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sorry but i dont understand why it matters that someone's doing a bit of cheating to make their horse a different color

how easy do people have their life to be able to give a fuck about something like that, get some real problems idk

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Okay, on reddit there are arguments about this nearly daily, so here are some points I remember:

Breaking TOS: It's literally against the Terms Of Use that you agree to when creating your account. It's number 11 in the list.

Affecting other players: There are reports by some players where a cheated horse caused their game to lag. So it does affect other players negatively.

Growing numbers: If it was one or two from time to time, okay, not many people would probably notice, but recently there have been so many reports and there are more and more players with cheated horses.

Cheat sellers and monetisation: The reason why there are so many people with cheated horses is because there are people selling them. So you have (mostly) kids paying a random person on the internet to give them a horse that can get their account banned. Oh and these people market with "you won't get banned!"

Sharing your personal information: Not only do they pay these people, they also give them their account info so the cheater can do the cheat. What is the main rule? To not share your account information!

Scammers: The point 4 sounds very close to scammer stories... And I guess they are in a way, even if they hold their deal, because a lot of them promise their "clients" that they won't be banned.

Predators: Maybe I should've made this point earlier, I would prefer to not have to make it all. Rattle made a video about this. I personally haven't watched it full, because it made me really uncomfortable, but if you want to see what type of people are some of these cheat sellers, the video is really well made :)

Kids: I don't want to say that kids are stupid but sometimes they really are, and that's because they don't know much. Internet safety is very important but also not very taught. Most SSO players are children that want that pretty horse. They ask their friend where they got it and the friend tells the first child about this person on the internet that gave them this horse. All they have to do is give them account info and money, in the better case.

SSO losing money: Do I have to explain this one? I think it's obvious as a reason why SSO wants to put the end to it. (Just a thought but, some people criticise SSO for putting the prices so high for pretty horses just to get money especially from children who really want this super new and beautiful horse, but the same people will defend cheaters doing the same. I'm not saying all people! But I see some of them here and there...)

Not just coats: Once you use a cheat and get no consequences, why couldn't you use more? Different manes, different coats, "buying" retired and exclusive horses, infinite shillings and star coins, winning every championship, winning every race in less than two seconds.... I'm not saying everyone is like that, but the rabbit hole is very easy to fall into...

So yeah, it's not just "people are complaining because some people changed their horse's coat to a different one". While that's also part of it, it goes way deeper and I hope SSO handles their plan well. And hopefully the anti cheat system will also do something about the players winning races in just a few seconds and similar stuff that players have been complaining about for years. The explosion of cheated coats was probably just the last drop.

Oh, and the difference between a cheat changing your horse's coat and reshade is that the reshade is only visible to you, while the coat change affects all players.

So yeah, this is all I can think of for now. There's a lot to it. Sorry OP for stealing your post about it, but it was like a third post saying it's not that big of a deal and I wanted to explain why there are a lot of people angry about the cheaters.

sorry but i dont understand why it matters that someone's doing a bit of cheating to make their horse a different color

how easy do people have their life to be able to give a fuck about something like that, get some real problems idk

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Tackling Cheating in SSO

By Ismael Serrano (Technical Director)

Many of you have shared your frustrations about the use of third-party tools and how they affect the fairness and fun of SSO. We’re working hard to tackle this issue and I wanted to share an important update on where we are today!

A Safer Game for Everyone

We’re all about keeping the game fun and safe for everyone. That’s why we’re stepping up with a zero-tolerance approach to unauthorized modifications or tools that give players an unfair advantage. Don’t worry—if you’re using Reshade, you’re all good!

To parents and guardians, this will make it safer for our younger players, who are especially vulnerable to being targeted by people selling modifications of the game. This is an issue we take very seriously. Modifications are not only against our terms and conditions but can also pose significant risks to both the player and their account.

The Risks of Game Modifications

Here’s how these unauthorized programs can affect you:

Players might download a program that connects to the game to modify it. These programs might promise in-game advantages, but are frequently unsafe.

Some services require sharing sensitive account information, which can lead to account theft or loss—leaving younger players especially vulnerable.

These modifications can break the game, not just for the cheater but for others they interact with, ruining the experience for everyone.

These activities are not only risky, but also violate our terms of service. We strongly encourage you to steer clear of them for your safety and the enjoyment of everyone in the game.

What’s Next?

Starting early next year, we will begin to ban offending accounts on a zero-tolerance basis. This is a big step toward creating a better and more secure gaming experience. We’ll keep you updated as we get closer to launch! 

In the meantime, if you see anything suspicious, let our support team know! Your reports help us make the game a better place for everyone.

We appreciate the passion and dedication of our community and are committed to combating cheating. 

Thank you for sticking with us as we work on this together!

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Winter Coat Variations!

Warm winter wishes, StarFam! We’re moving into our third week of winter…

Yetis, Caprans, and Penguins!  

Two more race-crazy Caprans have set up challenges for you in the Winter Village. Crumble wants to challenge you in show jumping, while another Capran companion lets you race though a penguin frenzy over the lake! 

On Jorvik, Scott Buttergood is up to no good as usual… this time he’s claiming there are Yetis around?! Madness! You better speak to him and get him back down to earth.

New Coat Variations!

Four gorgeous horses have joined the frosty festivities! We’ve got two majestic Friesian Sporthorses, available for 950 Star Coins from player level 9, and two chunky Norikers, available for 900 Star Coins from player level 6. 

While they are currently thriving in the frosty festivities of the Winter Village, they are a permanent addition to Jorvik, and will be found with the other horses of their respective breeds after the Winter Village leaves on January 8th!

Cozy clothing!

Looking for something warm to wear when out in nature with your horse? The Toasty Trails collection is tailored for active horses and riders who seek fashionable warmth for their winter adventures! You can also explore all the wintery trails in the evergreen-inspired Dark Pine set, if a deeper green is more your color. Whichever one is your taste for a chilly winter day, both are available in the Winter Village! 

Midwinter Reminder!

Here’s a little nudge to remind you of gifts - and not just the ones under the tree, the ones in the Trail of Midwinter! The track is active until the Wednesday update on January 8th, so if you’re a Star Rider you can claim the gifts you’ve reached until then. If you were to miss out on the outfit and tack this time around, you will be able to buy them in game at the end of June!

Horse Audio Slider!

Want some good ol’ clip-clop asmr? Or maybe the satisfying crunch of snow, as you’re traversing the landscape? We’ve got good news! The sound from your horse now has its own slider in the settings tab in game. Crank it to the max and enjoy the sweet, sweet horsey sounds!

Coming NEXT WEEK!

Let’s get the New Years party started!

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Ooops, I forgot to post the game update and the game blog. Gonna do that now

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The new code from the Yule Tree is

AURORABOREALIS

Gives 50 sc

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New redeem code

COZYCOREFLOOR

Gives a festive stable floor (you have to claim it from the mailbox to appear as an option)

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Official sneak peek of the Criollos, in case anyone wants to keep it a surprise I'm gonna put it under the cut

SPOILERS!!!

giulia.archeorider on instagram got offered a sneak peek of the Criollos by SSO. Here are all the images and what was shared in the description:

And the description from the post:

"Knock, Knock... Who's there?👀 THE CRIOLLO!

This is a PREVIEW of the horse model I had the chance to see and share with you guys! ❤️

You're looking at the ultimate, splendid and outstanding job the artist and animators did in these months 😍

It's been portraited in a way I could never thought was possible: the amount of details in the coats, the unique gaits, the hairy tail and typical shaved mane, the special animations. It looks so real, so concrete! It's beyond every hope I had these past months 🥺

The team gently took for me these pictures where you can see the Marble Liver Chestnut Sabino and the Grulla. The other coats and all the animations will be ready to be discovered early next year. I cannot wait to hear from you! 💓

*DISCLAIMER: Star Stable kindly offered me a sneak peek at the Criollo. This is not a sponsored collaboration."

What do you guys think?

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Name: Strážce- Blue heart

Creator: Akithy (CZ)

Colours: black, blue

Species: riding horse

Uses: 100

Name: Ｄｏｂｒｏｕ ｎｏｃ

Creator: Zoelish (CZ)

Colours: black, blue

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Name: ʙᴛʜʙ

Creator: nancyvion (US)

Colours: black, red

Species: riding pegasus

Uses: 100

Name: Маковое поле в грозу

Creator: Severed Souls (RU)

Colours: grey, red

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Today's Yule Tree code is

EARIKANDNISSE

Gives 50 sc

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I bought a Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion pack like two weeks ago and the horses are so cute

Look at the baby 🥺

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Name: Nurya

Creator: Aℓina (int)

Colours: white, purple

Species: winged riding unicorn

Uses: unlimited

Name: Heavenly Castle

Creator: Nyph-Atzbel (ES)

Colours: grey, purple

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Name: Fary Water

Creator: Clancy (int)

Colours: white, blue

Species: riding unicorn

Uses: unlimited

Name: ice wastes

Creator: Stygian Wendigo (RU)

Colours: blue, purple

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Cozy and Competitive!

Warm winter wishes, StarFam! It’s time to get your game face on…

Champion Ranks Return!

The ultimate collection for all you crazy competitors out there is back - this time with fantastically festive ribbons with a winter theme! Compete in championships, gain points based on your finishing position, and claim the ribbons as you progress. Best of luck on your racing adventures! 

The champion ranks continue until the Winter Festival leaves on January 8th.

Calm in the Village!

To step away from the hectic racing on Jorvik, you can partake in more chilled out activities in the Winter Village! A couple of rogue gingerbread gnomes need help finding their way back home, and there are whispers of magical horses roaming the wonderful nature around the lake… Rumor has it, they have even stopped by the stables!

Don’t forget to check out your gifts under the Yule tree!

Winter Shops!

As we progress through the weeks of winter, we will continue to add shops with our previous years winter outfits at reduced prices. This week, you’ll find the Antique Boutique, with some classic favorites in it. Next week we will also introduce the Final Flurry Discounts shop - the items in that store are here for one last time, before being retired! 

And of course, the New Years shops will join the Winter Village in time for us to ring in the new year, so don’t stress about your party outfit just yet!

Coming NEXT WEEK!

Four new coat variations are arriving at the Winter Village!

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If you go on the star stable website and wait a little, you can see Nisse passing by. If you double click on him, it will take you to a log in page. When you log in, it will show up a redeem page with a code ready to be redeemed. The code will give you 30 SC.

If you don't want to or don't have the time to wait for Nisse to appear, here's the code:

404NISSEGOTFOUND

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I was wondering why the past two days when I closed the game the launcher was opened and now I looked at the settings and they added the option to either close the launcher when the game is opened (so if you leave the game you have to reopen the launcher) or to keep it open in the background while playing (so when you leave the game the launcher is already opened)???