E37 How to Stop Cheaters in Video Games with Paul Chamberlain

What defines cheating in games? Is it exploiting existing bugs, using automation or macro tools? What about installing third-party mods that unlock special features in the game?   Building Better Games is joined by game developer and anti-cheat expert, Paul Chamberlain, on this episode to discuss cheating and creating an anti-cheat strategy. Cheating is inevitable, but there ARE ways to mitigate its effects and keep competitive integrity in games.   Paul outlines the importance of understanding your game, measuring vulnerable systems to find patterns, and the role of operations teams in combating scammers and investigating cheaters. He also goes over multiple examples from real games, including League of Legends and Fortnite.   Tune in to hear Paul’s advice for dealing with cheating in game development!   Topics discussed in this episode: Why people cheat How to reduce cheating What defines cheating Why you need to understand your product Real examples of cheating solutions How players view the volume of cheating Paul’s advice to address cheating   Watch Dan Olsen's video, "Why It's Rude To Suck At Warcraft,” from his YouTube Channel, Folding Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKP1I7IocYU   Paul Chamberlain's Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkemNew Avalon Studios Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewAvalonGames   Omega Strikers from Odyssey Interactive just released, and you can check it out here: https://www.odysseyinteractive.gg/omegastrikers   Sign up for the Building Better Games Newsletter for monthly tips to help you lead game teams! https://buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter/   Check out our website: https://buildingbettergames.gg/   If you’ve enjoyed this episode and wonder if we could help your studio or company out, email us at [email protected] to set up a free 90-minute call!   For more episodes, head to the Building Better Games Podlink https://www.pod.link/1559448378   Connect with us: https://www.tiktok.com/@building_better_games https://www.instagram.com/building_better_games/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/valarin-inc/   This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com   Content Producer: Ben Chadfield