Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is currently going through a cheating scandal after three coaches were caught using a bug to control the camera of the spectating mode.
The MIBR, Heroic, and Hard Legion's team coaches were all caught cheating and were respectively banned for 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months. The bug they used allowed them to see an overview of the live map by controlling the spectator's camera. This allowed them to see into the enemies' spawn and where they were running, giving them a great advantage in the game.
While the reality of cheating has always been in the Counter-Strike's history since it started in 1999, the recent cheating case is different because it involves coaches. However, the penalties are not only applied to the offenders but also the teams they were supervising.
All three teams, the MIBR, Heroic, and Hard Legion, have been disqualified from tournaments as well as lose their current ESL Pro Tour points, which are much needed to join the IEM Katowice and ESL One Cologne 2021 events. Similarly, their prize money, which would total to around $11,000, was also forfeited.
Meanwhile, other coaches who also found the bug have reported it to officials, instead of using it for their team's advantage like those in who were caught. This controversy may hurt the game's reputation, which has long been considered as among the all-time best multiplayer shooters.
For those wondering how this coaching bug works, here is a short clip of me being bugged on mirage, A spot. You can pick any location on the map you want. And yes, you can rotate the camera angle as much as you want. pic.twitter.com/C0CdDV9zXi — Michal Slowinski (@michau9_) August 31, 2020
Michael Slowinski, a freelance esports referee and former head referee for ESL One and IEM, shared to Twitter how the bug works via "a short clip of me being bugged on mirage, A spot." He added that players can choose any location on the map and even rotate the camera to any angle.
CS:GO is available on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, and for over two 20 years, is has been among the most popular games, which is rare for the gaming industry.
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - Some Do's and Don'ts of the game
Cheating in all aspects is never allowed, particularly in multiplayer video games. It is much of a taboo for tournaments where there are prizes and honor (or notoriety) at stake.
Aside from cheating, there are some spoken and unspoken rules in playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Here are some do's and don'ts that players should always remember.
- Avoid flashing your enemies and teammates. Players may alert the team before using the flash, which immediately blinds someone who has directly looked at it.
- Always check the corners. Always check the map for sharp angles and corners where enemies may be hiding.
- Avoid going into shopping spree as managing the finances is important to win in the game. While buying the most expensive weapons can be tempting, it is best to consider which one to buy and when to buy it.
- Always communicate. A multiplayer game requires communication and coordination between team members to succeed. Players can always use both voice and messaging systems to aide in communication.
- Avoid playing without a game plan. As a team game, CS:GO requires a game plan and proper execution of the plan. This entails a great team play, much greater than having individual strengths.
- Have fun!
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Written by CJ Robles
