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Re: Playing WoW at work question....Thanks guys for all your replies, some really interesting points.
Basically we are websensed from all gaming websites so I'm guessing ports will be blocked also....
I was looking at a 3G dongle from 3 network (UK based) 21mb speed and 15gb data allowance, do you think this will be enough for 48-50 hours of wow a month? |
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DarkLogixTexan and Proud Premium Member join:2008-10-23 Baytown, TX |
It likely would be enough
I think of wow's data usage like a DB program, lots of very small packets.
as opposed to a fileserver, few really big packets. |
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KrisnatharokPC Builder, Gamer Premium Member join:2009-02-11 Earth Orbit
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to Dillinja
said by Dillinja:Basically we are websensed from all gaming websites so I'm guessing ports will be blocked also....
I was looking at a 3G dongle from 3 network (UK based) 21mb speed and 15gb data allowance, do you think this will be enough for 48-50 hours of wow a month? The wisdom of doing something like that is questionable. |
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said by Krisnatharok:said by Dillinja:Basically we are websensed from all gaming websites so I'm guessing ports will be blocked also....
I was looking at a 3G dongle from 3 network (UK based) 21mb speed and 15gb data allowance, do you think this will be enough for 48-50 hours of wow a month? The wisdom of doing something like that is questionable. This will only be for farming and dailies.... |
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KrisnatharokPC Builder, Gamer Premium Member join:2009-02-11 Earth Orbit |
Oh that makes it ok then.
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Kris is that a serious reply? Do you honestly think that would be ok? Your help is appriecated... Thanks |
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ImmerGentleman Premium Member join:2010-01-07 Evans, GA |
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2012-Oct-25 5:48 pm
said by Dillinja:Kris is that a serious reply? Do you honestly think that would be ok? Your help is appriecated... Thanks He can't honestly be speaking for your boss. I'd take it as a warning. Understand the intent of the policies in place at the workplace. If they've taken measures to block gaming at the workplace... you might win the "ability" battle, only to lose the "appropriate" one. |
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JobbieKeep It Simple Premium Member join:2010-08-24 Mexico |
to Dillinja
said by Dillinja:Kris is that a serious reply? Do you honestly think that would be ok? Your help is appriecated... Thanks Man, Imagine you own a business, would you like your employees playing WoW on the clock? "Sry boss, I didn't finish the financial report, I was doing my dailies, I am about to get revered with the Klaxxi" |
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Guys - If I take my own device and network medium and use in my own time at work, that's all good....
All I wanna know is if 3G 15gb allowance will be enough for farming/dailies 40-50 hrs a month. |
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KrisnatharokPC Builder, Gamer Premium Member join:2009-02-11 Earth Orbit 1 edit |
to Dillinja
said by Dillinja:Kris is that a serious reply? Do you honestly think that would be ok? Your help is appriecated... Thanks Yes, it is completely serious. I am actually your boss IRL and think it's fine for you to play computer games at work despite the company taking measures to lock down gaming/leisure websites. We pay you, but don't actually expect productivity out of you. I am working on the you getting paid issue, though. P.S. Ignore the OPSEC/trade secrets vulnerability of you having a laptop and open connection--you can tell the IA guys i said it's ok. |
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Jezz man does it really matter to you want I do at work? I never asked you "am I allowed to play it"....
I wanted some feedback regarding the connectivity of 3G and the data allowance. |
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KrisnatharokPC Builder, Gamer Premium Member join:2009-02-11 Earth Orbit |
And all i want to know is if the blunt side of a shovel can apply enough force to the side of the head to cause loss of consciousness, and how much weight around the feet would cause a person to sink in a body of water. Stop asking questions!
Seriously, 40-50 hours a month? That's a long lunch hour for 20 workdays.
Can't say you weren't warned about the "should" despite the "can." |
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Thanks for your help. |
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JoelC707 Premium Member join:2002-07-09 Lanett, AL
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to Dillinja
The point they're trying to make to you is that if your company internet access is restricted then they have done so for a reason. That reason is likely only known to IT and the upper management but it could be something as serious as a compliance issue to keep confidential data secure. If that's the case then you're probably going to be out on your ass when the wrong person sees you with a laptop playing wow. If it's just to keep employee productivity up or control bandwidth usage then you have nothing to worry about because I assume you would only be doing this off the clock. The thing is you probably don't know why this policy is in place.
Have you even asked about whether personal devices are allowed? Just because your smart phone is allowed doesn't mean your laptop with a 3G card will be allowed. If you haven't done this then you're putting the safety of your job at risk. Forgive us for trying to point out where you could be risking losing your job. I thought that was the friendly thing to do but that seems to be escaping you. Since you seem to insist on this, yes that 3g card will work as you've been told numerous times in this thread. |
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Yeah personal devices are allowed......
Thanks for the info. |
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JobbieKeep It Simple Premium Member join:2010-08-24 Mexico |
Jobbie
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2012-Oct-25 6:13 pm
said by Dillinja:Yeah personal devices are allowed......
Thanks for the info. Nothing to see here. Move on people. |
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ImmerGentleman Premium Member join:2010-01-07 Evans, GA |
to Dillinja
said by Dillinja:Yeah personal devices are allowed......
Thanks for the info. cool. With that said, I see no reason why that aircard and connection couldn't work out okay for farming and low-key questing. most of us where just projecting our work environment/situations onto yours... it was all with the best of intentions, even if the delivery was awkward. |
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With being one of the first line managers on the night shift there I can take my breaks in empty meeting rooms when everyone else is working....the beauty of being a team leader.
I do understand the warnings you guys have mentioned and its appreicated.
Immer - thanks for that, I just need more time to farm etc as I'm falling behind the guys in my guild. |
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