i see - can you link the page that you got this from as i could not finf it on th rules page: http://tankionline.com/en/rules/ is this a rule - or is it something that is said in the wiki? here are some rules: 2.1.Any forms of unsporting or impolite behavior in the Game: 2.1.1. Botting (use of software that imitates the actions of Users in the Game), use of clicker programs, macros that control mouse and keyboard, use of other third-party software for obtaining advantages in the Game; 2.1.2. Application or distribution of third-party software or other means for improvement/automation of game possibilities (bots, cheats), as well as the programs that may deteriorate the functioning of the Game and/or the functioning of electronic devices of third persons; 2.1.3. Exploitation of software bugs of the Game and transferring the information about them to third persons, except for the Administration; 2.1.4. Battles between accounts owned by the same User; 2.1.5. Any acts or omissions aimed at creating obstructions for the team where the User is a member, including in CTF, TDM and CP modes, fighting against the team of which you are a member, doing harm to/ destruction of an ally’s tank, fighting in interests of the opponent’s team, as well as the conspiracy with the enemy, sabotage; 2.1.6. Discrimination of inexperienced players (newbies): misinformation, intimidation, mockery; 2.1.7. Insults, slander (dissemination of misleading information) in relation to other Users, Administration, moderators, other persons; 2.1.8. Any forms of manipulation or conspiracy in the Game; 2.1.9. Performance of any actions that have a negative influence on the Game development and image; 2.1.10. Other forms of unsporting behavior that hinder the normal game process which will be recognized as such by the Administration.

but this is a DM not team match - so is this really sabotage?

can someone clarify something. I regularly play poygon DM in russion server 2. When I go into the battle I notice large numbers of tanks not firing on each other. Sometimes its a collection of hammers or thunders - on other occasions it they are random tanks or tanks with the same paint. I have been playing the game for some time. I'm pretty good - ussually win or finish second - so I am not imagining this or being paranoid. So it this against the rules? Can you team up in death matches - because it seems like this is the "norm" for players in russian server 2 poygon death match. I have asked about this before but there is was no official admin response. I'd really appreciate this so I know where I stand in regards to the developers. For me (a single player in no team) it is taking much of the enjoyment out of the game. Particularly as these are pro games - which I am paying for in order to avoid having to deal with people who drug continously in order to gaiin an unfair advantage. I would like to know if the tanki admin actually feel that this also unacceptable - particularly in pro games. I really don't care if you thikn that it is difficult to police - i understand this point But I wuld first like to establish whether it is against the rules or not.

I would stop feeding the troll. The argument he proposes is simple, flawed and unoriginal - if everyon else i doing it then why should'nt I. It's a circular argument and does not advance the discussion. I think the debate centers around values. To me, it is inherently unfair because continual drugging will at some point require the gamer to spend money and not everybody is in this position. Additionally I would actively try to discourage players from doing this as they may not fully appreciate the consequences of spending money in online games - many people who play tanki are not old enough to have bank cards and so you must questions where funds are derived from. In the end I don't think its healthy. The game really should be about improving skills, learning to use different weapons, strategy. The very last thing that I want to think about when playing an online game is how much I need to spend in order to beat somebody else. To me, this makes victory in the game worthless. i dont really subsribe to the win at all costs mentality - id rather win or lose in a balanaced game. It is just a game - and I wouldnt waste the cash or compromise my values for a hollow victory.

no becuase if you have been playing for a while yoou realise that it is a game of skill. I bet that even though you are a decent rank you dont know how to turn your turret effectivly whilst moving, This creates a fake higharachy where the talentless have to spend money becuae they dont have the skill, the tactical understanding and gameplay of a better player who plays without drugs. inherantly, there is something wrong with this and it does not encourage new players to join and keep playing the game. Most people do not waste money on online games like this - and yes it is a waste of money and time (I am happy admit to wasting time on this game). However I have not invested money and like the OP I am at the point of walkiing away, happpily, I tried to play 3 times today. I could'nt be bothered to finish any of the games as everyone started drugging. Its not that i cant do it - I have over 3000 of each drug (I never spend the free gift) - you see like I said - I always thought it was a game of skill, You clearly don;t feel that way. Which is why the game is ruined for so many.