A developer was kicked by his teammates in a match of Battlefield 5, his own game, apparently due to his strong performance.
What happened? Recently, Florian Le Bihan, a Core Gameplay Designer at DICE, lamented to fans on Twitter. He was kicked from the squad during an ongoing match of Battlefield 5 – basically in his own game. This apparently hurt the feelings of the dev.
What was the reason for the kick? Apparently, his skill became his downfall – once again. As an explanation for the kick, Le Bihan, known as dRUNKKZ3, posted another screenshot. There he was asked to turn off his aimbot.
He played so well that he was considered a cheater. A few minutes later, the kick followed.
Did the dev cheat? That is very unlikely. As a developer, he would hardly risk his reputation with the community and possibly even his job. Also, when he was called a hacker by a user in the comments, Le Bihan said he would get really angry.
While we can’t verify this 100%, dRUNKKZ3 did make the story public himself.
On another note – what some may not know – he has a successful background as a Pro Gamer (via ea.com) and is truly skilled in shooters. dRUNKKZ3 is well-known for his generally impressive skills, some impossible shots, and his successes in the Battlefield series.
Moreover, it wasn’t the first time his skills caused him trouble. Shortly after the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the Battlefield 5 dev was banned there. At that time, his strong performance was apparently the reason for the ban. After publicly complaining about it on Twitter and posting some videos of his spectacular skills to his “defense,” Treyarch quickly lifted the ban.
Now he is apparently so good in his own game that he was accused of cheating by his own squad mates and ultimately kicked out for that reason.
This is how fans are reacting: Most fans are taking his announcement humorously.
Many believe that his teammates probably didn’t know who he really is. Because how else can one throw away this “secure free ticket to the best squad of the match” just like that.
Others jokingly note that only noobs were allowed in that squad, so that the other members could shine better.
Some point out that they used to believe (for example in Battlefield 1) that dRUNKKZ3 was cheating. Until they engaged with his background as a pro and experienced some of his skills.
Have you experienced this problem? Have you ever been so good in a multiplayer shooter that others falsely accused you of cheating?
