Multiboxing in MMORPGs is a big topic. But is it cool what these players are doing? Or does it massively disturb the fun of the other players?
Many MMORPG veterans may have already noticed these players. They often play the same class and move around in a large group to gather resources or complete quests. All characters perform exactly the same movements. But what looks like a bot in World of Warcraft from the outside is often a so-called multiboxer.
So are multiboxers more “Yay” or “Nay”? What do you think of these players?
What are multiboxers? Multiboxers are players who run multiple accounts of a game (usually MMORPGs) simultaneously and play them in parallel. Depending on the game, multiple PCs may be in use. Special software and macros allow them to make inputs in such a way that the characters move in parallel and act simultaneously. Often, one character acts as the “main”, which the other characters follow.
What are the benefits of multiboxing? Playing multiple characters simultaneously brings many advantages, depending on the game. The multiboxer can tackle difficult tasks in PvE solo and is not dependent on other players. In PvP, they represent a strong force that is often superior to individual players. A multiboxer can also have an advantage against groups because they can cause almost perfect “focus damage” – that’s why multiboxing has been banned in PvP.
One last aspect is the efficiency with which a multiboxer can farm resources. In games like World of Warcraft, where multiple characters can loot from the same source, a multiboxer with 10 characters can gather about ten times the amount of herbs, allowing multiboxers to determine the price of some resources while also offering many resources. “Normal” players hardly get access to the resources.
What are the disadvantages? Among the disadvantages are often the increased costs. Because whoever needs multiple PCs and has to purchase several game accounts pays a high price for it. Additionally, multiboxers have a bad reputation in many games if they build too much market dominance, for example, by farming resources. Aside from that, playing multiple characters is quite exhausting and requires a lot of attention.
Multiboxing – is it bad or totally fine?
But now let’s hear from you! What do you think about multiboxers? Are they cool and just part of a game? Or should multiboxing be banned altogether?
If you want to elaborate on your answer or share your own experiences with multiboxers, feel free to leave a comment.
