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ANABOLIC 007
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Suspicions of Cheating by Player MAESTRO (NOOB_2)

Hi everyone.
I'd like to bring up an important topic that doesn't seem to fit the format of the thread "Report Cheaters Here!" — that thread appears to be for final verdicts only, not for discussion.
But for me (and hopefully not just me), it's important to understand why someone is suspected of cheating, and what the actual signs are.

Summary
This is about a player known under several nicknames: MAESTRO, NOOB_2, Player (RU).
He regularly plays on DM17ELITE'Z, often under a different name each day.
Demos can be found here: Download demos

Why I Became Suspicious

1. Suspicious frag balance
He consistently wins with a margin of 1–2 frags, regardless of the opponent’s level. This could suggest he's trying not to raise suspicion while using subtle aim assist.

2. Odd shooting pattern
His gameplay includes frequent shots into empty space, followed by sudden impossible hits — often in angles and timings where even top players would usually miss.
This may point to AutoShot or a trigger-based AIMbot.

3. Huge contrast when MVD recording is active
When I turn on MVD recording (a small blinking icon appears next to the flag), his performance drops sharply.
Without recording, he wins by 1–2 frags. With recording on, I win with scores like 100:30 or 100:35. This is consistent and repeatable.

My Investigation

At one point, I insulted him emotionally (later apologized). After that, someone started joining the server under my name and saying offensive things.

I started checking /clientinfo and other player metadata. Despite changing names, flags, and even possibly using VPNs, this player keeps certain technical identifiers.
Those who know how to read them will understand.

Later I joined under a different nickname and stayed in spectator mode.
When a fake ANABOLIC 007 appeared, I checked his data — it matched NOOB_2 exactly.

Behavior and Psychology

He used to be afraid of MVD recording. Now he's more relaxed and may even win 3x or 4x, if he wants to.
But if he likes you, he’ll just beat you by 1–2 frags and write “Good Game” at the end.

That alone tells me he adjusts his behavior depending on who's watching, and how closely.

Why I'm Posting This

I'm not pretending to hold the ultimate truth. I'm inviting others to discuss how we — regular players — can spot subtle cheating.

Nowadays, cheats like AIMbot or AutoShot can be configured with very soft settings (e.g., 10–20% help), and they are hard to detect — especially if you rely on demos alone.

I’d like to know:
- Has anyone else felt something is “off” about this player?
- Do you think that cheating — even subtle — should be addressed and exposed?
- Is anyone willing to discuss it rationally, based on experience or technical observation?

Thanks to anyone who read all the way through.
I’ll appreciate honest thoughts or technical input.

ANABOLIC 007