Ban Apology (Vollgas)

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Punishment Type: Ban
Punishment Subtype: Server Ban
Appeal Type: Apology
Which staff member issued the punishment?: @Vollgas
How long were you banned/blacklisted for?: 1 Week

Your Steam Name: King_Epic
Your Roleplay Name: Vince Thunder
Your SteamID: STEAM_0:0:154225078

Why were you punished?: Attempting To Mug armed player

Why should this appeal be considered?: Hello,

I just wanted to make this appeal to sincerely apologize for the actions that led to my ban/ban extension.

When looking back on the situation, I understand that it was really "my" responsibility to make absolutely sure the player wasn't in passive mode before I engaged. Now regardless of my intentions, I failed to do that, and I understand why that is a real problem. I realize now that following the rules also means taking the time to verify situations like this instead of making assumptions.

I just want to be open and honest when I say that I wasn't trying to RDM or intentionally break the rules. It was a genuine mistake on my part. I know that doesn't undo what happened, and I understand that intent doesn't remove responsibility. I accept that my actions affected another player's experience and created unnecessary work for the staff member handling it.

When I first received the original one-week ban, I accepted it and used the time away to reflect on what happened in the bank robbery. I truly believed I had learned from the mistake and was looking forward to coming back. Me finding out that my ban had been extended another week was honestly very discouraging. It hit me a lot harder than i couldve expected, and it made me realize / reconfirm just how much I enjoy being part of this community. This isn't meant to make excuses or avoid responsibility—it's simply me being honest about how I felt.

This situation/experience has taught me to slow down and really fully verify situations before acting, especially during player interactions like muggings. Going forward, I'll make sure I confirm that every rule is being followed before taking any action, even if it means taking a few extra seconds.

I genuinely enjoy playing on the server and being part of the community. I don't want this incident to define how I'm seen as a player. I truly hope you'll consider this apology and recognize that I understand where I went wrong and that I've learned from it.

And Again Thank you for taking the time to read this and for considering my appeal. Regardless of the final decision, I appreciate the opportunity to apologize and explain my perspective.
 


This is under review with @JJB, as he is the original punishment issuer. While we reach a verdict, please respond to the Discord DMs he has sent you at your earliest convenience.
 
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