Since forever, players have been able to load plugins on their clients letting them get around cheat sensitive variables such as sv_cheats, allowing them to use r_drawothermodels, mat_wireframe, etc. We as server admins have had the option to install various anti cheat addons (Kigen Anti Cheat, VBAC, and than some rather lame ones for EventScripts) in order to get around these quite severe downfalls in the engine. However now, there is a LUA scripting interface <http://www.3rdera.com/> that has been written, and is now fully supporting engine exploits in order to cause trouble for server admins and for other players. No one can justify it's use, every single script written has been made to get around server settings and protections put in place to keep order, and to keep the game fluently moving along. Right now, players cannot be VAC banned for using this, it's also going against every single reason why VAC was created. Instead of battling these antics with these scripters, I'm begging you Valve to please remove this function from clients as there's absolutely no reason for them to have it. I've sent two emails to a couple employees which were left unanswered, I know others have done the same.
Here's a forum full of countless exploits: http://www.3rdera.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 If you don't want to read the wall of text explaining why players should not be allowed to load plugins, I'm sure your common sense on the issue will be more than sufficient to respond. Kyle Sanderson. _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
