As noted in the verdict, the OOC accusations have caused damage to the reputation to Toupellon and the players in it. I therefore ask that the decision be sent to everyone on the Far East island so that those who do not check the forum, but are aware of the situation, be told the decision so that it quells any continuing discussions and doubts about whether or not the secession was organised OOC.
This case had nothing to do with whether or not Toupellon was formed via OOC agreements, or via any form of powergaming. The case was about unsupported accusations of cheationg/abuse. If any island wide announcement was made, which by the way I completely disagree with, it should clearly state that the case was about unsupported accusations of cheating/abuse. This case did not, in any way, validate that Toupellon was formed fairly, and entirely through IC means.
Having been in on the formation of Toupellon for about three or so weeks before it was actually founded, I'm convinced that it was handled IC. And for my part, with perfectly IC justification for my character's actions, and the actions of others from OW. I know little about the Cathay side, having only exchanged messages with Anatole a little over a week before the secession. So I'm not accusing Toupellon being formed OOC or anything. I'm just saying that this case did not vet Toupellon's formation. The case was just about something else.
