You Thought It Was a Smurf… It Was Just Fado Again – BANNED
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, someone logs in on a fresh account and reminds you:
Some people don’t learn. They just rename.
“160 Hours and Already a Pro?”
This one started the right way.
Silver Horde came to us directly with concerns about a new player who had just joined their roster:
- Nickname: Shiesty
- Steam ID: 76561199814684026
- Join Date: 30.04.2026
- Playtime: ~160 hours
On paper?
A new player.
In-game?
Top fragging. Reading the map like a developer. Knowing things he absolutely shouldn’t.
Even his own Squad Leader was raising eyebrows mid-match.
That’s when you know it’s bad.
The “Debut” That Didn’t Add Up
Shiesty made his debut this weekend against 44th.
And for a 160-hour “new player”, he looked… suspiciously comfortable.
- Winning fights he shouldn’t
- Tracking enemies a little too well
- Making calls that didn’t quite make sense unless…
You already know.
At some point, it stops being “talent”.
And starts being a bit too familiar.
The Reveal – Same Player, New Mask
After investigation, the truth came out.
It wasn’t a rising star.
It wasn’t a hidden talent.
It was Fado.
Again.
On an alt account.
Back to the same old habits.
You thought it was a smurf…
It was just Fado again.
Action Taken
The outcome was immediate.
- Fado (Shiesty) is banned from all Squad Esports events
- All matches he played in are now forfeited losses
- (In this case: vs 44th)
Credit Where It’s Due – Silver Horde
Let’s be clear:
This doesn’t turn into a mess.
Because Silver Horde did the right thing, just like C4 and as such will be treated the same.
They:
- Flagged their own player
- Raised concerns early
- Worked with us through the investigation
That matters.
So instead of punishing the entire team, they will recieve a loss, but:
Silver Horde remain in the league
Why This Matters
We’ve seen what happens when teams:
- Ignore it
- Hide it
- Gaslight
- Or pretend it’s not their problem
It gets worse. Fast.
This is how it should be handled.
Teams coming forward.
Working with organisers.
Protecting the integrity of the league.
Not protecting cheaters.
Final Thoughts
At this point, it’s almost impressive.
Get banned.
Make a new account.
Do the exact same thing.
Get caught again.
That’s not bad luck.
That’s a lifestyle choice.
WE WILL FIND YOU
WE WILL EXPOSE YOU
WE WILL BAN YOU
BANNED.
