Bots or Stupid People? - Guild Wars Forums

Ultimate Warrior · Jan 06, 2006, 09:44 PM // 21:44

I do lots of farming, and one of my farming areas is outside of augury. When I go back to the town there is almost always someone that comes up to me and says "you buy?". If I whisper they wont respond and if I close trade with them they follow me around until I leave. I was wondering if these are bots or just really stupid people.

chris_nin00 · Jan 06, 2006, 09:52 PM // 21:52

They are Koreans and the sort

They don't understand what you type.

I wouldn't call'em stupid

houndofhell93 · Jan 06, 2006, 09:55 PM // 21:55

im leaning towards really stupid noob ppl that dont know how to wisper or any thing. just when they do this put in 1 gold or a shatty item if it is even worth ur time if its a bot it might accept that item... maby it wil discurage it a little bit =)

Jetdoc · Jan 06, 2006, 09:56 PM // 21:56

They are bots. I have had these come up to me several times, and every once in a while if you offer a crazy low price they'll actually accept it.

houndofhell93 · Jan 06, 2006, 09:58 PM // 21:58

or maby they are coreans but how would they play on our servers instead of theres. only other thin for them to be there would be u ar in a internatinal disterict... o ya if they are korean how would they type in english if they didn't understand it......

Ultimate Warrior · Jan 06, 2006, 10:03 PM // 22:03

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or maby they are coreans but how would they play on our servers instead of theres. only other thin for them to be there would be u ar in a internatinal disterict... o ya if they are korean how would they type in english if they didn't understand it......

You can change ur territory when you log in(where you play). And you can change the language in options.

AxeMe · Jan 06, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44

They're Korean farmers, not bots (if you mean, by bot, an automated program). I doubt that you meant to imply they are stupid because they can't understand English, unless you would argue that English speakers who don't speak Korean are stupid.

Ultimate Warrior · Jan 06, 2006, 10:57 PM // 22:57

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They're Korean farmers, not bots (if you mean, by bot, an automated program). I doubt that you meant to imply they are stupid because they can't understand English, unless you would argue that English speakers who don't speak Korean are stupid.

No I am talking about English people, who are messed up in the head. If they are Korean they should go back to their own districts.

Vhayr · Jan 06, 2006, 11:04 PM // 23:04

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Originally Posted by Ultimate Warrior

No I am talking about English people, who are messed up in the head. If they are Korean they should go back to their own districts.

Sk8tborderx · Jan 06, 2006, 11:05 PM // 23:05

I am pretty sure some of them are not real people. Just to see if they were I stayed up for 3 days in the same district and kept gettin trade offers and the question "you buy?" from the same bot. I even added the bot to my friends list and was on everytime and in the same place. I bought a lot of gold unidentified items from one and now i get a lot of pms having to do with buying gold online.

Ultimate Warrior · Jan 06, 2006, 11:06 PM // 23:06

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Does my statement offend you? If they are english and cant respond to private messages then there is something wrong with them or they are way too lazy.

Vhayr · Jan 06, 2006, 11:11 PM // 23:11

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Originally Posted by Ultimate Warrior

Does my statement offend you? If they are english and cant respond to private messages then there is something wrong with them or they are way too lazy.

I was looking at the second part, just surprised me that you think everybody should stay in their native districts.

AxeMe · Jan 06, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16

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I was looking at the second part, just surprised me that you think everybody should stay in their native districts.

I had the same reaction ... I've never understood that kind of thinking. The whole beauty of the Internet and of games that you play on it is the fact that it is worldwide.

ling43235 · Jan 06, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16

Korean farmers don't bother me, English-speaking scammers do. In fact, Korean famrers' prices are actually pretty reasonable. The fact they don't speak English well mean they cannot sweet talk you into a bad deal. Just my 2 cents.

Ultimate Warrior · Jan 06, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16

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Originally Posted by Vhayr

I was looking at the second part, just surprised me that you think everybody should stay in their native districts.

Well if they cant speak english why are they there? I dont think that EVERYONE should stay in their own district. But if you cant understand the language of the district, simply dont go there.

AxeMe · Jan 06, 2006, 11:18 PM // 23:18

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Originally Posted by Ultimate Warrior

Well if they cant speak english why are they there? I dont think that EVERYONE should stay in their own district. But if you cant understand the language of the district, simply dont go there.

Just curious ... do you think that Americans should stay out of countries where they don't speak the language? There would be a lot fewer tourists in France each year, smile.

Former Ruling · Jan 06, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21

Try International Ascalon lol.

I get no less than 5 people running up to me right as a i login and PMing me with "What weapon you buy?"

Its great if your looking for some weapons. They ARE quite reasonable. But it gets annoying if you don't want anything :\

Sad that a good percentage of the people that do that are sweatshop farmers making money to sell on Ebay for their employors. Thats why their reasonable with prices. They got ALOT of junk to get rid of, they wont fight over 5-10k.

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Also, sometimes the big Ebay companies will come to Lion's Arch dist 1 (you know it cause they all have similar names and act like sell bots) - These are fun to mess with.

Go there and type in "WTB 10/10 Sundering String" or some other perfect mod thats worth alot, and see how many PMs you get WITHIN SECONDS from these people just stating the price they sell for, ie. "10/10 20k ok?"

My record has been 9 different people.

Ultimate Warrior · Jan 06, 2006, 11:25 PM // 23:25

Think of it this way: If you were in another country and a salesman came up to you and only knew two words of english and said "you buy?", and you replied by asking how much it was and he doesnt reply. Now wouldnt you be annoyed?

Vhayr · Jan 06, 2006, 11:27 PM // 23:27

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Originally Posted by Ultimate Warrior

Think of it this way: If you were in another country and a salesman came up to you and only knew two words of english and said "you buy?", and you replied by asking how much it was and he doesnt reply. Now wouldnt you be annoyed?

Yes but then I'd just brush it off, no biggie. If it annoys you that much then just offer 1 gold and you might get lucky. If you don't, oh well.

Ultimate Warrior · Jan 06, 2006, 11:28 PM // 23:28

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Yes but then I'd just brush it off, no biggie. If it annoys you that much then just offer 1 gold and you might get lucky. If you don't, oh well.

Yes I agree with you that if it was only one time it wouldnt matter that much. But this happens to me alot, not just once.

Jan 06, 2006, 09:44 PM // 21:44	#1
Ultimate Warrior Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Guild: LS Profession: W/Mo	Bots or Stupid People? I do lots of farming, and one of my farming areas is outside of augury. When I go back to the town there is almost always someone that comes up to me and says "you buy?". If I whisper they wont respond and if I close trade with them they follow me around until I leave. I was wondering if these are bots or just really stupid people.

Jan 06, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21	#17
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Try International Ascalon lol. I get no less than 5 people running up to me right as a i login and PMing me with "What weapon you buy?" Its great if your looking for some weapons. They ARE quite reasonable. But it gets annoying if you don't want anything :\ Sad that a good percentage of the people that do that are sweatshop farmers making money to sell on Ebay for their employors. Thats why their reasonable with prices. They got ALOT of junk to get rid of, they wont fight over 5-10k. -------- Also, sometimes the big Ebay companies will come to Lion's Arch dist 1 (you know it cause they all have similar names and act like sell bots) - These are fun to mess with. Go there and type in "WTB 10/10 Sundering String" or some other perfect mod thats worth alot, and see how many PMs you get WITHIN SECONDS from these people just stating the price they sell for, ie. "10/10 20k ok?" My record has been 9 different people. Last edited by Former Ruling; Jan 06, 2006 at 11:23 PM // 23:23..

Jan 06, 2006, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#2
chris_nin00 Dun dun dun Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Reddit Guild Profession: R/	They are Koreans and the sort They don't understand what you type. I wouldn't call'em stupid

Jan 06, 2006, 09:55 PM // 21:55	#3
houndofhell93 Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: any where i think of Guild: i will tell u if i think it wise Profession: R/	im leaning towards really stupid noob ppl that dont know how to wisper or any thing. just when they do this put in 1 gold or a shatty item if it is even worth ur time if its a bot it might accept that item... maby it wil discurage it a little bit =)

Jan 06, 2006, 09:56 PM // 21:56	#4
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	They are bots. I have had these come up to me several times, and every once in a while if you offer a crazy low price they'll actually accept it.

Jan 06, 2006, 09:58 PM // 21:58	#5
houndofhell93 Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: any where i think of Guild: i will tell u if i think it wise Profession: R/	or maby they are coreans but how would they play on our servers instead of theres. only other thin for them to be there would be u ar in a internatinal disterict... o ya if they are korean how would they type in english if they didn't understand it......

Jan 06, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44	#7
AxeMe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: HEX Profession: W/	They're Korean farmers, not bots (if you mean, by bot, an automated program). I doubt that you meant to imply they are stupid because they can't understand English, unless you would argue that English speakers who don't speak Korean are stupid.

Jan 06, 2006, 11:05 PM // 23:05	#10
Sk8tborderx Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Guild: Us Are Not [leet] Profession: W/	I am pretty sure some of them are not real people. Just to see if they were I stayed up for 3 days in the same district and kept gettin trade offers and the question "you buy?" from the same bot. I even added the bot to my friends list and was on everytime and in the same place. I bought a lot of gold unidentified items from one and now i get a lot of pms having to do with buying gold online.

Jan 06, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16	#14
ling43235 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Korean farmers don't bother me, English-speaking scammers do. In fact, Korean famrers' prices are actually pretty reasonable. The fact they don't speak English well mean they cannot sweet talk you into a bad deal. Just my 2 cents.

Jan 06, 2006, 11:25 PM // 23:25	#18
Ultimate Warrior Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Guild: LS Profession: W/Mo	Think of it this way: If you were in another country and a salesman came up to you and only knew two words of english and said "you buy?", and you replied by asking how much it was and he doesnt reply. Now wouldnt you be annoyed?