Counterquestion: Whats the use of asking for knowledge on a thread when everybody just repeats the answer. You could have just asked that anybody who wants to take part has to say "Here" or "I want it" Anyway ... its Fulminorax. And no, I lack the actual knowledge. ^^
"Listen studs, you know the saying: Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer. Well, actually this doesn't work for mind control guys. If you cross paths with one of these *points at the tentacle guy*, don't forget to put on your helmet to fend off the mind energy. Oh and you better pull your sword, they usually…
If you consider a wipe, there is no need to do a full wipe. Why? Because there is a good compromise between wipe and healthy economy. Keep the character levels, the job levels, the kill records and titles and the quest record. Drop all items, equipment, gold, diamonds and zen. Refund the paying customers. And of course…
Well ... they do not even need to do a full wipe. Just ban the evildoers and their associates, reset the money and kill the items and gear. And they shouldn't forget to compensate the customers for the invested money.