Post by Ardai on May 11, 2015 9:43:21 GMT -6
I know this is the last thing many people want to see after a weekend where this subject was going rampant, however as a league admin I feel it is important that past participants as well as future participants know exactly where Mech Masters stands on this issue. Especially since it was the very league I am involved with that is neck deep in the current drama.
First, I really do not have the words to thank the community enough. The amount of support we’ve gotten has been overwhelming and means a lot to KetchupPanda and I. The number of people who have reached out here, sent PMs, in game, teamspeak, twitch… seriously, thank you all. We are very grateful to be a part of this community!
Now… to the point.
• Cheating in a Mech Masters event results in a lifetime ban from the league.
• Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. We take every accusation very seriously, however we will not ban any player without being 100% positive of foul play and confident in our decision.
• Mech Masters only considers the actions of an individual the responsibility of the individual. It will not negatively impact our views of their affiliated unit.
• Mech Masters launched an internal investigation of the player in question. We consulted with multiple third parties that have no affiliation with the accused, PGI or participated in the tournament before passing judgement. It was a unanimous decision; the accused was cheating.
• Moderatepudding is banned from all future Mech Masters events for cheating. This action is 100% independent of PGI, and does not reflect PGI in any way, shape, or form.
• Mech Masters is working on a system to review games, however it is not easy. All I can simply say right now is we will do our best.
So, where do we go from here?
Well, the plan was for June to be a 2v2. The 2v2 is on hold, I know a lot of people were eager for 2v2, but the actions of one have invalidated a weight class for the 1v1 Tournament. The new plan is a 1v1 Heavy Class only tournament and a couple weeks later doing the 2v2. I am thinking of doing the Heavy event on Saturday, May 23. This is not a set date, just thinking out loud. I need to get in touch with the awesome CM Tina about the spectator client for the future events before anything is set in stone.
Finally, I am fully aware that banning a player from a league for cheating, independent of what PGI decides, is unprecedented in MWO. I am also prepared for the backlash I am sure this decision brings. This isn’t about pouring gas on an already raging fire, this isn’t about hackusations or a witch hunt, this is about my league and the events we run. Any questions, concerns, feedback in regards to Mech Masters is more than welcome, however keep your non-Mech Master related comments to yourself. Trolling/shitposting/etc. will be removed.
Thanks and regards,
Ardai
Edit:
PGI's official response: mwomercs.com/news/2015/05/1206-another-word-on-cheat-tools
mwomercs.com/forums/user/276163-moderatepudding/
First, I really do not have the words to thank the community enough. The amount of support we’ve gotten has been overwhelming and means a lot to KetchupPanda and I. The number of people who have reached out here, sent PMs, in game, teamspeak, twitch… seriously, thank you all. We are very grateful to be a part of this community!
Now… to the point.
• Cheating in a Mech Masters event results in a lifetime ban from the league.
• Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. We take every accusation very seriously, however we will not ban any player without being 100% positive of foul play and confident in our decision.
• Mech Masters only considers the actions of an individual the responsibility of the individual. It will not negatively impact our views of their affiliated unit.
• Mech Masters launched an internal investigation of the player in question. We consulted with multiple third parties that have no affiliation with the accused, PGI or participated in the tournament before passing judgement. It was a unanimous decision; the accused was cheating.
• Moderatepudding is banned from all future Mech Masters events for cheating. This action is 100% independent of PGI, and does not reflect PGI in any way, shape, or form.
• Mech Masters is working on a system to review games, however it is not easy. All I can simply say right now is we will do our best.
So, where do we go from here?
Well, the plan was for June to be a 2v2. The 2v2 is on hold, I know a lot of people were eager for 2v2, but the actions of one have invalidated a weight class for the 1v1 Tournament. The new plan is a 1v1 Heavy Class only tournament and a couple weeks later doing the 2v2. I am thinking of doing the Heavy event on Saturday, May 23. This is not a set date, just thinking out loud. I need to get in touch with the awesome CM Tina about the spectator client for the future events before anything is set in stone.
Finally, I am fully aware that banning a player from a league for cheating, independent of what PGI decides, is unprecedented in MWO. I am also prepared for the backlash I am sure this decision brings. This isn’t about pouring gas on an already raging fire, this isn’t about hackusations or a witch hunt, this is about my league and the events we run. Any questions, concerns, feedback in regards to Mech Masters is more than welcome, however keep your non-Mech Master related comments to yourself. Trolling/shitposting/etc. will be removed.
Thanks and regards,
Ardai
Edit:
PGI's official response: mwomercs.com/news/2015/05/1206-another-word-on-cheat-tools
mwomercs.com/forums/user/276163-moderatepudding/
