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Important BTA Rule Update & New T3 Exchange Module​

Hello Infinitians,

To protect our community from high-level scams, reduce the wait time for Senior Staff trade approvals, and give you instant access to swap your end-game builds, we are updating how Tier-3 Uber Sets are handled.

Effective immediately, Tier-3 Uber Sets and Tier-3 Uber Azrael Sets can no longer be traded via the BTA system for any user rank (including Top Contributors and Staff).

Instead of waiting for forum approvals, you can now swap your T3 sets instantly, 24/7, using the brand-new automated Exchange Module located right in our web shop!

New Webshop Exchange Module Fees:
  • Tier-3 Uber Azrael Set Swap: $10
  • Tier-3 Uber Set Swap: $15

This system ensures maximum account security and lets you jump right back into the action with your new build without any delays. Your old set is safely exchanged, and your new set is delivered automatically.

Please review the newly updated BTA rules thread to ensure your future trades go smoothly.



A Transparent Note on Scams and Server Health
We want to be completely straight with you about why the T3 Exchange Module was built. First, Tier-3 trades are the highest value assets in the game. Processing them manually through the forums made them a prime target for elaborate scams. Moving this to a fully automated web module completely eliminates human error, fake screenshots, and the risk of losing your items (especially when players sharing accounts and their pilots begin to transfer their items via BTA).

Second, developing and maintaining the infrastructure for InfinityMU takes significant time and resources. When end-game players endlessly swap the exact same T3 sets among themselves, it bypasses the system that keeps the servers online. This small exchange fee ensures that the top-tier economy stays balanced while directly supporting the hosting, development, and longevity of the servers you love. :heart:


Why the Rest of the BTA Rules Remain Unchanged
For those wondering, the ability to buy and sell VD (Via Donation) for in-game wealth remains exactly the same. We know how important this system is for our dedicated grinders.

When developing and maintaining InfinityMU, protecting the Play-to-Win ecosystem is a core priority for us. Keeping the VD trade system intact ensures that if you have the dedication to farm and grind, you will always have a realistic path to obtain premium gear. Your hard work in-game matters, and the bridge between our grinders and our donors is here to stay!

✔ Allowed BTA Trades Per Group:
    • Infinitian:
      ‣ Can trade via BTA anything that implies VD (Via Donation).
      ‣ Either you or your buyer/seller must provide goods VD.​
    • VIP:
      ‣ Can trade via BTA anything that implies VD.
      ‣ BTA between Gold Credits / ROWs / Draconites.
    • ‣ Can buy/sell VD at:
      • $10 = 1 Tier-1 Draconite Set
      • $15 = 1 Tier-2 Draconite Set
      • $20 = 1 Tier-3 Draconite Set
      • $10 = 1 Uber Tier-1 Set & 1 Uber Tier-1 Weapons
      • $15 = 1 Uber Tier-2 Weapons
      • $20 = 1 Tier-2 Set
      • Can't sell/buy Tier-3 Uber Set via BTA
      • Can't sell/buy Tier-3 Uber Azrael Set via BTA
    • SuperVIP:
      ‣ Same benefits as VIP.
      ‣ BTA between Gold Credits / ROWs / Draconites.
    • ‣ Can buy/sell VD at:
      • $10 = 1 Tier-1 Draconite Set
      • $15 = 1 Tier-2 Draconite Set
      • $20 = 1 Tier-3 Draconite Set
      • $10 = 1 Uber Tier-1 Set & 1 Uber Tier-1 Weapons
      • $15 = 1 Uber Tier-2 Weapons
      • $20 = 1 Tier-2 Set
      • Can't sell/buy Tier-3 Uber Set via BTA
      • Can't sell/buy Tier-3 Uber Azrael Set via BTA
      • Tier-3 sets are restricted to trades between SuperVIPs (unless there’s an Uber Coupon – read more about Uber Coupons click here).
    • Top Contributor:
      ‣ Can trade their Uber Sets (Tier-1 and Tier-2 only), and Uber Draconite Sets (all tiers) exclusively with other Top Contributors (and all Infinitians/VIPs/SuperVIPs with Uber Coupons – learn more).
      ‣ Can buy/sell VD at:
      • $10 = 1 Tier-1 Draconite Set
      • $15 = 1 Tier-2 Draconite Set
      • $20 = 1 Tier-3 Draconite Set
      • $10 = 1 Uber Tier-1 Set & 1 Uber Tier-1 Weapons
      • $15 = 1 Uber Tier-2 Weapons
      • $20 = 1 Tier-2 Set
      • $40 = 1 Tier-3 Uber Set
      • $25 = 1 Tier-3 Uber Azrael Set
      • Can't sell/buy Tier-3 Uber Set via BTA
      • Can't sell/buy Tier-3 Uber Azrael Set via BTA
      ‣ T3 Exchange Module: Peer-to-peer exchange of T3 Sets is no longer permitted on the forums. To swap your T3 sets, please use the automated Exchange Module in your web shop:
      • $10 Exchange Fee = Tier-3 Uber Azrael Set swap
      • $15 Exchange Fee = Tier-3 Uber Set swap
Links:
Big Trade Assistance Rules & Request Format
Uber Trade Coupon System
Restricted Users from BTA [New Regulations]

I am leaving this thread open, and I have asked our moderation team to keep it unlocked so the community can freely discuss these changes.

Thank you for your continuous support!
The InfinityMU Team
 
How about the pending BTA for t3 now boss?

And isn’t it a bit expensive for 15$/ set?
 
Gryphon said:
How about the pending BTA for t3 now boss?

And isn’t it a bit expensive for 15$/ set?
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What happens to the pending T3 BTAs?
If your T3 BTA thread was already posted and the deal was agreed upon before this announcement went live, we will honor it. I will process the currently pending T3 trades as a final grace period. However, no new T3 BTA threads will be accepted or processed from this point forward.

Isn't $15 a bit expensive just to swap a set?
Keep in mind that a brand-new Tier-3 Uber set costs $50. We are giving you a permanent way to completely swap your end-game build for only $15. That is a massive 70% discount compared to the cost of buying a new one.

I completely understand that adjusting to this new rule is frustrating, but here is the honest truth about why we had to lock T3 trades to the web module:
  • Server Survival: T3 sets are the absolute end-game. When those exact same sets just get endlessly recycled and passed around between veteran players, the server generates zero revenue from its highest-tier content. We have hosting bills to pay and active development to fund for InfinityMU. That small exchange fee is what keeps this project alive and online for everyone.
  • Zero Scams & Staff Burnout: Manual forum trades for max-tier items were the absolute biggest target for elaborate scams and a massive time drain on our Staff. The new web module makes swapping your gear 100% secure and eliminates human error.
  • Instant Convenience: You no longer have to wait days for a Senior Staff member to log in, verify screenshots, and facilitate the trade. If you want to change your build at 3:00 AM, you can do it instantly.

We deliberately left the rest of the VD system untouched so our free-to-play grinders still have a solid path to premium gear. But to protect the long-term future of the server, we had to secure the top-tier economy.

Thank you to everyone understanding the bigger picture here!
 
RESiSTANT said:
What happens to the pending T3 BTAs?
If your T3 BTA thread was already posted and the deal was agreed upon before this announcement went live, we will honor it. I will process the currently pending T3 trades as a final grace period. However, no new T3 BTA threads will be accepted or processed from this point forward.

Isn't $15 a bit expensive just to swap a set?
Keep in mind that a brand-new Tier-3 Uber set costs $50. We are giving you a permanent way to completely swap your end-game build for only $15. That is a massive 70% discount compared to the cost of buying a new one.

I completely understand that adjusting to this new rule is frustrating, but here is the honest truth about why we had to lock T3 trades to the web module:
  • Server Survival: T3 sets are the absolute end-game. When those exact same sets just get endlessly recycled and passed around between veteran players, the server generates zero revenue from its highest-tier content. We have hosting bills to pay and active development to fund for InfinityMU. That small exchange fee is what keeps this project alive and online for everyone.
  • Zero Scams & Staff Burnout: Manual forum trades for max-tier items were the absolute biggest target for elaborate scams and a massive time drain on our Staff. The new web module makes swapping your gear 100% secure and eliminates human error.
  • Instant Convenience: You no longer have to wait days for a Senior Staff member to log in, verify screenshots, and facilitate the trade. If you want to change your build at 3:00 AM, you can do it instantly.

We deliberately left the rest of the VD system untouched so our free-to-play grinders still have a solid path to premium gear. But to protect the long-term future of the server, we had to secure the top-tier economy.

Thank you to everyone understanding the bigger picture here!
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Fair enough boss, I have a question in mind for example I want to swap more than 1 set? Do I get a discount?
 
Isn't possible to add 2x T2 or 4x T1 with higher fees to be changed to T3 too?
 
Khaled said:
Isn't possible to add 2x T2 or 4x T1 with higher fees to be changed to T3 too?
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Brask007 said:
Hello @RESiSTANT

How about upgrading for example from T2 to T3 , like something i stated here https://forum.infinitymu.net/threads/upgrading-ubers.142668/#post-1743255
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Gryphon said:
Fair enough boss, I have a question in mind for example I want to swap more than 1 set? Do I get a discount?
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Hey everyone, thanks for the questions and the detailed suggestions! I want to address these ideas directly so you understand our design philosophy for the server's economy moving forward:

1. Can we combine lower tiers (e.g., 4x T1 or 2x T2) to get a T3? & What about the "Upgrade System" suggestion?
I really appreciate the thought and math put into the upgrade suggestion, but we will not be implementing trade-ins or combinations to reach Tier-3. Here is why:
  • Protecting the Free-to-Play Market: If we allow players to "melt down" or trade in their T1 and T2 sets to the webshop for T3s, those lower-tier items permanently disappear from the game. Our F2P grinders rely on veteran players trading away their T1 and T2 gear for Winds/Draconites. Destroying the middle tier of items to feed the T3 market would ruin the economy for newer players trying to gear up.
  • System Security: The new Webshop Exchange is strictly designed for 1-to-1 identical tier swaps (T3 Set for T3 Set). Allowing complex multi-item combinations (like Hyon + Vic + $10 for a T2, or T2 + $20 for T3) is a programming nightmare that opens the door to massive database bugs and duplication exploits. Keeping it simple keeps your items safe.
  • T3 Prestige: Tier-3 is the absolute end-game peak. It is a premium tier and should not be something you can piece together from lower-tier items or event rewards.

2. Do we get a discount if we swap more than one T3 set at a time?
There are no bulk discounts for exchanging multiple sets. The $15 exchange fee per set is already a massive 70% discount compared to buying a brand new $50 T3 set. Because the fee is already set as low as possible specifically to cover server hosting and development costs, it applies to every individual set exchange.

We want to keep things simple, secure, and fair for both the donors who keep the servers alive and the F2P grinders who keep the community active. Thanks for understanding!
 
As a result of this update, the benefits associated with the Top Contributor user group may become less attractive and less motivating to pursue.

It may be worthwhile to consider introducing new or enhanced perks to maintain the value and appeal of the Top Contributor user group.

One of the things you can add to it perks would be the power to vote on event polls :cry2:
 
It's a good update, great improvement but I also understand the rest of people having some concerns about this new feature.
Tho I feel sorry for Scammerbomb, no more profits from T3 sets :cry2:
 
#Adobo said:
As a result of this update, the benefits associated with the Top Contributor user group may become less attractive and less motivating to pursue.

It may be worthwhile to consider introducing new or enhanced perks to maintain the value and appeal of the Top Contributor user group.

One of the things you can add to it perks would be the power to vote on event polls :cry2:
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I completely understand why it might feel like a nerf at first glance, but I want to reassure you that the Top Contributor rank remains the most valuable and privileged rank on the server.

While we had to lock down Tier-3 Uber Sets for the sake of the server's survival, let's look at the massive benefits Top Contributors still exclusively hold over every other user group:
  • Free T1 & T2 Uber Trades: You are still the only rank that can trade Tier-1 and Tier-2 Uber Sets with each other without injecting fresh VD (Via Donation) into the server.
  • Free Draconite Set Trades: You can still freely trade Uber Draconite Sets of all tiers (including Tier-3!).
  • Massive Webshop Discounts: Top Contributors still get exclusive discounted pricing when buying VD directly (for example, getting a new T3 Set for $40 while others pay full price). Contact me for an offer if you plan to donate for T3 and you are an Top Contributor I will send you link to pay $40 USD instead of $50 USD.
The restriction only applies to standard T3 Uber Sets and T3 Azrael Sets because they are the absolute ceiling of the game. If the highest rank can endlessly pass around the highest gear for free, the server simply cannot sustain itself.

Being a Top Contributor still grants you unmatched trading freedom and financial discounts compared to Infinitians, VIPs, and SuperVIPs. We deeply value our Top Contributors, which is why we left the vast majority of your perks completely untouched!


Martheena said:
Why is it effective immediately? Can you set a date like 1 week after announcement so we still have a chance to trade our t3 set before the deadline? Because some members are having a multiple same set. Just my opinion.
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I completely understand that an immediate change catches people off guard, especially if you are currently holding onto duplicate T3 sets. However, we could not offer a 1-week grace period for a very specific reason:
  • Preventing a Trade Rush: If we announced a deadline, it would trigger a massive rush. Everyone would scramble to swap their T3 sets at the last minute, flooding the forums. This would completely bypass the economic fix we are trying to implement and overwhelm our Senior Staff with an impossible backlog of manual trades.
  • The Market is Saturated: Up until this exact announcement, countless T3 BTA trades have already happened over a very long period. The community has had plenty of time and opportunity to trade freely, which is exactly why the economy reached a point where this rule change became necessary today.
If you are holding multiple of the same set, this is exactly what the new Webshop Exchange Module is built to solve. For that $15 fee (a 70% discount from retail), you can instantly turn those duplicates into brand-new builds without waiting on staff approvals.

Thank you for understanding why we had to make the cut-off immediate to protect the server's stability!
 
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Ok sir. I understand. But can you allow top contri to trade T3 = T3. Only for top contri. As we spent more money to get the top contri tag and some on us dont have extra money to spend again just to change T3 sets. Plus the market gives more enjoyment on trying new sets.
 
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Martheena said:
Ok sir. I understand. But can you allow top contri to trade T3 = T3. Only for top contri. As we spent more money to get the top contri tag and some on us dont have extra money to spend again just to change T3 sets. Plus the market gives more enjoyment on trying new sets.
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If I recall it right, BTAs between T3 sets weren't allowed for long time, and seeing the constant BTAs regarding them, the users/players forgot to use the T1/T2 in BTAs and they didn't also donated for more sets, which economically isn't as great for our server.

Hence this, I think for sure T3 = T3 will be forbidden, since there's a fee for the change in the webshop.

From my point of view, it's a good decision regarding the server, but I would personally adjust a bit the price.
I know 15$ for the end-game gear in the server isn't that much, but you are not getting 70% discount for a new added set in your inventory as a player, just a new one in order of skin or character usage, so I'd recommend a 10$ fee per set, looks a lil bit more affordable and fair since you just want to change it.
 
Shanks said:
If I recall it right, BTAs between T3 sets weren't allowed for long time, and seeing the constant BTAs regarding them, the users/players forgot to use the T1/T2 in BTAs and they didn't also donated for more sets, which economically isn't as great for our server.

Hence this, I think for sure T3 = T3 will be forbidden, since there's a fee for the change in the webshop.

From my point of view, it's a good decision regarding the server, but I would personally adjust a bit the price.
I know 15$ for the end-game gear in the server isn't that much, but you are not getting 70% discount for a new added set in your inventory as a player, just a new one in order of skin or character usage, so I'd recommend a 10$ fee per set, looks a lil bit more affordable and fair since you just want to change it.
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Yeah. You didnt get a 70% discount for a new set, thus you have to spend additional 15$ just to change your set. Which is too much.
 
Shanks said:
If I recall it right, BTAs between T3 sets weren't allowed for long time, and seeing the constant BTAs regarding them, the users/players forgot to use the T1/T2 in BTAs and they didn't also donated for more sets, which economically isn't as great for our server.

Hence this, I think for sure T3 = T3 will be forbidden, since there's a fee for the change in the webshop.

From my point of view, it's a good decision regarding the server, but I would personally adjust a bit the price.
I know 15$ for the end-game gear in the server isn't that much, but you are not getting 70% discount for a new added set in your inventory as a player, just a new one in order of skin or character usage, so I'd recommend a 10$ fee per set, looks a lil bit more affordable and fair since you just want to change it.
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I do think I agree with this. While yes, 15$ is not a lot to pay, you pay for exchange, and at that price point I rather explore T1 sets instead of swapping T3 sets around. 10$ for any T3 swap, regular or Azrael, sounds more affordable and makes it less of a hard decision, that amount feels a lot lighter to just "lose" visually. I do agree though, that in general this change is for the better. No need to look for weeks or months for someone to swap you a popular set for your less popular set, you just pay (hopefully 10$ at some point) the fee and enjoy what you want right away. While in theory both BTAs of T3 and exchange could coexist, I don't think that in this age set exchange fee is a big ask, so I do support this change. Makes it easier in many aspects, this definitely offers more positives than drawbacks, so it is a logical decision.
 
Martheena said:
You didnt get a 70% discount for a new set, thus you have to spend additional 15$ just to change your set.
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You still have a choice to swap the set 🙂
The fee, imo is just fine, because you are just paying for the option and not waiting for someone interested in your goods.

Shanks said:
so I'd recommend a 10$ fee per set, looks a lil bit more affordable
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T3 sets are a premium stuff, only as long as you are interested you have to pay for the service. The market demand is definitely higher for T3 stuff because is better in some sense and also because is the latest hard work from the administration.
The balance is always important 🤙
 
This is good thing maybe the fee can be bit lower boss eheheheh ^_^ so that others can afford to change boss this is only a suggestion if it will not carry it's ok if it will be granted I am happy for it thnx boss ^_^
 
this is actually a good idea. it makes the server run plus an option to get the set u want.

However the price is to high i guess. Id possible make it $10, or maintain the $15 but theres a free uber ring.
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this is actually a good idea. it makes the server run plus an option to get the set u want.

However the price is to high i guess. Id possible make it $10, or maintain the $15 but theres a free uber ring.
 
I think this is a great, affordable idea that would really help players like me who love experimenting with different sets.

It would be awesome if Tier 1 included 5 free exchanges If Posible @RESiSTANT :p:LOL::LOL:
 
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