Question about bans

[Voodsood]

Can you get banned for using reshade, and can you be banned for replacing textures?

[dcy665]

Yes

[Vul†s]

Reshade probably not, but in terms of textures I can't say. But anything that changes meshes will definitely give you a ban.

[Luff]

Hey, been using texture mods and lighting mods since i started playing, never had a problem. (Over 300 hrs of gameplay) Did the same in DS3, never had any problems with the rules. There's a big modding scene for DSR (well, somewhat, at least.) and the people will say the same thing.

[JellyPuff]

Use mods and 3rd-party tools at your own risk!

That being said, mods that hook into the graphic's API, like ReShade shouldn't cause a softban. I use an On-Screen Display and monitoring tool, that also does this for a decade now. For texture-mods, it depends how it's applied. If they use iGP11, they should be safe, since it's also an API-hook.
Texture mods using UXM are apparently safe as well, if the modder doesn't change any of the game's parameters on top of just replacing textures.

In any case, you can mod to your hearts content, if you play in offline mode, without having to worry about getting softbanned. Use a separate savefile for this to be on the safe side. Also, softbans only apply to a Steam account, not license, meaning that they're very easely dodged (hence why DS2, 3 and R are cheater infested to the brim).

[Bandy]

I used the mod 'Dark Souls Visual Overhaul' a few years ago on a Win7 system, and now back into DSR with W10 and this mod now causes CTD. Uninstall the mod and game runs fine. Just wondering if anyone has similar experience with other DSR mods.

https://www.nexusmods.com/darksoulsremastered/mods/91?tab=files

[5nUg_4l3X]

In the past, yes.
Today, NO.

Nothing gets you banned anymore.

EDIT: I got banned couple months ago because I reverted back some character stats online (was a dare). Gone through the unban process. Got out clean but I guess it's a one time thing.

[Meslamtaey]

i think yes, today i got ban because i use translate in DS. What a shame for BN.

[Creampie Senpai]

I played modded Prepare to Die edition since launch on pc and never got banned. Had dsfix, some texture mods, and reshade. Makes zero sense why you would be banned. Your most like getting trolled by the "git good" crowd.

[Bandy]

So the poster made a mistake, you have as well sometime so give the harsh replies a break.

I'll admit being the first with a crusty reply when somebody asks to be spoon fed an answer they could easily look up, or posting a graphics problem with no system specs...

[Dixie Flatline]

I'm pretty sure just about everyone has been sent to Dark Souls Brazil so I wouldn't even worry about it. tbh most of the matchmaking doesn't contain cheaters.

[Apathy]

Originally posted by Bandy:

So the poster made a mistake, you have as well sometime so give the harsh replies a break.

I'll admit being the first with a crusty reply when somebody asks to be spoon fed an answer they could easily look up, or posting a graphics problem with no system specs...

It's more the harsh tone that he took while being wrong.

[Bandy]

Originally posted by Apathy:

It's more the harsh tone that he took while being wrong.

I truly get that, but just look at their avatar. That speaks volumes about who and what capacity we are dealing with.

[CANADIAN RAGE]

I've been soft banned. It's actually the first time I've played this game, I just got the thing, like a week ago. So what I'm wondering is; how do I reverse it or how long does it last? It says something about a game play with unauthorized data being detected and no improvement has been seen? Do I have corrupted files or something?

[Bandy]

Originally posted by CANADIAN RAGE:

I've been soft banned. ... game play with unauthorized data being detected and no improvement has been seen? Do I have corrupted files or something?

Validate steam game files, look it up, but not likely the cause. Take screenshots if so, see below.
Did you mod the game, use reshade, install textures or otherwise alter the game files?
Were you invaded and picked something up the invader dropped?
Cheaters can invade and cast a hacked spell at you, or leave object that will cause softban, but you are "new" player and wouldn't recognize it.

You'll need to contact Bandai Namco support and explain. Look it up.

[5nUg_4l3X]

Originally posted by CANADIAN RAGE:

I've been soft banned. It's actually the first time I've played this game, I just got the thing, like a week ago. So what I'm wondering is; how do I reverse it or how long does it last? It says something about a game play with unauthorized data being detected and no improvement has been seen? Do I have corrupted files or something?

softban is ok, just stay online and gain some hours of gameplay. if you did anything irregular, backup the save before deleting anything.