bots, what are they? - Guild Wars Forums

Prince Daniel · Jun 28, 2005, 10:00 AM // 10:00

ive noticed that people have been banned for using bots, what are these bots?

Tetris L · Jun 28, 2005, 10:07 AM // 10:07

http://www.thefrown.com/player.php?/wearerobots

Haung Yu · Jun 28, 2005, 10:09 AM // 10:09

They are computer controlled characters that are programmed to do something over and over again, so that the programmer can do his own things while this character/bot is hoarding gold in the game.

Sunyi · Jun 28, 2005, 10:10 AM // 10:10

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Originally Posted by Prince Daniel

ive noticed that people have been banned for using bots, what are these bots?

Check out here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MMORPG#Bots

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Bots
In many MMORPGs, a user can set up scripts (also known as bots or macros) to play the game, performing a simple task over and over again, and reap huge rewards. This lets users build up a powerful character just by letting their computer run unattended. This flaw is built into almost the very essence of an RPG "levelling", that your character becomes more powerful primarily by repeatedly performing actions.

These macros are forbidden in many of these games, and developers are now fighting back by working on automation detection systems. One tactic is to 'nerf' the game aspects related to the botting. These are easier to implement than actual anti-automation code and are thus favoured by developers. Their effectiveness is dubious, however, in that they affect legitimate players and botters alike, and they negate the fun factor in playing an MMORPG. Another way to speed up the character progress is using multis.

Both of these methods of cheating often backfire or are rendered unusable by the sophistication of certain games that require a human intellect little effort to comprehend yet will render artificial intelligence hampered or completely unusable in certain cases. Such games include Eve Online (http://www.eve-online.com/), which comprises of a 3D environment in space with a complex and fluid game structure that most programs cannot cope with, as well as the abolition of the standard experience-level concept used in most of today's MMORPGs.

younggun87 · Jun 28, 2005, 03:05 PM // 15:05

I swear, areanet should really put an early end to this bot mess if they dont want the game to end up like d2.

To Bot users: play the game as it is meant to play. Dont ruin the fun for the legit players.

Leela Gildedblade · Jun 28, 2005, 03:21 PM // 15:21

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Originally Posted by younggun87

I swear, areanet should really put an early end to this bot mess if they dont want the game to end up like d2.

To Bot users: play the game as it is meant to play. Dont ruin the fun for the legit players.

They don't care about game play, they are only concerned with making real-life cash

Greed is icky!

Jun 28, 2005, 10:00 AM // 10:00	#1
Prince Daniel Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005	bots, what are they? ive noticed that people have been banned for using bots, what are these bots?

Jun 28, 2005, 10:07 AM // 10:07	#2
Tetris L Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Guild: Servants of Fortuna	http://www.thefrown.com/player.php?/wearerobots

Jun 28, 2005, 10:09 AM // 10:09	#3
Haung Yu Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	They are computer controlled characters that are programmed to do something over and over again, so that the programmer can do his own things while this character/bot is hoarding gold in the game.

Jun 28, 2005, 03:05 PM // 15:05	#5
younggun87 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/Mo	I swear, areanet should really put an early end to this bot mess if they dont want the game to end up like d2. To Bot users: play the game as it is meant to play. Dont ruin the fun for the legit players.