We have to tighten up on bots and detecting them.  They have and will continue to be a detriment to the server.

I suggest an initial IP ban and possibly a hardware ban (if within the scope of possibility) as a first line of defense.  I understand VPNs are a way to cheat the system, to this I suggest making a link/tie/verification ID tied to every single account and IP, such as on this forum or discord.

This would mean any player who is caught botting can't simply use a VPN to spoof their new account and do it again, if and when they are caught.

You had originally said a "grace period" was given and that you would now tighten down on it.  I'm seeing the same, repeat offenders that continue botting not getting banned permanently and it is ruining the integrity of the server.  I also understand that they are likely funding through donations and subscription, but I would like to see integrity of staff and server alike to keep these people away for good.

If it means raising the cost of subscription, I would gladly pay a little extra for server cost and development to keep this server's integrity to the best of possibility.

I also ask the community to pick apart these suggestions.  I feel we all yearn for the great game of classic and need to voice these serious concerns to keep the bad apples from spoiling the bunch.

Thank you.