So I started playing D2 again this week

[Sedako]

Apparently, Blizzard recently introduced an automated system that scans for bot-like behaviors and places a temporary IP ban on suspected parties. Nearly every day this week I've been restricted for up to 7 hours at time. An example of how broken this system is: I was leveling with my friend in one of the botted Baal runs (some people set up bots that do public baal runs all day for exp/drops), and after a couple games, I get temp restricted. My friend is still able to play, and he tells me that the bot running the games is still there. Seriously, I don't even understand why they bothered.

 

[Pesmerga]

This happens to people with and without bots. It happened to Pitz and I numerous times when used to play.

 

[Sedako]

I realize that, but for a system that was meant to cut down on bot activity, it's quite poorly implemented. It's shame, because I still enjoy playing D2 on bnet.

 

[xombine]

Oh yeah they've had that for a long time, makes doing Baal runs a bitch.

 

[Sedako]

Well, I do remember when I used to play a couple years back, there would be random realm down messages if you joined games in quick succession. Those would usually last 1-2 hours max. From what I've read, this temporary restriction is a more recent change and the ban lasts far longer than the old realm downs. Blizzard's support for their older games sucks.

 

[Pesmerga]

Blizzard's support is amazing. They don't have to keep BNET up; infact it probably costs them a lot to do so.

They just don't want their game ending up like Diablo 1 where EVERYBODY hacks.

 

[Sedako]

Well, perhaps "sucks" was a bit too harsh. It's great that they still allow hosting as far back as Warcraft 2. I just wish I could play D2 online again for more than 2 hours at a time without getting banned for 6+ hours a day.

 

[CyberPitz]

It happened sometimes when I get a big lag spike. But I got it a bunch of times. Thank god for resetting my router getting me a new IP.