Shrapnel Warns Against Unfair Gameplay; 2023 Block on US Asset Liquidation May Lift Soon
Summary:
Shrapnel, a blockchain-based shooter game, has issued a warning against unfair gaming practices such as teaming and account sharing. The company detected these irregularities during an early access event, highlighting that it goes against the game's terms of use and could result in a permanent ban for violators. Despite backlash from some community members, Shrapnel clarified that only players found unfairly manipulating the leaderboard will be impacted. In 2023, Shrapnel blocked U.S. players from liquidating in-game assets due to regulatory complications but hopes for a resolution soon.
Shrapnel, a shooter game based on blockchain technology, has identified a subset of players attempting to manipulate the game's mechanics to their benefit and has warned of zero-tolerance towards such practices. In a recent early access event, it was observed that players were resorting to unfair methods such as teaming and account sharing to ascend the leaderboard. Several gamers coordinated their tactics to eliminate other players, significantly disadvantaging solo players. Additionally, cases were identified where multiple devices were used to access the same player account, suggesting teamwork to gain undue advantage.
Shrapnel stressed, “Misuse including, but not limited to, sharing access credentials, allowing others to use in-game characters, items, or progress, or using another person's account is not permissible." The company assured that measures are in place to flag such exploitative behavior which contravenes the game’s terms of use, adding: "Players found disregarding our Terms of Use will be eliminated from the current STX leaderboard and may face a permanent ban."
Players were encouraged to report cases of misconduct as Shrapnel gears up for full-fledged operations: "Identifying and resolving any issues is crucial before the game goes completely live, particularly as players commence mining with NFTs and other digital assets."
A community member raised concern about the decision, stating that it "unfairly penalises" guilds and communities that enjoy team matches. In its response, Shrapnel clarified that only players found unfairly colluding to secure leaderboard positions would be removed; those playing with friends would not be affected.
Shrapnel made headlines in September 2023 when the game's creators decided to block players in the United States from liquidating in-game assets due to regulatory issues with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nevertheless, the game will stay open to players in Europe and Asia. In a talk with Cointelegraph on September 13, 2023, Shrapnel Head of Economy, Francis Brankin, remarked: "U.S. users can participate like any other player in the game, but they are not allowed to cash out since it classifies them as a security under American jurisdictions. The issue arises when they can translate this to monetary value."
Brankin expressed optimism that the situation would be short-lived and disclosed that Neon, Shrapnel's developer team, was working on a solution to enable U.S. players to move earned capital from Shrapnel to their corresponding bank accounts.
Published At
2/26/2024 10:40:36 AM
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