EXPOSING ZOINK: ВРЁТ ПО КАЙФУ (ft. Arshadow)

Summary

The video is a critical response by Vernam and Arshadow to a video Zoink posted about alleged drama involving Arshadow and a Geometry Dash level.

Zoink reportedly accused Arshadow of adding new buffs to the level after saying he would nerf it. Vernam argues that the examples shown—a set of saws and a route through a narrow gap—were either already present or the result of an accidental, one-time route, rather than evidence of a deliberate new buff.

The main allegation concerned a CBF blocker, an obstacle intended to make a level impossible to complete with Click Between Frames enabled. Vernam and Arshadow say Zoink assumed a blocker had been added without checking with Arshadow or verifying the claim. They maintain that the level had no such blocker and note that Arshadow was playing a level whose name referenced CBF.

The video explains that CBF lets the game register inputs between frames, improving control precision. The speakers argue that it does not remove the skill required to beat a level. They also criticize the use of blockers to prevent CBF, while noting that Pointercrate rules would reportedly allow a player to disable the mod and play without it.

Vernam’s central criticism is that Zoink, who has a large audience, presented unverified claims as fact and did not correct the video, apologize, or otherwise respond after viewers challenged it. The speakers say the video gained substantial views while leaving Arshadow to deal with the accusation.

They also reject claims that Arshadow was pressured by Vernam or others to verify the level, calling allegations about coercion, rent payments, blackmail, and secret traps unfounded. Vernam argues that disputes over CBF rules are partly a consequence of top players supporting restrictions and blockers rather than adopting a “Rated Plus” system.

The video ends by urging viewers to support Arshadow and describing the incident as an example of what Vernam sees as irresponsible and toxic conduct in the Geometry Dash community.

People and Sources Mentioned

Vernam, Arshadow (also rendered as Arshedo or Arshed in the subtitles), Zoink, Radion, RobTop, Cherry Team, Pointercrate, and posts and comments on Twitter.