Valve, one of the important names in the video game world, made a remarkable statement about Dota 2, which is among the most popular games in the world. In the statement, it was stated that a detailed examination has been carried out on Dota 2 players in the last few months, and as a result of these examinations, about 90 thousand accounts that were found to be smurfs were permanently banned.
The term “Smurf” is used when a high-ranking experienced player is playing a game with low-level players on a new account. Smurf accounts; For games such as Dota 2, League of Legends and CS: GO, it literally disrupted the competition and negatively affected the gaming experience. Here, Valve made a rigorous review and identified the accounts so that Dota 2 players can be protected from smurfs.
Even the main accounts of Smurf account holders can be blocked!
In the statements made by Valve, it was stated that 90 thousand permanent bans are not a one-time process. The company will now apply deterrent methods for the main accounts of the players in question, along with smurf accounts. In this context; The penalties to be given to the players will be from the behavior point restrictions to the permanent ban level.
There is a call from Valve to Dota 2 players. The company says that all Dota 2 players should react against smurf accounts. According to Valve, the reporting system in Dota 2 should be used actively. Company; He states that every complaint received is examined, and every notification sent provides data to combat smurf accounts.