Controversy arises at ESL One Birmingham 2024 as BetBoom Team faces penalties for exploiting a Dota 2 bug during the tournament.
The Incident: Exploiting the Shadow Demon Bug
BetBoom Team, led by Vitalie “Save-” Melnic, came under scrutiny after exploiting a Dota 2 bug that allowed their Shadow Demon to possess a level three ultimate at hero level twelve
During their match against G2 x iG, Save from BetBoom was observed with a fully upgraded ultimate ability at an unusually low hero level, attributed to the exploitation of the bug involving Shadow Demon.
The Exploited Bug: Shadow Demon’s Ability Linkage
The bug, originally discovered by a community member and shared on Reddit, involved Shadow Demon’s abilities Demonic Cleanse and Demonic Purge becoming linked due to a coding error.
This linkage allowed players to upgrade Demonic Purge to Level 3 early by leveling up Demonic Cleanse, leading to an unintended advantage for Shadow Demon players.
Consequences: Level 2 Draft Penalty Imposed
Despite exploiting the bug, BetBoom Team faced defeat in both the game against G2 x iG and the subsequent match. ESL One Birmingham 2024 organizers imposed a ‘Level 2 Draft Penalty’ as a consequence of the violation.
Valve made Shadow Demon’s shard a basic ability. It is possible to get lvl 3 Demonic Purge on lvl 6.
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Previous Incidents and Penalties
This isn’t the first time BetBoom Team has faced penalties in a tournament. In the previous Bali Major, a member of the team was caught watching a stream during a pause, resulting in a ‘Level Four Loss’ penalty for the team.
Maintaining Fair Play: ESL One Birmingham 2024 Stresses Integrity in Esports
The incident underscores the importance of fair play and integrity in esports tournaments. ESL One Birmingham 2024 organizers remain vigilant in ensuring a level playing field for all participants, imposing penalties for violations of tournament rules.