Guys, Gals,
TWC has an established policy on the use of Alt Accounts, whilst not Illegal or in contradiction of the T.O.S they pose a unique, ethical and difficult problem for the M2TW HS Community. TWC Gaming Staff have established a number of Alt accounts are at work within the WTW HS Community. We are not however in the business of naming and shaming or carrying out witch-hunts against the Alts, many are most likely family members sharing a computer some however may be attempts to gain an unfair advantage in HS.
I don't think I need to outline the potential, and I underline potential harm Alt accounts can do to a HS should they be established for the wrong reasons, what we are in the business of at TWC Gaming Staff is ensuring all HS are carried out in a fair and sporting environment. To that end after a discussion with my TWC Gaming Staff colleagues and the overall head of TWC Gaming Staff, my boss if you will, and established a few guidelines to prevent Alt Abuse without cracking out the burning stakes and pitchforks. These are as follows,
Alts accounts will be barred from participating in TWC Gaming Staff HS, only one account per IP address shall be allowed access.
We expect in the spirit of good sportsmanship that all Alt Accounts will notify the admin's of the HS currently taking place where both Accounts are participating in the same HS of the situation of their accounts. Failure to do so may be seen as potential account abuse and further action may be taken.
We'll continue with our periodic sweeps for Alts, if I'm honest the Young Bloods series is and always has been the main area of abuse. We're not here to stop family members playing but at the same time some of us have been playing HS along time and if you speak to some of the older salts around here, especially those with experience from the main area we can tell you of the damage that can be caused by Alt abuse either in manipulating HS or attempting to circumnavigate forum bans. Main thing is that collectively we are aware of this issue and be honest with each other so we may gain the maximum enjoyment from our HS.
To that end enjoy your HS!
PS Plans will be afoot soon for the Middle Bloods and best Newbs TWC Gaming Staff Medal HS, standby for more infomation
grouchy13
TWC Gaming Staff HS Admin