Valve hands out gift wrapped bans in DotA2

[John Elden Ring]

Valve has sent out a present to every Dota 2 smurf account it was able to identify. Containing a piece of coal, these holiday presents trigger a ban upon being opened – and the developer isn’t taking any prisoners. Even the smurf accounts of professional players and streamers weren’t granted mercy, leading to some hilarious scenes when people opened these gifts during their live broadcasts.

“Your Dota account has been permanently banned for Smurfing, or other violations of the Steam Terms of Service,” the message accompanying the “Highly Toxic Lump of Coal” item reads.

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[Sloane_Ranger]

Gaben: Hey guys are we ready with the ban hammer?
Team: We are. Hey boss, is it ok if we make it holiday themed?

 

[Summer Nightmares]

Brilliant.

 

[Jim Ryan]

Ha, that is so funny.