Comments on: Microsoft Just PWNED Your Cheating Ass http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/ United We Game! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:12:00 -0500 hourly 1 By: Trophy Hacking On The PSN | Platform Nation http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-15450 Trophy Hacking On The PSN | Platform Nation Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:17:02 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-15450 [...] you might remember the story we wrote here on Platform Nation 2 years ago when we talked about how some hackers out there found a way to cheat, hack and boost their Gamerscore and how Microsoft was taking a stand against them. Well Microsoft took a firm stand against them [...] [...] you might remember the story we wrote here on Platform Nation 2 years ago when we talked about how some hackers out there found a way to cheat, hack and boost their Gamerscore and how Microsoft was taking a stand against them. Well Microsoft took a firm stand against them [...]

]]> By: cleft5 http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-958 cleft5 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:14:45 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-958 @steve519 A while back Microsoft had that silly contest where gamers could win prizes based on increasing their gamerscore. I am sure that the people, who worked hard playing lame games to increase their scores to get their gamerscores high, didn't care for the people that cheated their way through the contest. I understand the point you believe you are making, and if these individual went about their cheating habits in a way that didn't affect the rest of us it wouldn't be a problem. But, when these individuals start using glitches and external devices to gain their points, they do so at the cost of everyone else who is just trying to have a good time. While I am not into the whole gamerscore thing, for those who are seriously into it and are being passed in points by cheaters, it must be truly annoying for them to come in second to a bunch of scammers. A lot of these guys that are using external devices to increase their scores are also cheating the system elsewhere. Fact is, Microsoft needs to make an example out of someone or some group to show they will not tolerate cheaters, glitchers, and modders on their system and this happens to be the most startling way to make an example. While achievements do not unlock anything special in games, at least right now, this does not mean it is okay to cheat the system. Microsoft needs to take a stand that enforces good behavior on their console, because a lot duchbag on Xbox Live think their actions have no consequences. This move shows gamers that they will be held accountable for their actions. I hope that this guy was only the start and they go after these cheaters with a vengeance. Maybe then the little punks on Xbox Live will think before they open their mouth to spew their hatred and stupidity. @steve519 A while back Microsoft had that silly contest where gamers could win prizes based on increasing their gamerscore. I am sure that the people, who worked hard playing lame games to increase their scores to get their gamerscores high, didn’t care for the people that cheated their way through the contest.

I understand the point you believe you are making, and if these individual went about their cheating habits in a way that didn’t affect the rest of us it wouldn’t be a problem. But, when these individuals start using glitches and external devices to gain their points, they do so at the cost of everyone else who is just trying to have a good time.

While I am not into the whole gamerscore thing, for those who are seriously into it and are being passed in points by cheaters, it must be truly annoying for them to come in second to a bunch of scammers.

A lot of these guys that are using external devices to increase their scores are also cheating the system elsewhere. Fact is, Microsoft needs to make an example out of someone or some group to show they will not tolerate cheaters, glitchers, and modders on their system and this happens to be the most startling way to make an example.

While achievements do not unlock anything special in games, at least right now, this does not mean it is okay to cheat the system. Microsoft needs to take a stand that enforces good behavior on their console, because a lot duchbag on Xbox Live think their actions have no consequences. This move shows gamers that they will be held accountable for their actions.

I hope that this guy was only the start and they go after these cheaters with a vengeance. Maybe then the little punks on Xbox Live will think before they open their mouth to spew their hatred and stupidity.

]]> By: Steven Artlip (Steve519) http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-952 Steven Artlip (Steve519) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:12:37 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-952 @cleft5 as long as it doesn't effect your gaming experiance it shouldn't be an issue. And last time I saw having a high gamerscore doesn't unlock any special guns, make you invincible ect. But it doesn't so to me this is a waste of time. @cleft5 as long as it doesn’t effect your gaming experiance it shouldn’t be an issue. And last time I saw having a high gamerscore doesn’t unlock any special guns, make you invincible ect. But it doesn’t so to me this is a waste of time.

]]> By: cleft5 http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-951 cleft5 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:04:59 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-951 So MrB4, I should be allowed to use a device in a game that cheats other players. How many time have us gamers enter a game only to find unbearable lag for everyone but one individual who is using external means to cheat the system to boost their achievement score? How many times have we all been playing a multi player game and some little punk bastard starts to glitch the game to get achievements or to boost their records? How many time have we all been playing on Xbox Live and had to take off our headsets because some little bastard decides to be a complete jackass? You are wrong MrB4, in the end people should not be allowed to play anyway they please, because people are jackasses. We need rules to bring order to the madness that is Xbox Live and we need Microsoft to enforce their rules. I say it’s about time. Bravo Microsoft, you finally did something right. So MrB4, I should be allowed to use a device in a game that cheats other players.

How many time have us gamers enter a game only to find unbearable lag for everyone but one individual who is using external means to cheat the system to boost their achievement score?

How many times have we all been playing a multi player game and some little punk bastard starts to glitch the game to get achievements or to boost their records?

How many time have we all been playing on Xbox Live and had to take off our headsets because some little bastard decides to be a complete jackass?

You are wrong MrB4, in the end people should not be allowed to play anyway they please, because people are jackasses. We need rules to bring order to the madness that is Xbox Live and we need Microsoft to enforce their rules. I say it’s about time. Bravo Microsoft, you finally did something right.

]]> By: The L1T1G4T0R http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-946 The L1T1G4T0R Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:16:03 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-946 You know what...I was all against this at first. But after seeing Stripclub DJ at 0 gamerscore, I'm all for it. In fact, I'm laughing my ass off. I agree with Kos on this one. Achievement points are weak. Its like comparing slong length. It's gay, insipid, and utterly pointless. All for what? Bragging rights!?! Someone who plays games all day, every day just to have some large number by their name doesn't strike me as impressive. Competing against your friends is one thing and completely acceptable...cheating so you can have the #1 gamertag is just plain stupid. Stripclub DJ--after all that bragging on different podcasts--must feel like an idiot right about now. KEEP IT UP MICROSOFT!!! I'll be over playing on the PS3. You know what…I was all against this at first. But after seeing Stripclub DJ at 0 gamerscore, I’m all for it.

In fact, I’m laughing my ass off.

I agree with Kos on this one. Achievement points are weak. Its like comparing slong length. It’s gay, insipid, and utterly pointless. All for what? Bragging rights!?!

Someone who plays games all day, every day just to have some large number by their name doesn’t strike me as impressive.

Competing against your friends is one thing and completely acceptable…cheating so you can have the #1 gamertag is just plain stupid.

Stripclub DJ–after all that bragging on different podcasts–must feel like an idiot right about now.

KEEP IT UP MICROSOFT!!! I’ll be over playing on the PS3.

]]> By: MrB4 http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-944 MrB4 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:28:52 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-944 The gamerscore itself really does not matter for much other than a couple of contests where you can win prizes like once a year. The truth is though is that people who do cheat should receive some type of punishment, but not to this much of an extreme. And while this might be a problem, there are still people who probably have hacked consoles or lag switches that they are using in order to boost their score. Shouldn't they be the people that Microsoft should shift their focus towards. In the end, people should be allowed to play in any way they choose. The gamerscore itself really does not matter for much other than a couple of contests where you can win prizes like once a year.

The truth is though is that people who do cheat should receive some type of punishment, but not to this much of an extreme. And while this might be a problem, there are still people who probably have hacked consoles or lag switches that they are using in order to boost their score. Shouldn’t they be the people that Microsoft should shift their focus towards.

In the end, people should be allowed to play in any way they choose.

]]> By: GUI J http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-943 GUI J Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:58:34 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-943 Way to go Microsoft! Use your resources and time to go after those cheaters! I mean what better way to say we care about the community than to go after people who cheat only to obtain "Nothing" but the chance to think they are way cooler than everyone else. Just think Microsoft almost used there resources to go after the Racists, the Pervs, and the gay bashers on live. Time well spent Microsoft, Bravo! Way to go Microsoft! Use your resources and time to go after those cheaters! I mean what better way to say we care about the community than to go after people who cheat only to obtain “Nothing” but the chance to think they are way cooler than everyone else. Just think Microsoft almost used there resources to go after the Racists, the Pervs, and the gay bashers on live. Time well spent Microsoft, Bravo!

]]> By: Kosamus http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-942 Kosamus Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:30:35 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-942 http://live.xbox.com/en-US/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=stripclubdj Looks like its begun, lol Im just going to laugh at all these people who have wasted part of their lives for a number that has no real influence in the world. http://live.xbox.com/en-US/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=stripclubdj

Looks like its begun, lol

Im just going to laugh at all these people who have wasted part of their lives for a number that has no real influence in the world.

]]> By: cleft5 http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-941 cleft5 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:49:35 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-941 I agree with Microsuck on this one. These people are going beyond the normal means to boost their score. Steve519, you try to equate people getting together to earn their achievements the easy way with outright cheating and that just doesn't fly. Because they are not the same thing, on the one hand you have a group of gamers taking the easy way out, but still putting in the time and extremely limited effort to get their points. On the other hand, you have someone taking a save file to unlock the points on their gamertag, they have not invested any of their time or effort into getting these points and they are willfully cheating the system and completely breaking the rules to boost their gamer scores. This sort of behavior is unaccepted and it’s about time Microsuck starts doing something about the jackasses on Xbox Live. Here is hoping this is only the start. Quite frankly, I hope that they start catching these fowl mouthed racist punks next and label them permanently as a racist duchbag. Anyone who thinks Microsoft can’t do this should have read their Terms of Service when they signed up for Live and they would have found out that they practically agreed to giving away their first born, let alone their First Amendment rights. I agree with Microsuck on this one. These people are going beyond the normal means to boost their score. Steve519, you try to equate people getting together to earn their achievements the easy way with outright cheating and that just doesn’t fly. Because they are not the same thing, on the one hand you have a group of gamers taking the easy way out, but still putting in the time and extremely limited effort to get their points. On the other hand, you have someone taking a save file to unlock the points on their gamertag, they have not invested any of their time or effort into getting these points and they are willfully cheating the system and completely breaking the rules to boost their gamer scores. This sort of behavior is unaccepted and it’s about time Microsuck starts doing something about the jackasses on Xbox Live. Here is hoping this is only the start. Quite frankly, I hope that they start catching these fowl mouthed racist punks next and label them permanently as a racist duchbag. Anyone who thinks Microsoft can’t do this should have read their Terms of Service when they signed up for Live and they would have found out that they practically agreed to giving away their first born, let alone their First Amendment rights.

]]> By: Paul http://www.platformnation.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/comment-page-1/#comment-940 Paul Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:34:43 +0000 http://www.thegamerspub.com/2008/03/25/microoft-just-pwn-your-cheating-a/#comment-940 Steve you could not be more off but at least you're consistent. First things first, I am a proponent of the old saying "if you're not cheating you're not trying." By the letter of the law, according to Sheriff Microsoft, these people are cheating and breaking the user agreement. If they don't like it, go get some trophies in Uncharted or something. Secondly, there is a huge difference between bending the rules, while still staying in the spirit of the rule, and flat out cheating. Floyd Mayweather positioning his head at his opponent is cheap but is within the rules. Loading your glove with lead is flat out cheating. That is the difference between having someone stand there to get shot in the head 50 times and get you some headshot achievement and just downloading a save. Again, I am all for cheating but if you get caught then you get the scarlet letter (or banner in this case) and have your gamerscore erased. Steve you could not be more off but at least you’re consistent.

First things first, I am a proponent of the old saying “if you’re not cheating you’re not trying.” By the letter of the law, according to Sheriff Microsoft, these people are cheating and breaking the user agreement. If they don’t like it, go get some trophies in Uncharted or something.

Secondly, there is a huge difference between bending the rules, while still staying in the spirit of the rule, and flat out cheating. Floyd Mayweather positioning his head at his opponent is cheap but is within the rules. Loading your glove with lead is flat out cheating. That is the difference between having someone stand there to get shot in the head 50 times and get you some headshot achievement and just downloading a save.

Again, I am all for cheating but if you get caught then you get the scarlet letter (or banner in this case) and have your gamerscore erased.

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