Ban Monarch

[Tickle Me Emo]

I can detect no signs of an aimbot in these demos, at 100%/50%/2.5% speeds. There are copious amounts of over-correction; from my impression the aiming is entirely human. There is one lucky headshot in each demo. In the first demo, with the AK down the short hall between long hall and hostage room. In the second demo, with the deagle down the long hall. Neither of these shots appear to be more than luck.

The fact that he was using a deagle / ak the entire duration of the demo also contributes to my doubts - those guns are headshot machines.

As for locking on to bodies, see my note about over-correction. He knows how to manage recoil, but he can't track a target any better than anyone else I've seen.

There was no sign of locking on to targets behind walls.

From these demos, I'd say no hacks.

Edit:

I would also like to add that there should be no maybe decisions from admins. I don't know how many admins you have that actively review but if there are only a few then each one should be a yes or no. Otherwise this stays in limbo. With no one to fight for my defense, it is left to me to point out the "other" side. This makes it very difficult.

Permabans are always reviewed, by whoever feels like reviewing it at any given time. If nothing else, I imagine ZERO or a clan member (as they are the only ones who may unban except the banning admin) would review permabans if no one else had done so. By the same token, if multiple admins have already reviewed the demos, especially older, reputable admins, they would probably not bother unless the banned person pestered them.

That said, it is generally preferred to not take chances of harboring hackers - it is a choice between not banning and potentially allowing hacking to continue, OR to ban and possibly inconvenience a legitimate player. Since this section exists, and legitimate players may plead their case (and other admins may review demos), it is usually preferred to not chance allowing hacking.

[madmonarch]

Thank you for the detailed review of the demo Elmo.

I fully understand and agree with the ban first appeal later process, we use the same process on WTF servers. It is a proven technique and also helps us fill or forums with new and interesting people to socialize with (this doesn't mean we ban people to populate our forums however). This is why I haven't thrown up my arms in argument against diablo but have dealt with this in a respectable debating manner. I agree that a few of the shots that were fired were complete bullshit and I would have specced the player myself. Although I obviously disagree with the implication that I hack based on exacly what your review and opinion of the demo has revealed.

I would love more feedback on this. =)

[maynard]

yeah, I see no signs of hacking. he's clearly startled a few times when ppl come around corners at him, and misses lotts of shots where any 1 hacking wouldn't have.