The majority of new characters are bots

[MaFi0s0]

Not really sure what you are expecting in making this thread.... are you just making an observation? Are you expecting SE to do something about it? What exactly CAN they do that wouldn't also hurt actual real new players who are also among those, even if a small percentage?

Im venting my shock, thats pretty much it, I understand they need to investigate before banning them but the amount on currently is making me think that my botanist and weaver could be an epic waste of time.

[Maero]

I actually agree with OP, there really is a vast increase in bots and yes they are now archers, lol
The problem is the lazy players that insist on buying from these jerks

[MaFi0s0]

The only solution is to do what WoW did and allow players to pay sub time with Gil, this legalizes gold buying while giving the money to the devs.

[Zigabar]

I actually agree with OP, there really is a vast increase in bots and yes they are now archers, lol
The problem is the lazy players that insist on buying from these jerks

But I don't want to grind for shards. So boring. I'd rather be lazy and spend a portion of my profits to purchase them from the MB at the cheapest price.

[Tint]

The only solution is to do what WoW did and allow players to pay sub time with Gil, this legalizes gold buying while giving the money to the devs.

you are missing the part that the devs have to sell the gil, otherwise only the gil seller mafia is making real money x)

[Raynar]

Seen them in Uldah hanging at the aether. Wearing the same gear and white pointed staff. Normally around the late hours around 2am to 6am on saragatanas

[Cakekizyy]

you are missing the part that the devs have to sell the gil, otherwise only the gil seller mafia is making real money x)

Player A buys time token. Player B is rich crafter and pays gil to buy time token from Player A.

[RiceisNice]

I actually agree with OP, there really is a vast increase in bots and yes they are now archers, lol
The problem is the lazy players that insist on buying from these jerks

I hope you realize that this includes buying shards, crystals and clusters off the market board. They're supposed to be a stable in the player driven market considering how much they're needed for crafting in general, but yeah.

[MaFi0s0]

Player A buys time token. Player B is rich crafter and pays gil to buy time token from Player A.

Broken down to its essentials it does 3 things:

1) Its main thing, people who would otherwise buy Gil from RMT farmers instead are buying tokens from the Mog Station, along with honest players.

2) It redistributes Gil a little, eg rich players buy the tokens from the MB giving poor players Gil. This improves the economy greatly.

3) Allows more poeple to play: a) People who dont have time to farm for Gil and mats, b) People who dont want to pay a monthly sub.

Its win win for players and devs and a kick in the teeth to RMT.

[Maero]

I hope you realize that this includes buying shards, crystals and clusters off the market board. They're supposed to be a stable in the player driven market considering how much they're needed for crafting in general, but yeah.

Players always have the option to use retainers to gather if you do not like to gather...
The amount of rmt has got real bad again as of late, always those damn bots in Gridania by the marketboard
Players alone are the main reason why rmt is so bad