RuneScape theft now a real-world crime

Posted 11:55am on Wed 1 February 2012
VG_Staff Posts: 21,337	0 0 RuneScape theft now a real-world crime Two thieves held a RuneScape player at knifepoint in order to steal virtual items from his account, an act of theft that the Dutch Supreme Court believes warrants 144 hours community service. Read Article Reply

Posted 11:55am on Wed 1 February 2012
MrGloomy Posts: 593	0 0 In response to Topic Two thieves held a RuneScape player at knifepoint in order to steal virtual items from his account, an act of theft that the Dutch Supreme Court believes warrants 144 hours community service. Read Article » Go to VG_Staff's original post "VideoGamer.com Analysis: The use of a real world knife is surely more important in this case than the items taken." I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if the judge would punish the accused more harshly if they robbed him at knife-point in-game instead? Reply

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