resolved Number of Accounts

[Pokepikafru]

I have read and understand the basics of the rule regarding only owning 4 accounts, in addition to reading over the updated version of account rules. However, I still have a couple of follow up questions. An example would best describe my question:

 

Let's say a friend of mine, who already has four accounts, boosts one of my alt accounts for me. Though, the account is still mine and I am the only one exploiting it. Would he/she be committing an infraction by logging onto a 5th account (with permission from the owner), even if the person neither owns nor exploits the account? In short, is boosting a friend's account allowed if the individual already has 4 of their own accounts (given they do not exploit the account beyond aiding in boosting through story mode for the owner)?

 

My second question regards "guild accounts." Often times, the guild owner will be the primary owner of a guild bank account, but will allow other trusted staff to log in and host giveaways, lend pokemon, etc, with the account. If only the initial owner of the account (the guild leader) is exploiting, and other staff are merely using the account to fulfill guild bank transactions (such as lending and giveaways), does this account count as one of the four owned accounts? In short, are any rules being broken if a staff member (that already has 4 accounts) logs into the guild bank account (owned by the guild leader), given he/she does not exploit dig sites, event rewards, reroll tickets, etc, for his/her own gain? If the answer is no, are those staff members also allowed to participate in randomized giveaways or guild lends from that account (still owned by the guild leader)? Or is that considered exploitation?

 

Sorry for the long and confusing questions. I just want to make sure I don't break any rules regarding additional accounts.

 

Thanks in advance,

Pokepikafru

[Pokepikafru]

bump ^

[Straubs]

I have read and understand the basics of the rule regarding only owning 4 accounts, in addition to reading over the updated version of account rules. However, I still have a couple of follow up questions. An example would best describe my question:

 

Let's say a friend of mine, who already has four accounts, boosts one of my alt accounts for me. Though, the account is still mine and I am the only one exploiting it. Would he/she be committing an infraction by logging onto a 5th account (with permission from the owner), even if the person neither owns nor exploits the account? In short, is boosting a friend's account allowed if the individual already has 4 of their own accounts (given they do not exploit the account beyond aiding in boosting through story mode for the owner)?

 

My second question regards "guild accounts." Often times, the guild owner will be the primary owner of a guild bank account, but will allow other trusted staff to log in and host giveaways, lend pokemon, etc, with the account. If only the initial owner of the account (the guild leader) is exploiting, and other staff are merely using the account to fulfill guild bank transactions (such as lending and giveaways), does this account count as one of the four owned accounts? In short, are any rules being broken if a staff member (that already has 4 accounts) logs into the guild bank account (owned by the guild leader), given he/she does not exploit dig sites, event rewards, reroll tickets, etc, for his/her own gain? If the answer is no, are those staff members also allowed to participate in randomized giveaways or guild lends from that account (still owned by the guild leader)? Or is that considered exploitation?

 

Sorry for the long and confusing questions. I just want to make sure I don't break any rules regarding additional accounts.

 

Thanks in advance,

Pokepikafru

 

 

Hello @Pokepikafru.

 

I am glad that you made a post for your concerns, and am sorry for the delay of a response. As staff members are volunteers, they are not always able to respond right away.

 

 

Let's say a friend of mine, who already has four accounts, boosts one of my alt accounts for me.

 

This is allowed, but you have to be careful when explaining the completion of Story as "boosting," as the term is often used for Ranked Boosting. I suggest saying "Do Story" or "Complete Story" to avoid any confusion that could occur. However, if your friend earns 100% of the profits of timely events, such as Dig Spots and Bosses, then it would be considered exploiting the account, and therefore sanction-able if they already have 4 registered accounts, which can be found on the OVERALL GAME RULES thread:

 

 

Having the password of more than 4 accounts you received by people who are inactive in order to fight bosses, doing PvE quests to receive rewards, or progressing during a Special Event in order to receive one time rewards

 

 

 

My second question regards "guild accounts." Often times, the guild owner will be the primary owner of a guild bank account, but will allow other trusted staff to log in and host giveaways, lend pokemon, etc, with the account. If only the initial owner of the account (the guild leader) is exploiting, and other staff are merely using the account to fulfill guild bank transactions (such as lending and giveaways), does this account count as one of the four owned accounts? In short, are any rules being broken if a staff member (that already has 4 accounts) logs into the guild bank account (owned by the guild leader), given he/she does not exploit dig sites, event rewards, reroll tickets, etc, for his/her own gain?

 

As for "guild bank" accounts, one person MUST take ownership of the account, whether it be a Guild Leader, Officer, or even a Member. As such, this account will count towards the 4 Maximum Account Limit for that one person. As long as other people who have access to the account DO NOT exploit it for their own gain, and they have 4 accounts registered already, then it is allowed.

 

 

are those staff members also allowed to participate in randomized giveaways or guild lends from that account (still owned by the guild leader)? Or is that considered exploitation?

 

These are allowed. Just remember that PRO Staff does not endorse Account Sharing. As such, please familiarize yourself with the Third Game Rule, also found in the Overall Game Rules thread, which is linked above:

 

3.Account sharing isn't recommended but allowed none the less.

• The account owner will be held accountable for any infraction committed on the account.
  
• Accounts shared with you do not count as your one of your 4 accounts unless you are given full ownership of said account.
  
• We do not offer support in proxy cases where you are banned due to connections to another user. Your IP and device are your responsibility.
  

 

I hope I was able to clarify your worries. If you do not quite understand something, or have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to reply.

As such, I will be waiting for your reply. I hope you have a nice day!

~Straubs

[Pokepikafru]

Thank you so much for your help! Your response clears up a lot! Thanks again~

Pokepikafru

[Straubs]

Thank you so much for your help! Your response clears up a lot! Thanks again~

Pokepikafru

 

I am glad that I was able to clear up the rulings for you!

 

As such, I will be closing this thread. Please do not hesitate to post future questions, issues, or concerns in the proper Sub Forums!

 

I hope you have a nice day!

~Straubs