Originally Posted by
Derek
We are talking about macroing relatively simple tasks not writing bots for combat and such. Anyway the kind of skill up systems I've eluded to, such as offline progression, are immune to macros.
You would rather have the majority of a GM's time spent investigating macro abuse reports instead of something like GM controlled NPC invasions?
You are being naive.
Again, tie up the majority of a GM's time for this sort of thing?
You are being naive again. In Darkfall, players found ways to glitch inside of walls and under the world to macro skills 24/7 without any risk. That is just one example.
Policing alone should not be the manner in which to combat macroing. History has proven this fails horribly.
The point is not moot. Players who macro will gain a huge competitive advantage.
Really? So you don't mind other players gaining a huge competitive advantage over you?
You're being naive again.
The only mechanism currently in the game which will help combat macros is the soft cap on skills. Some people argue stamina use will help but this is just an obstacle that can be overcome with a rest/eat script. There are also rumors that a macro detection system is in place that stops skill gain but I have not seen any evidence of it.
This is my last post on this subject because it has been beaten to death and keeps going in circles.