Hi there,
I’ve been seeing and reporting a bunch of bots over the past few days and was wondering if there was a way to see if anything actionable had developed as a result.
It would be nice if the person who reported someone was informed of the action taken. I don’t know if anything’s happened and therefore I don’t know if it’s worth my time and effort to continue finding/reporting them.
Thanks.
Well, if I told you — hand on heart — we smited (smote?) more than 3,000 bots this afternoon, would that make you feel a little more cheery? 
Yes, it made me feel cheery at least.
BTW I did report my first bots yesterday. I wasn’t completely sure they were bots, but since they ran in circles and had names like “asfsfs” I figured they might be.
If you’re submitting a ticket, hold down the key to display names and send that with your ticket. We <3 getting names to research!
Well, if I told you — hand on heart — we smited (smote?) more than 3,000 bots this afternoon, would that make you feel a little more cheery?
Awesome, i guess the Bot Smiting has begun for full force now
Thnx Anet
You’re welcome. It’s a very high priority for us, and it’s great to be making such good headway.
BTW, you have the best sig line ever.
I took a screen cap and looked up the account names.
Sent it in as ticket 121010-000282. That’s five more bots for the list.
Many thanks.
“Well, if I told you — hand on heart — we smited (smote?) more than 3,000 bots this afternoon, would that make you feel a little more cheery?
Gaile Gray
Support Liaison
ArenaNet”Sorry this quote isn’t neat and tidy… there’s not an obvious way to quote for me. Gaile, this is excellent news, but I just want to point out this is the first INKLING that there has been any movement on the bot issue in almost 2 weeks. I know this may seem morbid and maybe a little demented, but maybe someone could put up a “Bots Killed” counter on the main page, just so that it doesn’t feel like all us players are doing is just yelling into a brick wall when we report these bots?
Thanks, and I know it’s “Rock devs Hardplace” out there.
If you’re demented, I’m right there with you. I’ve asked for a Bot Kill Report, and I’d be happy to maintain that on a daily basis!!
@nimajneb
This is what used to happen in GW1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fFYug8nXcM
Still does. About 100 times today alone.
And for all players who are hoping for some sort of ban FX, I’m right there with you. I adore The Dhuum Effect and hope that someday we’ll have something equally splendid in GW2!
What server?
My screen shot (OP) was from Yak’s Bend.
Yes, I see you said that in the initial post. Thanks for the extra info!
Guys, I believe that the Community Team would like to keep just one bot thread going, so I’m going to lock this one. I think there’s an open thread in the General Discussion Forum, and you’re welcome to post there. If the team feels ok with me reopening this thread tomorrow, I’ll do so.
In the meantime, thanks for the info you’ve provided!
