Shrapnel, a blockchain-based extraction shooter game, has taken measures to address unfair gameplay practices, warning users against strategies like teaming and account sharing. The company identified instances of users attempting to gain an unfair advantage during early access gameplay events and announced strict penalties for violators.
Shrapnel detected users engaging in illegal strategies such as teaming and account sharing to manipulate rankings on the leaderboard. Teaming involves coordinated queues to target other players, disadvantaging solo players. Account sharing, on the other hand, allows multiple users to access the same player account from different devices, leading to unfair advantages.
The company emphasized its commitment to fair play and stated that any users found violating the game’s terms of use would face removal from the leaderboard and potential permanent bans. Shrapnel assured players that it has systems in place to detect such anomalies and urged them to report instances of abuse.
In response to criticism from the community, particularly regarding penalizing guilds and communities that prefer team matches, Shrapnel clarified that it would only penalize users who unfairly coordinate to climb the leaderboard, not those playing with friends.
Shrapnel previously faced regulatory complications with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leading to restrictions on users in the United States from cashing out in-game assets. However, the game remains unrestricted for players from Europe and Asia.
Despite the restrictions, Shrapnel’s head of economy, Francis Brankin, expressed hope for a resolution, stating that the team aims to enable U.S. users to bridge capital accrued from the game to their bank accounts in the future.
Shrapnel’s actions underscore its commitment to maintaining a fair and enjoyable gaming environment while navigating regulatory challenges and addressing community concerns.
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