guildgate
Guildgate is a term used in the context of online multiplayer games, particularly massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), to describe a form of player exploitation or manipulation. The term originated from the game *Guild Wars*, where players would create fake or "bot" accounts to artificially inflate their guild's reputation or resources. This practice was later adopted and expanded upon in other MMORPGs, such as *World of Warcraft*, where it became a broader issue.
Guildgate typically involves players using automated scripts, multiple accounts, or collusion with other players to gain
Developers and game communities often address Guildgate through anti-cheat measures, account restrictions, and community reporting systems.
The term has also entered broader gaming discourse to describe any form of organized player manipulation, extending