As a long-time player since the early days, I was initially hesitant about the introduction of Vanguard, the new anti-cheat system. Now that it's been out for a while, I wanted to explore how it has affected the overall gaming experience. Here's what I've gathered from various players:
Less Cheating, More Stability
The general consensus seems to be that Vanguard has successfully reduced cheating in the game. Many players report seeing fewer obvious cheaters and scripters compared to previous years. One player noted that bot activity has dropped significantly, from over a million hours per day to just 50,000, while human play time has remained steady.
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Some Technical Hiccups
As with any new system, there have been some technical issues:
- Occasional crashes and errors, requiring game restarts or PC reboots
- Slower PC startup times for some users
- Compatibility issues with certain VPNs and remote desktop software
- Linux users can no longer play the game
Privacy Concerns
While most players haven't noticed major privacy issues, some remain cautious about potential data harvesting. The long-term privacy implications are still unclear.
It's difficult to quantify exactly how many players left due to Vanguard. Some casual players and those with privacy concerns have stopped playing, but the overall impact seems minimal.
Improved Ban System
Vanguard has implemented hardware ID (HWID) bans, making it harder for cheaters to simply create new accounts. However, this has led to some confusion when legitimate players are affected by bans on shared or previously owned hardware.
Overall, Vanguard seems to have improved the gaming experience by reducing cheating without causing major disruptions for most players. While there are some technical issues to iron out and concerns to address, the system appears to be functioning as intended.
