Introduction: The S16 season has officially kicked off, and most players have been following the recent competitions closely. The LPL playoffs are about to begin, and the offseason has been quite dull for everyone. The return of former League of Legends top player Da Sima sparked widespread discussion across the internet. However, during a recent livestream, he encountered a serious issue. While playing a normal PUBG match, he was immediately banned by Bluehole's officials due to suspected use of external cheating software. This incident quickly stirred heated debates online, with many recalling the infamous player White 55kai from years ago.

LOL's top streamer was banned live by the official during a broadcast.

Most players are probably familiar with Da Sima. As a former top-tier League of Legends player, he climbed up from the grassroots level. Back in the day, he was among the top ten in the Chinese server and even ranked first with Mantis. Yet, during his peak, few fans paid attention to his gameplay. After his skills declined, he suddenly became a hot topic among players. The phrase "Ten years a king, no one cares; one day a fool, everyone knows" fits Da Sima perfectly. At the height of his popularity, he even underwent a major transformation, once wearing an executive jacket. However, due to various issues with streaming platforms, he was significantly affected and even took a break from streaming for a while.

Recently, Da Sima returned to streaming, and his overall popularity remains strong. His first broadcast even caused the platform to black out momentarily. Truly deserving of the title "LOL's top streamer," despite the long hiatus, he still has a huge fanbase supporting him. However, during a recent livestream, he ran into a serious problem. While playing PUBG normally, a ban notification suddenly popped up on the screen, stating that his account was immediately terminated for using cheating software. This triggered intense discussions online because for a major streamer, using cheats is a strict red line, and once caught, it usually results in a permanent ban.

This incident reminded many players of White 55kai, once the top League of Legends player. Back then, he was considered second to none, with no one daring to claim the top spot. Whatever content he streamed attracted many fans, and "everyone stand up" became a slogan among his followers. He was also suspected of cheating in PUBG, which eventually led to a series of problems and a permanent ban by the officials. Honestly, if he were still around, the popularity of League of Legends might not be so low, as old-school entertainers like him were quite entertaining.

Some netizens believe that Da Sima’s ban might be a false positive by Bluehole. The ban could have been triggered by excessive kill counts causing teammates to report him for "carrying," as this was a newly registered account. It's likely he was dominating low-rank matches, and multiple reports led the officials to ban the account. Considering he just returned, it’s unlikely he would risk his streaming career by cheating. Everyone knows he’s a goofy player who streams for fun, not to cheat.

Farewell thoughts

I think Da Sima’s account was mistakenly banned by the officials. His teammates are former pro players, and everyone was supporting him and adding entertainment value. Also, since it was a new account, that might have triggered the ban. But the detection system is indeed a bit awkward; perhaps the officials have no better choice. After all, this game declined in popularity because of cheating software, and without stricter measures, it probably wouldn’t have many players left now.

Dear viewers, what are your thoughts on this matter?