Tykus
We decided to lower the number of characters played at the same time, on the one hand to put the focus back on what makes ryzom's own identity, which is cooperation.
So, here we go. You want to force players into a certain play style by restricting their freedom. You really need to revise the text and definition of the game on your homepage then. You encourage a behaviour (such as coop) by promoting freedom and curiousity to explore new and creative ways to approach things, you suppress behaviours by implementing restrictions (such as ban for cheating).
Tykus
We could have decided that only one client could be launched, but we've set our limit at 2, because in less populated timezones, having an avatar to help with drilling or healing can be quite acceptable, if not essential.
I don't understand how you cannot see this contradiction. Having an avatar to help with drilling or healing IS multi-boxing (according to your own definition) and is NOT in line with earlier discourse about encouraging cooperation.
Tykus
However, being able to afford a "challenging team" alone makes no sense at all. It's a part of the game that disappears.
Are you kidding me? Who are you to decide if playing several accounts at the same time for a player makes sense or not? For those who do use multiple accounts, this obviously makes perfect sense. I find this highly insulting to be told what makes sense and what does not. Let the players decide what they find meaningful and making sense, not you.
Tykus
In terms of multiple subbed accounts: A lot of you have multiple subbed accounts, to increase storage capacity, to be able to play different PR at different times. But they don't walk around with all their avatars on the bark at all times.
What specific harm is it for the entire community to walk the bark with several avatars (This has not even been an issue for years and years)? If there are specific instances of the game where this could impose a problem, then you should implement the restrictions related to those, such as op fights, RP or other events, not make a general restriction with some minor exceptions here and there.