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Subject: The only "omg I gut EXP banned for NO RAISON" thread
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My friends and brother play 4 way split-screen. My brother and I have Gamertags,and my friends play as guests. We usually social slayer but every once in a while (more like once every two months) we play rumble pit. I don't play it for gain, only because my friends wanted to, and if you check my stats, you'll see they are legit matches. So my question is if I play rumble pit with my friends, and win all of them (because I usually do) will I get banned?

  • 09.29.2008 7:58 PM PDT

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it is not our problem if it is your brother, cousin, best friend, mom, dad, girlfriend, boyfriend, or kitten that got your console banned. quote]

Lmao ... kitten ... happened to me before ... not really though.

  • 09.29.2008 7:59 PM PDT

Apparently my "gamertag has been banned from gaining EXP". I play Halo casually, and just for the online multiplayer that neighbors and I play.

I've already heard the generic "You boosted on another gamertag" replies, which is absurd.
And the "A family member must have boosted on your gamertag", which is impossible seeing as I live in an apartment by myself.
And the oh so popular "You're banned because you did something!! I don't know what, but you did something. muahahaha", which i just chuckle at.

I can live with it, lol.

  • 09.29.2008 8:14 PM PDT
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Ok Shiska Explain this to me what happens if i have EXP boosted in the Past but this was before the TU2 will i still get banned or is Boosting only consdered a bannable offence after the TU2?

  • 09.29.2008 8:39 PM PDT

I'm not here to say I'm innocent, I'm not here to say "OMG I gut banned for no RAISON", I'm not here to lie or argue against it, I'm here to tell how I got banned, what I did, and what happened as a result.

Two friends of mine and I got two consoles and 8 controllers and filled up a party in DLC FFA. One of my friends happens to be an achievement whore and he wanted some of the new ones without trying. We didn't even think about the EXP.

Now I realize that achievement boosting isn't any better than exp boosting but my console has been banned from exp and not achievements.

I happened to be in the matchmaking lobby with another friend of mine the next day (I think) when suddenly a message popped up that told me my console had been banned from getting exp. I thought it was kinda funny. Every time I read about the new banhammer I assumed it would take care of more serious offenses, but cheating is cheating.

I'm not mad that I'm banned. I really couldn't care less. Its just a game, and even if I did take the game too seriously like some people do, I can still play it just like before. Nothing changed other than the fact that I do not gain EXP when I win a match.

Fortunatly for me the ban gave me the motivation to go back into Lone Wolves and work on my rank, and luckily in three games I got my rank up to the desired level. No I didn't get EXP for those wins but it's just EXP. I have over 1000, and everyone knows thats more than enough to become a general.

I'm not sorry I did it. I knew what I was doing. I'm not angry, not even in the slightest. If anything I see this as a first hand experience whitnessing the new banhammer taking care of people that are not playing the game as designed. Everyone has been in at least one game where someone potentially ruined the game for someone else, and I'm very glad to see that bungie is taking a step in dealing with these problems.

This was a first offense for me and in less than two weeks now, I'll be able to gain EXP again. Also I'm sure I'll feel the silent gaze of bungie's personel watching and waiting for me to slip up again, and to that I say go on ahead. Check my file share while you're at it, I got some nice stuff on there.

So maybe this will make some of you kids realize that this is just a game. It is definitly nothing to cry about. Honestly if I was perma banned it wouldn't bother me. I played Halo 2 without xbox live for years.
Also It would give me more time to do things other than play xbox. Things that are actually productive. I mean achievements are addicting and all but just stop for a second and ask yourself, "what do achievements get you". Maybe then you will realize that video games are wasting your time.

  • 09.29.2008 8:43 PM PDT
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You know what shishka, I am inoscent, I didn't even play with friends before this ban, and when in the past I have played with friends, they did not get any kills so how could you tell the difference heh. I was just having fun. and xp boosting isn't that big of a deal. Next time I play with friends, i'll be sure to take their controllers to get them a couple of kills so I don't get banned again.

  • 09.29.2008 8:52 PM PDT
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I too have been banned. I got mixed in with the wrong crowd of the halo 3 community. However I understand that my actions were my own and not anyone elses, not even my kitten's. Therefore I would like to take this space to apologize to the community if I have ruined your gaming experience in any way. And to bungie thanks for the corrective slap on the wrist. See you guys in two weeks I guess. Hopefully then I will have a better appreciation for the game and the rules. [sad face]Until then I geuss I'll be playing COD 4.[/sad face]

  • 09.29.2008 8:54 PM PDT

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I got on yesterday and it said i was banned. i havent played in a week. my son said him and his friends were playing and after a couple games it said they were banned. it seems rather dumb to ban someone when they havent been cheating. i was all excited about the new achievements but the new update seems to have caused more problems. release the new maps and leave the rest of the game alone while you still have people willing to play it. in my 1000 games i have never been cheated against by any other player, until now. i have been cheated by bungie. ban yourself


Uhm.... might wanna ask your son about games like this one.....

Example 1


And this. I seriously wonder why people bother, I really do.

  • 09.29.2008 8:55 PM PDT
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You know, you guys probably won't even listen to these statements, I have left other messages on other threads which were quite angry and had swears and i'm sorry for those but I am getting really angry that I am still banned. I bet you haven't unbanned anyone even if they have legitimate reasons.

Another thing is that I know people who have actually done this offense and how come they are not banned, How come I am for wrong accusations.

Because I played with friends before this banhammer was even released, don't you think that you should have given some warning, how was I spposed to know that you are not allowed to play with friends before this. Some guy was off halo for 2 months and got on and was banned, you can't ban people for past offenses, you have to give some warning. I'm not saying I did any past offenses, i'm just saying that this is blam.

It's like someone makes a new law saying that videogames are illegal and you stop playing them but, they still arrest you and send you to jail, it is the same deal with this new banhammer, why does it ban inoscnt people and why does it ban people for past offenses when it wasn't law, It makes no sense.

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  • 09.29.2008 8:58 PM PDT
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Wow I stopped playin' this game like 10 months ago. With the new achs. I thought it might be fun to play again! Yes I boosted for the 50 exp. ach. and a couple of others so spare me any of your comments.
What I want to say is with all he new games coming out you would think Bungie was doing this to keep people like me interested in the game again.
Instead I think I'm going to put you Bungie on my Banhammer list along with EA!
Would'nt it make more sense to just erase any exp. earned + a penalty for boosting.
The banning crap is just stupid.
And i dont give a crap about my exp level.
I know this is an ugly post, sorry i'm watching the pitt/balt game and buzzed

  • 09.29.2008 8:58 PM PDT

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I too have been banned. I got mixed in with the wrong crowd of the halo 3 community. However I understand that my actions were my own and not anyone elses, not even my kitten's. Therefore I would like to take this space to apologize to the community if I have ruined your gaming experience in any way. And to bungie thanks for the corrective slap on the wrist. See you guys in two weeks I guess. Hopefully then I will have a better appreciation for the game and the rules. [sad face]Until then I geuss I'll be playing COD 4.[/sad face]


Why do people fail to see the difference between a MatchMaking ban (not related to this thread) and an EXP ban? Being banned from EXP does not stop you from playing MatchMaking.

  • 09.29.2008 8:59 PM PDT

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I hate achievement boosters. It actually takes longer to find them. So I just got them legit because it would be more fun to accomplish something I worked for.

  • 09.29.2008 9:00 PM PDT

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Wow I stopped playin' this game like 10 months ago. With the new achs. I thought it might be fun to play again! Yes I boosted for the 50 exp. ach. and a couple of others so spare me any of your comments.
What I want to say is with all he new games coming out you would think Bungie was doing this to keep people like me interested in the game again.
Instead I think I'm going to put you Bungie on my Banhammer list along with EA!
Would'nt it make more sense to just erase any exp. earned + a penalty for boosting.
The banning crap is just stupid.
And i dont give a crap about my exp level.
I know this is an ugly post, sorry i'm watching the pitt/balt game and buzzed


So, let me get this strait, you are crying about being banned for boosting even after having due warnings given to you to not boost? Wow, you're retarded and deserve to be banned.

Enjoy not being able to get more of your precious achievements on the 7th of October like the rest of us.

  • 09.29.2008 9:05 PM PDT

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Is there a way to tell if you've been EXP banned, other than winning a game and not getting EXP?
Yep, you'll be in the middle of a game and a wonderful little blue screen will pop up saying something like:

"This account has been banned from earning EXP points, please visit www.bungie.net/ban for more details."

Or:

"This console has been banned form earning EXP points, please visit www.bungie.net/ban for more details."

Guess what showed up on my screen recently? lol
Yep, turns out that signing in three guests that stand around in Rumble pit is a bad idea. :)
I deserve and agree with the ban, in it's entirety.
I'm glad to see that the new system for catching cheaters goes that far, now Halo 3 will be a be a great place to play again, but next time, without the guests.
Peace out.

  • 09.29.2008 9:07 PM PDT
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No I dont care about being banned or about my exp. i knew of the ban, what im saying is the way there're handling it.
Like i said it would be better to erase any exp earned + a penalty you effin retard!
and i can wait for nov. 7

  • 09.29.2008 9:15 PM PDT
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Wow your're not even using a real account you retard!

  • 09.29.2008 9:23 PM PDT
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Finally! Thank you!

  • 09.29.2008 9:47 PM PDT
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I woke up today to find that i was permantly banned from earning exp. I know i wasnt cheating cuz honestly this ranking system is bs but now that its new i cant level up cuz i gots banned. I not typeing this to cry about how i got banned i am only looking for suggestions on how to get unbanned and how to prove i was not cheating because honestly i find this to be exteremely unfair. I mean they took away my fileshare and now My rank. This is unfair i may have deserved my banning of fileshare but this is just crule.

EVEN IF I WAS CHEATING I SHOULD HAVE BEEN WARNED THEY DID THE SAME WITH MY FILE SHARE BUT NOW MY RANK I MEAN WHATS NEXT IM NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY COSTOM GAMES THEY MIGHT AS WELL COME TO MY HOUSE AND STEAL HALO 3 RIGHT FROM ME BECAUSE DAY BY DAY BUNGIE IS STRIPPING ME OF MY PRIVLAGES. BUNGIE IF YOUR READING THIS GOOD BECAUSE YOU JUST LOST ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FANS/SUPPORTERS By The way this was my first offense not my third AND I AM INNOCENT BECAUSE I SAY SO AND BUNGIE CANT PUT ME DOWN SO NOW I CANT WAIT TILL GEARS 2 COMES OUT CUZ THATS ALL I WILL BE PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Edited on 09.29.2008 10:06 PM PDT]

  • 09.29.2008 9:54 PM PDT

but the banhammer wont track every single it might only get a couple

  • 09.29.2008 9:54 PM PDT
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well said testaclies well said.

[Edited on 09.29.2008 10:11 PM PDT]

  • 09.29.2008 10:11 PM PDT
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For some reason, I can only sound out the thread title in a Irish accent....

It just doesn't sound right in anything else.

  • 09.29.2008 10:22 PM PDT

I'm the jerk who goes around shooting my own team.

Posted by: Shishka
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My friend (GT: Trevor4hire ) said that he was banned for playing 3 games in a row by winning by more than 20 kills in each game. he said he did this in rumble pit and is now saying that bungie has screwed up the banning system. i would just like to prove him wrong and find out the real reason he got banned so he will stop his complaining.


http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=756687 282&player=Trevor4hire
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=756673 065&player=Trevor4hire
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=756654 450&player=Trevor4hire

Et cetera.


Guilty.

  • 09.29.2008 10:39 PM PDT
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so boosting can get u banned? good. but how comes there are so many boosters still, BAN THEM ALL BUNGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really hate them, check out my fileshare and download '2 ALL BOOSTERZ' if you don't believe me!

[Edited on 09.30.2008 8:07 AM PDT]

  • 09.29.2008 11:05 PM PDT
Subject: The only "omg I gut EXP banned for NO RAISON" thread

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Posted by: Shishka
Don't spam this thread. I've already blacklisted two people for stupid "first post" and "first page" comments. If you have nothing to contribute to the topic of the thread, do the smart thing and don't post.

I know, why do pepole say 'OOOOOMMMMMGGGGGG XFURST POAST MANX GAAPPAA!'

  • 09.29.2008 11:53 PM PDT

--blam!-2K8

Posted by: TornELITE 777
I woke up today to find that i was permantly banned from earning exp. I know i wasnt cheating cuz honestly this ranking system is bs but now that its new i cant level up cuz i gots banned. I not typeing this to cry about how i got banned i am only looking for suggestions on how to get unbanned and how to prove i was not cheating because honestly i find this to be exteremely unfair. I mean they took away my fileshare and now My rank. This is unfair i may have deserved my banning of fileshare but this is just crule.

EVEN IF I WAS CHEATING I SHOULD HAVE BEEN WARNED THEY DID THE SAME WITH MY FILE SHARE BUT NOW MY RANK I MEAN WHATS NEXT IM NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY COSTOM GAMES THEY MIGHT AS WELL COME TO MY HOUSE AND STEAL HALO 3 RIGHT FROM ME BECAUSE DAY BY DAY BUNGIE IS STRIPPING ME OF MY PRIVLAGES. BUNGIE IF YOUR READING THIS GOOD BECAUSE YOU JUST LOST ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FANS/SUPPORTERS By The way this was my first offense not my third AND I AM INNOCENT BECAUSE I SAY SO AND BUNGIE CANT PUT ME DOWN SO NOW I CANT WAIT TILL GEARS 2 COMES OUT CUZ THATS ALL I WILL BE PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldent be really botherd if i got exp banned because all i play is either forge or custom games infection (and sometimes theatre)

  • 09.29.2008 11:57 PM PDT