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Killing The Fun - Cheating In Online Games
Thanks to the San Jose Mercury News for its story discussing the ever-present problem of cheating in online games. One of the issues discussed is cheating on Xbox Live using Action Replay-like devices, with a Microsoft spokesperson suggesting: "We didn't go into this with the idea that no one's ever going to be able to exploit this... But we absolutely take this stuff seriously and are taking action on it every day." However, noted FPS player Dennis 'Thresh' Fong laments an unfortunate side effect for the dextrous: "Because there is this perception that everybody cheats, people that are good are not recognized for their skills. When I play online, I'm always accused of being a cheater."
I would be inclinded to agree with the coward.
I met a few guys that always cheated when they played counter-strike a few years ago. They said they cheated just because it made the other players so angry.
I personally do not cheat at any of the games I play. I enjoy the thrill of completely owning the other players without the need for cheats.
The best way to avoid cheaters is to join a clan or start your own clan. Get the other players to pay dues and then get a clan server. From there you can ban anyone that you suspect of cheating. Its quite effective. But make sure you know the difference between a cheater and a nerd who spends way to much time playing the game( that would be me )...
"Cowardice in a race, as in an individual, is the unpardonable sin." --Teddy Roosevelt
TK = Team Kill. The act of killing someone on your own team.
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