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Garside · 7th Dec 2006, 11:08

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/12...e_drug_tested/

plagio · 7th Dec 2006, 11:12

If there are money to be won, than a drug test should indeed take place.

DougEdey · 7th Dec 2006, 11:17

This has been known about for ages, Wired did a story on it a while back saying that it was rife in private gaming circles and actually went to a private LAN where it was served by the box.

mikeuk2004 · 7th Dec 2006, 11:18

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Originally Posted by plagio

If there are money to be won, than a drug test should indeed take place.

What I was going to say

ralph.pickering · 7th Dec 2006, 11:24

Dude. Your blood test showed up traces of Dr Pepper... I'm afraid this means we have to disqualify you.

(Dr Pepper. What's the worst that could happen?)

taliban_raider · 7th Dec 2006, 11:34

Reminds me of that eppisode of entourage, where turtle is entering the xbox gameing tournament.

specofdust · 7th Dec 2006, 11:59

So long as caffeine isn't on the list. Do not under-estimate the effect that a few bottles of caffeine energy drinks can have on ones reactions.

DougEdey · 7th Dec 2006, 12:21

Or Guarana (sp?) and glucose.

labr@t · 7th Dec 2006, 12:25

i always play better on crack

oddball walking · 7th Dec 2006, 12:42

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Originally Posted by labr@t

i always play better on crack

good for you!
red bull for the win i always play best when im twitchy on caffeine.

overdosedelusion · 7th Dec 2006, 12:54

alcohol, and perhaps a lil green

.. always gets me in the mood for either fraggin or pink floyd =\

kenco_uk · 7th Dec 2006, 12:58

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Originally Posted by overdosedelusion

alcohol, and perhaps a lil green

.. always gets me in the mood for either fraggin or pink floyd =\

Not much difference there then

antiHero · 7th Dec 2006, 13:47

I am pro drug test in gaming! Nowadays there are big winnings involved so people tend to cheat, on way or another

Redbeaver · 7th Dec 2006, 15:04

wow...

i agree wit all the drug testing, drugs r bad ideas, n stuff...

but to see it in gaming lol thats wicked... :P

AClark · 7th Dec 2006, 15:30

The test does not test for high amounts of caffeine or blood sugar that is caused through drings such as Red Bull. Therefore, Red Bull and other high caffeine drinks are not banned from the CPL.

Da Dego · 7th Dec 2006, 15:31

Let's please remember that this is a thread to discuss the testing and the issue, NOT our personal habits.... <looks at overdosedelusion>

Keep it clean, guys.

Duste · 7th Dec 2006, 16:13

Should've guessed this would happen sooner or later, lol.

labr@t · 7th Dec 2006, 16:31

allow all drugs in all sports , creates a level playing field for all .

overdosedelusion · 7th Dec 2006, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Da Dego

Let's please remember that this is a thread to discuss the testing and the issue, NOT our personal habits.... <looks at overdosedelusion>

Keep it clean, guys.

my bad

but i do think this is a good move, where there are prizes to be had you can bet there are people willing to get their hands on it through any means necessary. Give the guys without a meth addiction a chance ^^

Tyinsar · 7th Dec 2006, 17:15

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Originally Posted by labr@t

allow all drugs in all sports , creates a level playing field for all .

It's all about natural ability and training. Allowing all manner of performance enhancing substances would only add another layer - now it would also be a test of who's "substances" are better. It does nothing for the average person who is smart enough not to take the shortcuts that will ruin them later.

7th Dec 2006, 11:08	#1
Garside Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 395	Pro Gamers to be drug tested http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/12...e_drug_tested/

7th Dec 2006, 11:17	#3
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	This has been known about for ages, Wired did a story on it a while back saying that it was rife in private gaming circles and actually went to a private LAN where it was served by the box. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

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taliban_raider Just some guy; you know Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 773	Reminds me of that eppisode of entourage, where turtle is entering the xbox gameing tournament. __________________

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specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,607	So long as caffeine isn't on the list. Do not under-estimate the effect that a few bottles of caffeine energy drinks can have on ones reactions. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

7th Dec 2006, 12:21	#8
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Or Guarana (sp?) and glucose. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

7th Dec 2006, 11:12	#2
plagio Multimodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 140	If there are money to be won, than a drug test should indeed take place.

7th Dec 2006, 11:24	#5
ralph.pickering Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 321	Dude. Your blood test showed up traces of Dr Pepper... I'm afraid this means we have to disqualify you. (Dr Pepper. What's the worst that could happen?)

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labr@t What's a Dremel? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK stowmarket Posts: 14	i always play better on crack

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7th Dec 2006, 15:04	#14
Redbeaver Hypermodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 718	wow... i agree wit all the drug testing, drugs r bad ideas, n stuff... but to see it in gaming lol thats wicked... :P

7th Dec 2006, 15:30	#15
AClark What's a Dremel? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guisborough, UK Posts: 18	The test does not test for high amounts of caffeine or blood sugar that is caused through drings such as Red Bull. Therefore, Red Bull and other high caffeine drinks are not banned from the CPL.

7th Dec 2006, 15:31	#16
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	Let's please remember that this is a thread to discuss the testing and the issue, NOT our personal habits.... <looks at overdosedelusion> Keep it clean, guys. __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

7th Dec 2006, 16:13	#17
Duste Sierra my delta, bravo! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 812	Should've guessed this would happen sooner or later, lol.

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labr@t What's a Dremel? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK stowmarket Posts: 14	allow all drugs in all sports , creates a level playing field for all .