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Blizzard Introduces One-Time Password Devices For WoW

Posted by timothy on from the status-symbols dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Two days ago Blizzard announced that they will be selling keychain tokens to add one-time password support (FAQ) to World of Warcraft. Have compromised World of Warcraft accounts become such a serious problem, that OTPs are already neccesary for games?"

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  1. Not a problem... an opportunity by gbulmash · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Have compromised World of Warcraft accounts become such a serious problem, that OTPs are already neccesary for games?


    Probably more like Blizzard has decided that people paranoid about having their accounts compromised have become such a serious market segment that it can eke out a few more pennies selling these dongles for 6 euros a pop.

    If it was a huge problem, Blizzard would begin requiring them. The fact that they're optional means they're probably just a new way to sap a few more bucks from players who have invested so much of their time and being into this game that six euros seems a very reasonable security blanket.

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  2. can't beat stupidity by rewben · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Its not the system that has a flaw, its the stupidity of people for giving away their usernames/passwords for powerlvling etc.

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  3. The first thing that comes to my mind is... by Null+Nihils · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Why can I get this feature for a MMORPG account, but not from my bank, or any other banks I know of?

    I value my real money far more than imaginary swords, shields and armor that exist as bits in an entertainment company's database.

    Maybe some people's priorities are different...

  4. Long Term evolution... by Vapula · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Phase 1 : OTP is a plus that you may buy
    Phase 2 : A free OTPtoken with each WoLK extension sold
    Phase 3 : A collector edition with WoW+BC+WoLK+token
    Phase 4 : Mandatory token for all accounts

    That way, they cut the grass under the feet of the chinese farmers who sell ready to play accounts and to the reselling of accounts on E-Bay and such...

  5. Re:Also by jamesh · · Score: 5, Insightful

    And there's no evil in Blizzard charging two cups of coffee for an extra layer of protection. I'm sure they've spent oodles and oodles of cash in the past dealing with these issues, so there's nothing wrong with recouping past costs and helping to avoid a portion of future expenditures.


    I don't even think they are trying to recoup costs, it's just a token amount so that every single user doesn't click the 'give me a free token' button. People love getting free stuff, even if they don't need it (or is it just my wife that does that? Hi wife, if you are reading this :)