"only XL-5"

There are quite a few similar ways to cheat, even with the default rules. However, people still manage to play the game...

That's exactly what I'm not saying is important.
I'm just saying that trying to convince us that the words "Only XL" guarantee anything is a kind of direct deception.
And MicroElf checked and confirmed - yes, it's a deception.
What Rebel writes after that is not very clear. He's suggesting again that we should believe him that everything will be okay, even though someone (MicroElf) has already checked and reported that it won't be okay, and it's possible to cheat with this.

I just don't agree with MicroElf or Caliban that this is important. The possibility of minor cheating with template text files pales in comparison to map hacking and essentially has no significance. So, we can only hope that when monetization for the SoD lobby is launched, Baratortch will find the time to protect the game from cheats. I don't think it's that difficult to do, although it will undoubtedly require effort.

How do people play, Wicc? Well, I believe that one half plays boldly because they cheat. The other half plays because they simply enjoy the game. But the solution to the problem has nothing to do with how "people still manage to play." The solution is when both opponents play by the same rules. And there are real reasons to believe that this is the case.