Sooo about those bots...

[Romando]

Are we going to actually do anything with the bots that are flicking everything 100% perfectly? As if this game haven't had enough problems without this...

[szypki zajonc]

If you see a bot then report them for cheating, this option was added today. I also recommend you to read the devin's post about bots, I put below.

Originally posted by Psyonix_Devin:

For the last several weeks, the introduction of third-party bots to online matches – in Competitive Playlists, especially – has understandably been a very active topic among the Rocket League community.

Earlier today, we took action against a number of accounts running bots in Rocket League. This banwave should cover the vast majority of accounts that have used bots since they first appeared in online matches towards the end of 2022, and we will continue to monitor for bots and take appropriate action against any players/accounts using them. Furthermore, to help us address bots in future matches, we have added a “Cheating” report reason back into the game. You can find this in game on the report reason list in the Report/Block menu.

Finally, we are taking steps to introduce additional anti-cheat functionality into Rocket League. This is in progress with the engineering teams, and we’ll share more on this once we’re closer to implementation.

While we have been quiet on the subject during this time, we have been actively investigating these bots since they first appeared late last year. We strive to be active participants when it comes to community conversations about our game, but we are always going to be more deliberate on issues related to game security and competitive integrity, withholding comments until we are ready to take action.

There is a zero tolerance policy when it comes to using bots in online play. This is considered both cheating and matchmaking abuse, and it violates the Rocket League Terms of Use[www.psyonix.com] as well as the Code of Conduct[www.rocketleague.com]. Also, if you are interested in working with Psyonix directly on anything bot-related, you can reach out to us here on Reddit, on Discord, or Twitter. Thanks, everyone.

https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLeague/comments/10g5ods/update_on_bots_in_online_matches/

[Romando]

Thanks for the info. I am trying to report them, but today in snow day I did not get a single match without them. It's really bad in that playlist now.

[(Clever Name Here)]

They are only good at ground and basic jumps. They suck at aerials. So if you see a someone that seems to be perfect with ground shots, may be a bot.

[something about you]

Originally posted by DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND!:

They are only good at ground and basic jumps. They suck at aerials. So if you see a someone that seems to be perfect with ground shots, may be a bot.

found 2 literally called botbottwotwo and botbotthree

[SG]

Oh god are we are that point

[Romando]

Originally posted by DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND!:

They are only good at ground and basic jumps. They suck at aerials. So if you see a someone that seems to be perfect with ground shots, may be a bot.

Yup noticed that. They suck real bad in the air. And can't dodge demos.

[BoGy1980 MzegdietsasgedeesleestM]

YES ... EPIC FINALLY LISTENED TO MY MANY REQUESTS ...

i've been asking to put the "cheating" option back in for many many months now.
People just didn't report half of the smurfs/cheaters because they didn't know how to do it properly (using grieving/throwing).

finally epic is beginning to do something about what creates most toxicity in the game... (it comes from the endless frustration)

[Whitey]

Originally posted by BoGy.Be -> Twitch.tv/BoGy1980:

YES ... EPIC FINALLY LISTENED TO MY MANY REQUESTS ...

i've been asking to put the "cheating" option back in for many many months now.
People just didn't report half of the smurfs/cheaters because they didn't know how to do it properly (using grieving/throwing).

finally epic is beginning to do something about what creates most toxicity in the game... (it comes from the endless frustration)

Yeah, I don't know why they got rid of that report option.

[tweed]

Couldn't the cheaters simply create a new account and continue cheating?
No 2FA, and all that...

[BoGy1980 MzegdietsasgedeesleestM]

Originally posted by plain awful:

Couldn't the cheaters simply create a new account and continue cheating?
No 2FA, and all that...

creating new accounts IS THE CHEAT ... so they do it constantly... and that has to be stopped (i know how, but it'll take time and money to implement amongst all F2P games)

[SparsePrawn891]

the only bots i see are the people who mimic everything you do by standing behind you instead of doing something themselves even when you give them the chance

[Keg]

Stop the smurfing first ... then handle bots. Im enjoying the tears from loser champ+ players

[Romando]

Originally posted by Keg:

Stop the smurfing first ... then handle bots. Im enjoying the tears from loser champ+ players

True, but I honestly don't know how would they stop that.

[BoGy1980 MzegdietsasgedeesleestM]

Originally posted by (UCOG) Romando:

Originally posted by Keg:

Stop the smurfing first ... then handle bots. Im enjoying the tears from loser champ+ players

True, but I honestly don't know how would they stop that.

there is a way ... with my system you can only go into f2p ranked games with 1 account only... you can create as many game-accounts as you want, but those will all be limited to casual because of the system i'd put in place that connects your account to what i have in mind...
also, cheaters would get severely punished to stop them doing it a second time (i'm talking about: 1 month unable to play ANY ranked game (so also for other F2P games), and a year for the game you cheated at ... if you cheat a second time it'll be a full year ban from all ranked mp games, and permban from ranked in the game where you cheated ...

if you still don't wanna learn, and cheat a third time, that's going to be hard, because you just removed yourself from ANY ranked games for the rest of your life; enjoy playing casual for the rest of you days :)

i'm sorry i'm not fully into detail, but I don't want some guy to steal my ideas.. hope to find funds