Curse

Harrier's haste · Jan 08, 2008, 03:04 AM // 03:04

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Originally Posted by Qwertyfied

If i remember correctly, this occured with the first few quests in NF. They changed the gold reward system for that, i suppose they could do the same here, but would be harder, due to the large number of small quests.

Or they can link all these quest together, giving the "non-gold" rewards but only give the gold(added up) rewards at a certain point. And at that point it will be too unprofitable for the bots to go though to get the golds.(Like having the quests and a mission in the middle, or make the distance need to be traveled long...etc.)

*>*<*But as long as they are gold buyers, bots will never die.

jon0592 · Jan 08, 2008, 03:34 AM // 03:34

I watched a full sequence and I mimicked one with my elementalist WHO IS LEVEL 20 and has OBSIDIAN yet someone still reported me

But yea I think they farming the henchmen quest. You should see Taya! She keeps turning left and right and 180 and 1080 and her chat box is going crazy

Dark-NighT · Jan 08, 2008, 03:55 AM // 03:55

Just reported a bunch, been checking them out, its pathetic, but then again all bots are anyways.

Best way to end this i think is to give the new character 50 gold upon accepting the quest to enter the monastary, so he/she can purchase storage and drop money rewards from the first few quests, those really simple ones. Though honestly it is a bit harsh for the new players that just bought the game but since leveling in factions is so easy in general it shouldnt pose a problem.

Zeek Aran · Jan 08, 2008, 03:59 AM // 03:59

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Originally Posted by jon0592

I watched a full sequence and I mimicked one with my elementalist WHO IS LEVEL 20 and has OBSIDIAN yet someone still reported me

That's sad. 1212

R_Frost · Jan 08, 2008, 04:17 AM // 04:17

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Originally Posted by Soulless Warhawk

they all create their character, talk to the headmaster ,get reward , add mo,w,ele henchy talk to ludo and do the first quest for getting reward for having a henchman in your party

i just did what we all suspect that they do, create character, do primary quests, get a secondary which appears to be warrior, do both quests, get rewards, cash in the 4 monistary credits for 4 scrolls, deposit in storage. total with the scrolls only about 1100 gold, got to level 5 in about 10-15min depending how efficent you are. rinse and repeat. looks like the bot population has deminished some today

NeHoMaR · Jan 08, 2008, 06:22 AM // 06:22

If they are just getting quest reward, why all are eles?

I was thinking bots are just leveling up for farming in other place.

Gaile Gray · Jan 08, 2008, 07:02 AM // 07:02

*dusts hands*

Well, that's me, having reported 100 bots. (Two accounts.

)

We'll include this in the weekly community summary, and I'll check the status with Support later in the week, too.

Thanks for your help and analyses, guys! Your observations and input are very valuable.

Gambit Shinobi · Jan 08, 2008, 07:10 AM // 07:10

LOL, that was funny. Trading them does nothing. Heck, most of them are demo characters anyway so you can't even trade. Hope ANet stops this crap soon...

BlueSS · Jan 08, 2008, 07:18 AM // 07:18

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

*dusts hands*

Well, that's me, having reported 100 bots. (Two accounts.

)

We'll include this in the weekly community summary, and I'll check the status with Support later in the week, too.

Thanks for your help and analyses, guys! Your observations and input are very valuable.

I saw a level 20 ranger there with freezie crown, I guess that was you

prism2525 · Jan 08, 2008, 08:55 AM // 08:55

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Originally Posted by Fidelity

Yeah they do tend to freeze sometimes if you trade them, but soon after will zone out. I added a lvl 2 ele to my party earlier who was running like a bot. Turned out to be a human

Usually bots have a random name like "wtf imabot" or "rprt pls"

Well actually i think they're more like "asf bvaoi" but anything's possible right?

EDIT: Just did my duly work and reported my 50 daily bots. Whose shift is it now?

manitoba1073 · Jan 08, 2008, 09:10 AM // 09:10

Dont care about the bots really one way or another. Its Anerfs botphobia that is catching alot of you is what Im more worried about.

Roo Ella · Jan 08, 2008, 09:17 AM // 09:17

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Originally Posted by jon0592

I watched a full sequence and I mimicked one with my elementalist WHO IS LEVEL 20 and has OBSIDIAN yet someone still reported me

But yea I think they farming the henchmen quest. You should see Taya! She keeps turning left and right and 180 and 1080 and her chat box is going crazy

Contact Suport asap and tell them you were trying to help them and this is the thanks you get?

Another reason I said in another post in this thread make sure you CHAT something anything in Local Caht so people know you are a human
and only there reporting bots or for a look at whats happening.

bulbaz0r · Jan 08, 2008, 10:34 AM // 10:34

I even got into a party with one... after trying for two hours

. (See screeny)

1 person was at the spawn place, he added bots to the party. I ran down with the bots and trade spammed em, and somebody was at Ludo to trade spam em. Suprisingly, the bot added us, before he added the hench. We ran outside and bodyblocked Ludo. Big fun!

Avai · Jan 08, 2008, 11:18 AM // 11:18

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Originally Posted by bulbaz0r

Suprisingly, the bot added us, before he added the hench. We ran outside and bodyblocked Ludo. Big fun!

This is hilarious.

NeHoMaR · Jan 08, 2008, 11:46 AM // 11:46

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Originally Posted by BlueSS

I saw a level 20 ranger there with freezie crown, I guess that was you

Gaile never play rangers!

Tom Swift · Jan 08, 2008, 01:16 PM // 13:16

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

*dusts hands*

We'll include this in the weekly community summary, and I'll check the status with Support later in the week, too.

Oh dang, now some real players will be banned by ANet's overactive anti-bot team and some quests will be nerfed so that real players have a harder and less enjoyable time in the game.

Frankly I don't give a rat's tail about the bots and they are probably there because the polar bear has opened a market for their online gold.

Abonai Laguna · Jan 08, 2008, 01:22 PM // 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

*dusts hands*

Well, that's me, having reported 100 bots. (Two accounts.

)

We'll include this in the weekly community summary, and I'll check the status with Support later in the week, too.

Thanks for your help and analyses, guys! Your observations and input are very valuable.

*off-top* First time I saw Gaile Gray post..
Anyways, Taya is having a rough time atm, shes turning around tooooons of times:O

yarddog · Jan 08, 2008, 03:30 PM // 15:30

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Originally Posted by Vall Dan

This is your bot-watch traffic report...heavy congestion on I-10 Northbound into Sunqua Vale...motorists in the International District might want to find alternate routes to work this morning...

i lol'ed in RL

EPO Bot · Jan 08, 2008, 06:43 PM // 18:43

I suggest sending in Gwen.

prism2525 · Jan 08, 2008, 08:50 PM // 20:50

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Originally Posted by EPO Bot

I suggest sending in Gwen.

Pre-searing Gwen would be the perfect "firewall"