I was told I couldnt do it. I took that as it isnt possible not that it was an exploit. It wasnt specified. When I had the option in Golden Farrow I assumed there was a reason for it. I was banned and had only one option.
As for reading the Forums... I do so sporatically. I didnt even know about the Aurvandil war protests until it was pointed out to me and the thread was over 6 pages long already.
No punishments were announced for the Solaro incident and the nobles involved were still Dukes/Lords. I play mostly by phone and I dont read all the Forums.
Just recently Anaris commented that I live in a Forum black hole since I had no idea about some of the things going dow in Aurvandil
