What do people think of this.... seems a bit fishy :(

browwnrob · Post by **browwnrob** » Wed May 05, 2004 11:04 am

i may be wrong but there is a guy selling a bloodbowl computer game on ebay which isnt the original... he says it is bloodbowl 2 but the description sounds a lot like the java client used on fumbbl...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 69622&rd=1

forgive me if im wrong but i dont really want fumbbl to be closed down because of this idiot

TiMuN · Post by **TiMuN** » Wed May 05, 2004 11:09 am

Note the game has no AI, so has to be played with a friend – either on the same PC or by the online options supplied in the game.

The game requires a small Java download to play (JRE 1.3 to be precise - about 5MB) – I can supply this once I get my broadband connection (in a week I hope!!, or you can download it yourself.

How can someone sell the JavaBB which is free?

browwnrob · Post by **browwnrob** » Wed May 05, 2004 11:13 am

its freeware... you cant sell freeware. i havent heard of bloodbowl 2 so im almost certain this is the javabloodbowl client. i dont really like to see a poor guy get ripped off by a con artist

again if im wrong then im wholeheartedly sorry

TiMuN · Post by **TiMuN** » Wed May 05, 2004 11:30 am

Problem is, if GW manages to see that message, plenty of 'digitally scanned pictures from the WD', they might see the need of further investigations, and maybe, just maybe, get in touch with SkyJunie about the issue.

Would be a great loss if this leads to any kind of legal action there ...

Post by **DoubleSkulls** » Wed May 05, 2004 12:52 pm

If it is JBB the guy is in violation of the licence - and Ski's IP.

Khaine · Post by **Khaine** » Wed May 05, 2004 3:20 pm

Anyone copied this to Skyjunkie? He should know about it so he can contact E-Bay. They will stop auctions like this as they are considered fraud.

Indigo · Post by **Indigo** » Thu May 06, 2004 8:43 am

I've warned the bidder/winner and asked the seller for more pics to confirm it's Java BB

Looks like we'll need to watch out for more like this since he's a 0 feedback seller - might try it frequently.

I suggest reporting EVERY item like this to ebay...

Indigo · Post by **Indigo** » Thu May 06, 2004 8:46 am

I've warned the bidder/winner and asked the seller for more pics to confirm it's Java BB

Looks like we'll need to watch out for more like this since he's a 0 feedback seller - might try it frequently.

I suggest reporting EVERY item like this to ebay...

Indigo · Post by **Indigo** » Thu May 06, 2004 8:46 am

I've warned the bidder/winner and asked the seller for more pics to confirm it's Java BB

Looks like we'll need to watch out for more like this since he's a 0 feedback seller - might try it frequently.

I suggest reporting EVERY item like this to ebay...

narkotic · Post by **narkotic** » Thu May 06, 2004 9:16 am

wow, that triple-warning must have impressed him...

Xtreme · Post by **Xtreme** » Thu May 06, 2004 12:48 pm

Would have scared me away.

Post by **Thadrin** » Thu May 06, 2004 12:54 pm

He's clearly trying to sell a copy of the JavaBowl tool...and an old version if its Java 1.3 you need (the current one needing 1.4)...

VERY sus, but buyer beware as always on EBay. He hasn't actually LIED anywhere as far as I can see...just been creative with the truth.

Indigo · Post by **Indigo** » Thu May 06, 2004 12:58 pm

yeah but he's still not allowed to sell Ski's work

yeah but he's still not allowed to sell Ski's work

yeah but he's still not allowed to sell Ski's work

(thought I'd keep the postcount down a bit with that one

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IronAge_Man · Post by **IronAge_Man** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:29 am

Could someone warn the latest high bidder on this auction? eBay only allows one message per day, and have done nothing about the numerous reports about this seller so far.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 3191937162

Here are the links to the games in question for the latest auction:

Blood Bowl: http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=132

M.U.D.S. http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=667

Grave Yardage: http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=474 (no download available; note the copyright message)

SkiJunkie's Javabbowl (the 'freebie' in the deal): http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/bbowl2.html

hoomin_erra · Post by **hoomin_erra** » Tue May 11, 2004 1:31 pm

Well just got a reply from the high bidder. I have a funny feeling he won't be paying up