DiMono
Level: Smitemaster

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Registered: 09-13-2003
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I just received an email indicating that somebody had requested a Caravel.net key for me, but it wasn't me. Is there a test or upgrade going on or something?

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[Last edited by DiMono at 06-28-2005 05:51 PM : Turned on email notification]

rowrow
Level: Smiter
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Someone, whether it's you, your significant other, or your great-aunt, has requested a new CaravelNet key.

You never know.

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[Last edited by rowrow at 06-28-2005 05:55 PM]

gamer_extreme_101
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DiMono wrote:
I just received an email indicating that somebody had requested a Caravel.net key for me, but it wasn't me. Is there a test or upgrade going on or something?

In theory, someone could enter your username ingame and hit request a key. It wouldn't be the coolest thing on earth, but it is possible.

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Oneiromancer
Level: Legendary Smitemaster

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Registered: 03-29-2003
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It seems like someone who doesn't have a CaravelNet key wanted to see what happens if they put in someone else's name and requested a key. They probably did it from in-game, since otherwise they'd have to do it from your profile and then they'd have your forum password.

Worst-case scenario, they have a pirated copy and were trying to scam a CaravelNet key too. Since the e-mail still went to you, they obviously weren't successful. I don't know if Schik can find out the IP address or other identifying information for whoever placed the key request or not.

Game on,

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Schik
Level: Legendary Smitemaster

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Registered: 02-04-2003
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The good thing is that it has absolutely no effect on you. Just delete the email and go on with DROD - it didn't invalidate any keys you might be using or anything.

If this becomes a popular thing, I might add in logging of these requests so we can find out who's doing it and why.

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