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Sleepyjack · 03-31-2005, 10:57 PM

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...php?story=5217

A case of online theft in an MMO led to dire consequences for two players of Legend of Mir 3 in China, when one player was fatally stabbed by the other in a dispute over the profits. Zhu Caoyuan borrowed a rare sword within the game from Qiu Chengwei, and proceeded to sell it for the real-world sum of 7,200 yuan ($870). Angered over the loss of his property, which the police were unable to assist in recovering due to its virtual nature, Chengwei killed Caoyuan in revenge, and has admitted to this in court, although a verdict in the trial is yet to be announced.

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Although i can sorta relate about an item being stolen (playing diablo 2 and all), i'd often laugh it off (just playing between friends and all). Although this is another case of people getting "too" involved with games!

I know it's serious, but i couldn't help but laugh when the police tried to recover the item, due to its virtual nature

edit: sorry repost, delete this then!

MageB420666 · 03-31-2005, 11:11 PM

There is already a thread about this here in the General Discussion forum.

Min · 03-31-2005, 11:14 PM

It's always good to see good sportsmanship spread around the world. [/sarcasm]

03-31-2005, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sleepyjack Fast'n'Bulbous Location: Australia, Perth	Online Theft http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...php?story=5217 A case of online theft in an MMO led to dire consequences for two players of Legend of Mir 3 in China, when one player was fatally stabbed by the other in a dispute over the profits. Zhu Caoyuan borrowed a rare sword within the game from Qiu Chengwei, and proceeded to sell it for the real-world sum of 7,200 yuan ($870). Angered over the loss of his property, which the police were unable to assist in recovering due to its virtual nature, Chengwei killed Caoyuan in revenge, and has admitted to this in court, although a verdict in the trial is yet to be announced. ***************************************************** Although i can sorta relate about an item being stolen (playing diablo 2 and all), i'd often laugh it off (just playing between friends and all). Although this is another case of people getting "too" involved with games! I know it's serious, but i couldn't help but laugh when the police tried to recover the item, due to its virtual nature edit: sorry repost, delete this then! Last edited by Sleepyjack; 03-31-2005 at 11:23 PM..

03-31-2005, 11:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
MageB420666 <Insert wise statement here> Location: Hell if I know	There is already a thread about this here in the General Discussion forum. __________________ Apathy: The best outlook this side of I don't give a damn.

03-31-2005, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Min Crazy Location: Louisiana	It's always good to see good sportsmanship spread around the world. [/sarcasm]