New Drama in 'Naraka: Bladepoint'? 'Protection Money' Allegations Hit High-Rank Ladder

Recently, a player of 'Naraka: Bladepoint' sparked a heated discussion on the community forums, questioning if there is an unwritten rule involving the collection of 'protection money' within the game. The post immediately drew attention from veterans of the competitive gaming scene.

The comment section was filled with shared experiences, with many pointing out that this is a long-standing 'tradition' in competitive online games. For instance, players recalled similar situations in 'Princess Connect! Re: Dive', where small cliques would monopolize the top 50 arena spots, demanding tribute to avoid being knocked out of the rankings. Similar issues exist in 'League of Legends' with 'Director Teams'—a term for organized groups that manipulate match results via blatant throwing to control ladder rankings. Others shared stories from 'DOTA 2', where top streamers were once swarmed by squads of spam accounts, requiring direct intervention from the developers to clear the ladders via mass banning.

Ultimately, the consensus is that this isn't a unique issue to one title, but rather a standard practice for professional boosting studios to monetize rank monopolies. Faced with these 'gang-like' behaviors, players feel a sense of helplessness and are calling for stricter enforcement and monitoring from the developers.