A man from New Jersey is facing serious charges after reportedly traveling to Florida with the alleged purpose of confronting and harming a person he dislikes who plays the same MMORPG.
ArcheAge is one of many popular massively multiplayer online role-playing games. A few of the game’s many features that players can enjoy is the ability to create unique characters that quest, fight, master skills, and craft and sell items. Players can also communicate with each other, which often leads to personality clashes and arguments in the competitive setting.
Recently, two men, one from New Jersey and the other from Florida got into a squabble while in the game. The 20-year-old New Jerseyan reportedly reacted strongly to the situation and allegedly decided to handle it in person. According to reports, on the evening of June 20, he took a flight from Newark to Jacksonville and checked into the Ocean Coast Hotel when he arrived. Afterward, he allegedly headed to a local hardware store and picked up a hammer and a flashlight.