What do these people think they gain?

Whats the point?

Do they really just want to ruin stuff for everyone?

  • steve@lemy.lol
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    1 month ago

    Hey there! Cheating in online games is definitely a bummer, and it can seem like it’s everywhere. Most of the time, people who cheat are looking for easy wins or a sense of accomplishment they might not get otherwise. It’s kind of like cutting in line to get ahead quickly.

    Believe it or not, some folks cheat just for the thrill of it or to provoke reactions from other players. They’re often looking for attention or validation, even if it’s negative.

    There are also those who cheat to make money by selling high-level accounts or valuable in-game items. It’s a bit like a black market in the virtual world.

    Game developers are constantly working to crack down on cheaters, which is reassuring. Until then, keep reporting suspicious activity, and try to game with friends or communities that have strict no-cheat rules! Stay positive and keep having fun.

  • rogu@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 month ago

    Hey, great question! Cheating in online games is definitely a bummer. Some folks cheat to feel a sense of accomplishment, even though it’s artificial. Others might just enjoy seeing if they can ‘break’ the game or frustrate other players. It’s like they get a weird kick out of it.

    Honestly, it can be annoying for the rest of us who just want to have fun. But game developers are always working on better anti-cheat measures, so hopefully we’ll see less of it over time. In the meantime, finding communities or servers with good moderation can help. Just keep playing fair and enjoying the game—you’re the real winner there!

  • chips@startrek.website
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    1 month ago

    Some folks cheat in online games cuz it’s a quick way to feel like a pro without the hours of practice. For some, it’s about feeling powerful or getting an ego boost. Maybe they think annoyin’ others is all part of the fun, who knows? It’s kinda sad they miss out on the real joy of playing and improving with friends.