Is This Account Sharing?

Far Queue·4/24/2019, 1:17:08 PM·20 votes·12,180 views

My girlfriend doesn't have a functional right hand, but she wants to play league anyways. So together, we created an account for her to enjoy the game. The deal is that I handle the mouse for her, and she pushes all the keyboard buttons. She holds the password for the account as well as its linked credit card information, so I can't log in and play (or spend RP) alone.

I know it technically is "sharing", but the Term of Use consented both of us as one subject, and the user(s) of this account never switched. My question is, is this a breach of any game rule? (Not posted from said account for obvious reasons)

31 Comments

ModThe Djinn4/24/2019, 1:24:11 PM22 votes

Completely unofficial opinion: This doesn't seem like account sharing. You can't log in, you can't access the account without her, and you do not even play or use the account without her. I cannot, however, promise that Riot shares this view -- without getting a response from them it's definitely something to do at your own discretion and at your own risk.

Voldymort4/24/2019, 2:03:22 PM15 votes

I was going to suggest that you open a ticket and ask support dirrectly about it but i'm curious about the answer to this grey case too so i went ahead and did it for you. The conversation went as follows:

(01:51:31 PM) Voldymort: romance is not dead i guess (01:51:51 PM) *** [Rioter] joined the chat *** (01:51:57 PM) [Rioter]: haha (01:51:57 PM) Voldymort: hi (01:52:05 PM) [Rioter]: how may I help you bud? (01:52:13 PM) Voldymort: whats so funny?:P (01:53:08 PM) [Rioter]: "romance is not dead I guess" (01:53:40 PM) Voldymort: it partains to a post on the boards that went up about half an hour ago. i was gonna suggest he opens a ticket and ask you guys but i decided that im curious about the answer too (01:53:56 PM) Voldymort: https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/player-behavior-moderation/A3HAtTjs-is-this-account-sharing (01:54:16 PM) Voldymort: since it appears to be a grey area as far as i can tell (01:54:42 PM) [Rioter]: hmm **(01:58:06 PM) [Rioter]: it's alright, it shouldn't be punishable strictly for that, but the true creator of the account would be responsible for anything that happens on the account ** (01:58:19 PM) Voldymort: i see (01:58:28 PM) Voldymort: have you heard of such a case before? (01:58:55 PM) [Rioter]: nope (01:59:15 PM) Voldymort: i guess there's a first time for everything :P (01:59:22 PM) Voldymort: thanks for the time (01:59:28 PM) [Rioter]: same (01:59:29 PM) [Rioter]: :D (01:59:36 PM) Voldymort: cheers! (01:59:39 PM) [Rioter]: cheers

i've removed his name because i'm not sure if this qualifies as naming and shaming

Arcade Lulu4/24/2019, 1:20:08 PM5 votes

I honestly would say that that isn't account sharing Because you created the account together etc and she can't really help the fact that her right hand isn't functional but she still wants to enjoy the game

I'm not a professional or anything but i'd say that you aren't really breaking any rules because it's still her account, you don't know the login information and you're just helping her

Umbral Regent4/24/2019, 1:58:37 PM4 votes

My default response to this would generally be "yes", as this is, in the most basic sense, account-sharing - but I also have to say that this is a pretty specific edge case. And, in this particular case, I would defer to The Djinn; all told, it seems like it would get a pass (since at the end of the day, she is still maintaining full authority of her account), but it does still pose the risk that it would count regardless.

Jennifer4204/24/2019, 9:56:26 PM3 votes

isnt this something riot does at allstars? 1 pro has the mouse the other the keyboard.

Naalith4/24/2019, 10:05:10 PM3 votes

It's probably not account sharing, and even if it was there is no way they would be able to know you're account sharing. Any good or bad plays you and your girlfriend make would be consistent so it's not like it would be a situation where you're swapping summoner keys and stuff.

Maybe off topic but have you considered getting her a gaming mouse of some kind? I have one with 5 additional buttons and it was like $60 or $70 3 years ago, these days you should be able to get one without breaking the bank. If you could make the investment I think it would be worthwhile if your girlfriend likes to play games more than just casually.

Cherry Tsundere4/24/2019, 4:01:35 PM3 votes

nice attention-seeking and redundant post

AnotherFeeder4/24/2019, 2:51:53 PM3 votes

Why would you care to ask? What possible way would there be to get caught doing this lol.

Do you physically invite rioters that would rat you out over to your house or something?

MordridtheBlack4/25/2019, 3:18:22 PM2 votes

something else to maybe look into would be left handed mice.

you might be able to find one with some programmable buttons (preferably on the side where her thumb would rest)

that way she can just remap her qwer, df, and b keys to the extra mouse buttons.

they might cost a bit price wise, but that would allow her to play on her own

WAZZZUP5004/25/2019, 4:25:05 PM2 votes

Just call it "coaching advanced" lol.

Project Xayah4/27/2019, 1:35:02 PM1 votes

If she has any interest in learning to play solo, you could consider looking into a "gaming keypad" device such as the Razer Tartarus. I've never used one myself, and I'm not entirely sure how they work (getting effective and fluid mouse control might be an issue), but it could be a good option to explore nonetheless.

MordridtheBlack4/24/2019, 3:04:06 PM1 votes

maybe riot needs to consider adding in possible controller support for situations like this

there are controllers that are specifically made for people with disabilities (sorry if this is offensive to the op or his gf)

would need to allow for a full keybinding remap but it could work

Nevurwin4/24/2019, 4:32:50 PM1 votes

If Riot punished the account over a reason like that then they dont deserve someone like you anyways.

Galiö4/24/2019, 8:23:40 PM1 votes

There are a few one handed players out their. Typically from what I'm aware they get a gaming mouse that has buttons on the side they can set for champion abilities. Depending on how long her hand has not been functional I feel confident she has good/great dexterity and flexibility in her functioning hand to play that game individually. So I think its bizzare if this is a real story and what you two actually do.

DrippyBrownHole4/24/2019, 9:06:02 PM1 votes

Most LoL players just yeet with the mouse and bash an appendage on the keyboard instead of trying. Let her play on her own, she'll make it to gold at least

Sinister Anubis4/25/2019, 3:20:35 AM1 votes

Feels like a troll post

CNV Nightstar4/25/2019, 2:38:47 PM1 votes

Why not use a left handed mouse and learn to play league with mouse only? I've done it plenty of times (playing with mouse only) and its not that hard. Then again, im very good mechanically so maybe thats just me. That way she wont need ur help to play the game, unless thats like ur thing to spend time/ have fun with them.

CNV Nightstar4/25/2019, 2:40:15 PM1 votes

I dont know if theres like a left handed Razer Naga, but I wish u the best of luck with that.

Götterdämmerung4/27/2019, 12:57:10 AM1 votes

Love birds playing league XD