Real-time, server-side protection for every competitive match on C². Ember Anti-Cheat analyzes signals continuously, flags anomalies, and preserves the ladder’s integrity — without getting in your way.
During matchmaking, Ember runs passive checks — client version, process fingerprint, and low-noise device traits. Nothing intrusive; everything is hashed and ephemeral.
Risk-aware linking for email, provider, and profile history keeps smurfs in check.
Soft risk from recent bans/timeouts travels with the account for tempered matching.
Live telemetry with strict budgets; everything is aggregated and anonymized.
Natural latency bands vs. robotic bursts—time-series catches macros & scripts.
Short windows detect jitter anomalies while long windows smooth out noise.
Multi-feature scoring with explainability—no single metric ever bans.
Distribution-aware thresholds make score spikes stand out without catching grinders.
Graduated responses keep queues healthy without false-positive whiplash.
Queue-neutral markers adjust match confidence and route to human review if needed.
Toggle suspicious patterns to see how evidence accumulates. Multiple weak signals → strong confidence.
Ember correlates many more signals than shown here. This is a simplified visualization for education.
Background validation during queue & match to prevent foul play without interrupting legitimate sessions.
Automated flags with manual escalation for edge cases. Penalties scale with confidence and recency.
Transparent timelines for appeals: what we saw, when we saw it, and why an action occurred.
Built to be effective and respectful.
Only interaction shapes and metadata: timing, focus state changes, version hashes, device & session consistency. We do not store question content, audio, or your screen.
No. Models adapt to ladder pace and your personal baseline. Single spikes won’t penalize; sustained impossible patterns across multiple signals will.
Every action writes to an audit trail. Appeals are reviewed by humans with the same evidence the system used. Reversals restore points/standing when applicable.