Cheat Flag

The cheat flag is an indicator that the run might was performed using non-standard options. It can't catch everything because there is no useful way to know if the game itself or its core configuration was modified. It's only intended to try to make it a bit more obvious that something might be different.

It should also be noted that the Cheat Flag isn't always a mark of shame. It is shown in the summary screen for the verify code when it applies, but there may be entire categories of play created by the players of the game that require certain adjustments that are only possible through the command line.

This bit is turned on if the game was started using command line parameters that meaningfully alter the game. Most command line parameters result in changes to configuration, access to the debug console, inclusion of plugins, or other similar things that change how the game plays or how it generates worlds. The debug console isn't available unless the game is started using a command line parameter to enable it, so it is assumed that enabling it will result in it being used, regardless of whether it actually is.

This information is part of the Verify Code.