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==Modding for Cheating== | ==Modding for Cheating== | ||
Modding can add weapons, turn weapons that are single-wielded into dual-wielded weapons, such as the Covenant Energy Sword or even Sniper Rifles. Also, mods can make a player jump incredible distances, and in some cases, break the game or map barrier. | |||
Other mods include: | Other mods include: | ||
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Any use of these mods is in violation of Xbox and BUNGIE code and will get their account banned from all matchmaking games. | Any use of these mods is in violation of Xbox and BUNGIE code and will get their account banned from all matchmaking games. | ||
==Bungie takes action== | |||
This has become such a widespread problem in the "Matchmaking" system that Bungie was forced to resolve the problem by releasing auto-updates which ban hackers from the system and terminate their accounts. Bungie has banned thousands of players and is working to clean up the rest, earning in the process the moniker 'Banhammer.' Several sites offer a list of cheaters and hackers. | |||
Although there used to be several ways to mod, Xbox Live and Bungie have collaborated to rectify the programming mistakes and prevent the game from being modded as much. They are also reinforcing much stricter punishments for cheaters, such as instant bans and longer suspensions. It is also known that if you log onto xbox live with softmods turned off but your maps are modded, you have about 6 hours before Bungie bans you with the trusty hammer. | |||
==Modding for Everyone's Enjoyment== | ==Modding for Everyone's Enjoyment== | ||