Why is this happening to me?

**~~Jesters Cap~~** · 03-07-11, 07:11 PM

Just started playing CSS a few weeks ago. Then I got VAC banned. No clue what that means but after a little steam research i found out its way serious. Not cool. I dont know what cheats do or how they work or even how you get em. Im guess I joined a room that downloaded corrupt stuff on my computer. I then bought a new version of CSS and made a new account (because steam said i had to). Everything was all better and back to playing on all servers including TPG servers. Now today i have been banned from all TPG servers and its all just a bit overwhelming to me. Im nervous enough as it is just posting stuff on this web site. I had so much fun playing with TPG guys.

-thanks

**DJ Ms. White** · 03-07-11, 07:16 PM

I'd point you to the banned forums, but a VAC ban is a VAC ban. Until you get that settled you won't be able to play here. If you really are innocent, then I suggest working it out with Valve. Chances are though that you did download some hacks and tried them out.

**Cojiro** · 03-07-11, 07:22 PM

doesnt get much more serious then a VAC ban. nothing anyone here can do for you. like white said your beef is with Valve.

**~~Jesters Cap~~** · 03-07-11, 08:16 PM

I did not download any cheats (by choice). I love CSS and love the TPG servers. My issue now "is" with TPG because they banned me from there servers. Im not a hacker nor do i ever wana be a hacker. This is crazy. Im a stand up guy that has been Wrongfully accused. Im new (like i have been saying) is there an admin that could help me? I dont know what steps i need to take to get un-banned.

**bust331** · 03-07-11, 08:24 PM

Contact valve....you will remained banned at TPG until your VAC ban gets overturned.

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**loki2158** · 03-07-11, 08:24 PM

Any server that is VAC secure will ban you, not just TPG. VAC is Valve's Anti Cheat program. You will have to take your issue up with them. There is nothing TPG can do for you.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...7849-Radz-6869

**Red_Lizard2** · 03-07-11, 08:37 PM

just to add, the likelyhood of getting a VAC ban turned over is very very slim (and to be straight up and honest with you, probably at least half of the people who get VAC banned give a very similar story to the one you have given, and so far I haven't heard any stories about it working)

**~~Jesters Cap~~** · 03-07-11, 08:37 PM

Please read my original post in its entirety. I re-bought the game and i can play in any/all secured servers except TPG. This IS a TPG issue. They banned me from there servers. I'M NOT A HACKER. God I dont think a video game is worth all this trouble. Just please someone unban me.

**loki2158** · 03-07-11, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jesters Cap

Please read my original post in its entirety. I re-bought the game and i can play in any/all secured servers except TPG. This IS a TPG issue. They banned me from there servers. I'M NOT A HACKER. God I dont think a video game is worth all this trouble. Just please someone unban me.

Until you resolve your VAC ban through the proper channels you are not going to be allowed to play on any TPG server. Buying another key is just circumventing the ban, not handling it. You will be banned until that VAC ban is lifted by Valve.

**flame** · 03-07-11, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by ...bigdog...
In the event that your account is banned by VAC, Punk Buster, or any other third party software installed on our servers, you will be required to appeal to those developers. Only then, if your ban is lifted you will be granted an appeal and be required to submit an unban request in the banned forums. If you are not able to resolve this issue with those developers, you are to remain banned from all TGP property indefinitely. TGP has zero tolerance for people that choose to cheat.

In the event that you are discovered to have a current, or closely linked VAC or PB ban on your current profile (steamID, player, etc), you will be excommunicated. As a player, you should know that such scarlet letters will affect you, and TGP can not be affiliated with people that have such histories.

If you are found to have been recently banned by VAC or PB, and obtain an ID merely to circumvent the ban, you will be excommunicated.

If you know you have a ban history, your best choice is to approach us FIRST, admit your past transgressions, and move on. This applies to people that were banned LONG ago, essentially in a former life. NOT people banned recently, and most especially NOT people that were banned while affiliated with or on TGP property.

The big picture is about preventing cheating. VAC and PB are not fool proof, but neither are our own admins. And just as if you were to change your name, or come in with another steamID to circumvent a TGP ban, you will be held to the same accountability for VAC and PB bans. Except we elevate such punishments to being a full excommunication. You can not post, play, or participate with anything TGP if you have VAC, PB, or any other official service bans on your record. Period.

Straight from the banned forums. IT is not up for debate, you had an account VAC banned and are no longer welcome here.