1. Why can’t I play with you anymore? Server policing in Counter Strike Mid-Semester presentation Britt, Søren & Tore Group 9

2. The presentation Brief overview of a game session Server rules Consequences for players

3. Log on via Steam and look for a server Often between 8-16 players Some maps can handle up to 32 Join a server Agree to the server rules Start playing Beginning a ’typical’ CS Session

4. Server Rules Outside the actual game Private documents Written by the admins of the server Not monitored or controlled by Valve

8. Why these ’house rules’? Technological issue becomes a social issue –Lessig Cyberspace is not inherently free, but is dependent on the code that lies beneath it? –Auto-kick for idling or team killing Only few players can be in a game No room for goof-offs

9. Why these ’house rules’? Emphasize a good game experiece Server rules differentiate the clan from others Subcultural differentiation –No racist remarks –Do not shoot hostages Some players do that, we do not!

10. Consequences This is my house, and if you don’t like it… –Valve takes no responsibilities for server admins’ actions. Kicks with no warnings Offensive content A jungle for beginners