How to Avoid Account Bans While Running Bless Network Farming
- How to Avoid Account Bans While Running Bless Network Farming
This article details the server configuration and best practices to minimize the risk of account bans while operating a Bless Network farming operation. Running automated processes on online games carries inherent risks, and understanding the technical aspects of your setup is crucial for staying under the radar. This guide focuses on techniques to mimic legitimate player behavior and avoid detection by anti-cheat systems. We assume a basic understanding of server administration and networking. This guide is for informational purposes only, and does not endorse or encourage activities that violate a game's Terms of Service.
Understanding the Ban Vectors
Bless Network (and most modern MMOs) employ a variety of methods to detect and ban bot accounts. These include:
- **Behavioral Analysis:** Analyzing player actions for patterns inconsistent with human play.
- **Network Analysis:** Detecting repeated, automated requests to the game servers.
- **Heuristic Detection:** Identifying suspicious software or processes running alongside the game client.
- **Manual Reporting:** Player reports can trigger investigations.
Our goal is to minimize our footprint in each of these areas. It's important to remember that no method is foolproof, and constant monitoring and adaptation are necessary. See also Anti-Cheat Measures and Bot Detection Techniques.
Server Hardware Configuration
The hardware you use significantly impacts your ability to remain undetected. Using dedicated hardware is *highly* recommended over virtual machines, as VMs often have detectable characteristics.
| Component | Specification | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (or equivalent) | High - Impacts processing speed for emulation. |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 2666MHz | High - Insufficient RAM can lead to performance bottlenecks and detectable delays. |
| Storage | 500GB SSD | High - SSDs are significantly faster than HDDs and provide quicker access to game data. |
| Network Card | Gigabit Ethernet | High - Reliable network connectivity is essential. |
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Clean Installation | High - A clean OS minimizes detectable software conflicts. |
- Important Considerations:** Avoid using publicly accessible or shared hosting services. These are often flagged by anti-cheat systems. Regularly check Server Resource Usage for optimal performance.
Network Configuration and Proxy Usage
Directly connecting to the game servers from your home IP address is extremely risky. Implementing a robust proxy system is critical.
| Proxy Type | Configuration | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Proxies | Rotating IPs from real residential connections. | Highly effective at avoiding detection. Appear as legitimate players. | Expensive. Requires reliable proxy provider. |
| Datacenter Proxies | IPs from data centers. | Cheaper than residential proxies. | Easily detectable. Should only be used in combination with other techniques. |
| VPN | Encrypts traffic and masks your IP address. | Provides basic anonymity. | Can be detected if the VPN provider is known for botting activities. |
- Key Network Settings:**
- **Randomized Delay:** Introduce random delays between packets sent to the game server. This mimics human reaction time. See Packet Delay Implementation
- **Header Manipulation:** Modify HTTP headers to appear as legitimate browser requests.
- **Connection Limits:** Limit the number of concurrent connections from each IP address.
- **Geolocation Consistency:** Ensure the proxy IP's geolocation matches the game server's region. See Geolocation Spoofing.
Emulation and Bot Script Design
The way your bot interacts with the game is paramount. Avoid predictable patterns.
| Feature | Implementation | Detection Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Random waypoints, pathfinding with slight deviations, human-like jitter. | Low - If implemented correctly. |
| Combat | Variable attack patterns, reaction times, and skill usage. | Medium - Requires sophisticated AI to mimic human behavior. |
| Item Interaction | Randomized looting and selling patterns. | Low - Simple to implement. |
| Chat | Avoid automated chat. If necessary, use infrequent, generic responses. | High - Automated chat is a major red flag. |
- Important Scripting Principles:**
- **Randomization:** Introduce randomness into *every* aspect of the bot's behavior.
- **Human-Like Delays:** Simulate human reaction times and pauses between actions. See Random Delay Generation.
- **Error Handling:** Implement robust error handling to prevent the bot from getting stuck or repeating actions.
- **Regular Updates:** Update your bot script frequently to adapt to game changes and anti-cheat updates. See Bot Script Maintenance.
- **Avoid Perfect Efficiency:** Bots that perform tasks with 100% efficiency are immediately suspect.
Monitoring and Adaptation
Regularly monitor your setup and adapt your strategies based on observed results.
- **Account Health Checks:** Monitor your accounts for any warning signs, such as increased scrutiny from the game's support team. Account Monitoring Tools
- **Proxy Health Checks:** Ensure your proxies are functioning correctly and aren't being flagged as malicious.
- **Log Analysis:** Analyze your bot's logs for any errors or anomalies.
- **Community Monitoring:** Stay informed about the latest anti-cheat updates and bot detection techniques by monitoring relevant online forums and communities. See Bless Network Community Forums.
Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only. Running bots and engaging in automated gameplay may violate the Terms of Service of Bless Network and could result in account bans. The author and publisher are not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use of this information. Always review and adhere to the game's Terms of Service.
Server Administration Network Security Bless Network API Bot Development Proxy Servers Anti-Cheat Measures Packet Analysis Bot Detection Techniques Geolocation Spoofing Random Delay Generation Account Monitoring Tools Server Resource Usage Bot Script Maintenance Bless Network Community Forums Packet Delay Implementation
Intel-Based Server Configurations
| Configuration | Specifications | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Core i7-6700K/7700 Server | 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB | CPU Benchmark: 8046 |
| Core i7-8700 Server | 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB | CPU Benchmark: 13124 |
| Core i9-9900K Server | 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB | CPU Benchmark: 49969 |
| Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) | 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i9-13900 Server (128GB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Server (64GB) | 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Server (128GB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Workstation | 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 |
AMD-Based Server Configurations
| Configuration | Specifications | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 3600 Server | 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 17849 |
| Ryzen 7 7700 Server | 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 35224 |
| Ryzen 9 5950X Server | 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 46045 |
| Ryzen 9 7950X Server | 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 63561 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB) | 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB) | 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB) | 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB) | 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 9454P Server | 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe |
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