Terra, prestige referral, and YOU!

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   So just to clarify, the buddy programme can be used by each player on their alternate account once, but not multiple times if they decide to terra. Or can it only be used when an entirely new player joins the game? I have never used the link before and was not sure if I could use it on myself once or not. Thanks!

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Web Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 05 Oct 2021 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Web Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Terra, prestige referral, and YOU! Posted: 05 Oct 2021 at 23:06
	So just to clarify, the buddy programme can be used by each player on their alternate account once, but not multiple times if they decide to terra. Or can it only be used when an entirely new player joins the game? I have never used the link before and was not sure if I could use it on myself once or not. Thanks!

Bill Cipher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wordsmith Joined: 28 Mar 2016 Location: The Universe Status: Offline Points: 180	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Cipher Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 15:51
	Why not just get rid of the Terraforming?
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Celebrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Greenhorn Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: Bukurest Status: Offline Points: 86	Post Options Post Reply Quote Celebrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 09:30
	If I say what I think, I could earn a ban forever.

IKnight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 25 Apr 2016 Status: Offline Points: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote IKnight Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 03:39
	I have my referral link on my profile, as far as I know, that's not illegal. I've had a bunch of people use it to make a 2nd account. I usually send these players a gift in return for this. Haven't been told to take it off by the GMs yet, so I figure it's safe. See, I always figured the rule was 2 accounts per person. Since there is no way to actually 100% prove who is behind the screen (at least legally), I figured that was enforced with IP (same device, probably same person) and Email(definitely same person). This is why I've never allowed anyone to play Illyriad on the same device as I (I just can't risk losing my accounts). I have a few family members that want to play as well, but they are stuck using an iPhone to do it (And Illyriad just doesn't work on mobile devices the same way as a computer) However, lately I've heard of people allowing their spouse to play on the same computer. I have a sibling who I'd gladly let play after I'm done checking in, how do I prove it's my sibling and not me though?

Det Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 11 Mar 2017 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Det Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 11:06
	Thanks for all the help everyone. It seems I was worried about nothing. I now have no excuse for banning my son from the game. I can't have anything without someone wanting to muscle in.

Miklabjarnir Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Greenhorn Joined: 07 Mar 2012 Status: Offline Points: 73	Post Options Post Reply Quote Miklabjarnir Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 19:25
	I remember some years ago a GM mentioned that they use an advanced behaviour filtering mechanism to find out if two accounts were run by the same person or even by a robot script. Going solely by IP address is not viable since many users will be logging in from a place where there is one or a few public IP addresses shared by a large community. Even some ISPs do this in countries where IP v.4 addresses are very scarce.

eowan the short Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postmaster Joined: 03 Jan 2016 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 937	Post Options Post Reply Quote eowan the short Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Mar 2017 at 18:36
	I used to play with my brother in the same house. Not banned yet.... I have also heard of various husband/wife and parent/child combinations playing illyriad without problem. I think the devs look at more than just IP address when sorting out multi-accounting

flatfisher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 06 Jun 2015 Location: netherlands Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote flatfisher Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Mar 2017 at 08:53
	I am not an IT-specialist, but are you sure you use the same IP-adress? As far as I know, each connected device in my wifi-network gets an individual IP a-adress, which in my case is not a fixed IP-adress but rather changing in order of login. Like more people replied earlier, we never had any problems or comments on the fact that sometimes three Illy-accounts run at the same time from our house, one is owned by my son (Lasco) and the other two are my main (Flatfisher) and my terraforming account. So I would say stop worrying and if that is not enough, than write an IGM directly to GM Rikoo. This is the best advice I can give you here! Flatfisher -edit- I read the former post and noticed it isn't GM Rikoo anymore to talk to, but rather GM Cerberus.... Edited by flatfisher - 13 Mar 2017 at 08:55

Yitshak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wordsmith Joined: 28 Apr 2016 Status: Offline Points: 179	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yitshak Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar 2017 at 05:25
	GM rikoo used to be the man to talk to about such matters, however he has left for pastures new. GM cerberus has replaced him in this role. I suggest dropping him an igm. I find the GM's here very helpful and I'm sure he will clarify things as soon as he has time. I believe he does a quiz in GC an tuesday nights illy time - usually when I'm in work :( - you may catch him there in person.
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jtk310 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 05 Jun 2012 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 35	Post Options Post Reply Quote jtk310 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar 2017 at 05:06
	I am not sure about the official rules on this, Det. However, when I was in college my roommate and I both played illyriad and each had 2 accounts and neither of us was banned. I hope you get a more definitive answer from someone else, that's the best I have for you. Hope it helps!