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Competitive Ruling: Stixxay

Riot·6/4/2015, 10:35:51 PM·1 votes·67,818 views
Trevor “Stixxay” Hayes was recently submitted by Counter Logic Gaming as a proposed addition to their LCS roster. During the rigorous vetting process of all prospective LCS participants, it came to light that Stixxay has been demonstrating toxic in-game behavior. This behavior included, but was not limited to, in-game harassment, and verbal abuse of fellow players. Stixxay divides his time in-game between two accounts. On his main account, he has been reported in just under 10% of games. However, he has what can only be considered to be a rage account: an account he plays on fairly infrequently, but consistently uses to behave in an abusive manner to fellow players. Over the last month he has been reported in over 55% of games on his less-used account. Between both of his accounts, he is in the most toxic 1.5% of all players.

Relevant Rules

Section 10.2.8 Player Behavior Investigation If LCS or Riot determines that a Team or Team Member has violated the Summoner’s Code, the LoL Terms of Service, or other rules of LoL, LCS officials may assign penalties at their sole discretion.

Ruling

Stixxay has violated rule 10.2.8 of the LCS ruleset and is subject to penalties.

Competition Penalties

Stixxay is:
  • Suspended from all Riot-affiliated League of Legends competition for a period of two weeks. For the avoidance of doubt, this period lasts from June 4, 2015 through June 17, 2015.

Context

When considering cases of in-game behavior, it is important to consider all factors when making a full decision. Stixxay’s behavior was not as severe as other cases of behavior-related competitive rulings - the behavior has been occurring over a shorter period of time, resulted in fewer reports, and did not additionally contain cases of racism or other extreme abuse. However, it is still below our standards for professional players. We will be carefully monitoring Stixxay’s in-game behavior, and if he fails to show improvement he will face additional time away from the League. The fact that the majority of inappropriate behavior was on an alternate account was not factored into the decision. The behavior standards are not for show - behaving in an abusive manner to other players is unacceptable for pro players, whether others know it’s them or not.

71 Comments

420 FRATLIFE6/4/2015, 10:51:02 PM51 votes

But normal players can do that and get a ranked ban for months... We're holding this player to a lower standard than the average joe.

Wickedfates6/4/2015, 10:44:54 PM21 votes

he is in the most toxic 1.5% of all players.

ya, soooo 2 week ban and let him right back to it hu?

do a search on the boards and you know what you find, a consistent history of riot allowing abusive, cheating, rule bending, toxic, people back into the game to continue this behavior... at the professional level.....

what do you think all the nonprofessional players are going to take from that..... that League of Legends allows toxic, cheating, abusive, rule bending behavior.

whats sad is im not even shocked anymore, just a lil disgusted

Scriptpro6/4/2015, 11:53:56 PM8 votes

Why was CLG not fined?

thesnowmancometh6/5/2015, 3:16:59 AM2 votes

This is extremely unprofessional and uncharacteristic of Riot Games. While cracking down on any suspected rule violation in the LCS itself, they allow a player to receive a slap on the wrist for being in the top 1.5% of toxic players by their own admission? This is strictly appalling, because it sets a precedent where LCS players can continue scrimming and queuing up without chat bans and without account suspensions for toxic behavior at the highest levels of play, while the rest of the community is not afforded those graces.

He should have an in game chat ban, or have his account temporarily suspended, as if he were any other player. That encourages teams to be more careful about player toxicity, since practicing becomes a lot more difficult if one of their teammates can't even queue up.

Mr Mojo Risin6/5/2015, 1:49:35 AM2 votes

I'm so glad the anti bully brigade was able to respond to this in such a timely manner.

HKnumber16/5/2015, 12:17:36 AM2 votes

should perma ban his ass

TheGrandAlliance6/5/2015, 1:43:59 AM2 votes

Well just be thankful some action WAS taken... of course if this dude was any good he wouldn't get banned just ask C9's Midlaner.

Dr Black Frogy6/5/2015, 3:46:30 AM1 votes

I am sad everybody just rage about a ruling against rage, and don't try to understand that this guy will probably loose some money in the process. I am pretty sure anyone would be angry to be told you can't play for your team for two weeks because you were being toxic outside of your job environment. And by the way this is a COMPETITIVE ban.

Templar Erti6/5/2015, 12:15:21 PM1 votes

How did they find out that he had 2 accounts?

Crack of spades6/7/2015, 9:02:08 AM1 votes

It doesn't fit into the topic at all but I'll still ask. So playing Ashe mid, Vayne top, Lissandra support... is abusive to other players. So doing this, is then against the rules and deserves a ban?