How safe it is to use texmod and cartographer made easy? - Guild Wars Forums

Raynb · Aug 18, 2010, 05:15 PM // 17:15

Well, i'm here to ask something that caused a real panic situation a time ago.

I am looking to finish my titles and it is time to do cartographer one and I was wondering if it is and how safe it is to use the texmod+cartographer right now.

Just as an information, I use Kaspersky Internet Security and already made a Paranoic PC check at everything I could and nothing was detect on my PC, at Texmod and at Cartographer things to load.

So with all this in mind and the fact that NOTHING IN MY COMPUTER IS INFECTED WITH EVIL PROGRAMS do I still have a chance to be banned or something like it?

VampDuzell · Aug 18, 2010, 05:31 PM // 17:31

I am quite sure it is perfectly safe to use texmod.
Somewhere on a guildwars wiki site there is a response from A-net which says that it is legal.

Playing Is Srs Bsns · Aug 18, 2010, 05:44 PM // 17:44

use search before making new threads

yh its ok to use texmod

Slasher of Darkness · Aug 18, 2010, 06:16 PM // 18:16

116,73% safe. Go ahead, use it.

gremlin · Aug 18, 2010, 06:38 PM // 18:38

It is 90% safe

Unless you know and absolutely trust the source of the program you can never be 100% sure it isn't about to harm your computer in some way.

Many have used it myself included and I have never had any problem.

Lord Dagon · Aug 18, 2010, 07:57 PM // 19:57

if you get the program from here adn you go on wiki and get the file for cart made easy there you should be 100% fine.

TheodenKing · Aug 18, 2010, 09:19 PM // 21:19

Anet hasn't banned anyone for using texmod. The cartography-made-easy mod you'll find linked on wiki is perfectly safe. As with all downloads, make sure your anti-virus program is screening it before you run it.

Also, you'd be wise to run a spyware detection/removal program. There are plenty of free ones out there. Anti-virus programs don't always perform this function adequately.

ajc2123 · Aug 19, 2010, 01:37 AM // 01:37

Pretty safe. I used it for nightfall/factions. Its easy enough to get cartographer without it too though. I did prophecies/Eye of the north without it just because at the time I have windows 7, and i couldn't get textmod to work.makes me sad cuz I want to make some custom graphics lol.

Chthon · Aug 19, 2010, 01:40 AM // 01:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by gremlin

It is 90% safe

Unless you know and absolutely trust the source of the program you can never be 100% sure it isn't about to harm your computer in some way.

Many have used it myself included and I have never had any problem.

The original, unaltered Texmod executable is 100% safe.

How do you know if you have a clean copy?

1. Compare checksum to a known clean version.

2. Jotti.

Done.

*Darcy* · Aug 19, 2010, 01:42 AM // 01:42

ArenaNet is ok with programs that do not attempt to give you a game play advantage. Texmod is a graphics program that only affects your computer. The majority of the bans concerning third party programs are for botting. They do not allow any program that allows you to play without using your keyboard and mouse continuously. As Texmod is not automated, you are fine.

Masmar · Aug 19, 2010, 09:27 AM // 09:27

50% of the time its safe all the time

gremlin · Aug 19, 2010, 10:41 AM // 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chthon

The original, unaltered Texmod executable is 100% safe.

How do you know if you have a clean copy?

1. Compare checksum to a known clean version.

2. Jotti.

Done.

I will stick with my 90% thank you.

A commercial program is generally safe because the company has too much to lose by selling infected software and is very unlikely to add code that does things in the background.

An individual who writes such a program could add code for their own purposes.
I completely trust texmod based on my experience with it and have no reason to suspect the creator of this excellent program.

If the same person wrote a program to run accounts would I input all my bank details and trust if completely, nope

Zebideedee · Aug 19, 2010, 01:08 PM // 13:08

I used texmod myself and not ashamed to admit, would be nice if we could get an official quote regarding it though. When the banhammer was being swung I got very paranoid that it might hit me for using it. As others have said it's on wiki, but still, official word would be nice!

*Darcy* · Aug 19, 2010, 01:54 PM // 13:54

When asked about programs like Texmod, this was ArenaNet's answer via Gailes' wiki page. But keep in mind that the question doesn't mean that someone really got banned for only using Texmod. Very few banned players come on a forum to admit in writing that they were botting or guilty of match manipulation which is the premier reasons for account bans, along with gold selling.

ArenaNet has stated before that they "don't have a problem" with programs that only affect your computer and not the game play, but they don't "approve" them in any way or offer support for any problems you have while using them. They have no way of knowing at what point such a program might be altered to affect game play, so, yes, using Texmod is at your own risk. But as long as it is only recoloring your screen, you are normally safe.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User:...ot_Ban_Details

Quote:

I only used TexMod or another third-party program that ArenaNet has approved. Why was I banned?
It???s important to note that ArenaNet does not approve any third-party programs. The use of any third-party program in conjunction with Guild Wars is not advised or endorsed and is always expressly at the player's own risk. Players know that we have not targeted "benign" software???the kind that does not give a player any sort of in-game advantage???and that we have no intentions of doing so in the future. Further, we can make it clear that we do not believe it is in our interest to specifically target the users of software of this sort. But that's as far as our reassurances can go. We simply cannot make any promises that any third-party software, no matter its current claims or past history, is 100% safe. The best, safest course of action players can take is to not use any third-party programs that interact with Guild Wars in any way.

Aug 18, 2010, 05:15 PM // 17:15	#1
Raynb Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2007	How safe it is to use texmod and cartographer made easy? Well, i'm here to ask something that caused a real panic situation a time ago. I am looking to finish my titles and it is time to do cartographer one and I was wondering if it is and how safe it is to use the texmod+cartographer right now. Just as an information, I use Kaspersky Internet Security and already made a Paranoic PC check at everything I could and nothing was detect on my PC, at Texmod and at Cartographer things to load. So with all this in mind and the fact that NOTHING IN MY COMPUTER IS INFECTED WITH EVIL PROGRAMS do I still have a chance to be banned or something like it?

Aug 19, 2010, 01:42 AM // 01:42	#10
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	ArenaNet is ok with programs that do not attempt to give you a game play advantage. Texmod is a graphics program that only affects your computer. The majority of the bans concerning third party programs are for botting. They do not allow any program that allows you to play without using your keyboard and mouse continuously. As Texmod is not automated, you are fine. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Aug 18, 2010, 05:31 PM // 17:31	#2
VampDuzell Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2010 Guild: Vampire Game Profession: N/Me	I am quite sure it is perfectly safe to use texmod. Somewhere on a guildwars wiki site there is a response from A-net which says that it is legal.

Aug 18, 2010, 05:44 PM // 17:44	#3
Playing Is Srs Bsns Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Finland-land Guild: Rage Like A Panda [?????????]	use search before making new threads yh its ok to use texmod

Aug 18, 2010, 06:16 PM // 18:16	#4
Slasher of Darkness Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lots of places~ Profession: D/	116,73% safe. Go ahead, use it.

Aug 18, 2010, 06:38 PM // 18:38	#5
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	It is 90% safe Unless you know and absolutely trust the source of the program you can never be 100% sure it isn't about to harm your computer in some way. Many have used it myself included and I have never had any problem.

Aug 18, 2010, 07:57 PM // 19:57	#6
Lord Dagon Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside the Oblivion Gate Guild: The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE] Profession: E/Me	if you get the program from here adn you go on wiki and get the file for cart made easy there you should be 100% fine.

Aug 18, 2010, 09:19 PM // 21:19	#7
TheodenKing Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DoA Guild: Dark Order of Retarded Knights (doRk) Profession: N/Me	Anet hasn't banned anyone for using texmod. The cartography-made-easy mod you'll find linked on wiki is perfectly safe. As with all downloads, make sure your anti-virus program is screening it before you run it. Also, you'd be wise to run a spyware detection/removal program. There are plenty of free ones out there. Anti-virus programs don't always perform this function adequately.

Aug 19, 2010, 01:37 AM // 01:37	#8
ajc2123 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North of the wall Profession: Me/	Pretty safe. I used it for nightfall/factions. Its easy enough to get cartographer without it too though. I did prophecies/Eye of the north without it just because at the time I have windows 7, and i couldn't get textmod to work.makes me sad cuz I want to make some custom graphics lol.

Aug 19, 2010, 09:27 AM // 09:27	#11
Masmar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Guild: We Gat Dis [HRUU] Profession: E/	50% of the time its safe all the time

Aug 19, 2010, 01:08 PM // 13:08	#13
Zebideedee Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 55?? 57' 0" N / 3?? 12' 0" W Profession: N/Me	I used texmod myself and not ashamed to admit, would be nice if we could get an official quote regarding it though. When the banhammer was being swung I got very paranoid that it might hit me for using it. As others have said it's on wiki, but still, official word would be nice!