Adding to the already sorry story that is the UK Scene this week, epic.LAN have piled on the misery for the three central players involved. This comes in the form of bans of varying lengths being handed out by the Managing Director, Jon “Winbar” Winkle.
The bans are as follows;
- Ben “KRBY” Kirby – 1 Year (Cheating)
- Joseph “Joee” Leigh – 2 Years (Cheating with VAC Ban)
- Charlie “K1NDEADLY” Weber – 2 Years (Drug Use)
This puts in perspective what epic.LAN are set to do with those found to be breaking event rules. Starting with the cheating bans, the difference in lengths of Joee‘s and KRBY‘s bans just makes me wonder of why a flag given by VALVe would make a difference between two people who are busted for cheating. This would appear to match the bans issued by the other tournament organisers in the UK, to provide a parity across all leagues in terms of bans.
On K1NDEADLY‘s ban, it all could’ve been so different if the details of why he was released were not made public by both him and the organisation. However controversial or potentially over the top, it’s the correct decision on a business level from the tournament organiser as if they did nothing, they could be seen to be condoning drug use through inaction – something they sort of need to lid when dealing with contracts over venues.
Jon Winkle later issued the following statement in their announcement post
We must be absolutely clear in our stance when it comes to use of illegal substances at our event, we will not accept it and anyone involved will be removed and banned from future events. If we find that others were involved in this particular incident or any other in the future of a similar nature, the same punishments will apply. In terms of cheating, whether this takes place at our events or at other UK events, cheaters are simply not welcome at epic.LAN and we’re going to follow the good examples set by ESL and Multiplay by applying these bans to our event too.
A full list on what epic.LAN can – and will – issue bans for can be found here.
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RT @ukcsgo: .@epicLAN announce competitive bans for three players https://t.co/LZqby0rPQi
RT @ukcsgo: .@epicLAN announce competitive bans for three players https://t.co/LZqby0rPQi
RT @ukcsgo: .@epicLAN announce competitive bans for three players https://t.co/LZqby0rPQi
RT @ukcsgo: .@epicLAN announce competitive bans for three players https://t.co/LZqby0rPQi
@ukcsgo @epicLAN cya in 2 years
@ukcsgo @epicLAN Quite the stance by epiclan regarding drugs at UK LANs. You wouldn’t think it’s happened for years.
@ukcsgo @epicLAN How could drug abuse be worse than cheating? maybe 2 year ban for krby 2? kappa
@ukcsgo @epicLAN There’s been times at LAN where I’ve been confronted by dealers there without any allegiance to any game.
@Perilous_Mick @ukcsgo @epicLAN I saw someone with a “I LOVE WEED” bumper sticker on their car at epic… #BANTHEM?
@ukcsgo @epicLAN They are there purely because there’s a market. You can smell the weed at every event, suggesting otherwise is wrong.
@ukcsgo @epicLAN banned for 2 years 4 taking recreational drugs at an event? what the hell is happening? I dont condone it but thats stupid
@dephh_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN cocaine isnt exactly recreational :p
@AzuuraD @dephh_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN not for someone who looks like you
@AzuuraD @dephh_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN depends how you grew up. I know a lot of people who only do it on nights out.
@K1NDEADLYCSGO @ukcsgo @epicLAN 1 year for a cheating ban but 2 years for a bit of weed? What a joke
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@ukcsgo @epicLAN did he do it inside of the LAN or?
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@molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN no proof, just what Vatic have said and k1n said he was using. BUT still 2 years???
Lol
@ukcsgo @epicLAN another autistic decision in the UK scene
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Two years for doing what half the LAN attendees have done at some point in their life. One for trying to cheat to earn money.
Seems backwards to me.
RT @ukcsgo: .@epicLAN announce competitive bans for three players https://t.co/LZqby0rPQi
@Praggerz @ukcsgo @epicLAN yeah we can gloss over the fact that its illegal, he admitted it and made it private.
@Praggerz @ukcsgo @epicLAN i could go on, but there are serious things for epic as a company which people dont realise.
@PeriGumpster @ukcsgo @epicLAN i understand some kind of disciplinary action but a ban twice as long as someone intending to cheat at lan gg
@dephh_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN i messed up
@K1NDEADLYCSGO @dephh_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN Still no reason for 2 years….
@Praggerz @ukcsgo @epicLAN i think you obviously dont understand the term “illegal”. Cheating is bad yes, but by law drugs are worse.
@dephh_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN the uk scene is so fucked lucky you escaped lol
@dephh_csgo @FollowJxyy @ukcsgo @epicLAN k1n u Will just Come play with us in dk, problem solved
@PhxCSGO @dephh_csgo @FollowJxyy @ukcsgo @epicLAN yeah sure bro, hit me up
@molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN out side like way down the road did it when I was going out for a smoke
@K1NDEADLYCSGO @molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN wait wtf, banning you when it wasn’t even near the venue?? now that is messed up
@LifestyleOW @molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN that is the true meaning of soz 4 owned
@LifestyleOW @molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN maybe in two years I’ll be good at the game
@K1NDEADLYCSGO @molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN but what pisses me off is that KRBY got a 1 YEAR BAN FOR CHEATING you did drugs outside of venue
@K1NDEADLYCSGO @molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN and get 2 years???
@LifestyleOW @molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN it’s happened it’s done I’ve been busted for something else, things happen, let’s move on
@K1NDEADLYCSGO @molecsgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN play Siege easy to get into pro league, especially when only 12 register for qualifications
@ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo struggle to see why everyone has an opinion on this. Decision is done, deal with it. It’s illegal. Enough said.
@ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo epic cannot be seen to be condoning such conduct as a company.
@mgK_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Everyone has an opinion on everything 😛 It’s the fact that they disagree with the rules etc.
@mgK_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo And just to be clear, i agree with a ban, 2 years? dunno.
@WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo You have to try and look from epics point of view, as a company as appose to an event.
@mgK_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Oh dont get me wrong mate. Bans needed to happen, examples to be made…
@WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Indeed my friend. Indeed. You casting tonight?
@mgK_csgo @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Is this precedent? and if so what are they going to do regarding drug use after this?
@BrodCS @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo the policy that Epic invokes isn’t up to me. People are looking at this with blinkers on.
@mgK_csgo @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Just general questions. Interested to see if all bans will be reliant on admissions
@BrodCS @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo I’m sure investigations would take place without admissions. The admission made it easier.
@mgK_csgo @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Just a question of whether it’ll be proactive or responsive. Interesting situation though
@BrodCS @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Ideally it needs to be proactive, but that’s hard to do unfortunately unless you test all.
@mgK_csgo @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo My stance would be as long as you don’t bring any on site it should be left alone.
@BrodCS @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo So they should knowingly allow people on site under the influence……
@mgK_csgo @BrodCS @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo They have banned others if caught previously.
@mgK_csgo @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo I did say off site. Obviously if you show up off your face then it’s a bit different
@WeefreemenYT @BrodCS @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Yep – and I agree to. Completely disagree with @BrodCS idea of leaving it alone off site.
@mgK_csgo @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Not tonight, will be casting @skyllagg on Sunday 🙂
@BrodCS @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo Regardless of being ‘off your face’ your under the influence of an illegal substance…..
@mgK_csgo @WeefreemenYT @ukcsgo @epicLAN @DUCKcsgo If you don’t cause issues it’s not really an issue in my mind