One of their favorite things to do is to lock people out of parts of the game (online casino for example) should they not be happy that you are doing that instead of buying shark cards. They then say there is no way to unlock it, and with no timetable, and their solution is "expand your gameplay."
This is just one of their crappy practices, many of which involve manipulation of their fan base to get them to continue spending money on a decade old game.
Not saying you're wrong but did a cursory glance online. So far there seems to be two explanations for that. Region locking the gambling for countries that dont allow gambling even in video games, and banning for supposed or confirmed use of glitches. Seems at least apparently logical.
The logic comes on the business side. Don't let people earn money in the casino and they'll have to grind for hours or buy shark cards. It took 3 weeks to get access back and their solution was "1 million dollars in game currency" that they can lock me out of using. Look around and you'll find several people that have the same story.
Yes, they region lock them. That does not explain them locking people out who don't fall under those categories. I have so many different emails from them saying "it'll will come back for you but we can't give a timetable. Please expand your gameplay until then."
All the while my son next to me has full access. This "region locking" thing is their generic response initially but if you keep asking they'll "look into it" and let you know
AndyBlacksmith
Probably sent a bill to the callers too scam ass company
MandalorianFromMandalore
Genuinely curious, why do you think they're a scam of a company?
ItsActuallyDavidNow
Pssh, I mean… * gestures vaguely * Do I need to say it? (Yes I do). /s
AndyBlacksmith
One of their favorite things to do is to lock people out of parts of the game (online casino for example) should they not be happy that you are doing that instead of buying shark cards. They then say there is no way to unlock it, and with no timetable, and their solution is "expand your gameplay."
This is just one of their crappy practices, many of which involve manipulation of their fan base to get them to continue spending money on a decade old game.
MandalorianFromMandalore
Not saying you're wrong but did a cursory glance online. So far there seems to be two explanations for that. Region locking the gambling for countries that dont allow gambling even in video games, and banning for supposed or confirmed use of glitches. Seems at least apparently logical.
AndyBlacksmith
The logic comes on the business side. Don't let people earn money in the casino and they'll have to grind for hours or buy shark cards. It took 3 weeks to get access back and their solution was "1 million dollars in game currency" that they can lock me out of using. Look around and you'll find several people that have the same story.
AndyBlacksmith
Yes, they region lock them. That does not explain them locking people out who don't fall under those categories. I have so many different emails from them saying "it'll will come back for you but we can't give a timetable. Please expand your gameplay until then."
All the while my son next to me has full access. This "region locking" thing is their generic response initially but if you keep asking they'll "look into it" and let you know