Thoughts on Mirrors spoofing
DISCLAIMER: EVERYTHING I WRITE HERE REPRESENT MY OWN OPINION AND IS NOT RELATED TO ANY ORGANIZATIONS OR PARTIES
Many had understood and known what happened with the issue of Mirrors spoofing a player during TLC League Series game against Nothing to Lose (Game 2) and iSg.KTHXBAI (Game 1 and 2)
Tentatively, the decision made by Garena Malaysia to resolve the issue is as the following:-
1. Mirrors to forfeit the 3 games that they spoofed
2. iSg.MY and NtL to fight it out on another date for 4th and 5th placing
Many may argue that it is fair, since Mirrors only spoofed in 3 games, and thus all 3 games considered as loss is a fair play by Garena. Which I beg to differ.
The fact is, when a player spoofs in a competitive game it is WRONG. Nothing and no explanation is needed trying to justify that it is RIGHT to do so
Lets look at some of the facts that happened in the League Scene in other continents and countries:-
Verdict:
All matches played are official "subs" approved by Riot and OGN. Players know what happened and know how to adapt to it. Mirrors could've done so. In fact, they HAVE 100percentme and Chrome Dokuro registered as substitute. Why bring someone not registered into the game but use a player who is NOT supposed to play?
When it comes to competitive gaming, there is a need for the organizers to be strict in their decisions because what competitive players do, will eventually be reflected on Solo Queue, vice versa.
Lets have a look at what other regions do when they have such problems:-
As it is already obvious that Mirrors are at the wrong, the decision of just disqualifying the three games of Mirrors, without any ban of the team or any players intrigues me.
After everything that Mirrors had committed, they retained being in the winner's bracket without any further penalties and is cleared from every single trouble.
As opposed to every other team that got affected, Nothing to Lose and iSg.MY Evo having to play an extra game on the weekend for no reason, and the initial swapping of games - forcing 6th and 7th placed Fluffy Gaming and Team Passby to play a week earlier (which is changed in the end)
The question I would like to pose is: Which side is losing more?
Because from my point of view, every single team in Malaysia (except KLH and KTB) had to go for an extra trouble because of ONE team - Mirrors
What did Mirrors had to face after causing so much havoc? Nothing but 3 losses, which would still guarantee them 3rd place and being at the winner's bracket.
Personally, I felt that it is very unfair for all the other teams. While it is not their fault things are in such a problematic situation, they are the ones that are facing all the trouble.
Garena have a big decision to make, and I really hope that they could make the right decision from here on.
If spoofing a player into competitive gaming will result in losses for the game/match without anything else, I guess I am willing to take the risk in the future
Afterall, if I get caught, I would just have to forfeit a game that I would've otherwise lost.
Everyone else will bear the consequences of my action, I feel great!
The Riot's Manisfesto tells us that it is the "Players Experience First" being their first priority. However, it is sad to say that at this moment:
Nothing is being reflected in the Malaysian scene
Source:
http://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/1rhj7k
/team_dark_gets_dqed_from_ogn_champions_ro16/
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/ninjas-in-pyjamas-disqualified-from-lcs-tie-breaker/1100-615/
http://www.pcgamesn.com/leagueoflegends/league-legends-team-lemondogs-disqualified-lcs
http://www.surrenderat20.net/2013/01/this-week-in-esports-clgeu-rumours-al.html
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.386377-MLG-Disqualifies-Top-Two-League-of-Legends-Teams
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Many had understood and known what happened with the issue of Mirrors spoofing a player during TLC League Series game against Nothing to Lose (Game 2) and iSg.KTHXBAI (Game 1 and 2)
Tentatively, the decision made by Garena Malaysia to resolve the issue is as the following:-
1. Mirrors to forfeit the 3 games that they spoofed
2. iSg.MY and NtL to fight it out on another date for 4th and 5th placing
Many may argue that it is fair, since Mirrors only spoofed in 3 games, and thus all 3 games considered as loss is a fair play by Garena. Which I beg to differ.
The fact is, when a player spoofs in a competitive game it is WRONG. Nothing and no explanation is needed trying to justify that it is RIGHT to do so
Lets look at some of the facts that happened in the League Scene in other continents and countries:-
Counter Logic Gaming: when dexter had visa problems as was unable to play, CLG had to recall HotshotGG/Chauster/Link switching from mid to jungle to have a 5 man team
Gambit Gaming: When Alex Ich, Darien and Diamond's VISA expired and couldn't attend match day, they subbed in NiP's players to play
Team SoloMid: Bjergsen couldn't play for week 7 of LCS, thus Reginald came out of retirement to play
Verdict:
All matches played are official "subs" approved by Riot and OGN. Players know what happened and know how to adapt to it. Mirrors could've done so. In fact, they HAVE 100percentme and Chrome Dokuro registered as substitute. Why bring someone not registered into the game but use a player who is NOT supposed to play?
When it comes to competitive gaming, there is a need for the organizers to be strict in their decisions because what competitive players do, will eventually be reflected on Solo Queue, vice versa.
Lets have a look at what other regions do when they have such problems:-
Korean Champions: Team Dark got DQ-ed for the whole season/split bcos of trolling in game
European LCS: Ninja in Pyjamas got DQ-ed because they could not field a team on time. Also, Lemondog lost their place in the LCS because they could not field an OFFICIAL and valid team
North America LCS: Absolute legends got DQ-ed and banned because of 'ghosting' and cheating in their game
As it is already obvious that Mirrors are at the wrong, the decision of just disqualifying the three games of Mirrors, without any ban of the team or any players intrigues me.
After everything that Mirrors had committed, they retained being in the winner's bracket without any further penalties and is cleared from every single trouble.
As opposed to every other team that got affected, Nothing to Lose and iSg.MY Evo having to play an extra game on the weekend for no reason, and the initial swapping of games - forcing 6th and 7th placed Fluffy Gaming and Team Passby to play a week earlier (which is changed in the end)
The question I would like to pose is: Which side is losing more?
Because from my point of view, every single team in Malaysia (except KLH and KTB) had to go for an extra trouble because of ONE team - Mirrors
What did Mirrors had to face after causing so much havoc? Nothing but 3 losses, which would still guarantee them 3rd place and being at the winner's bracket.
Personally, I felt that it is very unfair for all the other teams. While it is not their fault things are in such a problematic situation, they are the ones that are facing all the trouble.
Garena have a big decision to make, and I really hope that they could make the right decision from here on.
If spoofing a player into competitive gaming will result in losses for the game/match without anything else, I guess I am willing to take the risk in the future
Afterall, if I get caught, I would just have to forfeit a game that I would've otherwise lost.
Everyone else will bear the consequences of my action, I feel great!
The Riot's Manisfesto tells us that it is the "Players Experience First" being their first priority. However, it is sad to say that at this moment:
Nothing is being reflected in the Malaysian scene
Source:
http://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/1rhj7k
/team_dark_gets_dqed_from_ogn_champions_ro16/
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/ninjas-in-pyjamas-disqualified-from-lcs-tie-breaker/1100-615/
http://www.pcgamesn.com/leagueoflegends/league-legends-team-lemondogs-disqualified-lcs
http://www.surrenderat20.net/2013/01/this-week-in-esports-clgeu-rumours-al.html
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.386377-MLG-Disqualifies-Top-Two-League-of-Legends-Teams
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