A question about game bans

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Hello all
I have recently seen some users having Game Ban on their profile but when I click on INFO I get to read some rules from Valve where they say that devs can ban users.
Can someone explain to me on what circumstances would one be game banned? And what certain devs game ban players? Cheating or something?
Thanks

8 years ago

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Mallorn

VAC ban?
Thats most of the time for using a cheat in a VAC controlled game (like csgo)
In that case you cant play any VAC games and your inventory gets frozen

8 years ago

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ShadoWalk3R

No it is not VAC ban
It says GAME BAN in red just like VAC ban

8 years ago

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StillCezar

vac ban in only for the games that use Vlve anti cheat system
game ban is for multiplayer games without valve antiucheat system

8 years ago

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ShadoWalk3R

Ok thanks
I was confused seeing some profiles being game banned
Thanks again for letting me know what does it stand for

8 years ago

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DavidSarif

abracadabra

8 years ago

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ShadoWalk3R

Ok I understand that but this applies only to multiplayer games right?

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DavidSarif

Did you bother reading it at least ?

Ah, well, never mind, I'll help you :

"The effects of the game ban are determined by the developer, and must be consistent with a VAC ban, such as being prevented from playing online with other players and/or trading items for that game. It cannot prevent the user from launching and playing the game offline. It cannot prevent the user from using Steam."

"The banning system only applies to multiplayer games. The new feature of displaying bans on Steam profiles therefore also only applies to multiplayer games."

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ShadoWalk3R

I am sorry but maybe I didn't make myself clear
What I meant to ask is this:
One would get banned by game devs for using cheats in multiplayer only?

8 years ago

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DavidSarif

Yes.

8 years ago

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