I returned to Ikariam after more than a year away, hoping to enjoy the game again. Within days, I was banned for one month — no warning, no message, just an instant punishment.I submitted a support ticket, waited more than a week with zero response. When they finally replied, the answer was short and cold: “The ban stays. Take it as a final warning.”I even asked to have my account put into vacation mode to avoid losing progress during the ban — they completely ignored it.Meanwhile, the game is basically empty, full of bots, and the few real players left are treated like this?I won’t return to Ikariam or any Gameforge game again. This is how you kill a game, and then blame the players for leaving.Update – Forum post closed within minutesAfter waiting days for support and getting no real reply, I shared my story on the official Ikariam forum, respectfully and without naming anyone.Within minutes, a Team Manager replied saying “rules are the same for everyone,” then closed the thread saying bans cannot be discussed publicly.No empathy. No conversation. Just silence and shutdown.It really feels like they just don’t care if players leave anymore. And sadly, that’s exactly what’s happeningFinal update – Banned from the forum for sharing my experienceAfter getting a 1-month ban from Ikariam (for a short 1–2 day script usage), I tried to appeal respectfully. I accepted the ban and only asked for vacation mode or some understanding, since I had just returned after over a year and even purchased Ambrosia.Support responded coldly and vaguely.Then I went to the official Gameforge forum and posted a very polite feedback message, simply saying that it felt harsh and unwelcoming. No insults. No drama.The post was locked in minutes. Then they banned my forum account entirely.Screenshot here:(upload link to imgur, or just say “available upon request”)So to recap:– I returned to the game– Spent real money– Made a small mistake– Got banned– Tried to talk about it– Got banned againHonestly, I just feel sad.It’s not about the ban anymore — it’s about how Gameforge handles people.No second chances. No conversation.Just ban, silence, and goodbye.
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