The blockchain game Shrapnel was found to play the system for Permaban users
Blockchain-based extraction shooter game Shrapnel has identified that many users are trying to “gain an unfair advantage in matches” and has warned of a permanent ban on any form of cheating.
Shrapnel users were found to be using two illegal tactics – grouping and account sharing – to rank higher on the leaderboard in one of the early access gaming events. Several Web3 players have teamed up to take down other players, which has a huge impact on solo players.
Additionally, users have been found accessing the same player account from multiple devices, indicating an unfair advantage in teamwork. The company's statement added:
“This includes, but is not limited to, sharing login credentials, giving away in-game characters, items or progress to others, or using someone else's account.”
Shrapnel has stated that it has systems in place to detect the above anomalies that violate the game's terms of use, stating that “any player found violating our terms of use will be removed from the current STX leaderboard and subject to a permanent ban.”
Important announcement for Shrapnel STX players!
We want to talk about some of the characteristics we have identified in our community. As we continue our journey through the previous Alpha Playtest STX events, ensuring fair play and the…
— SHRAPNEL (@playSHARAPNEL) February 24, 2024
As the game prepares to go fully live, players are encouraged to report any abuse.
“It's important to identify and fix all issues before the game moves to a full lifecycle stage, especially when players start spending with NFTs and other digital assets.”
However, one community member said the decision “punishes” communities and communities that choose group matches, responding to criticism by stating that Shrapnel will remove unfairly coordinated users only, not those who play with them. Friends.
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In September 2023, Shrapnel decided to ban users in the United States from withdrawing funds from in-game assets due to issues with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, the game remains unlimited for players from Europe and Asia.
In an interview with Cointelegraph on September 13, 2023, Shrapnel Chief Economist Francis Brankin said:
“they [U.S. users] All players can do everything they can, but they can't spend money. Because that's what it does for American player safety, as you realize the value of money, that's where the problem comes in.
However, Brankin hopes the issue will be temporary and that Neon – the group behind Shrapnel – will soon allow US consumers to link the capital raised from Shrapnel to their bank accounts.
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