If this is a real ban, Helz, then don't even bother explaining yourself. After 4 years of playing this game, the attitude of the moderators has finally gotten to me. I know I engage in some light trolling on occasion (check my sig) and am viewed with disdain by every mod here, but the powertrip some of these guys are on disgusts me, not to mention the complete lack of transparency. One minute I'm having a fun game, then the next lobby I join has 3 mods who proceed to fuck up the game and cause a leavetrain. I couldn't even keep my eyes on the damn screen because I was getting vertigo from the shaking. And to top it all off, he spams me with random achievements at the end of the game and bans me, all with no explanation given.
I am a firm believer that someone who has been accused of a crime has a right to know what they stand accused of.
The framers of the U.S. constitution, at least, would agree with me on that one. So far, I have a very old report on me from 2012, and I was on the watch list for 11 months without complaining about it, as that report was warranted. I have another report on me from 2 months ago that borders on frivolous, whatever, that's fine too. But I have never skyped or contacted anyone in game for the purposes of cheating, and I don't think anyone could prove that beyond a reasonable doubt. Why would I? It isn't fun. I already have more than 20K points. I don't even care about them anymore. Being able to -prefer roles is the last functional advantage points can get me, and I can already do it. New character models don't excite me in the least.
Mostly, I just try to have fun with this game, hopefully without infringing upon others' enjoyment of the game in the process. Please make whatever report(s) you have on me public so that I can appeal them. This shouldn't be a problem for you if you're not trying to hide anything. I think with necroplant on a hiatus you guys are being too heavy-handed with mostly legit players. If you can't
at least let me know why I'm banned, then this game isn't worth my time anymore. I can't say I'll miss most of you.
Edit: for the record, I seriously thought the ban was a joke. Pardon me, but how the fuck are the revelations this guy had in his skype convo, which he shows no indication of ever making us privy to, valid grounds for banning someone? If the cronyism and circlejerking going on here is any indication of how cavalierly mod abuse is taken by the staff, then you may as well get rid of the option to report it altogether. Just admit outright that the staff bans players they don't like and leave it at that. There's no need for false pretenses here.
Helz does not like me, and so he banned me. Simple as that. There's no recourse for me because apparently he can get away with banning someone without evidence, or even going through the proper channels. If this game wasn't already dying, then a few more moderators like Helz will be the final nail in the coffin.