OCG Ghost Mode Draft - 8/23/13 Results and Feedback

http://ocgaming.org/

We'd like to thank the players that came out and participated. 20 users played in the draft tonight and we'd like to ask for feedback regarding the draft if you participated. You can find tonight's draft scoreboard below.

First Place

LeftSyndrome / 6143449
-Hotshot / 7765371
Razer / 11974628
TheBaneOfPPL / 8310642
MavsFather / 9199220

Second Place

-hunte[D]- / 7299304
FrozenPizza? / 8192323
Jchrome. / 9903866
Bao? / 7268668 - User received a warning for the use of an equalizer.
Slice / 9612497

Third Place

Banned / 11472944
Gregsta5 / 17331773
NG* / 6207276
Reacher / Need USN before you get a prize

NOTE: Prizes will be passed out the week of 8/26/13 - 8/30/13
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  • This was last week's results lmfao
    EDIT: http://forum.z8games.com/showthread.php?t=256830&highlight=draft
    Not even last week, almost a month ago.
    Today's winners were:
    1st place
    LeftSyndrome, Hotshot, Razer, BaneofPPL, and MavsFather
    2nd place
    -hunte[D]-, FrozenPizza?, Jchrome., Bao?, Slice
    Idk if they played a match for 3rd place
  • This was last week's results lmfao
    EDIT: http://forum.z8games.com/showthread.php?t=256830&highlight=draft
    Not even last week, almost a month ago.
    Today's winners were:
    1st place
    LeftSyndrome, Hotshot, Razer, BaneofPPL, and MavsFather
    2nd place
    -hunte[D]-, FrozenPizza?, Jchrome., Bao?, Slice
    Idk if they played a match for 3rd place

    Yeah, I misunderstood Sean, the copy and paste master.
  • What is this?? I can't use EQ?? o.O

    Banning EQs would be such a hassle considering almost half the players in the tourney would be using one and there are so many different EQs.
  • Thanks for the GM tourney and all but please... stay away next time... You guys are terrible.
  • Since when EQ is illegal anyway? -.-'
    Since ocg made a gm tourny
  • User: skicleam
    Reason: CF GM EQ Settings.txt
    Banned On: Warning
    Game: Crossfire
    Ban Length: Warning
    IGN: Boa? - 7268668

    Is all I can go off of until I speak to Evan about the situation. I'll make an announcement regarding the stance on equalizers as soon as I receive Evan's statement.
  • Luckily I didnt name it CF GM hack.txt, otherwise, I would have been banned permanently xD

    SkiCleam_Bao,

    The EQ's are not banned, but instead warned for the community to see. As the EQ's are kind of like a third party program to give you an advantage of hearing something over others.. We do just warn NOT ban. Please note that we have a policy written up and that states how we run our anticheat/client for crossfire: http://ocgaming.org/forums/showthread.php?637-OCG-Policy-Change

    Hope this clarifies the situation.


    Thanks,
    Evan
    OCG CEO
    Online Competitive Gaming, Inc.
  • OCGTrace wrote: »
    http://ocgaming.org/

    Bao? - User received a warning for the use of an equalizer.

    I ll quote the rules of OCG Right here, Original one copy paste from OCG Forum at the OCG XClient Post, where u can get it to download.

    "The following will not trigger a AC ban:

    Using chat programs like X-Fire
    System hardware configurations
    Updated system drivers, such as video card drivers"
    Word to word copied, paste. Stand of 24.08.2013 05:30 EST

    First of all. If u dont want an Equalizer which is just used for one programm, so u can use it on games, u will need a soundcard which has a equalier INCLUDED IN DRIVERS (look above at the rules).
    Second of all: Equalizer IS A PART OF THE HARDWARE SETTINGS. (look above at ur own rules)
    3rd: Every soundcard u can find which says "gaming" and hasnt got a Equalizer, will be set by default to a "gaming" equalizer sound. if u dont believe me, spend the money and buy for example, Sennheiser PC333D. It has a Soundcard with it. Install it, use the headset with this soundcard, and then with onboard once and normal Equalizer settings. Oh, look their, difference. Equalizer Settings is one of the part "mTw helped them developing" with. In generally in "Professional gaming", and i think OCG wants to be one of this, it is public to change Equalizer settings. Try this out: Use just the low parts of ur equalizer. so u get alot of bass. u wont be able to say where they come from anymore. Even in SnD its really used alot.
    4th: Check the soundcards of Creative. Soundblaster Z and Recon3D both, ve the "scout mode" now guess what the "scout mode" which is created for gaming, really does. RIGHT it changes the EQ settings. This mode is only made for people who dont know how to set their EQs, its a really bad once cuz it uses all the bass to make sure u hear them, but u dont know where they come from. In anyway. it changes the Equalizer settings without showing u. so its forbidden to use a part of my soundcard, which is created for gaming?
    5th: If u are going that way, i want u to tell me which Brightness i should use (changes the way my screen looks like) and ofc if i m allowed to overclock my CPU. Might be my PC works better after i overclocked it, is that fair?

    If you guys ask me, u should think about what u r going here. Forbidd Equalizers, will make this to a joke, not to a professional gaming challange.
    This message goes to OCG. I hope u get my point. I hope u ll understand now and appologize for making people think, that Equalizer is a way to cheat. If you guys dont believe me, go to creative or to one of the professional (really professional) gaming clans, like mTw. Ask them if they changed their own equalizer settings for a better locating of footsteps.
    Its public, its known in every case of professional gaming, and even if we arent mTw players here, we should be allowed to use the same tools.

    I'm looking forward to hear of u.
  • I ll quote the rules of OCG Right here, Original one copy paste from OCG Forum at the OCG XClient Post, where u can get it to download.

    "The following will not trigger a AC ban:

    Using chat programs like X-Fire
    System hardware configurations
    Updated system drivers, such as video card drivers"
    Word to word copied, paste. Stand of 24.08.2013 05:30 EST

    First of all. If u dont want an Equalizer which is just used for one programm, so u can use it on games, u will need a soundcard which has a equalier INCLUDED IN DRIVERS (look above at the rules).
    Second of all: Equalizer IS A PART OF THE HARDWARE SETTINGS. (look above at ur own rules)
    3rd: Every soundcard u can find which says "gaming" and hasnt got a Equalizer, will be set by default to a "gaming" equalizer sound. if u dont believe me, spend the money and buy for example, Sennheiser PC333D. It has a Soundcard with it. Install it, use the headset with this soundcard, and then with onboard once and normal Equalizer settings. Oh, look their, difference. Equalizer Settings is one of the part "mTw helped them developing" with. In generally in "Professional gaming", and i think OCG wants to be one of this, it is public to change Equalizer settings. Try this out: Use just the low parts of ur equalizer. so u get alot of bass. u wont be able to say where they come from anymore. Even in SnD its really used alot.
    4th: Check the soundcards of Creative. Soundblaster Z and Recon3D both, ve the "scout mode" now guess what the "scout mode" which is created for gaming, really does. RIGHT it changes the EQ settings. This mode is only made for people who dont know how to set their EQs, its a really bad once cuz it uses all the bass to make sure u hear them, but u dont know where they come from. In anyway. it changes the Equalizer settings without showing u. so its forbidden to use a part of my soundcard, which is created for gaming?
    5th: If u are going that way, i want u to tell me which Brightness i should use (changes the way my screen looks like) and ofc if i m allowed to overclock my CPU. Might be my PC works better after i overclocked it, is that fair?

    If you guys ask me, u should think about what u r going here. Forbidd Equalizers, will make this to a joke, not to a professional gaming challange.
    This message goes to OCG. I hope u get my point. I hope u ll understand now and appologize for making people think, that Equalizer is a way to cheat. If you guys dont believe me, go to creative or to one of the professional (really professional) gaming clans, like mTw. Ask them if they changed their own equalizer settings for a better locating of footsteps.
    Its public, its known in every case of professional gaming, and even if we arent mTw players here, we should be allowed to use the same tools.

    I'm looking forward to hear of u.

    +1 EQ is necessary.
  • Undict wrote: »
    +1 EQ is necessary.

    And equalizer is not necessary. I used to main GM and I've never found the need for one. Especially in a tournament. Not to mention, there are a few select silenced weapons allowed so it makes it kinda pointless eh? Other than the fact that it increases a ghost's breath.
  • OCGTrace wrote: »
    Other than the fact that it increases a ghost's breath.
    No lol
    it enhances everything..
  • OCGTrace wrote: »
    And equalizer is not necessary. I used to main GM and I've never found the need for one. Especially in a tournament. Not to mention, there are a few select silenced weapons allowed so it makes it kinda pointless eh? Other than the fact that it increases a ghost's breath.

    It has been allowed in every Tournament and every Gm Player is using EQ. With my headset its impossible to pinpoint without Eq, same for others.
    Its something like a main thing in gm.
  • Maskedd wrote: »
    No lol
    it enhances everything..

    While nulling out a few others sounds.
    Undict wrote: »
    every Gm Player is using EQ

    Nope .
  • OCGTrace wrote: »
    And equalizer is not necessary. I used to main GM and I've never found the need for one. Especially in a tournament. Not to mention, there are a few select silenced weapons allowed so it makes it kinda pointless eh? Other than the fact that it increases a ghost's breath.

    You guys really want to go that way?
    I m gonna point a few more things:
    I have 2 headsets laying next to me. How ever, if i use same Equalizer settings ob both, it sounds different. Thats not a wonder i know, but this is the case of "advantage by different sound" u mean as well? so tell me what kind of headphones i should use.
    In the Equalizer u can set next to ur own settings, things like pop, rock, classic, flat and other stuff (depends on ur EQ). So tell me, they dont sound different to each other? u wont have advantage of any of these settings in opposide to another?
    I really dont care if you used ur equalizer or not. The fact is, that teams get sponsored by Sennheiser like mTw gets, and they even help to set there EQ settings. Why do they use EQ? better locating of footsteps. Yep, GM players shouldnt be allowed to use, what every good CS team who even has sponsors and is famous are ALLOWED to use. You guys want to be competitve? What you are saying right here, makes u more look like u are trying to troll the whole E-Sport Community. Lets get on WCG forum tell them using Equalizer is a 3rd Party programm, and comparable with other cheats like Hacks and stuff. u think they will respect OCG for saying this? i dont think so.

    If you dont need to use Equalizer, Congratulations, i guess u havent even got one cuz u use something like a Fatal1ty headset with USB (which has default EQ settings for gaming GG). Its your choice, if u are going to play with Equalizer or not. Most of all GM Players (as u can at all replys u ve got here) use Equalizers. and i am pretty sure even SnD ppl do. I m Sure Socks doesnt use high bass when they r going to play in a scrim.

    Do me the favour, and go to ESL and/or WCG and ask them, if they bann people for using equalizers. GM Tournaments shouldnt be different. This is not cheating, u cant tell me how i want to listen to my sound. And if u want same advantage to every1, get me a ticket to US and pay the hotel for me. Otherwise I have a high ping on tourny. GG

    EDIT: the point is, alot of things change the way of sound. another headset, another soundcard, another EQ Settings. No really serious E-Sports host will forbidd u to hear the sound the way u want, to use the brightness the way u want. as long as u dont use 3rd party programms (which are hacks for example and not ur drivers) they ll be fine. If OCG really trys to go that way, u guys wont become popular in E-Sports scene and making urself to a joke.
    Thats my oppinion and i think alot of people here will agree. if not i ve no problems taking these topics and quotes do ESL forum and ask these people what they think about it.

    EDIT 2:
    Oh well, b4 i forget it, i m not using wrench or policebaton in gm. i m not using RPK in gm. so why isnt this forbidden too?
    u see what i mean? dont use to make the rules how u r going to play gm. if u dont want to use ur EQ in game, fine, but stop making a "hack" out of a driver tool i bought with my soundcard. Thanks.
  • You guys really want to go that way?
    I m gonna point a few more things:
    I have 2 headsets laying next to me. How ever, if i use same Equalizer settings ob both, it sounds different. Thats not a wonder i know, but this is the case of "advantage by different sound" u mean as well? so tell me what kind of headphones i should use.
    In the Equalizer u can set next to ur own settings, things like pop, rock, classic, flat and other stuff (depends on ur EQ). So tell me, they dont sound different to each other? u wont have advantage of any of these settings in opposide to another?
    I really dont care if you used ur equalizer or not. The fact is, that teams get sponsored by Sennheiser like mTw gets, and they even help to set there EQ settings. Why do they use EQ? better locating of footsteps. Yep, GM players shouldnt be allowed to use, what every good CS team who even has sponsors and is famous are ALLOWED to use. You guys want to be competitve? What you are saying right here, makes u more look like u are trying to troll the whole E-Sport Community. Lets get on WCG forum tell them using Equalizer is a 3rd Party programm, and comparable with other cheats like Hacks and stuff. u think they will respect OCG for saying this? i dont think so.

    If you dont need to use Equalizer, Congratulations, i guess u havent even got one cuz u use something like a Fatal1ty headset with USB (which has default EQ settings for gaming GG). Its your choice, if u are going to play with Equalizer or not. Most of all GM Players (as u can at all replys u ve got here) use Equalizers. and i am pretty sure even SnD ppl do. I m Sure Socks doesnt use high bass when they r going to play in a scrim.

    Do me the favor, and go to ESL and/or WCG and ask them, if they bann people for using equalizers. GM Tournaments shouldnt be different. This is not cheating, u cant tell me how i want to listen to my sound. And if u want same advantage to every1, get me a ticket to US and pay the hotel for me. Otherwise I have a high ping on tourny. GG

    EQ setting will be allowed for this tournament. We will give a official statement after that if they will continue to be allowed or not. You have nothing to worry about this tournament. Please calm down and use your EQ settings for this tournament. I apologize that EQ settings were giving people warnings we will look farther into what needs to be done. Also if you notice only one person got a warning for this. It might be something more then just an EQ setting or a file. We will continue to look into it to make the best decision for the whole community.

    If anyone has farther concerns or questions please email me or PM on the forums. Please do not post any more on the topic in this thread.

    All the Best,

    Sean
    Crossfire Ghost Mode / Minecraft Director
    Online Competitive Gaming, Inc.
    seanc@ocgstaff.org
    OCGEvan wrote: »
    Seeing as we try to promote competitive play to the fullest... It is not something we would normally allow, though we will definitely take this into consideration, but for now I have disabled the warning and look out for this file. Therefore, till further notice this file will be accepted for this weekend.
  • http://ocgaming.org/

    We'd like to thank the players that came out and participated. 20 users played in the draft tonight and we'd like to ask for feedback regarding the draft if you participated. You can find tonight's draft scoreboard below.

    First Place

    LeftSyndrome / 6143449
    -Hotshot / 7765371
    Razer / 11974628
    TheBaneOfPPL / 8310642
    MavsFather / 9199220

    Second Place

    -hunte[D]- / 7299304
    FrozenPizza? / 8192323
    Jchrome. / 9903866
    Bao? / 7268668 - User received a warning for the use of an equalizer.
    Slice / 9612497

    Thrid Place

    Banned / 11472944
    Gregsta5 / 17331773
    NG* / 6207276
    Reacher / Need USN before you get a prize

    NOTE: Prizes will be passed out the week of 8/26/13 - 8/30/13

    TRACE WILL UPDATE THE OP ASAP.
  • Ninjatree wrote: »
    Lol eq................

    I ask that we stop the EQ discussion until the official statement is released from OCG.

    Thank you.
  • OCGSean wrote: »
    I ask that we stop the EQ discussion until the official statement is released from OCG.

    Thank you.

    I tend to not listen to terrible mods. :S But okay. After all it is just drivers and they give little to no advantage.
  • OCGSean wrote: »
    I ask that we stop the EQ discussion until the official statement is released from OCG.

    Thank you.

    I just don't see why you need to make an official stance on EQs, half of the GM community use an EQ lol... It better be one hell of a statement, because at the moment the reasons seem pathetic.
  • yarrH wrote: »
    I just don't see why you need to make an official stance on EQs, half of the GM community use an EQ lol... It better be one hell of a statement, because at the moment the reasons seem pathetic.

    It is already allowed for the tournament. We will discuss if it will be allowed for other tournaments.
  • Give these guys a break, they said they'd allow EQ in the tournament, isn't what you guys wanted? Plus I'm sure Sean doesn't play GM so he wouldn't know too much about the mode. At least they're trying to bring back the GM community so show some appreciation for their effort or don't play in the tournament you ungrateful fcks.
  • Give these guys a break, they said they'd allow EQ in the tournament, isn't what you guys wanted? Plus I'm sure Sean doesn't play GM so he wouldn't know too much about the mode. At least they're trying to bring back the GM community so show some appreciation for their effort or don't play in the tournament you ungrateful fcks.

    CowsGoMoo32 HAHAHAHAHA. Kid blows at everything. In snd he drops 0 bombs and "isnt trying". In e8 pubs he said i dont "belong" while going 0-5. Hes a bad player and sport. No wonder he can only get in on wannabe teams like monoxide. As far as GM goes he was in OldLegends. Nuff said.
  • Give these guys a break, they said they'd allow EQ in the tournament, isn't what you guys wanted? Plus I'm sure Sean doesn't play GM so he wouldn't know too much about the mode. At least they're trying to bring back the GM community so show some appreciation for their effort or don't play in the tournament you ungrateful fcks.

    The only thing bringing back this community is the prize lol.
  • Give these guys a break, they said they'd allow EQ in the tournament, isn't what you guys wanted? Plus I'm sure Sean doesn't play GM so he wouldn't know too much about the mode. At least they're trying to bring back the GM community so show some appreciation for their effort or don't play in the tournament you ungrateful fcks.

    I use to be average. Now I don't play Crossfire much. I know what EQ settings do and I use to have EQ settings myself. The whole OCG group needs to talk about before I release my discussion. We usually go in the community's favor too so keep that in mind.

    Please keep it on topic.
  • The text file that got caught was completely a normal text file. I had to make a note of specific numbers so I can re-config it after reinstalling Windows (which happens pretty often because I mess up with softwares a lot).
    There is no way you warn me only because the file name contains "EQ".
    My computer is clean. There is no hack in it.
    Investigate as much as you want but I only want you to return my account to its originally clean and clear status, not even a warning.

    I completely understand you. If OCG screwed up we will correct it. Sometimes we screw up and we will fix that. Thank you.
  • ElShocker wrote: »
    As far as GM goes he was in OldLegends. Nuff said.
    Because OldLegends was totally pro.

    Contagion vs OldLegends - Talonblaze's Tourny
    Me: -]Su[C]k.iT (old ign)

    aYMLztA.jpg
    Didn't even use an EQ :/
  • Because OldLegends was totally pro.
    <removed images>

    Keep it on-topic.
  • OCGTrace wrote: »
    Keep it on-topic.
    Like the 4 pages on this thread was on topic. Nope, it was all about this EQ. Lol.