PSA: DotA -arem mode activation will become bannable.

[Merex]

After chatting with the the DotA mods currently in the community, we've decided that the -arem mode is not suitable for the current circumstance on the DotA bot.

Though this -should- be solved bot side, unfortunately with inactive developers and overall staff, it is not possible at this given time. But seeing as there's active DotA staff, the next best alternative is to induct a ban into activating -arem.

That being said,

Starting Wednesday, May 7th - Any and all usage of the !mode arem command on the DotA apem bot which effectively changes the mode for the game is subject to ban by the ENT staff.

This gives the DotA community roughly 2 weeks to get familiar with this change, and inform the rest. Please do your due diligence to try and remind players in the community so that they're aware of this upcoming change.

Now for a quick faq -

Can I report someone for simply saying !mode arem even though the mode never went through?
No. The report is only valid if the mode on the DotA bot was successfully changed and the game, as a result, is arem. All participating players are subject to ban.

Why is this change being made?
The circumstance of ENT and thus DotA on ENT has changed drastically and the staff now feels, prior to various player concern, that the need for -arem on an originally -apem bot is no longer a necessary mode.

What if I voted on the mode but didn't know it was bannable?
Much like other game-specific violations, you will still face penalty but can simply appeal your case to the staff and go from there. It is important however to stay informed to prevent such situations.

What if the mode is voted on but all players support it? Can they still be subject to ban?
To prevent any 'entanglement' in context and judging from the staff side, it's simply better to outlaw it completely. This means that under no circumstance is arem to be activated by players starting May 7th.

What if my games are being made arem before May 7th? Can I still report?
No. The staff is allowing plenty of time for players to get familiar with this change and be prepared for it. If your games are being made arem and you don't support it, simply tell the players that starting on May 7th, you can get banned for it.

I will keep the thread open incase anyone has more questions.

[GodSaveTheQQs]

1) What if the majority of some players (after7th May) in the lobby type !mode arem (for fun or even if they just want to play arem despite the rules) , the game starts but at the same time i vote for !mode apem but unfortunately my vote cant change the result of the votes. Will i get be banned as well among the others ? How can i prove i didnt vote for !arem ?

2) What if the majority of the players vote for !arem in the lobby but i m afk (alt tabbed waiting etc) the game starts so again i find myself in an -arem game but couldnt do anything to change the result. Will i get banned too after ? How can i avoid it ?

Thanks

[GodSaveTheQQs]

1) What if the majority of some players (after7th May) in the lobby type !mode arem (for fun or even if they just want to play arem despite the rules) , the game starts but at the same time i vote for !mode apem but unfortunately my vote cant change the result of the votes. Will i get be banned as well among the others ? How can i prove i didnt vote for !arem ?

2) What if the majority of the players vote for !arem in the lobby but i m afk (alt tabbed waiting etc) the game starts so again i find myself in an -arem game but couldnt do anything to change the result. Will i get banned too after ? How can i avoid it ?

Thanks

1. You shouldn't be typing !mode arem under any circumstance. This alone will answer both your questions. The staff has decided to just outlaw it entirely so if a game is made arem post-May 7th and the logs reveal you were one of the people that successfully changed the mode, yes you will be banned.

2. If you weren't part of the players that typed !mode arem in the lobby, you have nothing to worry about. Only participating players in the vote will receive a ban if the game mode is changed.

[Astros]

@Merex

That's acceptable but would this apply to other modes such as SDEM or RDEM?

The biggest issue with AREM is you only get two choices and because of the player pool and how most players can only play 3-5 heroes at most, it leaves them with minimal choices.

SDEM could be a maximum of 15 heroes and RDEM is more.

Could we leave those two modes as an option regardless of vote count required?

[lex-]

A lot of them can't even play arem, rdem, sdem mode, they still suck with apem, don't expect them to play other modes. It's really hard for pro players like Astros or edgeofchao and other good players to carry these low iq ent people. Its doesn't matter when u pick tank or support u have to carry them, if you don't take action they have no clue what to do.

[Astros]

Could we leave those two modes as an option regardless of vote count required?

Considering the current format of the rule only outlines arem, we'll leave it at that unless the community feels that all differentiated modes need to be outlawed.