As far as I am aware, you are right on this issue. As I understand it, VAC is a mini program that is downloaded when connecting to a secure server (hence the progress bar when connecting) and is executed, which then reports back to the server/master server if need be that a cheat is being used.
When you are watching a recorded demo, there is no VAC download from a server since you ain't physically connected to one. As I understand it, there isn't actually any VAC 'program' on your machine at that time, and there certainly isn't any server to report back to, obviously. Cheat detection is on a session-based process, any postponing of VAC bans after detection is still done in the session you cheated on when connected to the server, just that Valve made the decision to hold off the actual banning process for the obvious reasons. I apologise if I'm wrong in this, but I am confident in my limited knowledge on it working like this. I've never dabbled in the dark arts of wallhacks though, so my knowledge is based on purely on observation and not experience. Regards, Ryan Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] > The line that i'm really questioning though is this one: > "You misunderstand how VAC works. If I install X-spec now then > de-install it 2moro after using it only once. 6 months down the line if > Valve decides to ban it i will be VAC banned because VAC records all > programs run when you play with steam. > Offline play is no solution, there is no gurantee the steam client > wont(no or in the future) cache this information and send at a later date." > > Personally, i think that's complete bull. From what i understand vac > only looks for cheats and programs when you're connected to a > VAC-enabled server - you can do what you want when you're not and it > isn't logged or cached or sent to steam in any way. > > Am i right in this? Or am i (like most people who don't have a clue) > talking bollocks.. > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
