Change to 365 Account Deletion!
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 11:59 am
365 Deletion is no more!
As of today 26th May 2019 we will no longer be deleting accounts from the CE server for being inactive for longer than 365 days. We have now managed to get the storage system under control and the Database is back to a reasonable / manageable size (See I don't spend all my time drinking coffee and chatting lol)
Up till now, we have been pruning (deleting) accounts from the Database that have been inactive for a Year. This kept the Database lean and trim for those who are playing every day. Having made certain changes over time, this no longer required. So from today onwards, no more account deletion for being inactive. (Read below New Accounts).
Exceptions
Accounts that Self terminate or are flagged for breeching Terms and conditions, will be locked and removed on the next maintenance cycle (generally Monday mornings).
Accounts that FALL in to NEGATIVE Credit in their Bank Account (not ships account) for more than 30 days.
New Accounts - Level 1
Finally, New Accounts, you need to take your account to Level 1 within 14 days. Any account less than level 1 after 14 days will be deemed a bot or a player is not interested in Core-Exiles. In this instance, the said account will be removed after 14 days (on the next maintenance round). You are free to come back and create another account should you wish. Simply put, there is no value in us storing thousands of unplayed, unwanted accounts. Getting to level 1 should take you five minutes of game play (Talk to the Greeter on starbase-51 and follow the initial missions).
Finally, if your account was removed PRIOR to today, then sorry, but it's gone. We also reserve the right to remove accounts that have never been logged into.
Important Considerations
Whilst we will not be Delting any accounts for inactivity, this does NOT mean that anything changes in respect of Settlements, Corporations, Genesis etc. These items still need to be FUNDED and in the case of Settlements MORALE must not drop below -25% for the settlement to remain intact and out of the hands of the Official Receiver.
Simply ensuring these items are WELL funded and Settlements are WELL defended will mean your account is intact, and you can take a sabbatical IF you so wish. YOU are responsible for ensuring the above items are funded and secure should you go away for an extended period.
We have accounts that are still active and played each month, tracking back to February 2008. So allowing players to have a fallow period without risk of loosing their account may help bring some players back and retain more overtime.
Coops
As of today 26th May 2019 we will no longer be deleting accounts from the CE server for being inactive for longer than 365 days. We have now managed to get the storage system under control and the Database is back to a reasonable / manageable size (See I don't spend all my time drinking coffee and chatting lol)
Up till now, we have been pruning (deleting) accounts from the Database that have been inactive for a Year. This kept the Database lean and trim for those who are playing every day. Having made certain changes over time, this no longer required. So from today onwards, no more account deletion for being inactive. (Read below New Accounts).
Exceptions
Accounts that Self terminate or are flagged for breeching Terms and conditions, will be locked and removed on the next maintenance cycle (generally Monday mornings).
Accounts that FALL in to NEGATIVE Credit in their Bank Account (not ships account) for more than 30 days.
New Accounts - Level 1
Finally, New Accounts, you need to take your account to Level 1 within 14 days. Any account less than level 1 after 14 days will be deemed a bot or a player is not interested in Core-Exiles. In this instance, the said account will be removed after 14 days (on the next maintenance round). You are free to come back and create another account should you wish. Simply put, there is no value in us storing thousands of unplayed, unwanted accounts. Getting to level 1 should take you five minutes of game play (Talk to the Greeter on starbase-51 and follow the initial missions).
Finally, if your account was removed PRIOR to today, then sorry, but it's gone. We also reserve the right to remove accounts that have never been logged into.
Important Considerations
Whilst we will not be Delting any accounts for inactivity, this does NOT mean that anything changes in respect of Settlements, Corporations, Genesis etc. These items still need to be FUNDED and in the case of Settlements MORALE must not drop below -25% for the settlement to remain intact and out of the hands of the Official Receiver.
Simply ensuring these items are WELL funded and Settlements are WELL defended will mean your account is intact, and you can take a sabbatical IF you so wish. YOU are responsible for ensuring the above items are funded and secure should you go away for an extended period.
We have accounts that are still active and played each month, tracking back to February 2008. So allowing players to have a fallow period without risk of loosing their account may help bring some players back and retain more overtime.
Coops