This creates a "treadmill" effect. High-level gameplay requires a near-constant presence to:

Before downloading any software, it is vital to understand the consequences. Firefly Studios, the game's developer, has a strict policy against automation.

A is a third-party script or executable program designed to automate repetitive in-game tasks. Unlike simple macro recorders, advanced bots interact directly with the game’s client or use pixel recognition to simulate human input.

In a good alliance, members cover each other’s time zones. While you sleep, an ally in Australia will defend your lands. This is the "human bot network" and it’s far more effective than any script.

The most common request is for a bot that automates scouting and resource foraging. While developers have shared Jython scripts designed to read screen pixels or OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to find stashes, they are often temperamental.