Today I went to the PlayNC Support site to see if they updated anything. In the help section I came across the topic: Healthy Gaming.
PlayNC claims that you should avoid repetitive actions.
PlayNC:
Take advantage of shortcut keys, macros and auto command settings - these vary by game, but can save you relentlessly hitting a combination of keys (and can also give you the edge when it comes to combat).
What's considered Healthy, and what's considered botting?
The use of Macros/auto command settings, is there a limit to it?
Alexandra-Sweet
Chicken Ftw
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Originally Posted by Alexandra-Sweet
Today I went to the PlayNC Support site to see if they updated anything. In the help section I came across the topic: Healthy Gaming.
PlayNC claims that you should avoid repetitive actions. |
Alexandra-Sweet
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Originally Posted by Chicken Ftw
Actions like... pretty much all of PvE? o.o
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Stormlord Alex
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Originally Posted by Chicken Ftw
Actions like... pretty much all of PvE? o.o
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Chicken, my hat goes off to you, sir!
Firebaall
I'm sure that macros, and keybinds are all ok to use.
However, once they get into the level of complexity or automation that doesn't require you to be in front of the computer to operate, then it's a "bot".
If you can leave the computer while having the macro or keybind operate the game in your absence, you're botting.
If you are required to be in front of the computer in order for a macro, or keybind to function, you are not.
However, once they get into the level of complexity or automation that doesn't require you to be in front of the computer to operate, then it's a "bot".
If you can leave the computer while having the macro or keybind operate the game in your absence, you're botting.
If you are required to be in front of the computer in order for a macro, or keybind to function, you are not.
You can't see me
0.o I thought GW disallowed Third Party Programs period.
Oh well. Still, I wouldn't use them unless you personally created them for risk of downloading harmful material.
Oh well. Still, I wouldn't use them unless you personally created them for risk of downloading harmful material.
Crowell The Fallen
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Originally Posted by Alexandra-Sweet
PlayNC:
Take advantage of shortcut keys, macros and auto command settings - these vary by game, but can save you relentlessly hitting a combination of keys (and can also give you the edge when it comes to combat). |
I could make a macro that farmed for me, through a combination of well timed key combinations... however, that would be considered a bot.
I think they should define a few things a little better, because if i had tunnel vision i would go off right now, make a nice cute little 'macro', hit my super key combination to active the macro, and away i go!
Slap in the face when they ban for using a 'bot'. >.>
BlackSephir
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Originally Posted by Chicken Ftw
Actions like... pretty much all of PvE? o.o
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Nemo the Capitalist
O_O chicken ftw
DarkFlame
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Originally Posted by Alexandra-Sweet
Take advantage of shortcut keys, macros and auto command settings - these vary by game,
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=DNC=Trucker
a macro that types "/stuck" would probably be OK 
I need this but am way too afraid to use any 3rd party program to macro this
I need this but am way too afraid to use any 3rd party program to macro this
Alexandra-Sweet
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Originally Posted by DarkFlame
Vary by game is the key term. NCSoft(and by extension PlayNC) owns a operates a number of games, of which GW is just one. So what applies to those other games, would end up getting you banned on GW.
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immortius
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Originally Posted by Rules of Conduct
22. You may not use any third-party program (such as a "bot") in order to automate gameplay functions, including playing, chatting, interacting, or gathering gold or items within Guild Wars. You may not assist, relay, or store gold or items for other players who are using these processes.
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Originally Posted by EULA
You agree not to use any hardware or software, including but not limited to third party tools, or any other method of support which may in any way influence or advantage your use of the Service which is not authorized by NC Interactive, including but not limited to the use of 'bots' and/or any other method by which the Service may be played automatically without human input.
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rohara
seems to me like the legalese is only there to fall back on when banning farmbots or people who are just "up to no good".
seeing as they sell gw zboards...which come preprogrammed with macros for gw.
i myself have a logitech g15 gaming keyboard, which can't be installed without installing the macro editor/enabler with it. its part of the package.
looks like macros are ok to use, as long as you don't use them to replace yourself at the computer.
seeing as they sell gw zboards...which come preprogrammed with macros for gw.
i myself have a logitech g15 gaming keyboard, which can't be installed without installing the macro editor/enabler with it. its part of the package.
looks like macros are ok to use, as long as you don't use them to replace yourself at the computer.
Firebaall
Looks like folks are here are having problems understanding the spirit of the Rules of Conduct or EULA.
If you are using a Macro, or keybind ask yourself one thing:
"Do I need to be in front of the computer when I use the macro/keybind for it to do what I want?"
If the answer is "yes", you're fine. If the answer is "no", then you're botting. It's pretty darn clear.
If you are using a Macro, or keybind ask yourself one thing:
"Do I need to be in front of the computer when I use the macro/keybind for it to do what I want?"
If the answer is "yes", you're fine. If the answer is "no", then you're botting. It's pretty darn clear.
Zahr Dalsk
I use macros for quick emotes and for a quick getaway when using a survivor character. I doubt it inconveniences anyone.
Firebaall
Oh, you are so banned!
big papi
macros ftw
i personally don't see the harm in them
i personally don't see the harm in them
Roshi_ikkyu
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Originally Posted by rohara
seems to me like the legalese is only there to fall back on when banning farmbots or people who are just "up to no good".
seeing as they sell gw zboards...which come preprogrammed with macros for gw. i myself have a logitech g15 gaming keyboard, which can't be installed without installing the macro editor/enabler with it. its part of the package. looks like macros are ok to use, as long as you don't use them to replace yourself at the computer. |
but it is awesome for having a key assigned to do the emotes