Even if not banned, players caught botting often face "de-buffs" where their stats (HP, damage, speed) are permanently lowered as a penalty. The Developer's Stance
Released in the mid-2000s by Bigpoint Games, Seafight quickly established itself as a titan of the browser-based MMO genre. Unlike traditional naval warfare games that focus on simulation, Seafight offered a unique blend of arcade-style shooting, deep ship customization, and a persistent online world filled with pirates, merchants, and mythical sea monsters. For nearly two decades, players have logged in to grind Pearls, upgrade cannons, and dominate the leaderboards.
: When caught, a player may lose 33% of their current Experience Points (XP), Elite Points (EP), and Battle Points (BP). Scar I (1 Month)
Early bots sailed in perfect straight lines. Bigpoint made monsters spawn in random, irregular patterns.