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    Quote Originally Posted by Rodri View Post
    Players botted because they could and because they thought they could get away with it.
    Then they tried all these arguments and more when they were banned for botting.
    Then they went away.
    Personally, I was happy to see them go and I don't see any reason to re-open this subject.
    Great man just great perfect i agree 100%

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    +1 Rep, NewsHound. My thoughts exactly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woldere View Post
    -NPC farming automation is a must. Otherwise, completely remove NPCs from the game.

    -FaceBook farming (visiting) is way too slow. More time consuming than NPC farming, less resources. Only good for early in the game.

    -Troop training automation is a must. A command like 'keep training archers with highest attack hero, until resources run out'.

    -Automatically pick best mayor for the job in town is a must. Why on earth should we keep changing them, all day every day. It doesnt add anything positive to the game.

    -Auto-builder (queue) is not a good option. People should build their cities themselves.
    So, the only thing that could possibly help someone new, the building queue, which already has precedent for doing so because you can queue wall fortifications and you can queue troops already, you patently reject?

    What you've demanded only helps a more established player, as the new player won't have the resources to keep queueing troops, nor the troops to do constant farming. The benefits you'd gain then would typically be used to "crush the n00bs", because I guarantee that you're not going to go 1-on-1 with someone like, for example, me, who has heroes above attack level 270 in all cities, level 10 walls in all cities, a standing army of over 6 million assorted troops, all of which I obtained without using a bot, and I sustain without using a bot. Yes, it's a bit of work, but it's the price I pay for having that peace of mind that you seem to want for free...

    Again, people who make unreasonable demands for the usage of bots drown out those of us who make more reasonable requests...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woldere View Post
    -NPC farming automation is a must. Otherwise, completely remove NPCs from the game.

    -FaceBook farming (visiting) is way too slow. More time consuming than NPC farming, less resources. Only good for early in the game.

    -Troop training automation is a must. A command like 'keep training archers with highest attack hero, until resources run out'.

    -Automatically pick best mayor for the job in town is a must. Why on earth should we keep changing them, all day every day. It doesnt add anything positive to the game.

    -Auto-builder (queue) is not a good option. People should build their cities themselves.
    Wrong wrong wrong wrong

    exactly what I would expect from a botter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord_Knightly View Post
    Wow...being back reading these forums brings back a lot of memories. Having quit Evony months ago, I have been away for a long time. Recently there have been a lot of discussions about b-o-t-s and what do do. I want to share with you an email I sent to evony some time ago.

    Unfortunately, this mail went unanswered:
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    Greetings:

    Recently, my account was suspended from Evony for b-o-t-t-i-n-g. I did indeed use a third party b-o-t. The purpose of this email is not to plead innocence (for I am not), but to discuss the following.

    This email is to illuminate what may be a missed opportunity for Evony. I thoroughly enjoy the game of Evony, but due to my work schedule, as well as responsibilities in the home, I cannot be competitive in the world of Evony because I cannot be at a computer for hours at a time every day. By using a third party program to upgrade, farm NPC's, train troops, and medal farm, that allowed me to spend my limited online time attacking and building alliances. I believe that I am not the only player to realize that unless we live at, or work all day at a computer this game will not be for us. We will quickly be swallowed up by the players that live online. This is evidenced by the fast rate at which players join, and then quit this game.

    The downside to this is that Evony is limiting its appeal to a small segment of the population. There simply is no room for a casual player in this competitive field. This is where Evony may be missing an opportunity. Evony could indeed broaden its appeal if it offered automation as a part of the game. There are many people (like me) who work and have disposable income, and would be open to the idea of buying coins to purchase a "city manager" as part of the game for a month, or week, at a time. The idea would be to take the automation idea of the b-o-t - and implement it into the game. We could buy a city manager for 100 cents a month, and that manager could be directed to do routine tasks - i.e. farm npc's, upgrade cities, build troops, and medal farm valleys at all cities.

    This would be a win for Evony. This would increase the numbers of casual players who continue to actively play after realizing there is indeed a way to be competitive with those who live online. This would also increase the revenue to Evony for many players would spend the $10 per month for a city manager. If this feature is indeed implemented, I would caution you against pricing it greater than 100 cents for 28 days. Those who use this feature would use it continuously for months at a time - giving a steady income stream to Evony. If it is priced above $10/month, that does become difficult to justify for a game.

    I hope these suggestions are taken to heart, and even possibly implemented into the game. As for me, my Evony career is at an end. I spent $120 on this game throughout various accounts. Quite frankly, I believe the money was well spent for it's purpose - entertainment. Unfortunately, the recent b-o-t crackdowns are driving me away. If we are prohibited from allowing an automation function to our game - either through a third party, or directly through Evony, we will no longer be competitive. We are being forced to spend our entertainment dollars elsewhere.

    Sincerely,

    Knightly
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    In one players opinion, Evony stands at a crossroads. The current path leads down to a land of fewer players and less revenue. The proposed option of a city manager would offer another pathway leading to greater numbers of players and increased revenue. I wish the world of Evony well. I do miss the game, and hope all the remaining active gamers enjoy great success.

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    Yo LK, its Scar. Longtime bud. I'm playin Age II on NA4. Managed to stay away for 4 months, but the lure of Age II was too much. Do yourself a favor and stay away

    Especially until they bring the attack option to Age II.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rodri View Post
    Players botted because they could and because they thought they could get away with it.
    Then they tried all these arguments and more when they were banned for botting.
    Then they went away.
    Personally, I was happy to see them go and I don't see any reason to re-open this subject.
    Took the words right out of my keyboard....

    Once again, Ol' Rod nails it perfectly.


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