Causes for "You Are Banned" message?

[Skydive (DayZ) 71]

Hey everyone,

 

I have had a few players on my public hive server receive the "You Are Banned" message and I cannot find any solid reasons for it.

 

I have searched the forums here, on BI and Google trying to find the reasons, but have not found anything definitive.  Recently I put together a new, custom server to increase performance and again, I have another player that has received this error since the completely fresh install of the OS, ArmA 2 CO, the 1.8.0.3 DayZ files, server files, etc.

 

The reasons I have found range from having corrupted DayZ files to changing your CD key causing this or using hacks.  Can any of the devs speak on this matter or any of the seasoned server operators?  I would love to figure this out and resolve it if possible or at least have an answer to give to any players that encounter this.

 

Thanks all!

 

[kichilron 8550]

What does it actually say? Does it give you the message, that you are globally banned or does it simply say, that you are banned?

 

From what I understand you have your own server. Have you tried other servers?

 

Reinstalling will not help you solving that issue, as a ban is handled serverside.

 

If it's only your server you have successfully banned yourself. Congratulations!

Edited November 6, 2013 by kichilron

[CornProducts 315]

I don't think anywhere in his post he said that he banned himself.

 

Hey everyone,

 

I have had a few players on my public hive server receive the "You Are Banned" message and I cannot find any solid reasons for it.

 

I have searched the forums here, on BI and Google trying to find the reasons, but have not found anything definitive.  Recently I put together a new, custom server to increase performance and again, I have another player that has received this error since the completely fresh install of the OS, ArmA 2 CO, the 1.8.0.3 DayZ files, server files, etc.

 

The reasons I have found range from having corrupted DayZ files to changing your CD key causing this or using hacks.  Can any of the devs speak on this matter or any of the seasoned server operators?  I would love to figure this out and resolve it if possible or at least have an answer to give to any players that encounter this.

 

Thanks all!

[dedoolb 157]

I'm the player who was most recently banned. See here: http://dayzmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/146466-banned-from-us47/?p=1512603

 

I have a valid copy of Arma (every title from OFP Dragon Rising up to A3), and - afaik - all my files are clean. I'm happy to provide any information that can shed light on what's going on.

[kichilron 8550]

It's funny how everyone's post got hidden except mine and now I look like the dumb bastard.

 

If you need help taking a look into it I will happily do it. If you don't want to post further information on here, write me a PM. This is mainly directed at the Server-Admin.

[Skydive (DayZ) 71]

His ban is not a global ban or an admin ban. Arma 2 just gives you a rectangular window in the middle of your screen that reads, "You Are Banned".  I've never had it happen, but I have seen a screen shot of it.

 

Whiskeytango - can you get a screen shot of it and post it so others will see exactly what the ban message looks like?

[Uncle Zed 272]

Check the client side RPT file and see if anything is in there.