Rise of Xim/Cronus in Destiny 2 | Enough is enough...

Summary

The video analyzes the rise in video game cheating methods and aim assist devices, delving into popular devices that give players advantages like Cronus Zen and comparing them to blatant cheating via code injection. It debates if these devices are considered cheating, calling out the need for clearer policies from game developers. The narrator argues we need better native controller settings rather than power creeping aim assist as a 'band-aid' fix. They ask if certain assisted devices should be permitted for accessibility while questioning how developers can differentiate them from cheating effectively. Ultimately more specificity is called for in cheating policies.

Takeaways

• 😡 There are many ways players cheat in video games, from code injection to hardware mods.
• 😕 Cheating is complex; some "cheats" help accessibility while others undermine fairness.
• 🤔 The gaming community debates what constitutes cheating, especially for controllers.
• 😠 Cronus and XIM provide scripts and mouse/keyboard on console.
• 😟 Cheaters want to win, learn, or get community inclusion, not just because they are bad.
• 🤨 Policy needs to be specific and ban frequently, especially in top PVP matches.
• 🙁 Destiny 2 has terrible deadzones that encourage cheating for better feel.
• 😞 Bungie can't ban teammates of cheaters without proof they knew.
• 😀 Fighting Lion is the best anti-cheat in Destiny 2.
• 😃 Players want better native controller settings to reduce cheating incentives.

Q & A

What are some of the most common cheating methods used in gaming?

Some of the most common cheating methods mentioned in the script are code injection, aim bots, Cronus and XIM devices, macros, scripts like anti-recoil and auto-crouch, and hardware modifications like turbo controllers.

How do Cronus and XIM give players an advantage?

Cronus and XIM allow players to use mouse and keyboard on console while retaining aim assist advantages of a controller. They can also run scripts that automate gameplay aspects like recoil control.

What are some reasons players cheat in games?

Reasons mentioned include wanting to beat other cheaters, monetary incentives, learning more about the game, community inclusion, having aim assist on mouse and keyboard, low risk of getting banned, and poor in-game controller settings.

What does the author think about accessibility devices being used to cheat?

The author says it's a tricky issue. Real accessibility needs should be accommodated but it can be hard to differentiate from cheating. There's a gray area when skilled players use scripts meant for accessibility.

What does the author suggest to combat cheating?

The author suggests more frequent and ruthless banning in high level PVP matches, along with more specific and fast cheating policies. He also suggests improving in-game controller settings.

What are the author's thoughts on Destiny 2's controller settings?

The author thinks Destiny 2 has poor dead zones and aim feel compared to other shooters. He wants better native settings rather than just increasing aim assist on guns.

What is the fighting lion strategy to combat cheating?

The fighting lion grenade launcher indirectly combats cheating in PVP by being very strong against skilled players relying on aim assist.

What is the author's view on banning teammates of cheaters?

The author thinks it's an unenforceable policy since teammates can't reliably know if someone is cheating without obvious hacks like flying.

What does the author ask of console players at the end?

The author asks what controller and settings console players use to make Destiny feel good without cheating devices, since he struggles with aim on controller.

What is the overall purpose of the video?

To give an overview of common cheating methods, reasons for cheating, and thoughts on improving policies and in-game settings to combat cheating.