First i would just like to point out that this thread is not about hating on the 15th or any one person in particular. This is simply a constructive criticism of the server as well as a public response to the problem. On this thread, we intend to follow the forum rules exactly and know that this is not a rant against the 15th. If i find that this thread does not abide to forum policy due to my misunderstanding of my own interpretation of the rules, then i will edit or lock the thread. I ask that everyone who posts on this thread also follow the forum rules.
From the forum rules:
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Please do not rant and rave
Please do not create a hate filled thread or post that serves only to stir up popular sentiments against a user, policy or product in a pitchfork and torch fashion. If possible please keep all criticism constructive and non-abusive to enable everyone to focus on the problem rather than the hatred it has generated. Thank you!
So first off, if you have never been to the 15th Humans vs Bots, here are a couple things about it. Currently it is the most popular Humans vs Bots server on NW, the alternatives are limited. Humans vs Bots is where the humans face off in a siege type battle against a horde of AI bots, it can create a rather enjoyable experience. Often the 15th HvB will have 100+ players on their server regularly.
So you might be asking yourself, "Well what's the problem then?"
The problem is that as i said, the alternatives are limited. Several HvB servers have been tried and failed and none can match the 15th HvB. This would be fine and dandy had it not been for one major problem. The 15th have a problem with banning their players.
"Why should i listen to you? Weren't you banned?"
Yes, i was banned. But also know that my credentials should be irrelevant as this is a public response, not a personal one and will be edited accordingly based on public input. I may have at times broken rules in the past on a few servers and know that i apologize for that.
"What is so bad about the server?"
Well to be honest, most of the time the server is a fun and enjoyable experience. The primary issue with the server is their current banning policy which is "UNBANS WILL NOT BE GRANTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES" as they say on their thread. So if you mess up and get perm banned, there is no going back to this server, ever. It does not matter how sorry you are or how much you have changed since then or how long it has been since you were given the ban. You are never getting back on that server, ever again unless you buy a new CD key which costs money which not everyone has.
"Well, what do you want to change?"
I want 1 of 2 things to happen, preferably both.
1. 15th HvB changes their banning policy to allow unban requests
2. More HvB servers become more populated so that they would be as enjoyable as 15th HvB
The goal of this thread is to enlighten people of the 15th HvB server from the perspective of an average player. It is then to find alternatives to the 15th Humans vs Bots server to create a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Obviously the 15th have no obligation to follow this thread and it becomes their decision on how they wish to respond. Maybe the 15th will never change their policy, that is fine by me but there should at least be an alternative that is just as enjoyable.
Thank you,
-GlukTheWalrus
Update 1:
Everyone check out 30th Humans vs Bots
Cool guys, much respect
https://www.fsegames.eu/forum/index.php?topic=22853.0Update 2:
First poll result, out of 99 votes, 84 voters want something different.
Should the 15th HvB change their banning policy?
46 (46.5%)Yes
15 (15.2%)No
38 (38.4%)We should play on another server instead
Update 3:
Check out the new server, Human vs. Bots Rebirth!
Update 4:
Second poll result!
Will you pledge to stop playing on 15th Humans vs Bots until they change their banning policy?
76 (55.9%)Yes
27 (19.9%)No
33 (24.3%)We should play on another server instead
Update 5:
Rebirth has passed 15thHvB HURRAH!
Poll
