# How to reach out as whistleblower? **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Requests and Game feedback\ **Created:** [October 27, 2023, 10:55am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991 "2023-10-27T10:55:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Elfin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/258eb7/32.png) [@Elfin](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Elfin)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/63 "2023-11-02T18:27:46Z")
> [@Kafka](#): > > Players get banned for cheating for reasons such as the following: > > - Speed or acceleration software > - Editing game files > - Bot trainers, automatic bots > - Macros, scripts > - Keyboard or mouse hot keys > - Custom controller mappings for special controller buttons outside of the standard controller button functions > - Plus any other modification to the game or gameplay that is not available as part of the default game Thanks so much for sharing this. It is super helpful. I was just randomly thinking last vault weekend that using hotkeys on the keyboard would be super helpful. It would not have occurred to me that that would be considered cheating - although I can see it now in context. Good thing I was too lazy to actually go and do it šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Grundge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e99b99/32.png) [@Grundge](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Grundge)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/64 "2023-11-02T20:13:13Z")
I donā€™t like people who whistle. ---
**Author:** ![covertmuffin123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5daacb/32.png) [@covertmuffin123](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/covertmuffin123)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/65 "2023-11-02T20:25:47Z")
Not to hijack the thread, but I have one concern on the auto-cheat detection front. I play on PS4 and own a turbo controller than I use for other games. Itā€™s not programmable, but is capable of pressing a button very quickly at a set interval. I donā€™t use it for this game - thereā€™s never a time when youā€™d want to press X repeatedly - but I worry about grabbing the wrong controller and setting off the cheat detection by mistake. If 3rd party controllers are completely hard banned and are detectable, Iā€™d hope that thereā€™s some manual review in place. This isnā€™t explicitly covered by the list Kafka posted, and I could see it going either way. ---
**Author:** ![Eika](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/eika/32/103088_2.png) [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/66 "2023-11-02T21:13:19Z")
> [@covertmuffin123](#): > > I play on PS4 and own a turbo controller Which controller is this, do you have a link? šŸ˜ ---
**Author:** ![covertmuffin123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5daacb/32.png) [@covertmuffin123](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/covertmuffin123)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/67 "2023-11-02T21:55:28Z")
Itā€™s just a cheap 3rd party controller, it was like 30 usd on Amazon. I wouldnā€™t actually recommend the one I have - you have to physically hold the button down to use turbo, and again, not programmable. Edit: Messaged you. ---
**Author:** ![Eika](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/eika/32/103088_2.png) [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/68 "2023-11-02T22:34:20Z")
> [@covertmuffin123](#): > > Itā€™s just a cheap 3rd party controller, it wa What is it called? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Kafka](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/kafka/32/33529_2.png) [@Kafka](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Kafka)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/69 "2023-11-02T23:12:57Z")
If you write a ticket and you donā€™t want one of the CX team to answer it my Manager will answer it. I really think this will suffice, but if you really want me to open my DMs on here I will, but Iā€™m not sure Iā€™m the person you want to talk to about it either. Iā€™d really much prefer a ticket as it sounds like whatever you want to talk about might be something I discuss with my manager afterwards regardless. If you feel like it might upset staff or feel insulting, maybe, I donā€™t know what it is youā€™re going to write, but we literally have players threatening us IRL on the regular so whatever youā€™re going to write is probably just par for the course for a Friday. I donā€™t think youā€™re going to try to be insulting or to upset anyone, so whatever youā€™re going to write is probably going to be far less bad to read than whatever else weā€™ve dealt with this week. Weā€™re also fully aware of communication issues - Iā€™ve been doing this for a very long time. I will say things arenā€™t always as simple as they seem from the outside looking in. They should be sure, but thatā€™s just not how things work as Iā€™m sure you know. ---
**Author:** ![Kafka](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/kafka/32/33529_2.png) [@Kafka](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Kafka)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/70 "2023-11-02T23:13:26Z")
Yes for sure! ---
**Author:** ![Kafka](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/kafka/32/33529_2.png) [@Kafka](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Kafka)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/71 "2023-11-02T23:15:23Z")
If you donā€™t use the auto click feature then you can safely use the controller without worrying about it triggering hack detection. ---
**Author:** ![Maisie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8edcca/32.png) [@Maisie](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Maisie)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/72 "2023-11-02T23:39:46Z")
> [@Captain\_Biggs](#): > > So just to be clear we can use a wireless xbox controller on steam with a PC connected to a TV sitting in our recliners relaxing? I Yes; I very often do. (Best way to play Vault weekends!) ---
**Author:** ![NerdieBirdie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nerdiebirdie/32/103793_2.png) [@NerdieBirdie](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/NerdieBirdie)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/73 "2023-11-02T23:57:25Z")
> [@Kafka](#): > > If you feel like it might upset staff or feel insulting, maybe, I donā€™t know what it is youā€™re going to write, but we literally have players threatening us IRL on the regular so whatever youā€™re going to write is probably just par for the course for a Friday. Sickening. Thanks for all you guys do ā¤ ---
**Author:** ![Fourdottwoone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/fourdottwoone/32/66655_2.png) [@Fourdottwoone](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Fourdottwoone)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/74 "2023-11-03T13:05:10Z")
> [@Kafka](#): > > If you write a ticket and you donā€™t want one of the CX team to answer it my Manager will answer it. Iā€™m pretty sure the ticket would end up in the pile of incoming things someone should eventually look at, because it doesnā€™t strictly fall into any category. Until it either gets closed in a few weeks with a canned reply or left open forever once it gets too awkward to reply. > [@Kafka](#): > > I really think this will suffice, but if you really want me to open my DMs on here I will, but Iā€™m not sure Iā€™m the person you want to talk to about it either. Iā€™d really much prefer a ticket as it sounds like whatever you want to talk about might be something I discuss with my manager afterwards regardless. Quite the contrary, I think you might be a good person to talk to about this. How about you open your DMs (and weed out your inbox, itā€™s probably too full to receive anything), I send you a somewhat long mail and if you then still think itā€™s something that calls for a ticket, Iā€™ll open one and send you the number? > [@Kafka](#): > > If you feel like it might upset staff or feel insulting, maybe, I donā€™t know what it is youā€™re going to write, but we literally have players threatening us IRL on the regular so whatever youā€™re going to write is probably just par for the course for a Friday. I donā€™t think youā€™re going to try to be insulting or to upset anyone, so whatever youā€™re going to write is probably going to be far less bad to read than whatever else weā€™ve dealt with this week. No worries, Iā€™m actually having some hopes youā€™ll find it helpful. ---
**Author:** ![Kelana](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/kelana/32/88601_2.png) [@Kelana](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Kelana)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/75 "2023-11-03T18:08:24Z")
> [@Kafka](#): > > but we literally have players threatening us IRL on the regular so whatever youā€™re going to write is probably just par for the course for a Friday That just made me really sad. ---
**Author:** ![Tresk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/tresk/32/98004_2.png) [@Tresk](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tresk)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/76 "2023-11-03T19:47:58Z")
> [@Kafka](#): > > but we literally have players threatening us IRL on the regular This kind of thing makes me glad Iā€™m getting old. The world is going mad. Itā€™s one thing to complain or disagree, but how anyone could feel justified to threaten someone (over a GAME, no less!) is just beyond me. Iā€™m so sorry that you and the rest of the team have to deal with any of that. ā˜¹ ---
**Author:** ![AugresiV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9a28c/32.png) [@AugresiV](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/AugresiV)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/77 "2023-11-03T21:23:25Z")
I have no idea what ā€˜worldā€™ you live in, random computer user, and I certainly want no part of it. Where I am, we actually enjoy life, and enjoy each other as well as the world around us. Players threatening devs and unhappy, negative atmospheres can stay on the web (not only this forum) and keep rotting. Life, REAL LIFE, is too short, and mine is valuable, as are my friends and family. No game is worth the drama. I like GoW, and I absolutely support it, but seeing what Iā€™ve seen from users on this forum makes me glad I treat it as nothing more than a mobile app. No guild, no internet friends; just a 3-match with lots of dragons. No dev/mod/anyone should be threatened by some life-fail computer user with obvious mental/social issues. Thatā€™s the one thing I agree with, and the one thing that keeps this internet thing nothing more thanā€¦ internet ---
**Author:** ![Tresk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/tresk/32/98004_2.png) [@Tresk](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tresk)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2023, 11:01am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/78 "2023-11-04T11:01:27Z")
hyĀ·perĀ·boĀ·le /hÄ«Ėˆpərbəlē/ noun noun: hyperbole; plural noun: hyperboles exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Hyperbole is a rhetorical and literary technique where an author or speaker intentionally uses exaggeration and overstatement for emphasis and effect. Also, welcome to the community. ā¤ ---
**Author:** ![Fourdottwoone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/fourdottwoone/32/66655_2.png) [@Fourdottwoone](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Fourdottwoone)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/79 "2023-11-07T23:44:22Z")
> [@Kafka](#): > > if you really want me to open my DMs on here I will Kafka? Iā€™ve tried sending you a DM, your inbox still seems to be in denial phase though. ---
**Author:** ![Kafka](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/kafka/32/33529_2.png) [@Kafka](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Kafka)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/80 "2023-11-08T00:25:23Z")
Just saw this, going to go open my DMs now, just give me like 5 mins šŸ™‚ Also sorry, reading back over my post on friday it was a bit dark I guess - letā€™s blame it on end of week brain. I forget sometimes that itā€™s not really common knowledge what sort of stuff we deal with all the time and I wasnā€™t trying to draw attention to it, just being like, out of all the people I hear criticism from Four wouldnā€™t be a bad one as I know heā€™s usually pretty respectful and reasonable to talk with šŸ˜… ---
**Author:** ![fomiko939](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/85e7bf/32.png) [@fomiko939](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/fomiko939)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991/81 "2026-08-14T09:56:29Z")
_Seeing that this discussion is from last year, but the legal consequences remain exactly the same. Do not play around with forum leaks because they will find you through the logs in no time._ [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-reach-out-as-whistleblower/81991.md?page=3)