In Final Fantasy 14 the GMs have little sympathy for trolls, louts, flamers, griefers, loot ninjas, and spammers. Those who misbehave are teleported to a special jail and educated about their wrongdoings.
“That will get you into jail!” applies in Final Fantasy 14 when someone misbehaves. Players who violate one of the game’s many terms of service can be grabbed by a GM and taken straight to a special jail instance. There, they must listen to lectures and reprimands. Afterwards, they are allowed to leave but with the stipulation to change their behavior in the future. Otherwise, harsher measures such as bans and suspensions are in store.
And suddenly you find yourself in jail!
The site Kotaku reports in this context about a player who found it particularly funny to name his Lalafel sprite “Inyo Ass” (lol). It didn’t last long, as while “Inyo” was lounging around in the region “Vespers Bay”, a GM came by and suddenly Inyo found himself in a musty jail cell. A mysterious shadowy figure revealed itself to him with the words: “I am GM Shepenhow. I’m sorry I pulled you out of the game, but we need to have a moment to talk.”
Inyo Ass got away with a blue eye and was instructed to change his inappropriate name. If he didn’t do it, “harsher consequences” were in sight. We have embedded a video recording of the action here for you. Square Enix justifies the “player jail” with the idea that this way they can reach an agreement more personally and effectively with the players and thus not disrupt the gameplay of other players.
What do you think of the idea of a jail instance where the game’s moderators conduct personal conversations with wrongdoers? A good idea or virtual deprivation of freedom? Keep in mind that Final Fantasy 14 costs subscription fees and those in jail waiting for their conversation cannot play. Let us know your opinion on the topic!
