Details of the violations are as follows:
- Usage of tools that allow enhanced character movement. Approx. 1,100 cases
- Usage of tools that circumvent game mechanics with respect to the timing of ability use, etc. in certain areas or at points where Notorious Monsters appear. Approx. 6,400 cases
- RMT-related activity Approx. 4,000 cases
The termination of these accounts has led to the removal of approximately 45 billion gil from circulation.
Square Enix wants to remind players that the use of third party programs adversely affect game balance. Along with affecting game balance, other risks can arise from use of third party programs that are not immediately obvious such as possibly introducing damaging viruses and compromising the security of private account details. Usage of third-party tools will not be tolerated within Final Fantasy XI and Square Enix will continue to severely penalize any players found to be in violation of the PlayOnline Member Agreement.
During this round of account terminations, the main focus was on RMT operations active within Japan. However, continued investigations encompass all regions where RMT activity is occurring.
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