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Am I the only who thinks Riko's face looks like the typical "screaming guy" one used in all those p2w "medieval/battle" games? ~~idol royale when~~
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.machinezone.gow
every word in its name is on that board
ToS from Google to Developers: Network Usage and Terms Apps must not create unpredictable network usage that has an adverse impact on a user's service charges or an Authorized Carrier's network. Apps also may not knowingly violate an Authorized Carrier's terms of service for allowed usage or any Google terms of service. Dangerous Products: We don't allow content that harms, interferes with the operation of, or accesses in an unauthorized manner, networks, servers, application programming interfaces (APIs), or other infrastructure. Don't transmit or link to viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, malware, or any other items that may introduce security vulnerabilities to or harm user devices, apps, or personal data. Impersonation or Deceptive Behavior: Don't pretend to be someone else, and don't represent that your app is authorized by or produced by another company or organization if that is not the case. Products must provide accurate disclosure of their functionality and should perform as reasonably expected by the user. (https://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html)
This conflicts with the Machine Zone ToS:
THE GAME IS PROVIDED "AS IS," AND USE OF THE GAME IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT THE GAME OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GAME, AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR AVAILABILITY. MACHINE ZONE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS OR USE THE GAME AT THE TIMES OR LOCATIONS OF YOUR CHOOSING; THAT THE GAME WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT THE GAME OR OUR SERVICE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. (http://www.gameofwarapp.com/termsofservice.html)
As stated before; The Machine Zone ToS was a one sided agreement; of which, I was not aware until Oct 7. Due to recent incidents; Machine Zone has fine tuned it's ToS and changed then dramatically over a short period of time. Courts have upheld that the manner in which the Machine Zone previously presented their ToS did not constitute a binding contract. As I have shown previously to Lance from google support, they fraudulently tried to get me to login to explicitly accept their terms of service under the guise of "support." This is the very definition of fraud. Google states that Developers must not attempt to deceive users; but I have documented proof that they have done so in an effort to force me to waive my rights. Had I followed their advice; I would have been presented "in-game" with the terms; and then had 20 hours to decide whether I wanted to waive my legal rights; or have my account deleted. Mind you; it is illegal to force someone into accepting an agreement under duress in the state of California. I urge you to investigate them; as they violate other Google Developer Terms of service. Keep in mind, I have not logged in since last month; so have never agreed to their current terms.
Now; Again-- here are Googles terms: Network Usage and Terms
Apps must not create unpredictable network usage that has an adverse impact on a user's service charges or an Authorized Carrier's network. Apps also may not knowingly violate an Authorized Carrier's terms of service for allowed usage or any Google terms of service.
Please note that I am a Verizon and AT&T customer
Here is an excerpt of Verizon's terms:
Data Services: Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Data Plans and Features for illegal purposes or purposes that infringe upon others’ intellectual property rights, or in a manner that interferes with other users’ service; that violates trade and economic sanctions and prohibitions as promulgated by the departments of Commerce, Treasury or any other U.S. government agency; that interferes with the network’s ability to fairly allocate capacity among users or that otherwise degrades service quality for other users. Examples of prohibited usage include: (i) server devices or host computer applications that are broadcast to multiple servers or recipients such that they could enable “bots” or similar routines (as set forth in more detail in (ii) below) or otherwise degrade network capacity or functionality; (ii) “auto-responders,” “cancel-bots,” or similar automated or manual routines that generate amounts of net traffic that could disrupt net user groups or email use by others; (iii) generating “spam” or unsolicited commercial or bulk email (or activities that facilitate the dissemination of such email); (iv) any activity that adversely affects the ability of other users or systems to use either Verizon Wireless’ services or the Internet-based resources of others, including the generation or dissemination of viruses, malware or “denial of service” attacks; (v) accessing, or attempting to access without authority, the information, accounts or devices of others, or to penetrate, or attempt to penetrate, Verizon Wireless’ or another entity’s network or systems; or (vi) running software or other devices that maintain continuous active Internet connections when a computer’s connection would otherwise be idle, or “keep alive” functions, unless they adhere to Verizon Wireless’ requirements for such usage, which may be changed from time to time.
(http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/vz-email-legal/)
I can assure you that AT&T has similar terms in place.
Furthermore; Machine Zone states the following:
The Game allows you to “earn” In-Game Items. You may also use real money to purchase a license to use certain In-Game Items. Purchased In-Game Items are subject to the payment terms and conditions of the mobile platform (e.g., Apple’s iOS, Google’s Android OS, and Amazon’s Fire OS) from which you make your purchase. Machine Zone does not control or manage the payment process; please review the relevant terms and conditions with the applicable platform provider before making any In-App Purchases. When you purchase a license to use In-Game Items, you agree that we may begin to supply you with your purchased In-Game Items immediately.
Which appears to violate Googles Terms of Service for "Sellers"
4.5 Disputes. Except as expressly provided for in the Chargeback Resolution Policy, Seller is solely responsible for Disputes and GPC is not a party to and will not be responsible for any Disputes. With respect to Disputes, Seller is subject to the Chargeback Resolution Policy and other dispute procedures as provided by GPC from time to time. GPC may provide tools to facilitate communication between Seller and a Buyer to resolve Disputes. If Seller and a Buyer are unable to resolve a Dispute, GPC may mediate the Dispute upon either party's request and may propose a non-binding solution at GPC's sole discretion. Seller acknowledges that, except in the event of a chargeback or other reversal, upon receipt of an authorization pursuant to Section 2.5 Seller will look exclusively to GPC or the card acquiring bank, and not to Buyer, for funds properly due and payable in the event that GPC fails to timely settle funds received from the card system in settlement of Seller's submitted card transactions. GPC is solely responsible for Service Disputes and Seller is not a party to and will not be responsible for any Service Disputes; provided, that Seller agrees to provide reasonable assistance to GPC in resolving Service Disputes
(https://payments.google.com/legaldocument?family=0.sellertos&gl=US)
I have also provided proof to Lance that Machine Zone did not respond within the SLA stipulated by Google. According to Googles ToS:
3.6 You Support Your Product. Buyers are instructed to contact the developer concerning any defects or performance issues in applications downloaded and installed from Google Play. You will be solely responsible for, and Google will have no responsibility to undertake or handle support and maintenance of your Products and any complaints about your Products. You must supply and maintain valid and accurate contact information that will be displayed in each application detail page on the Store and made available to users for customer support and legal purposes. For paid Products or in-app transactions, you must respond to customer support inquiries within three (3) business days, and within 24 hours to any support or Product concerns stated to be urgent by Google. Failure to provide adequate information or support for your Products may result in low Product ratings, less prominent product exposure, low sales, billing disputes, or removal from the Store.
As shown in the first excerpt from Machine Zones ToS; they deny the consumer this exact stipulation; and furthermore did not conform to the terms.
Furthermore; please take a look at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.machinezone.gow Then click the "more" button, then review the Features. In order to accomplish any of those features it would be impossible to do so without purchasing items in the game. Take for example the training of troops (Feature as worded by MZ "Train vast armies to lead into action packed battles on the stunning World Map"). Keep in mind there are 4 basic types of troops; and two categories (Basic and Strategic). In order to train just one basic "Tier 2 Infantry resource training" would take 67 days, 5 hours, 3 minutes and 30 seconds. This is without considering the amount of research and resources needed to even arrive at the point where one is able to complete that item. So if one wanted to take advantage of that "feature;" it would take years to accomplish. However, to fully enjoy and participate in events in the game; one must have T4 unlocked.
I think your best bet would be a multiplayer game (where you build your kingdom and such).
Like this game. [Warning shitty pay-to-win app]
The map is effectively endless since there are millions and millions of players with their own kingdoms.
There are a ton of them around but the fun dies out as soon as you reach their paywalls.