So someone has been banned for using 10 smega's when Jacky reached level 120 and got permanently banned for ban evasion after this. I'm here to give you an opinion after playing Maplestory for over 8 years. I have seen people spamming a lot more than 10 smega's. I call it Maplestory culture. Therefore I'd like to suggest a number of 10 smega's you can use at most for celebrating purposes only. I think banning someone for this is ridiculous since it's a part of Maplestory, and Maplestory only where this event happens. It really upset me reading his ban appeal how he was permanently banned for this. I understand it could be annoying for some, but wasn't it like this in the real Maplestory either where e.g. ItzmjauZ in ems multiplied that amount of smega's when she reached 200 by 20? If you're going to leave away the culture, then why play Maplestory in the first place. Thanks for understanding. PS: I don't know the guy who wrote the thread whatsoever.
There is no need whatsoever to say the same thing over and over. 10 times, in my opinion is excessive. 2...3...4 or so... fine... whatever. 10 is pretty ridiculous in my opinion. If we go ahead and allow this, I can expect this would happen quite frequently, and would get extremely annoying. Yes I know we have the ~togglesmegas feature as well... But I presume it would likely be too late to use that once somebody has started spamming. Obviously it is fine if the smegas are being done by multiple people. That would obviously also show that their achievement was likely also noteworthy. But one person... I just don't really get it. If you want to spam celebrations to that person you can do it by whispers if you think they would appreciate it. And yes, it is pretty sad how he went down the route of ban-evading immediately afterwards. But that was his own silly choice. Very few people have been banned for spamming before as I'm pretty sure that most would know that it is probably not a wise thing to do. Thank you for your feedback however, but I do not think we will be making any changes to this rule.
Right but that is not MapleRoyals. The rules of whatever version that is obviously do not apply here. Also, level 200 is likely a more notable achievement than 120. Still I think it's a tad unnecessary.
This is chat spam...not smega spam. Totally different...as smega spam is on everybody's screen. Also I recall the GMs on Bera (precious little they ever had presence) would ban for excessive smega spam. EDIT:: For the record, I don't necessarily disagree with what you are saying...but smega spam was in my top 3 least favorite parts about GMS. This is a private establishment. If they want to set rules against things that annoyed the crap out of most people on "real" maple...then I support that.
And it should also be said that he didn't get permabanned for just spamming smegas. Shortly after he got banned for three days, he went on his account and started smegaing again, even though he was banned. This is ban evading, which ultimately lead to the permaban in question.
I don't know how many times I have to proof myself, and I'll give you another 500 examples of smega spam if you want to. Look these people up, neither are banned. Amen. Also You don't need to repeat me. PS: yes I undertstand these people are over extending, but we have a command for that, and also we could make a rule specifically for celebrating with a number of smega's.
Because the GM's are shit and/or because they love the money they are getting from people spending money on NX. Amen.
Sorry, it seems you don't understand the point I was trying to make. Let me describe it in a 101 form for you. Celebrating by spam was and still is a part of Maplestory. Disallowing us to do so ruins the idea of it. Maplestory is as far as I know the only game where this event happens. Especially in the early days it was a big thing because level 200 was a big achievement in comparison to Maplestory nowadays. Whether it boosts their income or not, that's a bonus for them. But people frapsed the spam for a reason. They liked to get spammed, because they reached something. If you're taking that away then you're taking the entire idea of the traditional celebration away. But considering to having no one agree completely with me so far, I suggest to close this thread. It is only causing small fuss which I do rather no be in with. I just play this game because of the nostalgia. Taking it partially away from me disappoints me. But if I am the only one that feels this way. Then fine, close this thread if you feel like it. Thank you.
I wouldn't say it was traditional in my opinion. I did not get smega spam (from the same person), when I achieved level 200 in EMS. Nor did I on GMS 6 years ago when I got to level 120 (before 4th job) or anything like that - Yes I did have friends. Both of those were great achievements. The person who is getting the spam may like it, but I doubt that other players not involved would appreciate it. I will leave this thread open though to see if there are others that do agree with your point of view since it was only made a few hours ago.
When it's multiple people that smega congrats, that's fine by me, friends/guildmates want to congratulate the person on their achievement fine I have no problem. When it's one person spamming congrats 10 times while people are saying congrats maybe twice, three times, then it's annoying. What my friends and guildmates say gets swallowed up by the spam even faster and it's really annoying. Yes I'm aware that there's a ~togglesmega command, but I don't turn smegas off because knowing that there is a rule against spamming I don't feel like I have to worry too much. If that makes sense. Anyways, Lito was my friend too and we've helped each other out, but ban evading was his own silly mistake and now it's cost him and there's nothing we can do.
I'd have to agree with Brice on this one.. I do believe spamming smega is part of the maple "culture" and I for one is someone who is constantly part of that culture. Even tho I don't play anymore I find it pretty ridiculous for someone to be banned for over smegaing. I do agree that 10 is a bit excessive but if he has smegas and he wants to waste it, let him. I can also see how its annoying to the other players but tbh, everytime i see a congratz smega, it's kind of annoying... But at the same time, it is a private server, you have your rules, and we did agree to those rules when we first started. This is just my opinion. I personally knew Lito, so my opinion can be biased. But he was one of the most hardworking, most legit player I have met. The guy ran his own guild, trained and grinded for hours on multiple characters that were high lv, helped everyone out, just overall an amazing guy and was a great addition to the community. After all his hardwork and effort he put in, I can see how he overreacted from getting banned for smegaing. However, I don't necessary agree with his ban evading, people make questionable decisions when they panic. But all in all, what's done is done. That's my little rant. ~Kevin
I just wish people would start reading the game terms and conditions. It's not even that long......................
If this was an issue, I and others would have been banned multiple times for it long time ago. Collective smega celebrations and minor smega spam from individuals are a part of Maplestory culture, yes. Excessive smega spam from individuals is not. We get smegas for free here without having to pay with NX for them and the only thing the GMs ask from us in return is to follow some simple guidelines, so why not just be happy and do that? Also if the person had lvld to 200 I think there would be a tad bit more understanding for crazy spamming friends.
If you don't want to get banned, perhaps read the games Terms and Conditions. I think we are done here.
