09 Mar 12, 08:49AM
(04 Mar 12, 08:03PM)tempest Wrote:(04 Mar 12, 04:43PM)Zarj Wrote: Aard's idea, while certainly interesting, would never work for AC, given how many noobs download the game, play for a couple days, and never come back.I know, and I guess he also knew that - at least Cube never included such a thing.
(04 Mar 12, 04:43PM)Zarj Wrote: Any sort of auth system could at least help, provided problem IP ranges required manual activation of new accounts.Yes, it might help, you might gain a little advantage over the cheaters, at the expense of creating excess trouble and annoyance for everyone else involved, i.e. the huge majority of completely honest players.
(04 Mar 12, 04:43PM)Zarj Wrote: [victor]Okay, but that's what we have gban ("CBL") for - it's already possible to centrally ban IP ranges, and it's being done. If that guy is in such a narrow IP range, I'm sure jamz knows ;)
Fair enough, all good points. I still think the auth system is worth the extra trouble. Although really solid anti-cheat server side is the best way to stop hackers.