Validation Code

Briar · May 29, 2011, 12:06:27 PM

I haven't had to type in a validation code for Turbo and I've definitely used more than 150 turns.

The Lady Shael · May 29, 2011, 12:07:35 PM

Validation is turned off on turbo :)

Briar · May 29, 2011, 12:09:33 PM

Then why still send the email?

The Lady Shael · May 29, 2011, 12:23:33 PM

I dunno :p I think I meant to remove the vali code from the email but I wasn't sure if having it off was something we wanted to keep. Either way it's not hurting anything right now

Abby The Rat · May 29, 2011, 10:07:41 PM

I was hearing that Captcha is replacing validation codes.. I would stick with it, the validation codes helps to make sure the emails are valid, unless you do a domain check up and SMTP requests then maybe the validation codes could be removed. Certainly, the captcha helps some in way of preventing mutli-accounts.

windhound · May 29, 2011, 11:37:35 PM

Eh, that's another question Addy - do we _need_ an email?

Our multi-tracking system works off ip addresses, there's no real benefit to having someone's email address

In theory it helps with bots, but I don't think I've ever seen a bot written for a promi game. Our landfarm is kinda sorta botish, but not really.

Abby The Rat · May 29, 2011, 11:45:07 PM

In my years of actually having to battle against bots (In all sorts of places, MMOs, IRC (spam bots/flood bots, etc), you're always playing catch up to anyone who feels they have to bot or cheat. And while it's not doing anything now, it be a weapon in the box against cheating/worse, as well as IP and so forth. An extra weapon helps.

On top, should a feature be added that use an email feature, (getting attacked..send an email alert.. gone into the red, maybe send an email alert, etc), the validation would help reduce the chances of getting lots of email bounces.

Based on my experience and knowledge on net scectity, Captcha should an line of defence not the only defence. (Plus, there are already some bots that can defeat most captcha's)

Kilkenne · May 30, 2011, 12:27:49 AM

I'd like to see a system that sends me an e-mail when I get an in-game message. I don't know why I'd like that so much, but it would be nice for those of us who send a lot of those per day.

Krowdon · May 30, 2011, 03:37:32 PM

Quote from: Kilkenne on May 30, 2011, 12:27:49 AM
I'd like to see a system that sends me an e-mail when I get an in-game message. I don't know why I'd like that so much, but it would be nice for those of us who send a lot of those per day.

But include an option to turn it off. I already get too many emails.

Abby The Rat · May 30, 2011, 05:13:26 PM

Well, if such a system was to be added, it would be done where you can pick and choose what activity you wish to be notified off and how you want to get them.

Shadow · May 30, 2011, 05:14:38 PM

Eh. I like not getting emails from RWL. I would just turn it all off.

Abby The Rat · May 30, 2011, 05:22:13 PM

Which should be an option anyway! :P Certainly, I would like to get an email if someone sent me a in game PM or something.

Briar · June 01, 2011, 05:40:30 PM

I'd love to know when I get a PM in reg. Especially since there are times I won't log in there for a couple of days and I miss important game changing messages.