digmouse Profile Blog Joined November 2010 China 5661 Posts Last Edited: 2017-06-10 14:27:16 #1 Source



Netease and Blizzard today released a statement regarding player rule violations. Seven Chinese players have been penalized for match-fixing and smurfing.



: Match-fixing and smurfing on other's account, banned from all official and sanctioned tournaments for two years, Blizzard account permanently closed, all rewards from related tournaments revoked.



: Match-fixing, banned from all official and sanctioned tournaments for one year and half, Blizzard account permanently closed, all rewards from related tournaments revoked.



: Smurfing, banned from all official and sanctioned tournaments for one year, Blizzard account permanently closed, all rewards from related tournaments revoked.



JIN, Park, and 麦乐鸡块: Smurfing, banned from all official and sanctioned tournaments for six months, Blizzard account permanently closed, all rewards from related tournaments revoked.



Affected tournaments: Star of China reality show qualifier, GPL Season 1 qualifier, Kung Fu Super League Chinese qualifier.



In addition, Silky was expelled from the X-Team roster. Team manager xiaose also announced that Silky and Coffee's Korean trip sponsored by him and F91 have been cancelled. Coffee and Silky's Kung Fu Super League spot have also been revoked, with an additional qualifier next week to determine their replacements. Netease and Blizzard today released a statement regarding player rule violations. Seven Chinese players have been penalized for match-fixing and smurfing. Punk : Match-fixing and smurfing on other's account, banned from all official and sanctioned tournaments for two years, Blizzard account permanently closed, all rewards from related tournaments revoked. Coffee : Match-fixing, banned from all official and sanctioned tournaments for one year and half, Blizzard account permanently closed, all rewards from related tournaments revoked. Silky (Chinese player) : Smurfing, banned from all official and sanctioned tournaments for one year, Blizzard account permanently closed, all rewards from related tournaments revoked. BreakingGG and 麦乐鸡块: Smurfing, banned from all official and sanctioned tournaments for six months, Blizzard account permanently closed, all rewards from related tournaments revoked.Affected tournaments: Star of China reality show qualifier, GPL Season 1 qualifier, Kung Fu Super League Chinese qualifier.In addition, Silky was expelled from the X-Team roster. Team manager xiaose also announced that Silky and Coffee's Korean trip sponsored by him and F91 have been cancelled. Coffee and Silky's Kung Fu Super League spot have also been revoked, with an additional qualifier next week to determine their replacements. Translator If you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.

SetGuitarsToKill Profile Blog Joined December 2013 Canada 28391 Posts #2 shiiiiiiiit Community News "As long as you have a warp prism you can't be bad at harassment" - Maru | @SetGuitars2Kill

-Kyo- Profile Blog Joined August 2010 Japan 1900 Posts #3 The one being talked about here is a different player , it is simply a chinese player with the same tag.



Sad to hear about this though, many of them take part in many events. In case it isn't clear to some readers, there are two players named Silky. One is an American player who is participating in the American WCS series., it is simply a chinese player with the same tag.Sad to hear about this though, many of them take part in many events. Anime is cuter than you. Legacy of the Void GM Protoss Gameplay: twitch.tv/kyo7763 youtube.com/user/KyoStarcraft/

blunderfulguy Profile Blog Joined April 2016 United States 1376 Posts #4 Dang, they had some good stuff going over there. Seven players...wow. Blunder Man doing everything thing a blunder can.

DARKING Profile Blog Joined September 2011 Mexico 646 Posts Last Edited: 2017-06-10 03:49:49 #5 Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case? Liquipedia Mexican Liquipedia staff and Terran player. I tweet things @DARKING665.

Lazare1969 Profile Joined September 2014 United States 318 Posts #6 Never heard of them tbh 6 trillion

RPR_Tempest Profile Blog Joined February 2011 Australia 7702 Posts #7 On June 10 2017 12:51 Lazare1969 wrote:

Never heard of them tbh

Then you don't follow any of the smaller weekly cups. They're the new generation of Chinese players, taking over from old ones like TooDming, Jim and MacSed. Then you don't follow any of the smaller weekly cups. They're the new generation of Chinese players, taking over from old ones like TooDming, Jim and MacSed. Soundwave, Zerg player from Canberra, Australia. @SoundwaveSC

digmouse Profile Blog Joined November 2010 China 5661 Posts #8 On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? Translator If you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.

DARKING Profile Blog Joined September 2011 Mexico 646 Posts #9 On June 10 2017 12:56 digmouse wrote:

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On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English?

Account sharing perhaps? Account sharing perhaps? Liquipedia Mexican Liquipedia staff and Terran player. I tweet things @DARKING665.

SetGuitarsToKill Profile Blog Joined December 2013 Canada 28391 Posts #10 On June 10 2017 12:56 digmouse wrote:

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On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English?

Account sharing I guess? Hard to fit that in a title though Account sharing I guess? Hard to fit that in a title though Community News "As long as you have a warp prism you can't be bad at harassment" - Maru | @SetGuitars2Kill

digmouse Profile Blog Joined November 2010 China 5661 Posts #11 On June 10 2017 12:57 DARKING wrote:

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On June 10 2017 12:56 digmouse wrote:

On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English?

Account sharing perhaps? Account sharing perhaps?

Worse than that, they knowingly competed in tournaments on behalf of other players. Worse than that, they knowingly competed in tournaments on behalf of other players. Translator If you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.

Disregard Profile Blog Joined March 2007 China 10245 Posts Last Edited: 2017-06-10 04:00:19 #12 On June 10 2017 12:56 digmouse wrote:

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On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English?



假冒他人?



Impersonation? Or is that too serious, I think we don't even use such a term for this context in Chinese. 假冒他人?Impersonation? Or is that too serious, I think we don't even use such a term for this context in Chinese. "If I had to take a drug in order to be free, I'm screwed. Freedom exists in the mind, otherwise it doesn't exist."

Scarlett` Profile Joined April 2011 Korea (South) 2280 Posts #13 Silky and Coffee were going to come live with us in Korea; rip Progamer "I play with feet on table" -elfi

-Kyo- Profile Blog Joined August 2010 Japan 1900 Posts Last Edited: 2017-06-10 04:01:28 #14 On June 10 2017 12:56 digmouse wrote:

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On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English?



edit: no clue why I basically retyped what you typed... xD - typing it as such is the most clear I believe.

I guess the most clear way to state it would be just that they were "smurfing under each other's accounts in tournaments"



I believe that would alleviate any doubt as to what type of smurfing it was, and why it is more serious. Also of great importance is that the GPL has WCS points and was a qualifier for a LAN so that definitely compounds the issue in regards to the WCS handbook rules. edit: no clue why I basically retyped what you typed... xD - typing it as such is the most clear I believe.I guess the most clear way to state it would be just that they were "smurfing under each other's accounts in tournaments"I believe that would alleviate any doubt as to what type of smurfing it was, and why it is more serious. Also of great importance is that the GPL has WCS points and was a qualifier for a LAN so that definitely compounds the issue in regards to the WCS handbook rules. Anime is cuter than you. Legacy of the Void GM Protoss Gameplay: twitch.tv/kyo7763 youtube.com/user/KyoStarcraft/

digmouse Profile Blog Joined November 2010 China 5661 Posts #15 On June 10 2017 12:59 Disregard wrote:

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On June 10 2017 12:56 digmouse wrote:

On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English?



假冒他人?



Impersonation? 假冒他人?Impersonation?



That would imply the other does not know his identity is being used by others, which is not the case here, I guess smurfing is the best word here. That would imply the other does not know his identity is being used by others, which is not the case here, I guess smurfing is the best word here. Translator If you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.

lestye Profile Joined August 2010 United States 3182 Posts Last Edited: 2017-06-10 04:02:34 #16 On June 10 2017 12:59 Scarlett` wrote:

Silky and Coffee were going to come live with us in Korea; rip Silky and Coffee were going to come live with us in Korea; rip

Oh no!



:-\ this is incredibly unfortunate. Can't believe its so many.



On June 10 2017 13:01 digmouse wrote:

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On June 10 2017 12:59 Disregard wrote:

On June 10 2017 12:56 digmouse wrote:

On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English?



假冒他人?



Impersonation? 假冒他人?Impersonation?



That would imply the other does not know his identity is being used by others, which is not the case here, I guess smurfing is the best word here. That would imply the other does not know his identity is being used by others, which is not the case here, I guess smurfing is the best word here.

I don't think you'd use smurfs in a competitive context. Smurfing doesn't imply trying to pass yourself off as someone else. Oh no!:-\ this is incredibly unfortunate. Can't believe its so many.I don't think you'd use smurfs in a competitive context. Smurfing doesn't imply trying to pass yourself off as someone else. "You guys are just edgelords. Embrace your inner weeb desu" -Zergneedsfood

BronzeKnee Profile Joined March 2011 United States 5110 Posts Last Edited: 2017-06-10 04:02:39 #17 On June 10 2017 12:59 Scarlett` wrote:

Silky and Coffee were going to come live with us in Korea; rip Silky and Coffee were going to come live with us in Korea; rip



So... have they been using your account? So... have they been using your account?

dyDrawer Profile Joined September 2012 Canada 437 Posts #18 On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



I looked at the Chinese statement from NetEase and from the term they used, looks like "smurfing" means these players played in tournaments using someone else's identity.



BreakingGG apparently played as 麦乐鸡块 in the Star of China qualifier, this one was mentioned explicitly. I looked at the Chinese statement from NetEase and from the term they used, looks like "smurfing" means these players played in tournaments using someone else's identity.BreakingGG apparently played as 麦乐鸡块 in the Star of China qualifier, this one was mentioned explicitly. Dear, Rain, PartinG, Trap - "Glory to the Firstborn"

[MD]Frostbite Profile Blog Joined May 2012 Canada 292 Posts #19 On June 10 2017 12:59 Scarlett` wrote:

Silky and Coffee were going to come live with us in Korea; rip Silky and Coffee were going to come live with us in Korea; rip



Aww thats a shame Aww thats a shame White-Ra, the godfather Protoss

Topin Profile Blog Joined December 2010 Peru 9429 Posts Last Edited: 2017-06-10 04:15:35 #20 On June 10 2017 12:58 digmouse wrote:

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On June 10 2017 12:57 DARKING wrote:

On June 10 2017 12:56 digmouse wrote:

On June 10 2017 12:48 DARKING wrote:

Match fixing is bad, so I can see why Punk and Coffee got punished, but smurfing? I'm guessing the context here is important, because just smurfing does not seem a terrible thing to do. What were the specific circumstances about the smurfing in this case?



They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English? They smurfed on other's accounts to play in tournaments on their behalf. What this should be called in English?

Account sharing perhaps? Account sharing perhaps?

Worse than that, they knowingly competed in tournaments on behalf of other players. Worse than that, they knowingly competed in tournaments on behalf of other players.

well that is super serious... fuck what a terrible news for the chinese and overall sc scene i wonder if the punishment for the players that "shared acc" in the tournaments arent severe enough. well that is super serious... fuck what a terrible news for the chinese and overall sc scenei wonder if the punishment for the players that "shared acc" in the tournaments arent severe enough. i would define my style between a mix of ByuN, Maru and MKP

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