Elon Musk, known for his ventures like SpaceX and owning X (formerly Twitter), has also made a name in gaming. Recently, he achieved a remarkable feat in Diablo 4 by completing a level 150 Pit in under two minutes, showcasing his gaming prowess.

Following this, Musk turned his attention to Path of Exile 2, a game he believes deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame. However, during gameplay, he encountered an unexpected issue. He was disconnected with a message stating: ‘You have been kicked for performing too many actions too fast.’ Musk clarified that he wasn’t using any macros or external aids, implying that his rapid in-game actions led to the system flagging his account.

Sharing this incident on X, Musk humorously noted, ‘Wasn’t even using a macro lol.’ This sparked discussions among users, with one commenting, ‘They give us like 10+ active skills and don’t expect us to hit the buttons?!‘ Musk responded, ‘The penalty for too many clicks/sec is you get executed immediately! I think this will get patched.’

Wasn’t even using a macro lol pic.twitter.com/nDb9REalB5

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 13, 2024

This situation highlights the challenges developers face in balancing anti-cheat measures with accommodating skilled players who naturally perform rapid actions. Musk’s experience underscores the importance of refining these systems to distinguish between genuine skill and automated cheating.

The gaming community reacted with a mix of amusement and admiration. Former Heroes of the Storm professional akaface remarked, ‘I really don’t know where you find the hours in the day.’ Another user suggested, ‘Elon gonna dom the PoE leaderboards too? Get this man on League of Legends.’

Interestingly, Musk has previously mentioned he avoids playing League of Legends to prevent it from impacting his work, stating, ‘If I started playing League, it would damage the space program.‘

This incident not only showcases Musk’s gaming skills but also brings attention to the complexities of game design, especially in creating systems that can accurately differentiate between high-level play and potential cheating.

As gaming continues to evolve, such experiences emphasize the need for ongoing adjustments to ensure fair play while recognizing and accommodating genuine skill.

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