@Riot -- What the hell is going on???

DREADN0UGHT··8 votes·7,805 views

Yo, Rito, what are you doing? A bazillion people just got perma slapped for third party usage today, and that is only from what I see on boards while being at work... Most likely hundreds if not thousands more are out there not knowing what hit them. So what in God's name is going on?

I just want to confirm if there was a legit mass ban wave, or if its a bug in your system since alot of people are talking of fishy emails and whatnot.

can any red confirm?

38 Comments

Riotmirageofpenguins17 votes

So, a relatively large percentage of the most recent scripting banwave inaccurately targeted previous mkjogo users (a skinhacking application). It was definitely a bug, and we never planned to issue permanent suspensions for this type of abuse. ** As of this post, all affected players have been unbanned. **

Always practice caution in choosing to use client modifications. While we're not permanently suspending for mkjogo today, we're obviously not ever going to condone any "skinhacking" service.

Dominick Destine2 votes

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So, a relatively large percentage of the most recent scripting banwave inaccurately targeted previous mkjogo users (a skinhacking application). It was definitely a bug, and we never planned to issue permanent suspensions for this type of abuse. ** As of this post, all affected players have been unbanned. **

Always practice caution in choosing to use client modifications. While we're not permanently suspending for mkjogo today, we're obviously not ever going to condone any "skinhacking" service.

I never used any third party programs and I was recently perma-banned, mine was not overturned as if this post.

I sent a support ticket and it has not been addressed... I have not been punished in several YEARS so to go from nothing to instant perma-ban is very disconcerting. I hope this was also a mistake .... but there is complete silence from Riot's part. My ticket hasn't even been responded to. I initially thought my account had been hacked or something but apparently not.

I think it was because of toxicity which would be fine but I didn't even get chat logs or warnings... I had an account banned for toxicity in S2 (4-5 years ago) and I had LOTS of warnings and punishments prior to being perma-banned.... this time it came straight out of nowhere, the email I got doesn't explain it and when I try to log on, it just says;

This account has been permanently suspended. Please check the email address associated with your League of Legends account for additional details.

Riotmirageofpenguins8 votes

Looks like your suspension is due to behavior, not 3rd party applications. This is something that'd be better handled in your ticket, so I'd definitely encourage patience in waiting for a response.

Dominick Destine2 votes

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Looks like your suspension is due to behavior, not 3rd party applications. This is something that'd be better handled in your ticket, so I'd definitely encourage patience in waiting for a response.

Fair enough.

Though I would think I'd get a chat restriction or even a 14 day suspension rather than straight up perma-ban bypassing all tiers, is my point.... and shouldn't I have gotten a chat log and an explanation in an email? I was given nothing, no information whatsoever. This is very different than when I had an account banned in early S2 when I got many warnings, punishments and the support team immediately explained exactly what was going on. Right now I have no idea what's going on and am very slowly being given partial details.

What's up with that? I'm not asking to be absolved , I just want some information as to why I was randomly bypassed to all punishment tiers into perma with zero information compared to how it happened before.

AramsAreBest2 votes

Do you use any derogatory terms. Like racism, homophobia or other hate speech. Also, Dominick decoco.

Dominick Destine1 votes

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Do you use any derogatory terms. Like racism, homophobia or other hate speech

No. I do talk trash but I never use any sort of slurs as you say.

I am toxic though because I do talk a lot of trash, I admit that.... but instant perma-ban was something completely unexpected.

eastcoastblaze1 votes

If he did he'd have to have some seriously bad logs to go all the way to a perma.

Even the use of "retard" as an insult wont get you punished provided you dont do it frequently

Jesus is Savior1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Dominick Destine,realm=NA,application-id=ZGEFLEUQ,discussion-id=tX2h82vd,comment-id=0007000000000000,timestamp=2016-05-19T04:56:59.115+0000)

Fair enough.

Though I would think I'd get a chat restriction or even a 14 day suspension rather than straight up perma-ban bypassing all tiers, is my point.... and shouldn't I have gotten a chat log and an explanation in an email? I was given nothing, no information whatsoever. This is very different than when I had an account banned in early S2 when I got many warnings, punishments and the support team immediately explained exactly what was going on. Right now I have no idea what's going on and am very slowly being given partial details.

What's up with that? I'm not asking to be absolved , I just want some information as to why I was randomly bypassed to all punishment tiers into perma with zero information compared to how it happened before.

You probably got banned for griefing (feeding, not cooperating with team, banning ally pick intention, etc).

Griefing bans are always permanent. It would also explain the lack of emailed chatlogs.

Dominick Destine1 votes

[{quoted}](name=That Evelynn,realm=NA,application-id=ZGEFLEUQ,discussion-id=tX2h82vd,comment-id=00070000000000000001,timestamp=2016-05-19T12:13:41.502+0000)

You probably got banned for griefing (feeding, not cooperating with team, banning ally pick intention, etc).

Nope, never do any of that.

Though I admit I do talk trash, I cannot deny that... toxicity is the only possible explanation.

DREADN0UGHT1 votes

explains alot. Thank you, and thanks for actually solving the issue.

Lucifer1 votes

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So, a relatively large percentage of the most recent scripting banwave inaccurately targeted previous mkjogo users (a skinhacking application). It was definitely a bug, and we never planned to issue permanent suspensions for this type of abuse. ** As of this post, all affected players have been unbanned. **

Always practice caution in choosing to use client modifications. While we're not permanently suspending for mkjogo today, we're obviously not ever going to condone any "skinhacking" service.

Does this also include custom skins like Wooxy, where people get creative and make their own skins / maps using photoshop? I had always assumed this was ok, and a Rioter had actually said this was ok before. Mapskins.com is a good reference for that kind of content.

edumorata2 votes

How the people of EU will know who people is unbanned?

Trueler2 votes

Thanks for this information, finally im calm:D But can i ask, when are you going to unban the EU accounts too?

Aditzuu331 votes

Hi, I was banned on april 28th for 3rd party applications but i never used any scripts. When i checked the email for more info about the ban i noticed i had a warning from february 10th regarding mkjogo. I never used mkjogo since they removed the skin feature so it was weird getting banned 2 months later. I made a ticket to support today telling them about the accidental permabans for mkjogo users (gave them the link to your post) and they replied i used exploits, which i never did and NO ONE ELSE used my account afaik.

Could you, please, look into my account's history since there's been lots of babble and confused answers from various Support operators regarding the reason for my ban: some said mkjogo, others said exploits.

Vaenilskil1 votes

Um…… I haven't been unbanned and I have a support ticket and just waiting...

iShak13373 votes

even I've got banned for no reason... hope we get some response

Dominick Destine1 votes

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even I've got banned for no reason... hope we get some response

I also hope we get response, I am starting to get worried.

Kendog3 votes

This happened to me as well! Havent used any third party program in months, uninstalled them straight away after my last ban Yesterday i get banned for 3rd party usage and riot support refuses to share details Being banned for something i didnt do is not ok :(

MaQUiNitA1 votes

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This happened to me as well! Havent used any third party program in months, uninstalled them straight away after my last ban Yesterday i get banned for 3rd party usage and riot support refuses to share details Being banned for something i didnt do is not ok :(

well ok, but I never did that, not even once. Wtf dude.

EvilDustMan2 votes

That ban comes in waves, I believe. So every so often, a bunch of people come on and go 'why was I banned'.

Dominick Destine1 votes

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That ban comes in waves, I believe. So every so often, a bunch of people come on and go 'why was I banned'.

But usually those people are told why they were banned.

I was told nothing.... zero, no indication of why.

Kei1431 votes

I keep telling you yours is a hack.

Probably they were using your account to send out phishing links or account sales without you knowing.

Its very different than the ones with UTC 9001 (scripting) or UTC 2700 (probably purchased account).

Dominick Destine1 votes

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I keep telling you yours is a hack.

Probably they were using your account to send out phishing links or account sales without you knowing.

Its very different than the ones with UTC 9001 (scripting) or UTC 2700 (probably purchased account).

UTC 2700? The email said; Due to the severity of this violation, your League of Legends account has been banned until Thu Feb 22 22:22:22 UTC 2700

They think my account was purchased? what the fuck? maybe it was hacked and sold.... I hope you are right and it is all fixed, I sent a support ticket talking about how I suspected my account was hacked but that it was currently permabanned. I am hoping this is all sorted out.

Kei1431 votes

Acutally I'm wrong.

Feylinaz just confirmed for me that 2700 is trolling / negative behavior.

Should start with a 14-day ban. Hope you get your ban lowered properly, providing if you weren't punished @ 14-days before.

RogueWill1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Dominick Destine,realm=NA,application-id=ZGEFLEUQ,discussion-id=tX2h82vd,comment-id=0000000000000000,timestamp=2016-05-18T01:01:00.544+0000)

UTC 2700? The email said; Due to the severity of this violation, your League of Legends account has been banned until Thu Feb 22 22:22:22 UTC 2700

They think my account was purchased? what the fuck? maybe it was hacked and sold.... I hope you are right and it is all fixed, I sent a support ticket talking about how I suspected my account was hacked but that it was currently permabanned. I am hoping this is all sorted out.

2700 is for sharing accounts. Proxy IP tends to triggers this from time to time

Dominick Destine1 votes

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2700 is for sharing accounts. Proxy IP tends to triggers this from time to time

I have never shared my account with anyone, ever, but a couple of months ago I did switch internet service providers.... would that have triggered it?

I also moved about a year ago. So that would be 3 major IP shifts within 12 months.

But... I used an abandoned account (A friend that quit) for like 6 matches about 4 months ago.

Could these be the reasons that my main account was banned?

Feylinaz just confirmed for me that 2700 is trolling / negative behavior.

Ah okay, that makes sense. I could understand that. I just wish I'd get a chat log.

It's been about 2 years since my last punishment. It was back when the tribunal was still active... was that long than two years ago? well it was long time ago for sure.

MaQUiNitA1 votes

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2700 is for sharing accounts. Proxy IP tends to triggers this from time to time

im going crazy trying to figure out what triggered my case. Thing is i was thinking about some software, but now I remember that they I provided a friend my Wi Fi. Could it be that the reason? He came to my house with his laptop. (We didn't share account) He could log in my pc with same ip but with his account. Might that be a problem?

Help! :(

MaQUiNitA1 votes

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That ban comes in waves, I believe. So every so often, a bunch of people come on and go 'why was I banned'.

Im mad with this, 3 weeks permantly suspended for that. And I didn't use scripts or anything! Please, 5 year account gone. Help!

SmellyGymSocks2 votes

What happened dude? it happened to me and I have spent a lot of money and hours I dont want to be permabanned ;( q.q

MaQUiNitA1 votes

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What happened dude? it happened to me and I have spent a lot of money and hours I dont want to be permabanned ;( q.q

more than 5 years, 10 pages runes, almost all champion and hell lot of skins in my case. Gone. Can't tell you what I feel... :(

Dominick Destine1 votes

I was permabanned , possibly for toxicity (?) but it was not made clear.

I cannot even log into my account and I got an email from Riot that my email registers as "suspicious or fraudulent". I hope it was an error.... but if I was legitimately permabanned I am okay with that.

zSkeletoRz1 votes

Ban wave. Check Red tracker, you'll find posts.

DREADN0UGHT3 votes

Yeah I checked the red tracker with filters for 24 hours and all I found was a single thread with that ONE rioter basically saying ''Go check your emails''..

I've never used TPPs, ever, but that doesn't make me any less scared since alot of people have been claiming the same thing... I guess I'll find out in an hour when I return home..

Nik Nikerson2 votes

I'll give you a hint: Most of those people are lying.

Dominick Destine1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Nik Nikerson,realm=NA,application-id=ZGEFLEUQ,discussion-id=tX2h82vd,comment-id=000200000000,timestamp=2016-05-18T01:16:00.967+0000)

I'll give you a hint: Most of those people are lying.

I am not lying.

But I could probably have been banned for toxicity... it was not indicated to me though, no chat logs, email didn't specify.

Ouma Kokichi1 votes

Yeah, same thing happened to me, I didnt do anything wrong, but i was banned for using "third party programs". I tried to contact Riot about it, but they said they are 100% sure that im using "script". Too bad, i have my account banned forever for no reason ! I really loved my account tho...

Zoeren1 votes

I woke up today and also found that i could not log into my account and the message said i was permanently suspended. I don't script, i don't use skin hacks. I've actually purchased more than $350 worth of skins to date and I've played league since alpha and had this account since season 2. I would really like to know what is going on because i wasn't even sent a tribunal message of any toxic behavior like what usually happens when i got 3 day bans before. Please someone explain why my account is permanently suspended.

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