Category:Helpers
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| - | '''Helpers''' are programs designed to assist players by gathering and displaying information and automating repetitive tasks. The earliest helpers were merely scripts for terminal programs like Telix. The first stand-alone helper was released in 1992 and was simply called [[Trade Wars Helper]]. | + | '''Helpers''' are programs designed to assist players by gathering and displaying information and automating repetitive tasks. The earliest helpers were merely scripts for terminal programs like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telix Telix]. The first stand-alone helper was released in 1992 and was simply called [[Trade Wars Helper]]. |
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Since their inception, helpers have been the subject of controversy. Some players swear by them, while others consider their use tantamount to cheating. Over the years, the necessity of using a helper to manage the vast data generated by the game has become generally accepted. However, the use of certain kinds of scripts is still controversial. For example, some players run sophisticated [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_game_bot bots] that can perform tasks requested by teammates and react to (or even initiate) combat with other players. Many players are opposed to the use of such scripts, and some sysops post rules forbidding their use. However, such rules are difficult to enforce. | Since their inception, helpers have been the subject of controversy. Some players swear by them, while others consider their use tantamount to cheating. Over the years, the necessity of using a helper to manage the vast data generated by the game has become generally accepted. However, the use of certain kinds of scripts is still controversial. For example, some players run sophisticated [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_game_bot bots] that can perform tasks requested by teammates and react to (or even initiate) combat with other players. Many players are opposed to the use of such scripts, and some sysops post rules forbidding their use. However, such rules are difficult to enforce. | ||
Revision as of 07:23, 20 October 2011
Helpers are programs designed to assist players by gathering and displaying information and automating repetitive tasks. The earliest helpers were merely scripts for terminal programs like Telix. The first stand-alone helper was released in 1992 and was simply called Trade Wars Helper.
Controversy
Since their inception, helpers have been the subject of controversy. Some players swear by them, while others consider their use tantamount to cheating. Over the years, the necessity of using a helper to manage the vast data generated by the game has become generally accepted. However, the use of certain kinds of scripts is still controversial. For example, some players run sophisticated bots that can perform tasks requested by teammates and react to (or even initiate) combat with other players. Many players are opposed to the use of such scripts, and some sysops post rules forbidding their use. However, such rules are difficult to enforce.
Pages in category "Helpers"
The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
