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Impromptu interview with Creative Director of Intrepid Studios Steven Sharif to discuss the Ban situation in MMORPG Ashes of Creation. The work in progress MMO recently took action against various accounts for exploiting, cheating, harassment, and more by administering character deletions, account suspensions, and bans. Steven addressed the community and sets precedent for the future of this MMO as we hear from his perspective and hear from the perspective of a guild leader whom had members affected by character deletions.
As a reminder please do not send hate to anyone mentioned or alleged exploiters. I also do not condone witch hunts of them, nor have issues with anyone mentioned and would like to see the community learn, grow, and move forward from this.
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1:39 The Ashes of Creation Situation
6:05 Steven Sharif Interview
39:50 Leaks and Preface
42:42 Polar Guild Interview
48:26 Precedent Set
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This was very poor judgment on the part of Polar leadership. For those not playing or plugged into the game, most guilds stopped doing wars altogether.
So, some known scum bags exploited a system in order to get an advantage, got caught, were properly punished, and are complaining because they were held accountable for their actions.
Just one more reason this is going to be a phenomenal MMO. Cant wait for full release!
We don't exploit says the guild leader of the guild the exploited instantly.
Also community managers aren't devs.
The fact Tmugs doesn't know this shows how incompetent he assumes everyone is.
So if they didnt feel they did anything wrong, why level alts. Pretty big red flag.
The alpha 2 is probably in the top 10 MMORPGs just what state it is in currently. If it keeps in this direction, I can see it taking number 1 spot.
Totally agree with Polar's GM, they did everything conceivable including getting feedback from a developer.
Steven did say developer feedback is not a rule though as they are not part of the Community Team. Maybe Steven will have an update once he reviews your video.
Interesting choice of words:
" I SET THE THRESH HOLD HIGH WHEN IT COMES TO IDENTIFYING, INDIVIDUALS WHO I FEEL ARE DISRUPTING THE PLAY ENVIRONMENT THREW THESE EXPLOITATIVE ACTS"
meaning "I pick those who I deem an issue, based off what they've done and how I FEEL"
Oh man the drama generation of this game continues at a mythic level!
I’d like to keep my comments on polar respectful so Ill just not say anything 🤣
From someone watching in on vyra, Polar get alot of unnecessary hate for this, intrepid should have removed the entire system before P2 launched if it was not intended game mechanics, especially as it was reported hundreds of times prior
Steven wants the judgement and experience of experienced testers without paying professional testers. There’s the video
Its to bad the ban wave caught a ton of bystanders. If you accepted money in trade from a person who exploited, your character was deleted. So a ton of mount sellers had their accounts deleted plus a bunch of random people who've barely played this phase. Steven is apparently looking into it as the tools don't seem to be working very well.
I would like to apologize for my 🍿 in discord and jabs to continue feeding the trolls. In my defense, it was hilarious though.
bro the drama from this game when it comes out is gonna insane and so fun hahaa
Polar is essentially the rebuilt EPH. Are we really surprised by any of their BS? Let's be clear: Exploiting is cheating, so let's call them what they are. They are cheats. They were known as cheats before Ashes. They were known as cheats pretesting. They were busted as cheats in Phase 1. They can try to rationalize all they want, but it comes down to this: If you have to rationalize your behavior, you're doing things the wrong way. That's not testing. EPH and it's members are bad for the game. Period. They need to go back to TaL. Ashes is a real MMO for real MMO players. We're trying to have something special here. Their kind of trash isn't welcome here. Their behavior and mentality shows a real lack of character IRL. I am very disappointed in the decisions to just delete characters. That is not a punishment to these people. The pricks have literally said as much openly. This is a great punishment for 1st timers as a legit warning shot. We passed warning shot phase a while ago. It's not going to accomplish anything, but hey…copium I guess? – PS: RIP Plannindorf 🤣🤣🤣
Both Envyus and Barcode were exploiting safe spots. We submitted several videos reporting this. They are not innocent.
Both Envyus and Barcode were exploiting safe spots. We submitted several videos reporting this. They are not innocent.
I like how POLAR tries to twist the story? They reached out to a bunch of CMs, GMs, and Devs? I'm curious what everyone had to say. 7 No's and 1 yes means yes to POLAR?
Awesome impromptu interview! Thanks for the shout out brotha!
If you want to exploit, be in Enveus and a PI
Sooooo Guild Wars 3? looool
This was the best interview I’ve seen! Good stuff!
I can tell you spamming wars was in Phase 1 and we were told not to do it after it was reported! Just because we are in a new phase doesn't mean you can just do it. Funny how Polar always said they weren't doing all these things and even had evidence deleted on reddit and discord to try and cover up.
TMugsy has bee n a cancer in MMOs for years. This isnt his first time. Permaban is the only cure for him.
Lost a lot of respect for you giving him a platform to spread his BS.
I find it super funny how tmugs was saying most of us were on witch hunts and then his whole guild is found guilty of the actions reported.
Awesome vid nyce
I hope Steven gives you more interviews. You did an excellent job.
isn't it our job to cheat until it's no longer possible?
I don't have a problem calling this a game. They want us to "play their game" and report problems and give feedback. We have the PTR to merely test systems before releasing to the game. This is fun game that many of us are putting a lot of time into not just because we want to help test, but because it IS a fun game. Steven needs to remember that if he wants this style of a test environment, and I think he knows it. There need to be considerations about the player experience. If not, the amount of testers will go down instead of up. Getting guilds and basic chat functions going will be hugely beneficial in that regard. I think Intrepid is killing it and I hope they keep delivering.
I think it is awesome that Steven and other devs have spies in our guilds. The fact that he used a voice modulator is hilarious.
I know you try to be unbiased and I appreciate that.