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#202955 - 07/12/09 05:52 PM Botting becomes the game
BayouBlonde Offline
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Registered: 03/30/09
Posts: 486
Loc: Louisiana
I'm a long time gamer and I play many different types and kinds of games. Some of my faves are MMORPGs.

Several years ago there was a plague of "bots" invading all sorts of online games, because people wanted their characters to continue to advance, even when they were offline or not playing. Some of the developers stepped up and offered in-game bots, but never did I imagine someone could take that concept and make it become the game itself. (I don't even know what to call the genre. :P I hate to say "real time" because that reminds me of Dune or war strategy games.)

I just want to say kudos to whomever had the idea to create these games that "run" even when we aren't playing. Whether the first was LDW or not, I don't know. I do know that to date, this is the only company offering a quality line of this type of game and I'm hooked! Not only have you taken the need to "bot" completely out of the game, but there is no stress to continually advance your character/s and you've kept it appropriate for all ages.

I can't wait to see what you come up with next. smile
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#202961 - 07/12/09 06:59 PM Re: Botting becomes the game [Re: BayouBlonde]
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Registered: 06/20/09
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I too am a long-time gamer and many of my favorites are MMORPGs smile as an administrator on one of these game types, I've personally had to fight off the bots and find it very frustrating.

I love how these games run while we're not watching as it feels so very realistic and it makes it feel even more personal when guiding them in the right direction. Kudos to LDW for creating the PERFECT games for someone like me, and many other people as well. Keep it up guys!

Thanks again for a wonderful topic BB!
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#202969 - 07/12/09 07:21 PM Re: Botting becomes the game [Re: Lyssaria]
BayouBlonde Offline
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Lyssa, I was an in-game mod a few times too... you have me wondering if I might know you. lol
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#202970 - 07/12/09 07:24 PM Re: Botting becomes the game [Re: BayouBlonde]
Lyssaria Offline
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Never know! The gaming world can be very small sometimes smile
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#203037 - 07/13/09 02:23 AM Re: Botting becomes the game [Re: Lyssaria]
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Registered: 02/28/08
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Yes I agree congrats LDW smile laugh I love your games grin
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#203070 - 07/13/09 12:34 PM Re: Botting becomes the game [Re: VVFanatic]
halidog Offline
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Registered: 01/24/08
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I must say, (as I'm sure I have said before) Hats off to you guys, LDW laugh ! All your games are truly amazing, and the continuation of a certain saga we all know too well is, knowing you, going to be great!

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