Autohotkey Legal? - Guild Wars Forums

Bob_ftw · May 31, 2010, 11:47 PM // 23:47

I use autohotkey to bind keys that the game doesn't allow, e.g. Mousewheel click to target nearest foe. Could I be banned for this?

Shayne Hawke · Jun 01, 2010, 01:22 AM // 01:22

I am 99.999% sure that you have nothing to fear from just that.

Ghost Dog · Jun 01, 2010, 01:40 AM // 01:40

Well if the game doesn't allow that bind (doesn't it?) than I can't blame you, and no that program is fine I assure you.

Did I just use than? I'm going to nap.

MagmaRed · Jun 01, 2010, 01:58 AM // 01:58

This is the kind of question that really should be asked of Anet staff. I would either PM an Anet staff person (Regina, Linsey, etc.) or email Anet support.

Quaker · Jun 01, 2010, 03:56 AM // 03:56

I'm pretty sure that using some program to bind mouse buttons to key functions is ok. You are not doing anything that can't be done with some other key, and it doesn't give you an advantage. Mice often come with "profiling" software to do just that.

Edit - I just discovered that the center mouse button (mouse3) has a built in function, which is why you can't bind it directly (unlike mouse4 and mouse5). If you hold down mouse3 and move the mouse back and forth, the camera zooms in and out - basically the same as moving the mousewheel.

Btw, if you have a multi-button mouse such as a Logitech MX518, you can directly bind the thumb buttons (mouse 4 & 5). I have mouse4 bound to "Target Foe: Nearest" and mouse 5 bound to "Attack".

majoho · Jun 01, 2010, 06:41 AM // 06:41

Rebinding keys is allowed, anything that automates stuff isn't.

Master Ketsu · Jun 01, 2010, 08:34 AM // 08:34

I sincerely doubt it seeming how there was a GW contest for a Deathadder mouse, which comes with a ton of macro/hotkeying functionality. It's very unlikely Anet would give away something they consider illegal for gameplay. Unless they were smoking weed.

Lots and lots of weed.

Eragon Zarroc · Jun 01, 2010, 11:51 AM // 11:51

it should be allowed. the only thing that is not allowed is full afk automation of tasks and hotkeys they give you overt advantages while playing pvp.

Anon-e-mouse · Jun 01, 2010, 05:10 PM // 17:10

The op's actual problem is that Autohotkeys does more than just remaps keys/mouse buttons, as it actually can run pre-programmed macro's.

Personally I'd be careful. Whilst I'm not aware of anyone who has been banned for Autohotkeys, there is the chance it may happen.

Even if you asked Anet, I'm sure you'll get a non-commital reply at best.

Targeting the closest foe is normally the 'C' key, not really sure why'd you want to move that to the middle button on the mouse.

IrishX · Jun 01, 2010, 07:06 PM // 19:06

I'm almost 100% sure that it is fine. It wouldn't be detectable anyway, since Guild Wars will read it the same as you hitting whatever key you set up the hotkey for.

Also, I was not banned and I use it for dropping veils. As far as the client and server are concerned, I double click to enchantments.

Jenn · Jun 01, 2010, 07:12 PM // 19:12

I think the question should be more like, "is what I'm doing legal?" AHK itself is rather harmless, but its potential is rather powerful. If you're just using it so you can bind certain keys, I'd think you're fine. As a caution to you and others though, don't do anything more sinister than that. I've known people to be caught and banned over macros, that can fully automate a task, using AHK.

May 31, 2010, 11:47 PM // 23:47	#1
Bob_ftw Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2007	Autohotkey Legal? I use autohotkey to bind keys that the game doesn't allow, e.g. Mousewheel click to target nearest foe. Could I be banned for this?

Jun 01, 2010, 03:56 AM // 03:56	#5
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	I'm pretty sure that using some program to bind mouse buttons to key functions is ok. You are not doing anything that can't be done with some other key, and it doesn't give you an advantage. Mice often come with "profiling" software to do just that. Edit - I just discovered that the center mouse button (mouse3) has a built in function, which is why you can't bind it directly (unlike mouse4 and mouse5). If you hold down mouse3 and move the mouse back and forth, the camera zooms in and out - basically the same as moving the mousewheel. Btw, if you have a multi-button mouse such as a Logitech MX518, you can directly bind the thumb buttons (mouse 4 & 5). I have mouse4 bound to "Target Foe: Nearest" and mouse 5 bound to "Attack". Last edited by Quaker; Jun 01, 2010 at 04:03 AM // 04:03..

Jun 01, 2010, 07:12 PM // 19:12	#11
Jenn Resigned. Join Date: Sep 2006	I think the question should be more like, "is what I'm doing legal?" AHK itself is rather harmless, but its potential is rather powerful. If you're just using it so you can bind certain keys, I'd think you're fine. As a caution to you and others though, don't do anything more sinister than that. I've known people to be caught and banned over macros, that can fully automate a task, using AHK. __________________ "Let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we???ll change the world." Jack Layton

Jun 01, 2010, 01:22 AM // 01:22	#2
Shayne Hawke Departed from Tyria Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Clan Dethryche [dth] Profession: R/	I am 99.999% sure that you have nothing to fear from just that.

Jun 01, 2010, 01:40 AM // 01:40	#3
Ghost Dog Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Profession: W/	Well if the game doesn't allow that bind (doesn't it?) than I can't blame you, and no that program is fine I assure you. Did I just use than? I'm going to nap.

Jun 01, 2010, 01:58 AM // 01:58	#4
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	This is the kind of question that really should be asked of Anet staff. I would either PM an Anet staff person (Regina, Linsey, etc.) or email Anet support.

Jun 01, 2010, 06:41 AM // 06:41	#6
majoho Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark	Rebinding keys is allowed, anything that automates stuff isn't.

Jun 01, 2010, 08:34 AM // 08:34	#7
Master Ketsu Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2006 Location: middle of nowhere Guild: Krazy Guild With Krazy People [KrZy] Profession: R/	I sincerely doubt it seeming how there was a GW contest for a Deathadder mouse, which comes with a ton of macro/hotkeying functionality. It's very unlikely Anet would give away something they consider illegal for gameplay. Unless they were smoking weed. Lots and lots of weed.

Jun 01, 2010, 11:51 AM // 11:51	#8
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	it should be allowed. the only thing that is not allowed is full afk automation of tasks and hotkeys they give you overt advantages while playing pvp.

Jun 01, 2010, 05:10 PM // 17:10	#9
Anon-e-mouse Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: @ Home Guild: League Of Friends [LOF] Profession: R/Mo	The op's actual problem is that Autohotkeys does more than just remaps keys/mouse buttons, as it actually can run pre-programmed macro's. Personally I'd be careful. Whilst I'm not aware of anyone who has been banned for Autohotkeys, there is the chance it may happen. Even if you asked Anet, I'm sure you'll get a non-commital reply at best. Targeting the closest foe is normally the 'C' key, not really sure why'd you want to move that to the middle button on the mouse.

Jun 01, 2010, 07:06 PM // 19:06	#10
IrishX Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: W/	I'm almost 100% sure that it is fine. It wouldn't be detectable anyway, since Guild Wars will read it the same as you hitting whatever key you set up the hotkey for. Also, I was not banned and I use it for dropping veils. As far as the client and server are concerned, I double click to enchantments.