StarLadder announces RMR invites, responds to CIS teams' open letter

10-6-2021 20:07

The tournament organizer has listed a number of preventive measures they will put in place to abide by the CIS teams' requests.

StarLadder have announced the list of teams invited to the next Regional Major Ranking tournament in the CIS region. Spirit, Natus Vincere, Gambit, Virtus.pro, and Akuma have been invited to the main event, while Entropiq, FORZE, K23, and Nemiga will kick off their campaign in the closed qualifier.

The invites were handed out based on the teams' current standings in the ranking, which currently have Spirit in the lead following the conclusion of the first regional tournament in the 2021 Major circuit, EPIC League.

Spirit are currently in the lead of the CIS RMR standings

Two more squads have already secured their place in the closed stage via the first open qualifier, ex-Marlian and EC Kyiv, with the remaining two participants set to be decided in the second open qualifier (June 13-14).

Below you can find the participants list of StarLadder CIS RMR:

Main event

Spirit

Gambit

Akuma
Unknown flag cis Closed qualifier
Unknown flag cis Closed qualifier

Natus Vincere

Virtus.pro
Unknown flag cis Closed qualifier
Unknown flag cis Closed qualifier
Unknown flag cis Closed qualifier

Closed qualifier

Entropiq

K23

ex-Marlian
Unknown flag cis Open qualifier #2

FORZE

Nemiga

EC Kyiv
Unknown flag cis Open qualifier #2

The tournament organizer has also shared details of how it plans to run the event from an administrative standpoint in response to the open letter that 14 out of 16 participants of EPIC League CIS signed and sent to Valve, in which the teams criticized how the security of the previous tournament in the RMR circuit was handled and suggested several protocols to help prevent cheating in multiple forms at future events.

StarLadder has promised to put in place the following five measures, all of which were proposed in the open letter:

1. We will not provide data to any 3rd party with a delay of less than 20 seconds

2. We will set at least 110 seconds delay on all of our GOTV

3. Voice communications of all teams will be recorded for every game

4. Webcams of the players will capture what is happening on the player’s screen; this video feed will also be recorded for every game

5. All matches of StarLadder CIS RMR will be played on FACEIT platform using the FACEIT anti-cheat software

The closed qualifier for StarLadder CIS RMR will take place from June 18-21, followed by the two-stage main event on June 27-July 4. The tournament will have $100,000 on offer, as well as between 1,500 and 2,000 RMR points awarded to the top-five teams.

LETS GO!

2021-06-10 20:07

3 replies

S1mple fangirls mad Ez 4 akuma Simple's daddy

2021-06-10 20:12

1 reply

0/8

2021-06-11 18:12

hahahaha, all 5 new features just for the sake of Akuma

2021-06-10 20:23

letsgoooooo

EZ FREE TON

2021-06-10 20:08

akuma letsgoooooooooooo

#SomosAkuma

KICK AKUMA

6 replies

no need for that, if they play without hacks they are bad as hell so things will go back to normal very soon

2021-06-10 21:27

2021-06-11 01:10

Flair checks out classic s0mple fan

2021-06-10 21:56

Name checks out.

2021-06-11 03:58

2 replies

2021-06-11 18:34

S1mple*

2021-06-11 21:11

nice

Kick Akuma FFS.

12 replies

why?

2021-06-10 20:10

Kicking Akuma without any real evidence would set a really shitty precedent, if Akuma truly weren't cheating they'll prove it here, if they were cheating they'll bomb out.

2021-06-10 20:24

5 replies

In fact, s1mple would be very happy if Akuma still did aswell as they did, because he said doesnt want to believe they cheated and hopes they are clear

2021-06-10 21:11

4 replies

Good point! If they bomb out it would raise even more suspicions.

2021-06-10 21:50

And some people with 0 research say shit like "s0mple ruin talent" "akuma clear s0mple mad"

2021-06-10 22:04

2021-06-11 00:05

Edit

2021-06-11 00:41

stupid? if they are cheating they are gonna get destroyed, if not - they are pretty much cleared

2021-06-10 20:30

thinking they would be destroyed if they were cheating before is unreasonable. they should lose but that doesnt mean they would lose guaranteed. its not always the better team that wins

2021-06-11 14:11

Cry is free Jame

2021-06-10 20:52

Flair checks out Virtus Save fan

I want Akuma VS Navi opener.

2021-06-11 14:34

Akuma should be banned from competitive CS

2021-06-10 20:09

24 replies

innocent until proven guilty

2021-06-10 20:41

23 replies

we arent a court of law, this is the court of opinion. Akuma can fuck off, bunch of cheating weebs.

2021-06-10 21:01

10 replies

2021-06-10 21:19

2021-06-10 22:14

ban someone from a event only with opinion nice

2021-06-11 00:06

Clips serve as evidence. And there are enough clips of them looking at second screen mid clutches. This is evidence enough in this case to prove they used an unfair advantage. Imagine how overwatch bans would work if they all decided to not ban obvious cheaters since they cant see their monitors for concrete evidence. Lol

2021-06-11 04:01

where? why no one see this? why volvo not ban they cuzz are sus but no enought to ban someone from life

2021-06-12 02:26

Not just one event but the whole competitive CS - for life

2021-06-11 08:23

2021-06-12 02:25

Thats exactly what we are lol they only ban with evidence ...

2021-06-11 09:19

Great, ban chaos too

2021-06-11 17:37

no it's GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT

2021-06-10 21:46

Guilty until proven innocent

2021-06-10 23:50

mmm no its innocent until proven guilty

2021-06-11 00:07

9 replies

Depends always who you ask

2021-06-11 00:12

8 replies

nah have more sense if u neet to prove he cheats

2021-06-11 00:25

7 replies

This has only more sense when you have the abilities to prove it. Unlucky that the TO denied any chance. When you swap that you maybe get evidence for their innocent.

2021-06-11 00:26

of course u can prove u arent guilty but u are innocent until porven guilty (good i need learn more english skill)

2021-06-11 00:31

Imagine if overwatch bans worked like that. Innocent until proven guilty. Lol even spinners wont get banned since they can just be rotating their mouse at super speeds right?? We can't see their monitors, cant hear their comms so they must be innocent since we have no concrete proof. Coz clips are never enough to declare someone a cheater right???? Lmao imagine using courts' logic in an online game where gathering evidence is way harder than in real life investigations.

2021-06-11 04:05

if they move in super speed is not natural = they cheat, in akuma case no one can BTW FLAIR 0/8

2021-06-11 04:10

No argument as expected from a device flair fake flagger.

2021-06-11 04:12

wtf u talk about dude .-. is just common sense innocent until proven guilty btw Fake flag is not allowed in HLTV forums

2021-06-11 04:20

PD:this case is 5 people carrer their jobs and reputation in the line u need show something not just ban they

2021-06-11 04:24

Better observers than what were in the Berlin Major and this already looks and feels better than any RMR last month

WAAIT WHATY???

akuma letsgoo

br cheering for xiters nothing new

2021-06-10 23:35

it's brazilian kid, nothing new

2021-06-20 08:53

Rip akuma

This time CIS RMR without cheats

akuma get out

LETS GO AKUMA

kick akuma

Akuma haxors

Nice

2021-06-10 20:11

EZ4 AKUMA, NO CRY HATERS

Just want to see Akuma getting wrecked

2021-06-10 20:13

why is akuma playing

2021-06-10 20:15

because they deserved

2021-06-10 20:17

Cause it was no control during previous rmr tournament and evidences can not be taken to the light. Now i am sure Akuma will show their real tier-3 level without opportunities to do dirty

2021-06-10 21:05

i think that they will continue to cheat, but not so blatant

2021-06-10 23:38

I mean now they actually have to install undetectable wall hacks to stand any chance since restrictions are pretty rough for them now. Poor them cant even stream snipe anymore. Feels bad for them.

2021-06-11 04:07

All thay can use is some sort of aim assist as web cam will be pointed towards monitor.

2021-06-11 11:38

True true i forgot

AKUMA HAAHAAH why WHY? Starladder u r not tier 3 tournament organization, so kick them

still no proofs about cheating or smth

so? if they ban 5 random players 99% hackers then we wont be sad

2021-06-10 20:31

They cannot ban them without proof, it doesn't work like that...

2021-06-10 21:39

u can check their cams

2021-06-10 23:25

That isn't evidence, I'm afraid. It is subject to opinion and you can label them as cheaters all you like but that for Valve to ban them, there needs to be more than just "check their cams", witch-hunting is never taken seriously.

2021-06-10 23:31

well they are banned at some betting sites there are dialogues from their prev coach with proposal of 322 and csgotv procurement and the dialouges of CSGOTV app proposal with a screenshot of functional with the CR4ZY team on it with 4 former Akuma players

2021-06-10 23:45

That is more credible evidence than just "look at the cams". ESIC exposed suspicious betting scandals from ex-Project X CEO and I think some of the Akuma players were previously guilty of cheating in the past, but I'm unaware of this specifically.

2021-06-10 23:53

#59

after that case they wont cheat LOL

2021-06-10 20:32

2021-06-10 20:18

akuma :DDDDD

inviting Akuma after all these things lmao

2021-06-10 20:19

Navi better pray that Akuma don't match with them.

ahahahah u are so mad kid, after everybody accusing them of cheating they are losing to T3 teams so hard but somehow stomp NAVI ahahahaha i really hope they will match NAVI to fast 2 0 them and show they are literally nonamers and T3 team without cheating

Agreed +1 s1mple and co. Aint afraid of anyone. Who tf are these akuma kids??? They cant stream snipe anymore so ez 2-0 for navi

2021-06-11 04:08

"1. We will not provide data to any 3rd party with a delay of less than 20 seconds 2. We will set at least 110 seconds delay on all of our GOTV 3. Voice communications of all teams will be recorded for every game 4. Webcams of the players will capture what is happening on the player’s screen; this video feed will also be recorded for every game 5. All matches of StarLadder CIS RMR will be played on FACEIT platform using the FACEIT anti-cheat software" Akuma 0-3 in group stage

3:0 ez akuma, then ruski cry

2021-06-10 20:27

nt Sergiz

2021-06-10 21:12

Flag checks out. Only polish can be this stup**

2021-06-11 04:09

XAAAAAAAAXAXAXAXA)))

2021-06-10 20:38

Oh no no, why bully Akuma? they just wanted to win something at least...

lets hope akuma will face navi, virtus pro, and gambit to see the result and compare them with previous rmr tournament, then you guys can judge them based on the result

2021-06-11 04:34

akuma wins

loses all matches*

2021-06-10 20:21

screw u Akuma

amazing, the only downside is akuma is on the main event. i guess esic's suggestion to veto them from tourneys cant be taken into consideration in this case (rmr) bc valve still hasnt said anything about them and the epic league

Starladder very nice

2021-06-10 20:22

If Akuma bombs out of the tournament that would be extremely sus. Let's see if they can win with all the necessary changes.

You can't be serious? If they bomb out, it could suggest a lot of things but to say it suggests they cheated is beyond stupid. They had nothing to lose during first RMR tourney. No expectations. They could have all been hitting their stride (happens to all of us at some point). And now they have something to lose (potential major spot based on RMR Rank), as well as their reputation due to people like you thinking you can actually draw this conclusion. That's not even mentioning the fact that they now have several demos from tier 1 competition for other teams to review for antistrat and playstyle.

2021-06-11 00:46

its not beyond stupid but it doesnt mean they cheated

2021-06-11 01:41

What a detailed bait. 8/8 ngl

2021-06-11 04:11

akuma eliminate fast

AKUMA gonna win it ez for s0mple destroyers

What's your level of delusion? xMBTx: Yes

2021-06-10 21:23

s0mple choker

2021-06-10 21:42

Kick Akuma, please

why, akuma will win that.

2021-06-10 21:58

lets go akuma time to destroy pimple and those bots

2021-06-10 20:26

akuma.. nice

haters stay mad

Very nice from them))

akuma kkkkkkkkkkkkk

2021-06-10 20:28

good job starladder!

2021-06-10 20:35

starladder isn't joke nice

Akuma invited? lmao

2021-06-10 20:40

Innocent until proven guilty.

2021-06-10 20:42

I am not even talking about their cheating accusations. They dont deserve a spot over other teams like Entropiq

2021-06-10 21:24

i think the invites are based off rmr points so it makes sense. but also makes this the gauntlet for them, to prove everyone wrong or right haha

2021-06-10 22:15

akuma haters crying in that moment asking why they call insane players for play on the main event and and wanting them to be destroyed in the first phase, it's so good to see the chaos happening

2021-06-10 20:43

Akuma invited? lol.

2021-06-10 20:44

ofc

2021-06-10 21:57

Akuma got this

2021-06-10 20:53

when eu

2021-06-10 20:56

Akuma matata

2021-06-10 20:58

Nice, these regulations should be necessary. Now let us see if Akuma can win even 1 game

2021-06-10 21:02

all these rules - akuma going to get swept under the rug LOL

2021-06-10 21:10

Let's go, Akuma! Woooo!

Imagine continuing to invite such a lying and garbage team as Akuma, this is still disrespectful to everyone

2021-06-10 21:31

It's better this way. With these rules in place, the world will get to see their true value.

now they will have to hide their radar tablets on their knees and watch down every 2 seconds

2021-06-10 21:48

The CIS guys will "GIRAR" on server.

2021-06-10 21:37

Well played, StarLadder. ^^ I'm looking forward to this event. :D

This will be hilarious because Akuma will probably get destroyed every game, just proving 100% they were cheating

2021-06-10 21:40

Or maybe they get VAC ban mid-game

why akuma

Ty to Starladder for addressing the issues. Will be fun to see teams play in a more secure environment. Shame to see matchfixers Akuma to take the spot of a more deserving team.

2021-06-10 21:44

Cheatkuma direct invite lol let's see if they will even be playing the event or they're banned until then

2021-06-10 21:47

AKUMA? ok valve KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

2021-06-10 21:49

StarLadder FTW! Let's go!

2021-06-10 21:53

AKUMA SWEATING

finally good TO

2021-06-10 22:02

It would be funny if akuma rekt cis teams again KKKKKKKKK

2021-06-10 22:08

ya it would prove everyone wrong, like heroic still being top2 team even after hunden ban

2021-06-10 22:16

Akuma.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

2021-06-10 22:17

Akuma: - Ez Peasy Lemon Squeezy

2021-06-10 22:19

Can't wait to see another Akuma win over Navi ... will be so exciting

2021-06-10 22:24

It's good that Akuma was invited, so if they play well, they can clean their name, but if they play like frigging bots, they can safely be labeled as blatant cheaters

2021-06-10 22:35

2021-06-10 23:43

they play well?? hahahahahah I guess they will never reach double digit even in this meta. with more 16-14 than ever

2021-06-10 23:49

Lmao

2021-06-10 22:55

finally, bet akuma will drop without any wins

2021-06-10 23:18

akuma will get 0 rounds

Why? Won't they be cheating in this event?

starladder won't allow cheaters

2021-06-13 18:59

And now you should ask valve and Epicenter: Is it so hard to demand and follow simple rules to get the lowest level of competition integrity?

2021-06-10 23:47

Here lies Akuma. They will not be missed

Akuma invited jeje

2021-06-11 00:11

Best event org wow unreals such amaze maany wow super pro tier 1 starladder strategy :0

2021-06-11 00:23

Akuma invited ahahahahah nice event inviting blatant cheaters

2021-06-11 00:24

they SHOULD invite akuma, cuz they are 5th in the rankings and not banned yet

2021-06-11 05:28

+1 for starladder

2021-06-11 00:36

Now we will see how akuma is good actually

2021-06-11 00:48

2021-06-11 01:03

AKUMA OVER ENTROPIQ hahahahahahahahahaha I feel so bad that CIS is on StarLadder hands...

2021-06-11 01:15

> I feel so bad that CIS is on StarLadder hands... ???

2021-06-11 11:08

Should record sounds too

2021-06-11 01:18

KKKKKKK WHAT A JOKE

2021-06-11 01:30

Let's go Na'Vi.

2021-06-11 06:30

Weebs over entropiq xDDDDDDD

2021-06-11 07:11

Akuma kekw

2021-06-11 07:53

Starladder so professional, way to go! Ez win for VP, Jame Christ and GODKINDAR. Sanji might go +30 if his girlfriends let him focus on his game.

2021-06-11 09:16

Akuma last place inc

2021-06-11 10:55

Akuma, revenge is close :D

2021-06-11 11:05

pretty stacked group tbh, CIS doing great atm, even Entropiq is showing great form / has risen in rank a lot.

2021-06-11 11:06

I love STARLADDER

2021-06-11 11:37

AKUMA <333333

2021-06-11 11:39

Lest go AKUMA

2021-06-11 12:25

yes, Akuma to win the starladder 😂

2021-06-11 14:33

rip akuma

2021-06-11 18:30

PLS RECORD TEAM SPEAK :_:

2021-06-11 19:22

akuma rekt XD

2021-06-11 22:33

sensei will destroy everyone noobs

2021-06-11 22:35

BAN CHITTERS!!!!!

2021-06-12 02:28

Could we have following five measures in every cs go tournament plz?

2021-06-12 13:30

Inviting cheaters?

2021-06-17 18:37

StarLadder announces RMR invites, responds to CIS teams' open letter

Your weekly dose of news. Don't miss a thing.