Bots have been a part of the game for a while now, replacing players who disconnect during a match. However, with the latest PTB update, DBD adds bots to replace those who DC during the loading screen, and players aren’t happy about it.
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At first glance, this might seem like a good idea, since you don’t have to wait in a lobby queue, but that’s about the only benefit. Most people on the AverageNOEDuser (love the name) Reddit post agree that they would rather wait for another match than play with a bot.
This feature feels more like a punishment for those who stay in the match. I can already guess how many people disconnect from a trial the moment they load in and see the bot names, which are easily recognizable by their generic names.
That's not to say the bots aren't helpful. They can be, healing, repairing gens, blinding the Killer with their flashlight, etc. They do make some pretty simple mistakes though. The bot in my game came to my aid during the first chase, and ended up with both of us injured instead of just me, while I was trying to take up the Killer's time.
