RE: Bots aren't FUN but this isn't the problem with Steem Monsters
I have no issues with lower level summoners running into higher ones if both parties are around the same rank. The real issue with bots isn't only what you highlighted .... it sucks losing out on rewards due to others using a bot or in some cases running multiple bots.
Lets say you are a human player and rank 11th in this weeks league. If the bots were removed I bet you would have made some extra rewards.
SM " gambling " and league play is very closely similar to poker and the poker industry found out long ago allowing bots to play is bad for business. The average user will not be happy to lose out on rewards because of them. It leaves people with a ..... I feel cheated feeling.
Bots eventually need to be removed. Not only from game play but from the market as well. The average player needs to have a fair shake at finding that cheap card some newbie posted up for half its value. As is bots are sweeping up all those type of cards. This isn't sour grapes from me as I rarely buy from market. Its just the truth as I see it. Any game that requires people to invest money to win rewards need to make sure everyone is on an even playing field. Bots bring an unfair advantage to those who use them. If they didn't there would be little reason to use them in the first place.
On the other hand I am all for Site owned bots that don't collect rewards and are in the game for the sole purpose of keeping wait time for battles down to a minimum.
Changes to the market are coming that will eliminate bots (woohoo), I guess the Steemfest has slowed development around here.
Player vs player is the ultimate goal. Best of 3, and all that. It's only the insane rewards that have escalated the bots, but now they are here, lets put them to work for good.
Nice I never knew about the bots removed from market news. I rarely buy from market but I would still like everyone to have a fair shake at cheap cards.
I rather just crush the bots then put them to work for good as there will always be issues with them. Someone shouldn't be allowed to set up a bot and forget about it while another needs to sit and smash buttons all day. There is no way to make bots and human only play equal. The poker industry already figured this out ......