Dealing with cheaters can be a frustrating experience for gamers, but Valve, the creators of Deadlock, have come up with an innovative solution in their upcoming game. They are giving players the option to turn detected cheaters into frogs, adding a fun twist to the traditional ban hammer.
The new feature was introduced on Sep. 27, following an announcement in the patch notes on Sep. 26. According to the patch notes:
“An initial Anti-Cheat detection system has been added. When a player is caught cheating, opponents can choose to either ban them immediately and end the match, or turn them into a frog for the duration of the game before banning them. The system currently has conservative detection levels, with plans for a more extensive v2 anti-cheat system in the works. The ban feature will be enabled a few days after the update. Results of matches where cheaters are turned into frogs will not count for other players.”
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The recent update not only introduced a new hero, Mirage, but also included various bug fixes and improvements. This unique approach to tackling cheaters has received praise for offering a way to disrupt their gameplay before they are banned.
While the ultimate goal is to remove cheaters from the game, the option to turn them into frogs adds a satisfying element of revenge for players. It’s a more entertaining alternative to simply banning them, especially considering that cheaters often create new accounts. After a few rounds as a frog in Deadlock, cheaters will surely be frustrated! (Apologies for the bad pun).
This creative solution has sparked discussion about applying similar tactics to other Valve games. Imagine turning aimbotters in CS2 into chickens or transforming Dota 2 cheats into creeps. The possibilities are endless, though cheaters may still find ways to prevail.
The frog/cheater transformation feature has already made an impact, marking its first victims. As more cheaters face the prospect of hopping through matches, we anticipate a shift in the hacker-to-amphibian dynamic in the coming days.
