Is it worth continuing and using an account after 2 week ban

THE COLFO·4/12/2019, 8:40:15 AM·7 votes·10,538 views

I have slipped up and got myself a 2 week ban. I'm well aware it was down to my own faults. My question is more if there is any merit to reforming/trying to use this account again?

I'd rather not lose the account and all my time/mastery(M7 200K)on Naut on it. I am however aware that after a 2 week ban if I so much as type "f*ck" 5 years from now I will get permabanned like that.

should I just cut my losses and make a new account from here? Or just accept that my account is gonna be banned and delete LoL from my pc?

From what I've read the "reform system" is a carrot on a stick as opposed to anything substantive which is why I feel there is no value in carrying on playing.

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Umbral Regent4/12/2019, 8:56:00 AM7 votes

My question is more if there is any merit to reforming/trying to use this account again?

If you make a point to reform and not misbehave or break the rules, then, yeah, there's plenty of point to continuing to play the account following the 14-day ban.

Especially considering that punishment tiers only de-escalate over games played and not time; leaving the account be and then coming back to it however long down the line, it's still going to be on thin ice, and the first slip-up will just result in a permanent ban.

I am however aware that after a 2 week ban if I so much as type "f*ck" 5 years from now I will get permabanned like that.

That's a bit of a stretch. Swearing is fine; Riot doesn't care if you say "shit", "damn", or "fuck" - it's when you level those swears at other players that it becomes a problem.

For example; I could say "Son of a bitch that was close", and reports against me wouldn't be valid. But, if I say "you're trash at Vayne you son of a bitch", I'd get a strike against me.

should I just cut my losses and make a new account from here? Or just accept that my account is gonna be banned and delete LoL from my pc?

Neither are particularly necessary as long as you make the effort to reform. If you need advice on how to keep your cool or handle stress, you're free to ask - we'd be glad to help.

From what I've read the "reform system" is a carrot on a stick as opposed to anything substantive which is why I feel there is no value in carrying on playing.

There are some issues in regards to incentivizing reform, yeah, but being perfectly honest, creating a system to incentivize what ultimately amounts to a voluntary change in thinking/behavior typically won't end well, even if it comes close to the mark.

So, you kind of have to ask yourself here; are you willing to put forth the effort to change and reform, given that the alternative is losing your account? 'Cause, at the end of the day, it's like my grandma always told me; "The only person who can change you is you". You have to decide for yourself if it's worth the time to fix the problems that got you to this point.

If you have any questions, want to ask advice, or just want to give your personal verdict on the matter, don't hesitate.

ModPrandine4/12/2019, 8:47:02 AM7 votes

It definitely is possible to get your account back in good standing after any punishment that is not a permanent ban, but it requires you to be on your best behavior and actually put forth the effort it takes to reform. The simplest way to do so is to simply not do or say anything that you know will just tick other people off: in other words don't flame, harass or retaliate against others, try to keep chat to gameplay related or otherwise neutral or positive stuff, use the mute button when needed and don't troll, int or grief.

It won't be easy but with enough time and effort it's definitely possible to avoid being permabanned and get your account back in good standing. Be careful though as a 2-week ban means you're on thin ice, so any kind of negative behavior can result in a permaban. What you do with this information is all up to you though so choose wisely.

Arcade Lulu4/12/2019, 8:53:13 AM3 votes

It's definitely possible to reform, so i would keep using the account If you're not toxic for a really long period of time, the punishment level will drop and it's possible for you to get another 14 day ban etc and not a perma ban (That has happened to my friends multiple times)

forist4/12/2019, 10:18:41 AM2 votes

I got a 14 day ban about a year ago on this account and it's still active, so the answer is yes, it is possible to keep using an account by being very careful with your chat. Whether it's worth it or not to censor your own feelings and opinions is entirely up to you.

One thing I can confirm is that there is literally no visual indication of account health. I got this account up to the last tier before honor level 5 at the end of last season, but I'm honestly still too scared to type naturally in game, because I have no idea what my account status is. For all I know it could be one trigger word away from a perma ban right now.

It's honestly a garbage reform system, but it's not impossible to go through the process if you really aren't a toxic player. It just sucks the fun out of you and makes you hesitant to type anything in game. Also, it is a long climb to regain honor.

Ph03n1xb1rd4/12/2019, 11:57:50 AM2 votes

Well, if you can stop yourself from writing in chat ANYTHING, the you are in safe. (Assuming you are not a brainless inter.)

So you should decide, keep this acc without using chat for at least half year (regularly playing), or start a new acc.

MasterDimblade4/12/2019, 8:53:11 PM1 votes

its already too late. im fucked

MasterDimblade4/12/2019, 8:53:58 PM1 votes

didn't remember that I left in bad standing = death

MasterDimblade4/12/2019, 8:54:43 PM1 votes

why isnt there a rage bar letting you see how close you are?

MasterDimblade4/12/2019, 8:57:41 PM1 votes

so what if 3 years pass and i come back and get reported 1 time. Is it ok to ban me then?

Reallylow4/13/2019, 2:41:28 AM1 votes

Honor is not a good indication unfortunately. After receiving a 2-week ban months prior and over a hundred+ games and re-gaining honor 2, I received a permanent ban for mild chat logs in 1 game. It seems as if your best bet is to either continue playing without typing anything for months or playing another account.

1 Inch and Proud4/13/2019, 2:47:52 AM1 votes

no. your honor level will be perma bad lol. i made a new one and im at almost 3 which is this account

Vreivai4/13/2019, 4:18:05 AM1 votes

Depends on whether you want to deal with the stress of over-analyzing every single chat message you send and constantly worry every time you log in that you'll see the permabanned message.

If you can and you're certain you can avoid any toxicity whatsoever, then yes, keep playing, because if you don't then this ban might as well have been a perma. If you can't, though, it's probably better to spend your time working on a new account.

Mister Dig Bick4/13/2019, 10:47:44 AM1 votes

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I have slipped up and got myself a 2 week ban. I'm well aware it was down to my own faults. My question is more if there is any merit to reforming/trying to use this account again?

I'd rather not lose the account and all my time/mastery(M7 200K)on Naut on it. I am however aware that after a 2 week ban if I so much as type "f*ck" 5 years from now I will get permabanned like that.

should I just cut my losses and make a new account from here? Or just accept that my account is gonna be banned and delete LoL from my pc?

From what I've read the "reform system" is a carrot on a stick as opposed to anything substantive which is why I feel there is no value in carrying on playing.

make a fun acc, play some weeks and your old acc should be bueno.

Riot doesnt care about ur manners, they do care about cash. The more you rage, the more they can ban you & the more they push you into new accs while buying new skins.

And dont give a crap about any green opinion here, they re all in the same cashcow milking boat [slayer-jinx-wink]

wolvius4/13/2019, 1:56:42 PM1 votes

It should be fine to continue to play on that account but I would advise removing/disabling your enter key as in these troubled times we don't know what classified as toxic. Some people think saying 'gg' in a lopsided game is toxic and should be punishable.

Best just not to risk using the chat feature at all. Pings though limited should be safer.

Hellmaximus14/13/2019, 3:48:04 PM1 votes

2 week punishment means you need to remove your enter key in game, search on youtube there are many tutorials on how to do this.

ANY report that picks up ANY negativity (even thing that MAY pickup as negative) will get you perma-Banned without appeal.

Kimuto4/13/2019, 6:51:23 PM1 votes

I had 2 week ban before during season 4. What I did for good standings is say nothing at all. Team insults you? Hold it. Teammate made a bad mistake? Hold it. Enemies bad manner you? HOLD IT. Whatever happens, hold it in! Your account at risk. Arguing will never be as worthy as your account

Vlada Cut4/12/2019, 8:52:20 AM1 votes

Yes. Climb imln honor. Being honor lvl 2 again resets you to your next ounishment being a 10 chat restriction and 25 when you fall from honor lvl 1 to 0. Getting continuous punishments with honor lvl 0 is gonna get you banned.

MasterDimblade4/12/2019, 6:51:39 PM1 votes

I just came back after not playing for months. Got into an argument and now my account of like 7 years plus is perma-banned. I lost my account because i got into it with someone who didn't think that fizz belonged in the jg. Ya you should just accept the fact that you are screwed. Once a felon always a felon.

ARandomRedneck4/12/2019, 7:14:16 PM1 votes

Look at me. I got a 2 week ban. Now I'm totally reformed. Even got back to Honor 2 a few weeks ago. It's very possible.

MyAccountStolen14/12/2019, 8:01:29 PM1 votes

Start a new account and make it your main, play casually ARAMs on the old account account 1x or 2x a week for a year or so. new slate.