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« on: May 23, 2015, 12:04:44 AM »

I have noticed that there are a few people that are running a lot of Alts (dummy accounts) to boost their main accounts.

Just today alone looking at the top 10 there are 8 alts (dummy accounts).
I would have to say that this would highly discourage people from playing the game.
Since these same alts (dummy accounts) have no other type of ships other than pshisps, it shows that they are there to do nothing but provide even more resources for that persons main account by spawning more aliens in incursions and making it harder for new players to even attempt to reach the upper positions.
It also shows who really knows how to play the game, and who pays to play the game.

Those that are paying to play the game are powering up alts using a lot of USD (since these alt accounts have not other source of income).

I can understand 1 maybe 2 alts in the game, but even last round I counted 10-13 alts (dummy accounts) in the top 25 positions at any given time, being used by 2-4 players.

I say to the players that are using these alts (dummy accounts) atleast give the new players a chance.


I have proven that I know how to play the game not using the alts to help my main account, and not paying to play.
And yes there are people that do play that know what my main account is. It has been in the top 10 for awhile now, and I am not even not online that much any more.

Ranking A T User Mothership Ships B N C Status Mothership Power
1   L Midnight44 (#7144) 102986 3    ONLINE 392.319.449
2   L ikazuchi89 (#169958) 62980 34163     331.237.607
3   Grant6 (#56860) 1853 31250    ONLINE 282.947.136
4   IronEagle2456 (#169872) 3285 30000    ONLINE 272.059.881
5   IronEagle2455 (#169871) 3169 30000    ONLINE 272.016.347
6   IronEagle2454 (#169869) 3094 30000    ONLINE 271.992.248
7   Grant5 (#56859) 1100 29750    ONLINE 269.247.395
8   Grant3 (#56857) 1100 29750    ONLINE 269.247.395
9   Grant2 (#56856) 1100 29750    ONLINE 269.247.395
10 A  L Grant1 (#56855) 1100 29750    ONLINE 269.247.395

And for those of you who do not know who I am...... I am RES (as HK likes to call me) and my main account is ULTRON.
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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2015, 12:51:04 AM »

I like how your entire last posts sole purpose was to gloat about yourself. Top 10 is the easiest thing in the world and hk will never stop playing this game. you should know this by now
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2015, 12:53:44 AM »

No actually it is to point out that there are a few people that are using way too many alts (dummy accounts) to boost their main accounts when they are not even really needed.
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2015, 01:09:13 AM »

Really!? Did you really just create this thread and then inform us of over 12 alts (dummy accounts) that belong to you!? You're just pulling some kind of prank on us all by making this thread, aren't you?

Just to prove my point. I have been making the top 10 for awhile now and have not even really been trying that hard at all or online that much, or paying to play the game.
Also I am still waiting on HK to fulfill his promise to stop playing the game if I ever make the top 10. He is still playing the game.

April 19, 2015, 17:30PM
7th Ultron(#165058)

March 07, 2015, 03:36AM
9th Ultron(#165058

January 08, 2015, 08:06AM
3rd Ultron(#165058)

September 07, 2014, 17:30PM
8th Captain Caveman(#154148)

July 22, 2014, 00:30AM
7th Leader Desslok(#163377)
9th Restitution(#154148)

June 06, 2014, 11:12AM
5th Leader Desslok(#163377)
6th Mazer Rackham(#154148)

April 26, 2014, 03:18AM
7th Mazer Rackham(#154148)

March 07, 2014, 11:24AM
7th Night Wing(#154148)
8th  Kirk, Jame T.(#157077)

January 29, 2014, 00:06AM
9th Night Wing(#154148)

December 21, 2013, 22:12PM
5th Night Wing(#154148)

November 13, 2013, 21:12PM
8th Khan Noonien Singh(#158073)

September 26, 2013, 15:06PM
9th Res/stressedout(#158073)

June 10, 2013, 11:00AM
8th USS Cygnus(#158073)

February 26, 2013, 21:12PM
10th John Wilkes Booth(#157634)

January 02, 2013, 22:06PM
6th stressedout/res(#156333)


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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2015, 02:46:42 AM »

But if you aren't joshing us all with this thread, and you have a problem with someone, then allow me to give you a tip: They're ALL dummy accounts and all they have is pships you say? Then USE THE ATTACK FEATURE! That's what it's there for. Don't like someone using an alt? Attack them. The PvP system is put into place as a form of checks and balances against this very thing.

But if that just won't do, then YES!!! More restrictions in the GAME is what we need!! We don't need more opportunities and updates in the game!! We still need you to BACKTRACK and place restrictions on CURRENT facets of the game. This has been a problem for nearly 10 years!!

So, Emi, instead of using your time to come up with a GREAT new update to keep us all on our toes and having to adapt to these updates, (making the game more interesting and exciting) please spend what little time you are available to PARTICIPATE in a philosophical debate over the 10 year existence of alternate accounts! I beg you-


Please restrict the number of accounts EACH player is allowed!!!

Now for those of you who do decide to choose regression as opposed to progression with the development of the game and insist on backtracking I will tell you- Situations like these are the way of the WORLD. One or more individuals comes up with a "method" to gain an advantage (Financially or otherwise) over the rest. Then the ones who DIDN'T think of or DIDN'T use this "method" are left standing there-POUTING and SHOUTING: YOU CHEATER!!!

Other than the round winnings each player is awarded at the end of each round, EMI has ensured that we are ALL given the same tools and opportunities with which to work and progress. Now, choosing not to use ALL the tools at your disposal doesn't mean you can blame your Sub-par performance on others that do..

Furthermore, humans evolving as a species is based on the idea of an individual finding a way to perform the same task as their peers- more efficiently. Don't cry FOUL because someone invented an electric drill while you're using a screw-driver.

So, regardless of any philosophical statements I throw out there and my stout anti-communistic, free-market, libertarian views:

You have 2 options:
1.) Spend what little time you have available appealing to these demands and coming up with exciting new ways to restrict players.
2.) Spend what little time you have available ignoring these demands and coming up with exciting new ways for players to progress.


Also, to the Original Poster: Ultron. It's awfully hypocritical of you to even make this post after just having listed atleast 12 accounts that you, yourself just admitted to having played under in your attempt to brag.





But, if you do choose option #1 and If it allows little johnny to sleep better at night and it doesn't run off Ultron, Dietwater, Catlady and Highlandknight- PLEASE RESTRICT the # of ALTS allowed!

P.S.- Please inform me if you believe #1 is the best choice here and I will add your name to the list.--------------------------------------------------------^^
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2015, 07:47:41 AM »

 I have recently posted about alt accounts and though I agree with (Res)... sorry that name will always stick with you now!! But... I also partially agree with Midnight that you have to deal whats in front of you. Alts have been a debate ever since I started this game, in the beginning it was a major issue with them being used to attack rivals, but this has been resolved.
My suggestion to the players using the alts is simple.... lets have a gentleman's (or ladies!!) agreement that the alts are not to remain in the top 10 at the end of D day. Top players can easily get a top 10 position, so lets not deprive someone with the same ability of a 10th spot with its reward.
You can use other people alts to benefit yourself too, whether you agree with it or not and as Midnight says, power ships are an easy target!
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2015, 04:34:40 PM »

I agree with Sat.
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2015, 06:43:31 AM »

a reasonable enough suggestion.

can we also ban p shippys? 1
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2015, 08:31:07 PM »

I wanted to make sure this gentleman's agreement wasn't undermined with opposition before officially agreeing to it. But, it appears your idea, Sat, has some support.  1

Since I also believe your proposal is reasonable, from henceforth, I give my word that neither me nor my guys will seek a top 10 position with an alt account..  nono

P.S.- I had offered to give the rewards of the alt account(s) to a few of the players that missed D-Day- since my aim is to break the record for number of members within the same alliance finishing in top 10, more-so than depriving someone out of $10.



a reasonable enough suggestion.

can we also ban p shippys? 1
ban Lol, I think Emi should limit the number of fleets a player can have at one time to 10.. That would solve the problem.  19
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2015, 05:40:24 AM »

u cost me & my alts 9 out of the top 10 spots. please all the money to my affiliate account 16
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