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: Developers periodically run "debuff rounds" or script updates to clear maps of automated accounts, though bot developers often update their software to circumvent these measures shortly after. Bots, bots..EVERYWHERE! - Seafight : How the escalating costs of browser games
Bigpoint actively monitors for botting behavior. Using a bot is a violation of the Terms and Conditions Bots, bots
This is murkier. In Player vs. Environment (PvE), a bot arguably hurts no one but the servers. However, in Player vs. Player (PvP) , a bot is indefensible. If you use an auto-aim bot during a Galleon battle, you are stealing ranking points from a real human being.
Pixel bots often require a "calibration" step where you manually select the HP bar, the minimap, and the chat window with your mouse so the software knows where to look.