With the recent notice in WoW about Multi-Boxing I have some questions. So how does multi-accounting work I have 1 machine and 1 bnet account . I install 1 diablo 3 (or Wow) and agree to the tos and EULA. If I create additional accounts does that not require additional fees to pay for the additional licenses. …especially in WoW which is a monthly subscription.
And what about installing on multiple devices…does 1 license cover multiple computers?
D3 can be installed on multiple devices, however it can only be played on one at a time.
Multiple accounts require multiple email addresses and additional purchases of the game.
Google it. There are plenty of very informative answers out there.
I have 2 computers and 6 accounts. I play all of them on both computers. Your license allows you to log into the game from any client, running on any computer, owned by anyone, anywhere in the world.
I sometimes run all 6 of my accounts at once, though I can only put 4 of them in the same game.
Not sure how you run all six accounts at once. Please do tell!
There’s no problem as long you don’t have “synced clones” where you push 1 button and all game instances perform the same action simultaneously. And it’s still unclear if that affects Diablo, as it’s only been announced for WoW.
Without synced attacks, you’re doing nothing productive with multiboxing.
If a D3 player is to extract any sort of value from those extra purchased accounts they will likely move towards macros and automation because non-sync is a deal breaker.
Let’s put it this way, if someone bought 6 accounts, and they can only use 1 in a practical manner, those other 5 accounts are worthless. They might just only play 1 account, quit the game or… worse… not let them go to waste.
The mentality of going out with a bang by effectively breaking all the rules at the same time isn’t scary when you have nothing to lose. People are already saying: “I’m going to continue multiboxing.”
So for D3, I think this no synced clones can become a bigger problem, especially if that process of identification and termination is slow, ie. “I multiboxed with automation for the past 3 months and nothing happened, I wouldn’t have explored this if they didn’t threaten to terminate my account(s), but I don’t care now.”
They should really just go after macros and automation by looking for better ways to recognize and ban it.
If multiboxers have to stop using a flagged software (IsBoxer/IS) because it has macro/bot capabilities bundled into it, that’s fine – but the pathway to clean play, 1 attack -> 1 action, outside said software should be further discussed before they enforce these rules.
Do you think Blizzard should just target specific multiboxing software that also enables the automation? Is it fair to let software combinations that only manage the windows and key-syncing slide?
4 accounts, same game, 2-hour window.
2 accounts, same game, exp gem, all char slots taken in the 1st acc.
etc
I think you’re trying to say extra loot and extra experience is the benefit of extra accounts – particularly dormant ones that stay in town. It’s not though, it’s far far slower due to micromanagement, keying, etc.
Anyway, he asked about the limits of the restriction. They’re the ones I’ve mentioned in my 1st post.
but do you have a separate license for each of those 6 accounts? What I would like to know basically is under a single license can another household member install on their computer, create an account for themselves ?
I am not looking to multibox, but rather add an additional player in my household.
Gotcha, now I’m following – you were responding to Argos.
The Blizzard system requires you to set up a Battlenet account in your legal name. On that Bnet account you can have:
Blizzard does not allow transfer of licenses between Bnet accounts that are not in the same name. They also don’t allow Bnet account sharing except a parent or legal guardian sharing with one minor child.
Only you are allowed to access an account registered in your name. We don’t recognize the transfer of accounts between individuals. Activities performed on your account are your liability.
You may not share your account or password with anyone, except if you are a parent or guardian, in which case you may permit one minor child to use your account. You may not use your account at the same time, and you are liable for activities conducted by the minor child.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and the use of your user name and password. You are responsible for all uses of your information, even if you don’t authorize them. Security of your account is your responsibility.
So, if you have someone else in your home who wants to play Diablo 3, you will want to set them up on their own Bnet account with their own Diablo 3 license (yes, you need to buy a new one for that new bnet account). That ensures you can play at the same time, that any security issues are their own, any discipline issues are their own, etc.
If the family member is a minor you have 3 options:
In either case, when the child turns 18 the Parental Controls can be removed, and if needed, CS can update the name to the name of the now adult child. (requires ID documentation and such).
Does that help? If not let me know.
Thank you so much that answers my question.
Thank you! I thought you posted this information before, but I couldn’t find it to “save my life”. 
What I can’t believe is that I don’t have that saved somewhere. It is a common question and should be on copy pasta.
I seriously need to make a new set of docs for myself and ditch the ones that are 5+ years old for issues that no longer exist.
I just bookmarked your post above. 
That’s what I do. I use Ditto Clipboard Manager. Very helpful in situations like this. Especially with its Search feature. 
(I’m not sure I’ve ever tasted “copy pasta” though. 
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PLease note I did search before asking LOL
I am sure you did look! To be honest it is not easy to find all that information in one place and it can be confusing. You have to be familiar with Bnet account license limitations, account sharing policy, parental controls, changing account to the child later, age limits, etc. Even if you asked CS via ticket you might not get as clear an explanation.
That is why I said I really should save that to a doc for later vs having to type it all up again.
It was a very good question to ask, honestly.
Rather than retype the whole thing, here’s a link to my reply in the other thread: