Poll: It's really time to stop supporting Blizzard

[astrav1]

http://www.cheathappens.com/article_blizzardbans.asp
I'm sure you all have seen this by now but for those of you who haven't get a look at what those bastards are trying to get away with now. I'm calling for an escapist wide boycott on everything Blizzard.

Now, WHO'S WITH ME!!!

I don't cheat. I don't even play Blizzards games anymore. This is about trying to preserve people single player freedoms. If we let them get away with this they'll just want more and more.

 

[ProfessorLayton]

Well... maybe you shouldn't cheat at all?

Eh, Blizzard is a part of Activision now so I guess that means I'm boycotting it anyway... well, except for Diablo...

 

[pretentiousname01]

.....right.....

People using 3rd party programs to change game mechanics.

good luck convincing 15million people.

Let me know when you've got 3.

 

[JeanLuc761]

While I do agree that banning someone for using single-player-only cheats is a bad thing, I'm going to be blunt and say that you're completely overreacting.

Here's what's most likely going on: Blizzard's system is designed to detect programs that function as exploits (a trainer falls under this qualification). Because of this, the system automatically flags the account using said trainer, and is automatically suspended. Frustrating, arguably wrong, but understandable.

What Blizzard should do here is change the detection system to look for exploits ONLY for online servers, while letting SP gamers do their thing.

This is certainly no reason to stop supporting Blizzard. Worse comes to worse, beat the game the old fashioned way; by the rules.

 

[hittite]

B, b, b, but, I need my Diablo fix. Sorry, I generally play on a PC that isn't even connected to the internet. I'd love to see them try and lock me out of that.

 

[TheEggplant]

B, b, b, but, I need my Diablo fix. Sorry, I generally play on a PC that isn't even connected to the internet. I'd love to see them try and lock me out of that.

And I'd love to see you try to play Diablo III without activating it first.

OT: I agree I think I'm done with Blizzard. REAL ID, recurring activation, dumping true LAN and multiplayer spawning, seriously a company this suddenly abusive needs to be taken down a few ego pegs.

 

[Sinspiration]

Cheaters are people without the skill, time, or effort, to beat the game the right way.

Soooo no, I'm not with you.

 

[miscelaneous]

While I do agree that banning someone for using single-player-only cheats is a bad thing, I'm going to be blunt and say that you're completely overreacting.

Here's what's most likely going on: Blizzard's system is designed to detect programs that function as exploits (a trainer falls under this qualification). Because of this, the system automatically flags the account using said trainer, and is automatically suspended. Frustrating, arguably wrong, but understandable.

What Blizzard should do here is change the detection system to look for exploits ONLY for online servers, while letting SP gamers do their thing.

This is certainly no reason to stop supporting Blizzard. Worse comes to worse, beat the game the old fashioned way; by the rules.

What is a trainer?

 

[Drakenian]

Try not cheating. -.-

 

[Souplex]

The time to stop supporting Blizzard was 04.

 

[katsumoto03]

Boycott them over this? God, there's so many better things to boycott them over. Go find a real reason.

 

[Custard_Angel]

Cheating is cheating. Suffer the consequences.

Play by the rules and you have nothing to worry about.

It's like getting a speeding ticket then campaigning to impeach the government.

Retarded.

 

[JeanLuc761]

What is a trainer?

A trainer is basically a very small, basic program designed to take advantage of certain features in a game to give the player an unfair advantage. Some give the player every possible weapon, some give infinite ammo; it varies.

 

[TerranReaper]

You do realize trainers can also be used in multiplayer right? It doesn't usually distinguish if it's being used on single-player or multiplayer.

 

[Space Spoons]

You break the rules, you get punished. Actions have consequences. When did this become such an alien concept?

 

[leeloodallasmultipass]

broke the EULA... tough luck mate

 

[CrustyOatmeal]

while i agree blizzard is making a great number of mistakes with the gaming community i seriously think its more connected to activision than it is with blizzard. blizzard has always been a quality company that takes its time with games and listens to its community and thus far it has worked out beautifully. i just seem to notice that most of the major problems seemed to occur after activision came into the picture. i have always loved blizzard and i always will but to me blizzard isnt blizzard anymore, i think of it as an entirely different company now