The presence of bots remains a point of contention in the Broken Ranks community. While some argue that the game's heavy "fetch quest" design and long level-up process (taking up to a year) drive players toward automation, most veterans feel that bots ruin the competitive nature of the endgame and PvP.
Bots cause localized inflation and resource scarcity (e.g., stealing ore veins), which degrades the game's market and frustrates legitimate players. Community Impact
Unauthorized scripts used by players to automate "fetch quests," resource gathering (like ore), or combat. These are considered cheating and lead to permanent bans. Whitemoon Studios' Anti-Bot Measures
The developers at Whitemoon Studios maintain a strict stance against cheating to protect the game's economy and player experience:
It is important to distinguish between the game's internal systems and unauthorized external software:
The development team regularly executes "ban waves" to remove automated accounts from the servers.
Players who attempt to use unauthorized software face significant consequences:
As of January 2025, a dedicated anti-bot system was launched to counter increased bot activity.
usage refers to the controversial use of automation software to perform repetitive tasks in the isometric MMORPG Broken Ranks . While developers have integrated official "AI bots" to help new players in low-level PvP, third-party bots designed for gold farming and level grinding are strictly prohibited and actively targeted by the game’s security systems. Official vs. Third-Party Bots
Whitemoon Studios introduced official bots to fill matches for new or lower-ranked players (typically Bronze/Silver). These are designed to be easy to defeat, helping players gain points and rank without morale penalties.
