Can the use of sv_cheats 1 in TF2 lead to a VAC ban?
Sometimes, whilst testing different weapons, I'll create my own server on tr_walkway, and end up messing around by using the sv_cheats 1 command and editing the gravity strength and whatnot.
Now, I know that this will not lead to a VAC ban, as it is my own server, and I'm the only player.
However, if I go on a "mess-around" server (e.g. dm_mariokart, or an Uber Upgrade server), I'm hesitant to use the sv_cheats 1 command, in case I am VAC-banned.
If I accidentally use sv_cheats 1 on a VAC-secured server, will the server simply not let me use the in-game cheats, or will I receive a VAC ban?
Best Answer
Based on this discussion and the official wording of the system VAC only looks for third-party installed programs that modify the game to allow you to cheat. sv_cheats is built into the game. If the server admin wants you to be able to use cheats, you can use them as normal. If the server admin doesn't want you to use them, they are disabled and you won't be able to use them.
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Answer 2
It will just don't let You to use it, so you may don't worry about this.
Answer 3
If you are the server owner and type sv_cheats 1, anyone and everyone on the server will be able to use cheats. VAC doesn't care.
If you are not the server owner (such as if you're playing on a Valve server) and type sv_cheats 1, it simply won't do anything. VAC also doesn't care.
Client-side mods such as model, texture, or particle effect replacements are also fair game, as long as you're on a server with sv_pure 0. Servers with sv_pure 1 block these client-side mods, which is currently what all Valve servers do. Again, VAC doesn't care about any of these, even the stuff that's blocked.
What VAC does care about are foreign processes/DLL's that inject themselves into the game. These include things like speedhacks and aimbots.
Answer 4
Might I mention that SV_CHEATS 1 can be bypassed in order to use built in client side commands like mat_wireframe and thirdperson. This will not work with God or Noclip, as this is server sided. SV_CHEATS bypassers are almost always detected.
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