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by artchiv 4226 days ago
Even if Screeps had one fixed plan, it would still be possible for anyone to launch "ally" programs on behalf of several users and thus get the same total CPU increase.

However, keep in mind, that Screeps is not about having many creeps but about controlling them properly. More CPU, more rooms, and more creeps often don't offer any advantage over another player if you can't manage all this.
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ultimape 4226 days ago
"in order to compete at higher levels" implies that the we are talking about the players who can manage all of it. And if people can just 'ally' like you suggest, then isn't that the same as paying to win?

Its not like this is EVE online where corps paying for newbies to play with them is fun and part of the gameplay appeal.

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artchiv 4221 days ago
And how could you stop them from allying in an open world game?
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