On Mar 19, 2006, at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zellers wrote:
One thing I don't agree with (sorry VALVe) is the delayed banning. I realize they are trying to make it so the cheaters don't know what hack they used. But IMO, that's not very smart. The reason for an anti-cheat tool is to weed them out before they wreak havoc, not after they've had their fun. So they find out that the hack they used is VAC-detected. Good. Back to the drawing board for them, while honest players can continue to have fun.
Actually, I imagine that it's intended to be a deterrent to ruining the game, just like copy protection is intended to be a deterrent, even though tons of games are available on usenet before they hit store shelves. Joe Sixpack won't install cheats because it's too much of a pain in the ass, just like Joe Sixpack won't give John Sixpack a copy of 3r33t Strike Force 2000 Platinum Pro because it's using safedisc and a cd-key authorization system. If anyone here honestly thinks that Valve can get rid of every cheat or expects them to, you need a serious reality check on how computers actually work. -- Erik Hollensbe [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
