This announcement is to serve as a reminder to players submitting records that the use of admin functions that alter the game environment or outcome of the game, or in any way give the player an advantage, no matter how small, is against the rules here. This includes, but it not limited to, the use of noclip, the restoration of health to counter an attack, the use of the item mover to count throwables or other items once the round has been started, or any other admin functions that would offer teams an advantage that wouldn't be found in an Official Valve Server. Once the round has started, if you can't do it an Official Valve Server, you shouldn't be doing it when playing for records.

Our goal here is to make anyone in the world able to play for these records, without having to make use of advantages that can only be obtained through the use of a private server.

If you're thinking to yourself this seems a bit redundant, especially given that I recently posted an announcement concerning this type of activity, you're absolutely right, yet some players continue to see how far they can bend the rules.

Also, the trend continues for some teams to develop strategies that rely on bugging out ai pathing or otherwise exploiting game mechanics. This is also against the rules here. Strategies that cause the infected to become stuck are not allowed here. If your strategy relies on exploiting game pathing or other mechanics, causing the infected to become stuck or otherwise unable make its way to the player(s), preventing the infected from spawning, continually climbing over and over again, or otherwise becoming ineffective, be forewarned that it will be met with strict scrutiny in the future. The rules of this group have been in effect for quite some time and are still applicable. They are clearly posted on the front of this group and have been for a very long time. Players are encouraged to read over them before submitting records. Submissions that are in violation of the rules here will NOT be accepted!