18+ Room (Safe to click don't worry.)

[ToxicFox]

Ok so we all know MMO's can't be rated due to their online interaction but that doesn't mean they can just add whatever they want into the game. With this is mind I would like to propose a area of the game or maybe even a server where only people above the age of 18 could gather. There could be content in this area that wouldn't normally be "allowed". Things such as drinking and gambling could be added in this area. The adults of the servers can go somewhere they know they won't find a child. It would be a fun place to go and spend some time without worrying about any kiddies.

This idea started out as a joke and still kinda is one so don't freak out here. Take a deep breath and relax before posting.

[KiriA500]

I've met children who act more mature than the "adults" who play this game.

[Soukyuu]

I've met children who act more mature than the "adults" who play this game.

I do agree, however it's more of a legal issue (=what rating is for) than a maturity issue.

With that said, I don't think it will happen, if SE introduce such an area they will still have to rate the game as M, since they can't prove if the player sitting at the PC currently is really 18+. Another issue is that the legal age varies between countries. For example, it's 20 in Japan afaik, and 21 in some other countries.

[SniperRifle]

I've met children who act more mature than the "adults" who play this game.

Agreed, my new found Exalibuddy!

[Incarna]

21+ ONRY.

It won't happen.

[ToxicFox]

21+ ONRY.

It won't happen.

Think positive.

[Shneibel]

Think positive.

think realistic and accept reality. It won't happen

[Avraym]

Can there be bouncers?

[Fiosha_Maureiba]

I don't think the rating would change if characters were allowed to consume beverages with alcoholic names or for simulated gambling.

(looking at Rift for the alcoholic beverages)
(looking at Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy 13-2 for the simulated gambling)

BUT if the effects of alcoholic beverages, hallucinogens, or other drugs are introduced, that would hijack the rating to M.

[Impulse]

I don't think the rating would change if characters were allowed to consume beverages with alcoholic names or for simulated gambling.

(looking at Rift for the alcoholic beverages)
(looking at Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy 13-2 for the simulated gambling)

BUT if the effects of alcoholic beverages, hallucinogens, or other drugs are introduced, that would hijack the rating to M.

XI also had some gambling between the NPCs implemented in Lower Jeuno, then of course the Mog Bonanza that happens once in a while.

As far as functioning alcohol in an MMO goes, WoW has it.

• Your screen becomes blurry
• You can't run in a straight line
• Your character will "struggle" with swimming and will lose a bit of control while flying
• Your text will become slurred/altered. ("What's up?" could be turned in to "What'sh up? ...hic!")
• Monster levels appear lower than they really are
• Drinking too much causes your character to vomit

Last I checked, there isn't a M rating slapped on to it.