we use hlsw along with source mod / beetles mod.. and use the global player ID database quite a bit. aslong as you've got it collecting the logs, it dont matter how many times or how fast they change the name.. aslong as you can remember 1 of the names they used just go find it in the database and ban via the steam id :)
we have had this happen to us Spencer 'voogru' MacDonald wrote: > If they keep changing their name, it's safe to assume they are a cheater or > at the very least, doing something naughty. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Timothy L Havener > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 2:25 AM > To: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list > Subject: Re: [hlds] Name Changing > > I do, bro. But when you're trying to spec someone in game and catch a > cheater and their name keeps changing it makes it more difficult to nail > them down so you can ban them. > > > GZ Coldorak wrote: > >> Why don't you use an admin plugin like sourcemod? It's easier and quicker >> > to > >> ban someone >> >> On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 7:03 AM, Timothy L Havener < >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Yes I know that. But it makes it more difficult to get the job done >>> quickly and remove the person when they are running a script to change >>> their name so easily. I just think it would be better if that was >>> locked down. >>> >>> >>> Kevin Ottalini wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Ban by SteamID not by name >>>> >>>> Ban their IP address if they use multiple SteamIDs >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Timothy L Havener" >>>> To: "Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list" >>>> <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:46 PM >>>> Subject: [hlds] Name Changing >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> This has really become a pain in the ass when trying to get rid of a >>>>> blatant cheater. They keep changing their name so its hard to get rid >>>>> of them or you end up accidentally banning someone who's name they >>>>> copied and added a space to. I really think that all source games >>>>> should force you to use your nickname on the steam community and remove >>>>> the ability to change your name in game. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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
