick to gain an unfair advantage over other
players, to participate in multiple account restocking,
to scam while pretending to be two different people, and a host of other
shady dealings. Of course, in cases like these, it is absolutely NOT allowed.
Just keep in mind that one account is your main, and the other is your
alt, and all rules still apply even if you are playing both accounts at
the same time.
Issue
241:
Are we allowed to send avatar items to our alts so that they can
get the avatar too, or is that against some rule? ~ [anonymous]
Yes, this is just fine, again because you aren't making a profit. Avatars
that require you to visit dailies or play games are not allowed to be
obtained on side accounts since you are then making a profit while you
do so. Sending a Faerie Queen Doll to your alt to get an avatar is just
fine, as long as you don't then use that Doll to make a profit on that
account. You'll have to send it back to your main if you want to sell
it or trade it.
Before you do anything, just ask yourself, "Will I be making a profit?"
If the answer is yes, then it's not allowed.
So, the parting words from TNT sum up things quite well. Hopefully
this will clear up the last of the confusion…and if not, I’ll happily
try to answer any questions as they come up.
As always, play safe and have fun!
~StaggPub~
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