CSGO - Pro Scene is totally ruined.
CSGO - Pro Scene is totally ruined.
It doesn't eliminate cheaters faster. Established cheats get banned almost immediately. The slower VAC bans target newer cheats that developers might not know are being caught, aiming for the highest possible restriction. However, switching from a permanent ban to a "shadow ban" happens at the same moment as the VAC ban, so it doesn't change when the penalty takes effect. If you wanted VAC to instantly block or shadow ban individuals, you'd be assisting cheaters in their growth.
A DDOS cannot be defeated; it doesn’t matter if the servers are down or running. In fast-paced competition, even a hint of delay hurts, and DDOS will always succeed.
This situation also occurs in Dota, usually private servers are avoided by third-party events since dotaTV (in-game watching) doesn't function properly, and participants essentially bought their seats.
Playing bets can be exciting, but it's turning the group into a negative space. "Seriously, I’m about to lose my 3 stattrak asiimovs, let’s do a DDoS so I don’t lose them. Oh, and then I’ll get really angry everywhere."
I was planning to link the same video. In any case, right now the main obstacle for CSGO esports seems to be CSGOL. Yes, it does boost viewership and generate real money, but the costs—match fixing, DDOSing, a toxic fanbase, and even encouraging kids to bet—make it all unsustainable. Match fixing threatens the credibility of esports, while DDOSing hurts professional players who are essential for the industry's growth. What drives players like Device to keep playing when they face constant disruptions?
DDos doesn't focus on the server because the IP addresses are typically hidden. Usually, it's the users who get hit rather than the system itself. I'm not very familiar with networks and the internet, but since everyone wants to connect to just a few IPs, it makes sense to block those instead of letting all traffic pass through.
That's a good question. Money alone isn't enough to stop match fixing or DDOS attacks. It needs to be paired with strong regulations, technology, and enforcement to make it effective.