Pokemon GO bots could be returning to the game soon. Unlike third party trackers, bot makers are reportedly familiar with the Captcha nets that Niantic has recently rolled.
Pokemon GO bots After 0.39 API Update
Pokemon GO bot creators were also booted out of the game just like the third party trackers when Niantic released the 0.39 API, according to Pokemongohub. The captcha safety net basically prevents outside apps from automatically accessing the game. The Pokemon GO botting community were also caught by surprise just like its tracker counterparts. Interstingly, the botting forums are also filled with people hoping that the 0.39 API will get cracked as soon as possible. It may take a while, but the bot dev have a reputation with these things.
Pokemon GO Bot Dev Advantage
Pokemon GO third party tracker developers may see the captcha safeguard as formidable wall to get into but bot makers are familiar with them. Getting around the captcha net is not really that difficult. There are a number of online services that manually takes care of the captcha questions. However, this will considerably slow down the performance of any app.
Bot developers typically worked in large groups which is why they can developed tools to specifically handle captcha questions. Most Pokemon GO third party trackers however, are mostly working alone or composed of a small team. These developers simply do not have the money or enough technical expertise to work around the captcha net or even crack the 0.39 API.
Pokemon GO observers believed that Niantic may have succeeded in keeping third party trackers. Critics however, doubt that the captcha and 0.39 API update is enough to forever keep the bots from Pokemon GO.
The removal of third party tracking apps such as FastPokeMap may even convince more Pokemon GO players to leave the game. Unless Niantic take appropriate steps to keep the game interesting, there is a possibility that game will soon be overrun by bots. If that happens; its game over for Pokemon GO.
