So why did SE issue a warning about third party tools a couple of months ago?
It's really bad if the STF really has been disbanded. There's a few bots on my server powering every craft to 50 and it's even worse on other servers. These people are going to get away with it because by the time the game isn't free they'll have all classes maxed out. I suppose it doesn't matter THAT much since gil is worthless and all having lots of 50 crafts does is increase your money making potential.
The claim bots and terrain hacks are probably worse. Was hell camping doblyns against bots back when soloing was cool because they'd warp across the map to claim the mob before you could run to it. That shit is going to be rampant if they add any worthwhile NMs.