If you're reading this, go to bed.

It has come to my attention that the Dark Souls community has lost quite a bit of its original luster. With Europa's release of Dark Souls PvP Watchdog in 2015, more and more casual ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ have lowered their guards. Too many people rely on this simple device as a protective means of defending themselves against the common knowledge of hacking. I want to make it a known fact in stating that PVP Watchdog does not protect you from everything. The concept itself is extremely simple, and is often blamed for being at fault when a hacker bypasses its basic countermeasures. Through this statement, I would like to notify the populous of a movement that has begun. We need to show these casual peasants that, no matter what they do, they are not safe. I am enlisting a regiment of players to work together with me in stopping this foolish phenomenon. I will tell you exactly what to do below, and all you have to do is follow orders.

What PVP Watchdog can stop.

- spEffectIds: 3250, 33, 5023, 5212, 5213, 5214, 3230, 3220, a lot of unconfirmed spEffects.

- Invalid armor IDs, including armor pieces in slots that they shouldn't be in.

- Invalid weapon IDs, including upgraded weapons that are normally unable to be upgraded.

- Player statistics that do not match your starting class, or soul level.

What PVP Watchdog is unable to stop.

- spEffectIds: 3240, 1520, 1530, 5590, 8000, 8001, 2060, 2090, 1800, a lot of unconfirmed spEffects.

- Your character will not flag Watchdog as long as you aren't obviously hacking.

Instructions: You may stream snipe anybody you wish. If you person you invade is using Watchdog, abuse any of the methods listed above. If the person you invade is not using Watchdog, use everything possible to your advantage.