| DamnTastic said: the fuck is punkbuster |
It's basically a 3rd party hacking/cheating detection application, that many PC games use to police servers. It's constantly updated, and when you're added to the master ban list, your IP is effectively fucked.
If you're getting PB issues and you haven't cheated, there's something you need to update, basically. Personally, I love it. I've never had an issue with PB that wasn't my fault. For example, I used to frequent a Sniper's only server in CoD 2 that used a different UI and had wider angle scopes than what the game normally allows. Whenever I went to the One X servers, I'd have to make a few alterations and turn PB off. Whenever I wanted to go back, I'd have to revert the alterations back to normal, and turn PB back on.
It's a really helpful app, imo. There're so many cheaters out there on PC (and console for that matter), since most MP games don't have client side admin tools (Another reason why the loss of admin tools, map making tools and stand alone server options is a big deal, btw), you have to wait for some asshole at EA/Ubisoft/Activision etc... to get off their asses and do it for you. PB takes care of the 'known' hacks/transgressors, and also allows people to send 'issues' to PB, so they can update the service.
OP, need more info on the situation, have you been added to the Master Ban list, or are you just getting booted from games? PB will tell you, so just read why it says you're getting booted and maybe we can work from there.
