Is Skype really bannable?

[Jigsaw]

So, there were a number of arguments mainly on the WhoDunIt server, about Skype. Some people said it is a bannable offense because "it gives you an advantage over other players", some say it's not, because nobody can prove you were actually talking, and even if they could, they can't prove you were talking about the game.
Are there any rules about this? Are we allowed to use Skype or anything else?
(I'd say yes, because if not, we might as well "cheat" on IRC...)

[Hammerfest-]

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It's not like people will magically know if you are on Skype or not, unless they have some sort of way of ACTUALLY knowing in which case I would say would trail to some serious stalking...

Just to be clear, no one really cares if you do so or not. The question itself of whether or not you can get banned for it is just pretty fucking ridiculous.

[Jigsaw]

Well yeah, I know it doesn't have a high chance, but it's still better to be sure.

[Synert]

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<Synert>	I really like how they're debating about that being bannable when they all kill each other anyway

[Qent]

You can use Skype, but don't use Skype to cheat. I've already given a warning for this in the past. True, in some cases it might not be provable. But technically, servers don't need proof to ban you. Use common sense and don't cheat.

[Cyber']

Your right about the fact that it can't be proven, and there's nothing wrong with using skype. Clans use Teamspeak all the time.

However "Ghosting" (one person watching the opponent) is usually looked down on. Depending on the situation it could be classed as cheating.

[Ivan]

Your right about the fact that it can't be proven, and there's nothing wrong with using skype. Clans use Teamspeak all the time.

However "Ghosting" (one person watching the opponent) is usually looked down on. Depending on the situation it could be classed as cheating.

Cheating in a non-competitive game mode. Right. People shouldn't be blamed for how that mod is incredibly prone to different sorts of 'cheating', should we say.

[Marcaek]

Any game mode that allows players to spectate is prone to this sort of cheating.

[TerminusEst13]

WDI is best when played with VOIP.

Also there's no rules forbidding Skype or anything of the sort.

[one_Two]

Maybe because cheating in wdi is fucking pathetic it should be bannable.

[Ivan]

Maybe because cheating in wdi is fucking pathetic it should be bannable.

And someone joined the bandwagon of people who totally miss the point.

[one_Two]

Maybe because cheating in wdi is fucking pathetic it should be bannable.

And someone joined the bandwagon of people who totally miss the point.

My comment was slightly in jest and obviously doesn't answer (not that I can) whether or not using skype in WDI is an offense.

[Ivan]

Maybe because cheating in wdi is fucking pathetic it should be bannable.

And someone joined the bandwagon of people who totally miss the point.

My comment was slightly in jest and obviously doesn't answer (not that I can) whether or not using skype in WDI is an offense.

The way you put your first post was really making me think you were one of the "no-brain noob" kind of player. Whatever, I don't even play WDI anymore so I shouldn't really bother, haha.

[Qent]

Cheating in a non-competitive game mode. Right.

Be careful with that word. Deathmatch is non-competitive too, but we don't allow cheating in that.

[Qent]

I dunno, I go by your definition from the old ST forums. If I'm misreading then please tell me. -.-

[ibm5155]

I don´t think it´s a offence even more in who dun it that you can tell your friend youre not the murd, then call he to go to a place and trol he...
well use skype is different to use cheat hack things like wallhack, aimbot.... the only thing that could have is your friend when die talk who is the murd, but when he discover who´s, it´s going to be too late :p

[Reach Term]

As much I slowly dislike Ivan's Mobius-esque personality. I'm agreeing with him throughout this thread.

[Qent]

Very well, but the thing is, despite the gamemode (Survival) WDI is very much player-versus-player. There is not even a consensus that the innocents are on the same team together.

[Konda]

Semi-off-topic: Is the murderer allowed to team up with an innocent?

[Ænima]

What exactly is there to gain from cheating at WDI?

Or cheating at Doom period. I mean, it's not like you're winning any money. Or reputation.