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| This system was implemented as a bot detection and prevention measure. However, its arrival has sparked significant community feedback, particularly due to the captcha's full-screen nature and how it affects gameplay in dangerous areas such as the [[Wastelands]], where players can be attacked while unable to respond. | | This system was implemented as a bot detection and prevention measure. However, its arrival has sparked significant community feedback, particularly due to the captcha's full-screen nature and how it affects gameplay in dangerous areas such as the [[Wastelands]], where players can be attacked while unable to respond. |
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| == Removal ==
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| At approximately 4:21 PM on the same day it was introduced, the [[Old Magician]] was removed from the game. About 35 minutes earlier, [[Dew]] had [https://discord.com/channels/1326105463410131007/1379383466176548865/1388606027137683467 announced on Discord] outlining how the system functioned and acknowledging ongoing adjustments to captcha behavior, including image generation, trigger timing, and the potential for full deactivation:
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| <blockquote>I will continue modifying captcha generation (images, time between events, etc.) or possibly even disable them entirely. Just a few things to clarify:
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| When you are hit with the Confusion spell, you will be in the Foggy state for 5 minutes, in which case you can still gain exp and gather resources normally
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| After 5 minutes, or if you begin to solve the captcha, or if you logout/login, you will be in the Confused state, in which case you can still be in combat (but not gain experience), and are unable to gather any resources or make items
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| And since some people are having issues solving them, don't use any spaces when solving</blockquote>
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