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[–]AdmiralSurf 83 points84 points ago*

I've said it before and I'll say it again: The most important factor in controlling hackers is ACTIVE and AVAILABLE GMs.

Punkbuster could end up doing more harm than good. Valve's VAC has proven to be quite successful. Perhaps looking into similar methods is warranted. Hardware keys/bans have also shown to be a great method for reducing hackers.

Edit: typo

Darpausa.com: A Reddit-friendly Planetside 2 outfit for those who don't wish to go VS. by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 0 points1 point ago

Yes and we will likely be playing all 3 empires, but primarily NC during Beta.

Darpausa.com: A Reddit-friendly Planetside 2 outfit for those who don't wish to go VS. by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 0 points1 point ago

3 comments, 0 upvotes, 2 downvotes.

This is quite a hostile subreddit.

VOTE NOW for our Empire in Beta! by peachysomadin TestOutfit

[–]AdmiralSurf -2 points-1 points ago

Seems Vanu is most fitting.

One Month Trial Keys up for grabs by Exinctin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf -3 points-2 points ago

Pretty immature tone there brah. You aren't very moderator-like in demeanor. In fact, I owe the OP an apology for referring to him as a "tard". What he intended was actually a really nice thing to do. So OP, I apologize.

RoyAwesome however... You sir, are the idiot for thinking there aren't cheaters in PS1 because it was released in 2003. We see them EVERY day. In fact they had begun to fall off after the free subs ran out.

I agree the chances of them being abused are slimmer being that this is Reddit, however the keys should probably have been given out in private as a precaution.

One Month Trial Keys up for grabs by Exinctin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf -2 points-1 points ago

Intelligent debate there kiddo.

Planetside 2: Anti-Cheating Solutions by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 1 point2 points ago

Whose to say they won't just automate/bot this process anyways tho?

Planetside 2: Anti-Cheating Solutions by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 1 point2 points ago

IP Bans don't work, and they harm innocent players. A lot of schools, dorms, ISPs, cafes, and other such places use gateways. If they ban the IP, they could be banning innocent players that share the same IP. Most "hackers" can get a new IP easy anyhow.

I like the idea of a long, new-player tutorial. I can foresee a TON of push back though from "hardcore" gamers.

One Month Trial Keys up for grabs by Exinctin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf -5 points-4 points ago

Of course not. However, it only takes 1 hacker to snag up those unused accounts. Publicly listing them was a dumb thing to do. Yes I hope a few legitimate people grabbed them. I would also like to think the cheater don't hang out in this subreddit. They're probably too busy reading the hacker forums anyhow.

One Month Trial Keys up for grabs by Exinctin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf -8 points-7 points ago

Thanks for adding 19 more cheaters... Tard.

What game systems in PS2 are you most interested in getting in-depth info on? by las0min Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf 2 points3 points ago

Anti-cheating measures...

Planetside 2: Anti-Cheating Solutions by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 2 points3 points ago

Yeah vote-ban systems just don't work. The biggest problem with democracy is the common voter.

Planetside 2: Anti-Cheating Solutions by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 1 point2 points ago

I concur. If they just incorporate a system of constantly re-arranging code, it will make it a real pain in the rear for you average amateur to cheat. That's probably 99% of the goons out there too.

Planetside 2: Anti-Cheating Solutions by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 1 point2 points ago

Excellent input. The hardware take is certainly a good one.

Planetside 2: Anti-Cheating Solutions by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 2 points3 points ago

GuildWars does this and it works quite well. Other than some silly exploits, I never ran into many hackers in that game.

Planetside 2: Anti-Cheating Solutions by AdmiralSurfin Planetside

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 3 points4 points ago

Quite a common practice. Price you pay for quality games. Think about the quality of games that don't do this (e.g. Gameloft & Zenga).

I don't eat donuts often, but when I do... by AdmiralSurfin Bacon

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 0 points1 point ago

Thankfully no.

I don't eat donuts often, but when I do... by AdmiralSurfin Bacon

[–]AdmiralSurf[S] 0 points1 point ago

Oceanside California

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