A "Friend" admits to botting

#1 - March 10, 2013, 3:07 p.m.

I recently recruited 5 people to the game, and I’m enjoying playing with them all.

One of them is a friend of a friend, and he admitted to me the other night that he was botting in order to just gain levels.

I’ve never used any such programs myself, but I tend to turn a blind eye to anyone who does and isn’t someone I know. However, I do have a huge problem when someone resorts to botting in a brand new MMO they’ve never played before. He says he is doing it because leveling is slow, and he just wants 80 so he can pvp.

I tried explaining that all PvP scenarios will boost you up to 80, but he didn’t grasp that. I ended up reporting him for admitting to botting, and I’m wondering if he’ll receive a permanent ban or if he’ll get some kind of warning. I don’t want this guy to be out of $60, but I do want him to be taught some kind of lesson.

Did I do the right thing here? Or should I just have continued to ignored it?

Gaile Gray

#7 - March 12, 2013, 4:33 p.m.

Thanks for the report. I won’t ask you for the details I would need to verify that the account was actioned for botting, but if the person was doing it, I’m confident that the player will be assessed and the appropriate action taken for the situation.

And yes, I agree — leveling is part of the game. There’s no reason to, and every reason not to, cheat to level up. It’s like fast-forwarding to the end of a movie. Who does that?