I concur with joshuachen's sentiments on the matter. I comprehend that Warmane currently does not support sharing accounts with family members and exclusively requires gmail accounts for registration, a policy which may appear somewhat impractical. Nevertheless, it is apparent that these decisions may have already had a detrimental impact on the financial performance of Warmane. This move, I believe, has the potential to result in significant losses for the Warmane team.
In the realm of security, the principle should remain straightforward yet highly effective. Many players within this community face daily challenges posed by viruses and hackers. Therefore, the proposed solution should not hinge solely on an email-based security model. Allow me to elucidate why this approach is inherently flawed.model.
Consider a scenario in which an individual's account is compromised by a malicious hacker. In such a situation, it is reasonable to assume that the hacker gains access to the victim's email account as well. This grants the hacker virtually unrestricted control, rendering any security measures tied solely to the email account vulnerable to exploitation. As someone well-versed in security matters, I maintain that the most prudent approach is to implement a two-factor authentication (2-FA) system, and nothing less.
I propose that Warmane allows players to download 2-FA authentication apps on their smartphones, offering them an additional layer of security during the login process. This approach, I believe, would be far more robust and resilient against the threats posed by hackers. Additionally, it would address the considerable issue stemming from the widespread use of proxy chains in recent hacking incidents, which has led to substantial IP-related concerns within the Warmane community.
I work in cybersecurity, and I strongly believe relying solely on emails is a bad idea. It can lead to security issues and harm the player experience. A shift to stronger authentication methods like 2-FA is vital to protect both finances and player base.
Consider implementing a trial period without email protection and only 2-FA APP. This could help demonstrate the reduction in security issues caused by email-based systems.
as an exalted user (yes, I am EXALTED) , I want to express my disappointment. Many of my friends stopped playing due to the frustrating IP and email issues. It's disheartening to see how things have evolved, especially since Warmane/Molten used to be an epic place to be. Good luck to everyone!