I think it'll be a while before we get everything to the point where we can have another league, but I just wanted to throw this out here. There are some people cheating right now because the consequences aren't great. That will change.
First I'll define cheat. It should be obvious, but some people are not aware that their "tweaks" are cheats. Simply put, a cheat is anything that gives you an advantage over someone using the standard package. Examples include:
- Modified game content for the purpose of enhancing visibility.
- Removing/replacing map textures with grey textures.
- Replacing player skins with solid colors.
- Spiking models.
- Recompiling maps.
Modifications such as high-res texture packs, however, are not cheats. - Aimbots, proixes or any other things of that nature that improve your "skill"
- Wallhacks of any kind (anything that allows you to see players through what should be solid structures)
- Abusing admin powers in order to give you or your team an advantage
- Cranking up your settings so that you can see in areas that should be pitch black (ie, under the platform on the second floor in midnight).
(last one might be a bit controversial and warrant less strict penalties)
Now, the consequencnes:
If any member of a clan that is participating in the DPL is caught cheating inside or outside of a DPL match, the entire clan will be disqualified. Simple as that. If Clan Newbie wins because they were the only ones without cheating members, so be it. It is the responsibilty of the clan leader(s) to ensure that the members all play by the rules.
As for the cheat detection... that's one of the reasons I mentioned that it might be a while before we're ready for this. I plan to make it so that future clients will have the capability to upload screenshots and have other verification methods. This way we can ensure people are not falsely accused of cheating.
