Developing a bot in C++ vs C# vs Python

[0xFA]

Hello Everyone!

I started writing a bot for farming(private servers: vanilla, TBC). Since I had to work with pointers, the choice was made in favor of C++.
When I started looking for information about WoW bots, I started to notice that there were a lot more code examples in C#. My C++, C#, and Python skills are about the same.
My questions:

1. Why do most people develop bots in C#?
2. Should I rewrite my bot in C# or continue with C++?
3. How would you rate the difficulty of writing a bot in 3 languages?
e.g.
If C# is 100%
C++ 150%
Python 110%

[Hazzbazzy]

Hello Everyone!

I started writing a bot for farming(private servers: vanilla, TBC). Since I had to work with pointers, the choice was made in favor of C++.
When I started looking for information about WoW bots, I started to notice that there were a lot more code examples in C#. My C++, C#, and Python skills are about the same.
My questions:

1. Why do most people develop bots in C#?
2. Should I rewrite my bot in C# or continue with C++?
3. How would you rate the difficulty of writing a bot in 3 languages?
e.g.
If C# is 100%
C++ 150%
Python 110%

3: Python vs C/C++ vs Assembly side-by-side comparison - YouTube

[0xFA]

3: Python vs C/C++ vs Assembly side-by-side comparison - YouTube

Difficulty != number of lines of code.

[maikel233]

I think most choose C# because most application developers jobs are C# oriented and they already have experience in that field.
You can code in any language you like but if you have most expierence with c++ why even use c#?

[0xFA]

I think most choose C# because most application developers jobs are C# oriented and they already have experience in that field.
You can code in any language you like but if you have most expierence with c++ why even use c#?

I feel like C# is an extra layer that can cause unnecessary issues and pitfalls while debugging. Or are my expectations unfounded?

[scizzydo]

Difficulty != number of lines of code.

I feel you didn't even watch the video if this is your reply. However, as a serious answer, anything you are the most comfortable in and can make something with is the obvious answer. I started my adventure in the cheating realm and switched to C++ and am glad I did. It makes things so much easier, but also is harder to do a few other things in if you're not experienced.

[Hazzbazzy]

Difficulty != number of lines of code.

This video was intended to help you make an informed choice.
Difficulty is completely subjective depending on the person.

If you want my actual opinion, learn C and x86 Assembly, as everything else is commonly easier to learn as a result of learning at least C, or C++; in order of (subjective) difficulty from easy to hard, Python is the easiest, then C#, then C++, then C, then x86 Assembly.
Python is also the worst language you could learn out of these options, in my opinion.

[charles420]

it can be done in any lang look at autoit just pick what ever lang you feel comfy in

[0xFA]

This video was intended to help you make an informed choice.
Difficulty is completely subjective depending on the person.

If you want my actual opinion, learn C and x86 Assembly, as everything else is commonly easier to learn as a result of learning at least C, or C++; in order of (subjective) difficulty from easy to hard, Python is the easiest, then C#, then C++, then C, then x86 Assembly.
Python is also the worst language you could learn out of these options, in my opinion.

Why do you think python is the worst?

[0xFA]

... and switched to C++ and am glad I did. It makes things so much easier, but also is harder to do a few other things in if you're not experienced.

Please be more specific. This is exactly the information I'm looking for.

[GameHelper]

Hello Everyone!

I started writing a bot for farming(private servers: vanilla, TBC). Since I had to work with pointers, the choice was made in favor of C++.
When I started looking for information about WoW bots, I started to notice that there were a lot more code examples in C#. My C++, C#, and Python skills are about the same.
My questions:

1. Why do most people develop bots in C#?
2. Should I rewrite my bot in C# or continue with C++?
3. How would you rate the difficulty of writing a bot in 3 languages?
e.g.
If C# is 100%
C++ 150%
Python 110%

1. Why do most people develop bots in C#?

I don't know about most people, however, I choose C# rather than c++/python because there was shit ton of helping material available in that language when it comes to botting, memory reading/writing, and win32/Graphic programming. While this might be true for c++ as well, I didn't choose c++ because I haven't touched the language in last 10+ years. However, if I have to do everything from scratch, I would probably go with c++ since that gives you more control and options. You can also go deep with c++ if you want (not that you have to).

As you can see from my answer, when it comes to botting/hacks/overlays, speed doesn't matter a lot since remote-process-memory-reading is going to slow you down anyway.
Unless you inject your bot in the game process itself, in that case, c++ it is + instant ban.

2. Should I rewrite my bot in C# or continue with C++?

unless there is a road block, I wouldn't recommend switching language.

3. How would you rate the difficulty of writing a bot in 3 languages?

no one writes a bot from scratch, they always have to rely on other ppl work (at least initially while they are learning). So ease of writing a bot in all 3 language depends on which language you find the reference code/libraries in for that specific game? for me it was c# so i went that route.

[scizzydo]

1. Why do most people develop bots in C#?

I don't know about most people, however, I choose C# rather than c++/python because there was shit ton of helping material available in that language when it comes to botting, memory reading/writing, and win32/Graphic programming. While this might be true for c++ as well, I didn't choose c++ because I haven't touched the language in last 10+ years. However, if I have to do everything from scratch, I would probably go with c++ since that gives you more control and options. You can also go deep with c++ if you want (not that you have to).

As you can see from my answer, when it comes to botting/hacks/overlays, speed doesn't matter a lot since remote-process-memory-reading is going to slow you down anyway.
Unless you inject your bot in the game process itself, in that case, c++ it is + instant ban.

2. Should I rewrite my bot in C# or continue with C++?

unless there is a road block, I wouldn't recommend switching language.

3. How would you rate the difficulty of writing a bot in 3 languages?

no one writes a bot from scratch, they always have to rely on other ppl work (at least initially while they are learning). So ease of writing a bot in all 3 language depends on which language you find the reference code/libraries in for that specific game? for me it was c# so i went that route.

I find it funny when I see the claims of "Unless you inject your bot in the game process itself, in that case, c++ it is + instant ban."

I've been internal on retail for years without a single ban.

[scizzydo]

Please be more specific. This is exactly the information I'm looking for.

I chose C++ for a few reasons. First was because of the ease to do things, and like mentioned the ability to go pretty deep. Second was all the places I've worked, C++ has been the thing, not C#. Lastly was because of also other things I do, C++ is just the best option.

With these other choices, you tend to have bloated assemblies, easy detection vectors. If blizzard (or any game) wants to find you, it doesn't matter if internal or external.

[GameHelper]

I find it funny when I see the claims of "Unless you inject your bot in the game process itself, in that case, c++ it is + instant ban."

I've been internal on retail for years without a single ban.

yeah that part varies a lot, my bad for assuming the worst case scenario, depends on a shit ton of factors, some are in our control and some aren't.

[0xFA]

I've been internal on retail for years without a single ban.

And in the process of developing and debugging the bot, you weren’t banned? What approach did you use?