Third party programs? - Guild Wars Forums

Cool Name · Oct 19, 2010, 08:31 PM // 20:31

I've read about Anet and their views on 3rd party programs (I think I remembering hearing "anything that doesn't interfere with the gw.dat file"?). I was browsing and saw this screen cap and was wondering what Anet's view is on things like this? I've just noticed this forum now, is everything in here "legit"? The spirit range indicator was what I was mainly interested in, so what is the general view on this?

*Darcy* · Oct 19, 2010, 08:52 PM // 20:52

Yes, everything in the Community Works has, if not approval, then at least no disapproval. ArenaNet does not support 3rd-party software, which means they won't help if it messes up your execute file for the game. All these programs have been extensively used and caused no problems. The main thing to remember is that any program that allows you to play the game without being at the computer and interacting with the game is not allowed.

wilebill · Oct 19, 2010, 09:58 PM // 21:58

Also be paranoid about key loggers. Even if the site is honest, they can accidentally distribute programs with key loggers that will steal your login information.

Oct 19, 2010, 08:31 PM // 20:31	#1
Cool Name Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2008 Guild: Shadowed Ones Profession: E/A	Third party programs? I've read about Anet and their views on 3rd party programs (I think I remembering hearing "anything that doesn't interfere with the gw.dat file"?). I was browsing and saw this screen cap and was wondering what Anet's view is on things like this? I've just noticed this forum now, is everything in here "legit"? The spirit range indicator was what I was mainly interested in, so what is the general view on this?

Oct 19, 2010, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#2
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Yes, everything in the Community Works has, if not approval, then at least no disapproval. ArenaNet does not support 3rd-party software, which means they won't help if it messes up your execute file for the game. All these programs have been extensively used and caused no problems. The main thing to remember is that any program that allows you to play the game without being at the computer and interacting with the game is not allowed. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 19, 2010, 09:58 PM // 21:58	#3
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	Also be paranoid about key loggers. Even if the site is honest, they can accidentally distribute programs with key loggers that will steal your login information.