As already announced in the Ragnarok site and at Waukster’s we are going to do a full item wipe of all illegal duped items.

I know there will be a lot of comments after this post and a lot will complain. But trust me, this is the right thing to do. Also, we are duty bound with our license agreement with the game developers (Gravity of Korea) to preserve the game intergrity and balance of Philippine Ragnarok Online. We have spent sleepless nights discussing, studying and simulating alternate solutions. The total solution, which will also be for the good of the majority, will be the complete and unequivocal wipe of the duped items.

I know the short-term benefits of these will affect a lot of players. But the  long-term effects not just for the game but for you, our customers – the community who makes up pRO will be beneficial and lasting. Remember, I also consulted with the community and asked you to take a stand by voting on a poll.

The official statement and more of my personal thoughts after the jump…

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