Important TWL/TWD notice - Must Read!

[Stabwound]

We recently moved/upgraded our server software for the TWD/TWL sites, and unfortunately the password database isn't compatible with this new software. You won't be able to log into the TWD/TWL/TrenchWars sites until you change your password.

Create a new password. To do this, follow these directions:

1. Go to ?go twd

2. Private Message (PM) TWDBot with !signup newpasswordhere. As an example, it should look like this - :TWDBot:!signup abcd1234

2b. Your password must be at LEAST 5 characters long and contain at least 1 digit (0-9) or the bot will not accept it.

Pretty easy. Keep in mind that we have had some people trying to bruteforce captains passwords on the TWD site. It's suggested to make a password that is at least 7 characters long, and contains at least 1-2 digits. Using those guidelines, your password will be a LOT harder for anyone to guess or bruteforce.

[Tibro]

just out of interest. what is bruteforcing someone password?

cheers

[HellzNo!]

what happens if you can log in and you didn't change your pw? do i still have to change it?

[Stabwound]

If your password still works then you probably don't have to worry about it.

[Kyace]

just out of interest. what is bruteforcing someone password?

cheers

Have software guess millions of passwords, one right after another. Called bruteforcing because it has all of the subtleties of opening a safe with a jackhammer, (and it relies on the brute force of a computer to perform an action quickly, repeatedly).

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[K2Grey]

Kyace: don't forget that it has to go through all permutations of numbers as well Although having numbers probably won't slow the program down much if the password is short.

[pascone]

Yes, you HAVE to log into the game. The only way to change your password is through that bot.

that didn't answer anything...i'm still logged in...do i need to do anything

[Edify]

i just changed it. thanks for the tip.

[fLaReD]

can the new pass we sign up w/ be the same one as before if it follows the new requirements?

[Stabwound]

yeah