Shrapnel Blockchain Game’s New Policy: Permabans for Players Exploiting the System

Crypto News- In the realm of blockchain-based extraction shooter games, Shrapnel has encountered a barrage of users attempting to tilt the playing field in their favor, prompting the game’s developers to wield the ban hammer against all manner of manipulation.

During the initial phases of gameplay access, Shrapnel’s vigilant eye caught wind of two nefarious strategies employed by unscrupulous players: teaming and account sharing. These tactics, while deviously effective, threw fairness out the window, as players conspired in groups to ascend the leaderboard, leaving solo contenders in the dust.

Shrapnel Blockchain Game’s New Policy: Permabans for Players Exploiting the System

Teamwork manifested in coordinated queues and targeted assaults, severely disrupting the equilibrium of fair play. Moreover, the discovery of users accessing a single player account from multiple devices raised further alarms, hinting at an unfair advantage gained through illicit collaboration. Shrapnel wasted no time in asserting its stance, declaring a crackdown on such underhanded tactics:

“We have zero tolerance for breaches of our Terms of Use, including but not limited to the sharing of login credentials, in-game assets, or progress. Any offenders will face expulsion from the current STX leaderboard and risk permanent expulsion.”

As the game gears up for its full-fledged launch, Shrapnel emphasized the importance of community vigilance in upholding fair play standards, urging players to report instances of abuse promptly.

However, amidst the crackdown, dissenting voices arose from the player community, arguing that penalizing cooperative play penalizes the essence of guilds and camaraderie within the game. Responding to these concerns, Shrapnel clarified that punitive measures were targeted solely at those exploiting coordination for personal gain, not genuine camaraderie among friends.

In a regulatory twist, Shrapnel found itself navigating choppy waters with the United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leading to a decision to restrict U.S. users from cashing out in-game assets due to regulatory uncertainties. Despite this setback, players from Europe and Asia remain unaffected, retaining full access to the game’s features.

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Shrapnel’s Head of Economy, Francis Brankin, shed light on the decision, emphasizing the regulatory complexities surrounding the cashing out process for U.S. players. Despite the setback, Brankin remains optimistic, expressing hopes for a resolution that would enable U.S. players to seamlessly transition their virtual gains into tangible rewards.