The sandbox MMORPG ArcheAge now prohibits intentionally blocking other players.
For a long time, it was allowed in ArcheAge. They said: We are a sandbox and if players want to do that, then please: blockades. In practice, this looked like players with wagons blocking a bridge or a choke point, so no one could pass through.
Now, Trion Worlds has reconsidered this and came to the conclusion: This is simply no fun for anyone. Trion Worlds has decided to prohibit such roadblocks, regardless of how they are created, whether with ships, vehicles, or avocados. This ban applies in both “peaceful” and “contested” areas. Likewise, it is forbidden to prevent someone from interacting with fields, items, or NPCs.
This internal decision was approved by players in a vote. Of just over 1000 participating players, 67% voted for “Yes, abolish it.” So it’s quite close.
Anyone who engages in this now banned behavior from today on must expect temporary or permanent account penalties.
