Meister

Yes it is a big deal, since as i mentioned before there is other players like Sniper (and also Decger and others) that continue to bomb games by joining, pretending to be nub, having good boom and killing the game with 50 champs. This is something very frustrating indeed. However, it reflects a broader reality in society: those who are not directly affected often choose to look the other way. I’ve had similar discussions with my friends who play 0 A.D., and I’ve even faced criticism for raising the issue or for giving it too much attention. But since the individuals are online in lobby almost every time i am, i think it is worth and necessary discussing. Just yesterday, I asked @Atrik why he continues to play with Geriatrix. His response was, "I don’t hate him." (To be clear, I am by no means suggesting that Atrik—or anyone—should harbor hatred.) Nevertheless, looking away or ignoring such behavior reflects a failure to exercise the normative control that a community should provide. One might even invoke Popper's Paradox here.

The moment i can report someone is the moment AFTER a game is ruined. Then i report, you remove account. But making new account takes max. 30 seconds. This is the issue im talking about.

Hello there, since there is already an ongoing discussion regarding this issue. i would like to distinguish my post from the existing ones by clarifying that it is not addressed to Geriatrix. Nor is it intended to serve as a compilation of incidents (such evidence should not be necessary anymore). My focus is on finding a way to effectively deal with the ongoing issues surrounding his conditions. My goal is not to bully anyone, but rather to look for a solution to this recurring problem, as it significantly diminishes my enjoyment of playing 0 A.D. The creation of "smurf" accounts, while undeniably frustrating, is unfortunately a common practice in 0 A.D. Some players are known for engaging in this behavior more frequently than others (e.g., Sniper, Yeka, Geri, etc.). This practice disrupts gameplay by undermining team balance, excessively targeting one player instead of supporting the team, pausing or rage-quitting mid-game, and, overall, detracting from the gaming experience. Personally, these actions greatly reduce my enjoyment of the game. Additionally, Geriatrix appears to have a peculiar dynamic with some of us for no discernible reason. While some might suggest simply ignoring this behavior, it is more challenging for certain players, including myself. Geriatrix frequently hosts what are referred to as "OP games" and excludes me and others from participating. As a result, I am less able to engage in community interactions, as he creates a hermetic space for his friends. I am always banned from these games, both as a spectator and as a player. I have often sought to approach him with kindness and a spirit of reconciliation, yet I find myself time and again the target of hostility. It seems that, despite the moderators being aware of the issue and committed to addressing it, they are ultimately unable to take effective action to prevent this behavior. I have two key questions: Why do players continue to join games hosted by his fake accounts? Are they aware these accounts belong to him? How can this issue be effectively addressed? Should there be stricter measures to prevent such behavior? Would making it more difficult to create new accounts be a viable solution? I appreciate any advice or insights you can offer. Thank you, Meister

I recently saw a fight without community mod, where 80 bhactrian champ cavalry (persia, all upgrades, wtf, cav hero) lost to 120 CS, about 50% spears 50% archers(carth, all upgrades, wtf, hannnibal). BUT: the ponies were slammed into the spears, while archers were untouched. This wouldnt happen in pro games... In the end 80 cav were dead while 50 CS survived. why did this work? Because they dont deal that much dmg. Archers do constant dmg, no walking, no getting stuck. In new community mod, melee deals too much damage. melee cav is really fast and can kill archers first often. The com mod dmg balance made melee cav much too strong in my opinion. Another thing that about melee chamion cav: since their speed difference to ranged is greater now, iberic champs have 0 chance against spear champ cav. that is different in non-comm-mod, where with decent micro they do have a chance. My recommendation: make them slower, take a little damage from them, make them tankier again. (in general, make adjustments to melee dmg buff in comm mod)