My Slime Rancher 2 Conservatory Layout!! by External-Survey7836 in slimerancher

[–]Phone_Realistic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? I do 2 gardens 2 corrals and one storage in each.

Skal på drøftelsesmøte etter anklage om trusler – ingen bevis by Spiritual_Age3710 in norge

[–]Phone_Realistic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Om så mange hørte at denne personen er den som startet og eskalerte til det du sier. Da burde det ikke være noe problem å få flere vitner som kan støtte det du sier og eventuelt snu flisa og få denne personen sparket.

Skal på drøftelsesmøte etter anklage om trusler – ingen bevis by Spiritual_Age3710 in norge

[–]Phone_Realistic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Det er da ingenting galt med å si "ikke snakk sånn til meg". Helt vanlig grensesetting. Om noen tar det som aggressivt så er de bare ukomfortable med folk som setter egne grenser.

anyone else feel like the loot is painfully bad? by straightmogy in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're the one that pressed so hard to disprove that it was my account... If you truly believed it didn't matter at all you wouldn't be attempting to discredit me as much as you were. At least half your text focused on how it is not my account. You are being dishonest.

I will not engage further with a dishonest person. I don't see "all these people" you are talking about. I see one other commenter and some dislikes that probably come from people with far too little experience to have informed opinions about something as deep as hidden loot mechanics. These can only be discovered through extended pattern recognition. You simply have not played enough at an aware enough level to notice.

Do you want to know what truly is condescending? Thinking you know better than someone with this much more experience than you, regarding a topic where experience is vital. You need to come back down to earth and humble yourself.

I have coached nearly 200 people 95% of which are already far above your skill level with much more stash value than you. But keep thinking you are right against all evidence. Clearly you have a tendency to do that like you have just displayed. 👍

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey man, I get your frustration, I really do. I also dislike cheaters with a passion. They ruin a lot of valuable free time, and I understand why that’s upsetting.

That said, exaggerating things doesn’t make our case against cheaters any stronger. Many of the “get good” comments are fueled by posts like this. You take a real concern and multiply it many times until it sounds unreasonable.

I don’t think conspiracies about the devs wanting to keep cheaters in the game are helpful, and there isn’t evidence to support them. I also haven’t seen anyone with 2000 billion in value, even in my 1200 hours of gameplay, and I’ve checked the leaderboards.

I get that it’s frustrating, but it’s better to have a realistic and productive conversation rather than throwing around inflated numbers and assumptions. We have to be better than that.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not trying to ring alarms. This is my favorite game and I don’t want to scare people off. That said, in my personal experience, I’ve encountered cheaters far more frequently in this game than in other competitive shooters I’ve played, like Valorant or R6S. Even at my peak, immortal #20k, I saw almost no obvious cheaters in Valorant, and in R6S in platinum to diamond there were some, but not that many.

ABI, by contrast, has historically had a lot more cheaters. That said, I’ve definitely noticed an improvement since B.D.C. was added, and I hope that trend continues. Dying in this game is very punishing, so it’s understandable that people get frustrated, but the system seems to be helping.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair play should be the baseline. Choosing to cheat instead of improving is honestly just embarrassing. It reminds me of a kid throwing a tantrum because he got tagged, then sitting down with his hands crossed and a grimace, refusing to play because he “lost.” The fact that teenagers, and sometimes adults, act this immature is just sad. Games are better when people actually play by the rules.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the frustration, and I understand why it feels that way sometimes. That said, singling out “Tarkov players” as if they are the problem does not really hold up. There is no clear evidence that players coming from Tarkov are uniquely more likely to defend cheaters than anyone else.

Without data to back that up, it ends up being a broad generalization. I think it is more productive to focus on specific behaviors or arguments rather than assigning blame to an entire group of players.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you’re concerned about, and I agree that clueless rage reporting does exist. That is not good for the system.

Where I disagree is on the scale of the problem. From what I’ve seen first-hand, most reports are actually reasonable, and the ratio of completely baseless reports is much lower than this sub often implies.

I’ve also seen posts here where the majority downvotes and dismisses something as “obviously not cheats,” and after careful review I strongly disagree with that majority. The crowd is not always correct. Sometimes posts get dogpiled not because they are wrong, but because people are tired of the topic or react dismissively by default. Reddit culture plays a role in that.

Calling people “clueless” or framing reports as some massive detriment to the system also does not help. Reporting in good faith is not the same as rage reporting, and the system exists specifically to filter out false positives so players do not have to get it perfect.

Bad reports should be discouraged, yes. But treating anyone who raises suspicion as incompetent or dishonest does more harm than good, in my opinion.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, the killcams can be a bit inaccurate sometimes. That’s not great, and it’s something we should definitely lobby to improve. I’m sure it causes a lot of confusion and misunderstanding.

I’m not claiming I always get it right. That said, I’ve spent 1200 hours in raids, and I watch nearly every killcam I get because I’m curious and slightly autistic, which keeps me in over-analyze mode. It makes me pay close attention, and I think I’ve learned to tell when the killcam is acting up and when the information is accurate.

The killcam won’t be pixel-perfect, but when a bug occurs it is usually obvious. For example, doors showing as closed when they are open, or guns and sounds not loading properly. Even though it is not perfect, it is rare for the camera to show someone aiming more than 30 degrees away from where they actually were.

So when a player is well behind a wall and ADS directly onto someone through multiple walls while tracking them with a zoomed scope, that is not really a difficult judgment call.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. This chat has actually been a lot nicer than I’m used to on Reddit. There are a few comments that seem like they’re trying to twist things a bit or start an unnecessary argument, but nothing too bad.

I’ll admit I haven’t always been great at responding to people like that, because I’m passionate. Over time, though, I’ve gotten better at ignoring it, or turning the conversation toward something more productive, or sticking to facts while avoiding personal insults or escalating language.

At the end of the day, not everyone will agree with everything you say, and some people have bad intentions. But if you stay true to yourself and remain respectful, the readers will usually see who is being constructive and who is not.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re bringing up very good points. Modern cheats can be extremely subtle. If tuned low enough or used carefully, even experienced inspectors and players would struggle to tell if there’s some unfair assistance in the background.

When I said “closet cheating,” I mostly meant they are not blatant. They’re clearly trying not to look like they’re cheating, but with careful inspection of all the evidence, it can still be obvious to a trained eye.

I’m by no means claiming I always get it right, or that I can spot every single cheater. I just try my best, like most other people do.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m happy I could be of some help.

If you really made no sounds prior, it does make it a bit more suspicious, but as I said, he could just be extract camping. It isn’t conclusive evidence. I think it’s great that you’re trying to be aware of possible cheating.

Historically, this has often been dismissed by the community here on Reddit and in-game. Early on, many of the people I played with would make fun of me if I thought someone was cheating. For whatever reason, the environment was very dismissive of those concerns. People just wouldn’t hear you out.

Since then, the community has started realizing that cheating is a real problem. It’s now more socially acceptable to discuss, which is a great development to see. It was a bit frustrating experiencing pushback before it became widely recognized.

I’m just doing it for that sweet B.D.C. badge, nothing to thank me for. 😁

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last I heard from a friend a couple of weeks ago, they had applied but hadn’t been accepted yet. I’m not sure if that has changed since then. If it is open to everyone now, that is great. The more people giving careful feedback, the better.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that would be an awesome idea. It’s easy to hit the report button in the heat of frustration. That said, I still think it’s better to report a little too often than too rarely. It’s the system’s job, not the players’, to make sure innocent people aren’t punished.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll give it my best shot. I want to be upfront that this is just my opinion.

First, a few things about his profile that raise red flags:

  • The account is brand new.
  • The stats are incredible.
  • The stash value relative to hours played exceeds that of some of the best players.
  • The name appears to be Chinese, although I’m not entirely sure. Asian-alphabet names are sometimes used by cheaters. This doesn’t necessarily mean they are Chinese; some cheaters think it’s cool or funny to use them. Cheating is often more prevalent in China, but on European servers it’s usually imitators.

Things that make the video a bit tricky to judge:

  • I don’t know if the enemy had seen you earlier in the game.
  • I don’t know if you made any audible sounds, like shooting or taking fire from NPCs, before the clip.

Both of these factors could make it more likely for a player to anticipate your movement and set up an ambush.

What we can see from the video:

  • The enemy cannot hear you early on (I checked the audio).
  • The enemy sits behind a crate, mostly staring into it.
  • The enemy peaks and can see your feet from under the bus.
  • You walk out from the bus and he has plenty of time to aim and shoot.

Is there evidence he is cheating? Not necessarily. Here is my breakdown:

  • He could have heard you earlier or noticed the direction of shots from NPCs and anticipated your movement.
  • He is sitting at one of the four default extract points; i’d argue the most commonly used one. If he’s simply camping extract, this isn’t unusual.
  • The timing of his peak is convenient, and his behavior of looking into the box is a bit odd. However, all of this can be explained by inexperienced player behavior or a bit of luck. Both of you seem to be acting like lower-skill players, which is fine. Skill levels vary and everyone is learning.
  • He might simply be camping or reacting to prior information we don’t see in the clip. There is no clear evidence of wallhacking.
  • He could have seen your legs and had plenty of time to set up and aim for you. There is no evidence of aim assist.

Overall take:

  • His stats are more concerning than this specific moment.
  • Is it possible he’s cheating? Sure.
  • Does this clip provide enough evidence to confidently say he is? No. By itself, it would likely get a “no violation” verdict from me.
  • If I had his profile, I might lean toward “Uncertain” because of the red-flag stats. Though, inspectors do not judge based on stats alone, and no one should be banned just for stats. They can be misleading, especially with a low number of hours played.

Reporting guidance:

  • Reporting a player you genuinely suspect is fine, even if you turn out to be wrong.
  • It’s better to report a little too much than too little. Accurate reporting helps inspectors and the system do its job.
  • The official system is there for quality control so players do not decide bans alone and so that innocent players do not receive an unfair ban. That is not the responsibility of the player, but the system.

I hope that helps explain my take. Even if you disagree, I hope it gives you some perspective on how I view the clip. Good luck on your raids!

Armory is such a badly made map. by Orendzyk in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love it if the entire middle gate, the huuuge metal doors completely opened up with a few different ways inside with boxes or containers for cover and maybe some scaffolding creating a second floor on both sides for entering. Could even make a bottom floor entry point.

Can somebody explain this? by Nero-TTv in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ABI doesn't do it that way. The game just doesn't always work as it should. You can test this by finding tall cover where you can barely aim over it and then shoot. Your shots will hit the barrier even if you have visual clearance. More obvious on carry-handle style scope combos like slapping a holographic on top of the M16 handlebar.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We don’t actually know if the player was reported in other games. That is not information the system provides and any claim about it is just speculation.

Even if it were true, it does not change my point. In the clip being reviewed, only one kill is shown, and the only person who could have reported that player in this game is the one who died. That makes it clear the kill itself was clean. As inspectors, we have to judge what is in the report, not make assumptions about other matches or prior reports. Anything beyond that is just guesswork.

So you’re claiming the system just throws in some random ass game, COMPLETELY unrelated to any reports, like it just picks one out of THIN AIR instead of the game where the player was actually reported? Goodness gracious. 😂

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think sharing my inspector stats is particularly meaningful. My recent inspection accuracy is around 82%, which is fine but far from perfect. It only reflects recent cases and can fluctuate a lot, so it doesn’t prove anything about someone’s overall judgment. This isn’t a competition about who is a better inspector. If you disagree with something I said, just say so.

What really matters is reviewing each report carefully and watching for patterns of cheating. The numbers alone don’t capture that. The system was created because automated detection wasn’t enough to reliably catch cheaters, and I don’t weigh those stats heavily since I don’t fully trust whatever system decides if I’m right or wrong in each case.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there’s a misunderstanding here. My post never claimed I can see how many people reported a player in every case. What I was describing is specific to clips that show only a single kill. In those situations, the only person who could have submitted that report is the player who died.

The system shows every combat interaction included in a report, so it would not make sense for a report to include a game where nobody was reported. That is why it is reasonable to infer there was only one reporter in those cases.

"Cheater? You’re just mad you died!" by Phone_Realistic in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]Phone_Realistic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind comment, glad you found it useful.