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June 08, 2005

Gamer Kills Gamer Over Virtual Sword

Sword, virtual. Murder, real:

A Shanghai online gamer has been given a suspended death sentence for killing a fellow gamer.

Qui Chengwei stabbed Zhu Caoyuan in the chest when he found out he had sold his virtual sword for 7,200 Yuan (£473).

The sword, which Mr Qui had lent to Mr Zhu, was won in the popular online game Legend of Mir 3.

Attempts to take the dispute to the police failed because there is currently no law in China to protect virtual property.

...

Buying and selling gaming artefacts such as imaginary weapons is a booming business on the web.

The internet games section of Ebay saw more than $9m (£5m) in trades in 2003.

While China has no laws to deal with the theft of virtual property, South Korea has a section of its police force that investigates in-game crime.

...

According to the Chinese press, more and more gamers are seeking justice through the courts over stolen weapons and credits accumulated in games.

In this case, Mr Zhu did offer to hand over the cash but Mr Qui lost patience and stabbed him with "great force" according to media reports.

Thanks to Chickpea.


posted by Ace at 12:38 PM
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"Suspended death sentence?" Sounds like they gave him virtual punishment.

Posted by: Barbwire Mike on June 8, 2005 12:43 PM

So, you fork over real cash for imaginary benefit. I feel that way every April 15.

Posted by: planetmoron on June 8, 2005 12:50 PM

South Korea has a section of its police force that investigates in-game crime

Words fail me.

Posted by: Phinn on June 8, 2005 01:28 PM

When a tree falls in a video game and no one is at the monitor, does it still score healing points?

Posted by: planetmoron on June 8, 2005 01:46 PM

I've been spending way too long yelling at my computer for failing to download "Quest for Glory II." I feel this guy's pain.

/comforting group geek hug

Posted by: Knemon on June 8, 2005 04:51 PM

It's this kind of news that keeps me playig freecell.

Posted by: papertiger on June 8, 2005 05:09 PM

And my parents were worried about me playing AD&D back in the day.

Posted by: Fersboo on June 8, 2005 06:40 PM

I remember when this started in America with Ultima Online. At one point, the gold piece in UO was a stronger currency than that of many third world nations (based on a gold pieces per dollar averaging of E-bay sales).

I eventually sold my account and recouped all the money spent on the game, expansions, and monthly fees, with enough left over for a few great weekends spent bar hopping.

Posted by: Rob on June 8, 2005 06:59 PM

Geez. Musta been a really good sword.

Later,
bbeck

Posted by: bbeck on June 8, 2005 07:25 PM

I used to play Everquest a few years ago. Accounts could actually be suspended over selling in-game items and accounts on eBay. I'm not sure if that rule is still enforced, though.

Posted by: Kazmin on June 8, 2005 11:57 PM

LIGHTNING BOLT, LIGHTNING BOLT!!!!

Posted by: CraigC on June 9, 2005 12:58 AM
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