One commander - many players

Does anyone know if it is allowable to have a game account that is shared between different players?

Obviously only one person could use the account at any time, but the mechanics of the game seemingly could allow any number of people to share a single account if they shared the login details. This could make for a commander who is very formidable force by drawing on the strengths (and play time) of lots of different players.

Would this be considered an exploit, as it doesn't seem in the spirit of the game?
 
Does anyone know if it is allowable to have a game account that is shared between different players?

Obviously only one person could use the account at any time, but the mechanics of the game seemingly could allow any number of people to share a single account if they shared the login details. This could make for a commander who is very formidable force by drawing on the strengths (and play time) of lots of different players.

Would this be considered an exploit, as it doesn't seem in the spirit of the game?

Probably 'it depends'. If you let your kids play now and then, just to show them the game, but you do most of the playing, then no probs (I expect). If you play from 8am to 12am, your mate in Boston plays from 12 pm to 4pm, your other mate in San Francisco plays from 4pm to 8pm, your mate in ... (all times UK - you get the picture) then far from OK.
 
I think it all depends how responsible the account owner is, and there should be an understanding that FD won't help if your kid/friend accidentally loses your expensive ship or wipes your account entirely. FD shouldn't be left to pick up the pieces and waste their time fixing misused shared accounts. I think if that's understood from the outset by all parties, there shouldn't be an issue.
 
EULA says that the license in non-transferable.

I doubt it would be enforced for sharing between family members in the same house, but if they see multiple IP addresses from all over the place using the same account, it's probably going to ring some bells.
 
Not seen a Eula, where what the OP describes wasn't a bannable offense.
Sharing your login credentials is specifically prohibited in many Eulas.
Sorry, i find the very question embarrassing.
 
i could imagine a great community/group/twitch project like that... getting a cmdr from start to triple elite in a month (?) with streaming 24/7.
 
Does anyone know if it is allowable to have a game account that is shared between different players?

Obviously only one person could use the account at any time, but the mechanics of the game seemingly could allow any number of people to share a single account if they shared the login details. This could make for a commander who is very formidable force by drawing on the strengths (and play time) of lots of different players.

Would this be considered an exploit, as it doesn't seem in the spirit of the game?

https://www.frontierstore.net/ed-eula/

2. Grant and Scope of Licence
2.1 Subject to your compliance with the terms of this EULA, we grant you a non-transferable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, revocable, limited licence to use the Game. You are permitted to:
(a) load the Game into and Use it on a single device which is under your custody and control and which meets the specifications referred to in the manual for your own private and domestic Use;
(b) transfer the Game from one such device to another; provided the Game is Used on only one device at any one time and any device on which it is Used is under your custody and control at the time of Use.
2.2 All rights not expressly granted hereunder are, to the extent permitted by law, reserved to Frontier and its licensors. Your rights of use under this EULA are strictly conditional upon your observance of the terms and conditions contained in this EULA at all times.

non-transferable,
non-exclusive,
non-sublicensable,

Means no you cannot share your account, or the next word in that list applies;

revocable

Which means, they can take the account back.
 
I read the TOS recently, this is not allowed. Can only be installed in one location, used in one location, only used by you etc Normal stuff.

Ninja'd by Jockey with the details :)
 
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Thanks all, I can see ways this mechanic could be used constructively as well as negatively. For example, a CMDR who was a reliably available to offer in-game help to newbies could be run in this way and I think could benefit the game. However it is pretty clear from the EULA that account sharing is not permitted. I guess the question really is about what would be enforced, and that would probably depend on the context.
 
What if I spend a lot of time in my girl's appartment, and want to play ED there?
She doesn't give 2cent on ED, so I will still be the only person playing it while I am there?

It is not so simple. But having 4-5 people playing on the same account sounds really wrong.
 
What if I spend a lot of time in my girl's appartment, and want to play ED there?
She doesn't give 2cent on ED, so I will still be the only person playing it while I am there?

It is not so simple. But having 4-5 people playing on the same account sounds really wrong.

Agreed, as long as you're not doing what AnnuverScotinExile mentioned in this thread, abusing the system, I doubt FD care too much. They have far bigger issues to worry about than whether or not so and so is letting his g/f play with his python!
 
What if I spend a lot of time in my girl's appartment, and want to play ED there?
She doesn't give 2cent on ED, so I will still be the only person playing it while I am there?

It is not so simple. But having 4-5 people playing on the same account sounds really wrong.

In theory I'm in violation of the EULA as I have it installed on 3 systems at the same time and switch between them quite freely. One is a nice 4K gaming rig that I prefer to use - but it is my wife's PC and often I can't get on it so i need to play on my laptop. My laptop is macbook and I have the PC version installed in Bootcamp, and the OSX version in OSX and I do switch between them depending on what else I'm doing at the time.

By the letter of the EULA I should uninstall/reinstall the game as I switch between systems, however I do not expect FD would take issue with this setup... at least I hope not (quickly checks login still works)

So, yes it is not simple. i imagine it would be difficult to monitor multiple users of a single account, as it is legitimate to play from different locations (and hence IP addresses) if you have a laptop.
 
In theory I'm in violation of the EULA as I have it installed on 3 systems at the same time and switch between them quite freely. One is a nice 4K gaming rig that I prefer to use - but it is my wife's PC and often I can't get on it so i need to play on my laptop. My laptop is macbook and I have the PC version installed in Bootcamp, and the OSX version in OSX and I do switch between them depending on what else I'm doing at the time.

By the letter of the EULA I should uninstall/reinstall the game as I switch between systems, however I do not expect FD would take issue with this setup... at least I hope not (quickly checks login still works)

So, yes it is not simple. i imagine it would be difficult to monitor multiple users of a single account, as it is legitimate to play from different locations (and hence IP addresses) if you have a laptop.

I don't read it like that. I think it is fine to install it on a desktop and a laptop, and use whichever machine is most appropriate at the time. But you must be in custody and control of the machine, it says. If you go away from home with the laptop, it seems clear that you are free to play it on the laptop even though it is still installed on your desktop (I have done this). However, it is much less clear whether your girlfriend is allowed to play it on your desktop whilst you are away.
 
I don't read it like that. I think it is fine to install it on a desktop and a laptop, and use whichever machine is most appropriate at the time. But you must be in custody and control of the machine, it says. If you go away from home with the laptop, it seems clear that you are free to play it on the laptop even though it is still installed on your desktop (I have done this).

I don't think so:

2.1 (a) states you can load the game into a single device AND use it on that device. The 'and' enforces both clauses.
2.1 (b) states that you can transfer the game from one device to another. 'Transfer' requires removal of the game from the original device.

However, it is much less clear whether your girlfriend is allowed to play it on your desktop whilst you are away.

I don't think that should generally be allowed.

I think this also violates the EULA...

Just watch those asteroids...
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I have copies installed on my desktop and laptop. Of course only I let myself play my commander, but nobody else wants to anyway.
This does technically break the EULA but I imagine installing it on portable storage (possible, I have done it with a bit of tweakery) means that technically you only have one installation.
What if you link your install directories to synced cloud storage across machines? I am sure people do this, I have thought of it.
 
What if I spend a lot of time in my girl's appartment, and want to play ED there?
She doesn't give 2cent on ED, so I will still be the only person playing it while I am there?

It is not so simple. But having 4-5 people playing on the same account sounds really wrong.

I first got Elite on my main PC Desktop, then when I went travelling I installed it on my laptop for those long lonely nights. Now I alternate between the two just fine as and when needed. Sometimes it's nice to sit at the PC and do a bit of Combat then when all tucked up in bed with nothing on TV I fire up the Laptop and do a bit more :)
 
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