This is an informative post so that you, the players, are more aware of a situation and what to do should you be involved.
I know a few weeks back we had a discussion regarding admittance of the "general rules set" stating the new changes to the issues regarding banned players and TWL:
At the time your opinions very strongly wished to continue with the practice of "ladder specific rules" overwriting "general rules" - and we stuck with that.
It has come to my attention, however, that this section is not actual a "general rule" but TWL Policy. Therefore, we have no choice but to lift bans on players who's catch date was 1 year ago or longer, unless we can prove that the date/time coincide with a TWL or other league related match.
Before the moans and groans of disdain ensue, please note that this is not being enforced without having been fought against, as all of your SOF2 admins have posted against such actions in favor of individual community needs.
And before those reading this who feel this may get them back into the good graces of sof2 gaming start dancing, please note that there are still questions being answered that will affect how and when your ban will be removed.
If you feel you or a teammate are in a situation where you may benefit from such a ban removal - you are to email all 3 sof2 staff members (just copy and paste this line:
rebequa@teamwarfare.com , deadone@teamwarfare.com , g_iga@teamwarfare.com ) and we will keep a running tab on research requests until all our questions have been sufficiently answered by the Higher Powers.
I appologize in regards to this turn of events, and hope that after the anger flares, it will subside and players continue to enjoy their gaming experience here at TWL. Please try to remember that we are doing what we can to change the situation - and if you have a direct complaing regarding the policy, please feel free to email qualitycontrol@teamwarfare.com
I will keep this post open/unlocked as long as comments/remarks do not turn sour to the point of ludicrousness.
I know a few weeks back we had a discussion regarding admittance of the "general rules set" stating the new changes to the issues regarding banned players and TWL:
HACKING
TWL has a ZERO tolerence policy regarding Game Hacking. This rule covers players who use code to manipulate a particular game for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage over other teams and players. Wallhacks, speedhacks and aimbots are just examples of the types of cheats covered by this rule.
"Testing" or "Trying out" Hack Programs will not be accepted excuses. Simply put "Do Not Install Hacks for any reason"
Ladders:
1. Hacker caught in TWL Match:
- forfeiture of the existing game
- Player Permanently banned from TWL.
- Team, Loss of rungs 20%. In cases of ladders having few teams they will be dropped to the bottom.
2. Hacker Caught in Match outside of the ladder (League match) or in a match outside of TWL:
- Player Permanently banned from TWL.
- Team, Loss of rungs 20%. In cases of ladders having few teams they will be dropped to the bottom.
3. Hacker caught in a Pub/Scrim :
- Player banned from TWL for 1 yr.
- 2nd Offense Perma Banned.
Admin Notes:
- TWL will continue to support teams who Police themselves of hackers and cheaters. In the case where a team Purges a hacker from their ranks and brings it to the attention of TWL staff. TWL will (waive the Drop in ladder rungs)
At the time your opinions very strongly wished to continue with the practice of "ladder specific rules" overwriting "general rules" - and we stuck with that.
It has come to my attention, however, that this section is not actual a "general rule" but TWL Policy. Therefore, we have no choice but to lift bans on players who's catch date was 1 year ago or longer, unless we can prove that the date/time coincide with a TWL or other league related match.
Before the moans and groans of disdain ensue, please note that this is not being enforced without having been fought against, as all of your SOF2 admins have posted against such actions in favor of individual community needs.
And before those reading this who feel this may get them back into the good graces of sof2 gaming start dancing, please note that there are still questions being answered that will affect how and when your ban will be removed.
If you feel you or a teammate are in a situation where you may benefit from such a ban removal - you are to email all 3 sof2 staff members (just copy and paste this line:
rebequa@teamwarfare.com , deadone@teamwarfare.com , g_iga@teamwarfare.com ) and we will keep a running tab on research requests until all our questions have been sufficiently answered by the Higher Powers.
I appologize in regards to this turn of events, and hope that after the anger flares, it will subside and players continue to enjoy their gaming experience here at TWL. Please try to remember that we are doing what we can to change the situation - and if you have a direct complaing regarding the policy, please feel free to email qualitycontrol@teamwarfare.com
I will keep this post open/unlocked as long as comments/remarks do not turn sour to the point of ludicrousness.