The survival MMO Rust has been more popular than ever for some time now. Some of the biggest streamers and many smaller ones showcase the game on their channels and even play together on special servers for content. However, there is now a dispute after one of these streamers took out another in-game – as is common in Rust.
What happened? The streamer and Rust veteran Ser Winter killed the newcomer TrainwrecksTV on the OfflineTV server and stole his loot. The server is responsible for the surge in Rust in December 2020, when 50 top streamers created a hype on Twitch.
Ser Winter waited in a bush for Trainwreck and ambushed him on the road as he was apparently on his way back to his base.
Ser Winter had previously engaged in PvP, but the kill on Trainwreck seems to be the trigger for a ban from the server. We have embedded the clip of the incident here for you:
Trainwreck was not particularly happy with the kill and partially insulted Ser Winter on Twitter for the action, even involving his wife in the matter (via Twitter). Ser Winter, on the other hand, takes the ban in stride, stating that he had planned to leave the server anyway (via Twitter).
The ban of Ser Winter has now sparked a large discussion. Fans of both streamers and Rust players are arguing about whether the behavior was acceptable and if the ban was justified. After all, Rust is a game with a strong focus on PvP.
PvP or not? Dispute on Twitter escalates
This is the discussion: On Twitter, two camps of players are now arguing. Some support the ban and find Ser Winter’s behavior inappropriate. Others defend the streamer and believe he did nothing wrong.
Proponents of the ban believe that Ser Winter did not act fairly. With his knowledge as a veteran in the game, he exploited an advantage and ruined the fun for Trainwreck. Ser Winter has been playing Rust for years and has hundreds of hours of experience. The OfflineTV server, however, is meant to provide content for streamers, not for hardcore PvP.
On the other hand, supporters of Ser Winter believe that such situations are precisely what make Rust what it is. The game is heavily PvP-focused, and players often die at the beginning to learn from their mistakes.
Meanwhile, insults are flying more frequently, and users are partially mocking the entire situation. Some apparently find it ridiculous what behavior players exhibit on the server:
Even other content creators are getting involved in the discussion. The streamer and YouTuber nmplol writes, for example, that PvP players like Ser Winter should not be on the server, and xQc agrees with him (via Twitter). Meanwhile, xQc himself had already caused turmoil and PvP on the OfflineTV server earlier.
Why is it so complicated? OfflineTV recently reworked the streamer server and split it into two servers. One server is primarily for PvP, while the other (and smaller) is for roleplaying.
On the smaller server, there are two zones. The south is the safe RP zone, where you can be killed but not robbed. The north is the “Kill Zone,” where intense PvP occurs and the best loot is supposed to be found. In the video, the owner explains how it looks:
The larger server, where all this happened, does not have these rules. Trainwreck was just returning from a loot run further north and was killed in the process. This does not technically violate the rules but apparently goes against the server’s intention.
Users complain: “The server shows a false Rust”
The Twitter user GuidoF1 sums up the problem with the ban and the discussion in a tweet:
I understand that Ser Winter was kicked out. But I think it’s a strange server. It shows a different game than what Rust is. It’s good that big streamers attract new players. But when they come to public servers, they will find a different game.
Rust currently has more players than ever before, certainly including many newcomers. If they now get a false impression of the game through the streams, that could become a problem according to users.
Rust is considered one of the best survival games ever, but it is also known for its rough treatment and PvP. Players are often shot by other players if they are not careful.
An action like that of Ser Winter occurs daily on public servers, and most experienced players are used to it. Newcomers tend to make the mistake only once or twice – unless they don’t learn from their mistakes.
The top streamer summit1g does not play on the server for this reason (via Dexerto). There are too many newcomers and simultaneously too strong veterans who could let loose there. It’s like a shooter pro entering a lobby full of noobs.
Meanwhile, there are other problems on the server that are emanating from the viewers. They increasingly rat on what other streamers are planning under the guise of helping their favorite streamer. In doing so, they spoil the fun for both.
