Is using Texmod or KSmod considered hacking or cheating? - Guild Wars Forums

Emma Panzerbergen · May 26, 2010, 11:09 PM // 23:09

With the recent account terminations, I just wanted to make sure. Is using Texmod for cartography or KSmod for better graphics considered breaking the EULA in any way? Thanks.

strykeraid · May 26, 2010, 11:12 PM // 23:12

A-Net has no problem with you using Texmod/KSmod, though they are not responsible if you mess up your game in any way while using them.

Sierraa · May 26, 2010, 11:17 PM // 23:17

They're fine but they're not responsible for the code, so they suggest if you're not sure about the creator's intent to stay away from it.

Stoney Malloney · May 26, 2010, 11:19 PM // 23:19

I think it would be particulary useful if an A-Net representative would give us the answer to the above questions, your answer does not reflect how A-Net thinks about the issues atm.

Especially with the recent account terminations...

Some official verifcation/statement from Anet regarding the 2 above programs (and especially texmod in conjunction with cartography mods) would be a very welcome sight. Also the course of action they intend to take towards players who have used the texmod cartography modifications.

Edit: Seeing as it is Anet's intention to ban 'cheaters' in any way, you could argue that cartography title inflation is caused by texmod, and could be considered cheating, although it is only a simple modification to graphic files.

snaek · May 26, 2010, 11:22 PM // 23:22

a better question would be if any of the 3900 accounts that were banned were banned for using said programs. if i had to take a guess, i'd say no.

Smarty · May 26, 2010, 11:26 PM // 23:26

I'd like an answer to this too. I'm using texmod for carto and for the dark glass mod, and haven't been banned - yet. I'd like to know if it's going to stay that way or if I need to stop using it.

Dzjudz · May 26, 2010, 11:29 PM // 23:29

From the other thread:

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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

You use third party programs at your own risk. We are not responsible if the programs you download contain content that changes the original code of that program, which may incur a ban. In its original state, programs like Multi Launch or Texmod, will not fall afoul of the banhammer, however changes to those programs, instances where people have modified the original code--there are no guarantees. We do not provide any support whatsoever for third party programs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollygen

Taken from a conversation in Great Temple of Balthazar ongoing at the moment

MrGuildBoi · May 26, 2010, 11:52 PM // 23:52

Whats GWstats? a g15 applet?

Eragon Zarroc · May 27, 2010, 12:10 AM // 00:10

no, it is not considered cheating. but using third party programs can put u at risk to being hacked by others

-Makai- · May 27, 2010, 12:54 AM // 00:54

Probably the wrong place to post this, but would anyone mind linking the TRUE and HONEST TexMod and MultiLaunch? Since GWx2 wasn't on Emily's "safe list", I'd like to switch.

Kattar · May 27, 2010, 01:38 AM // 01:38

I love Emily. That's about as much of an official answer that you're going to get unless you'd like to ask on the wiki.

I'll go ahead and close this so it's not buried in speculation and whining.

May 26, 2010, 11:09 PM // 23:09	#1
Emma Panzerbergen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2009 Profession: A/E	Is using Texmod or KSmod considered hacking or cheating? With the recent account terminations, I just wanted to make sure. Is using Texmod for cartography or KSmod for better graphics considered breaking the EULA in any way? Thanks.

May 26, 2010, 11:19 PM // 23:19	#4
Stoney Malloney Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam Guild: Connoisseur of Ectoplasm [eC] Profession: W/	I think it would be particulary useful if an A-Net representative would give us the answer to the above questions, your answer does not reflect how A-Net thinks about the issues atm. Especially with the recent account terminations... Some official verifcation/statement from Anet regarding the 2 above programs (and especially texmod in conjunction with cartography mods) would be a very welcome sight. Also the course of action they intend to take towards players who have used the texmod cartography modifications. Edit: Seeing as it is Anet's intention to ban 'cheaters' in any way, you could argue that cartography title inflation is caused by texmod, and could be considered cheating, although it is only a simple modification to graphic files. Last edited by Stoney Malloney; May 26, 2010 at 11:21 PM // 23:21..

May 27, 2010, 01:38 AM // 01:38	#11
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	I love Emily. That's about as much of an official answer that you're going to get unless you'd like to ask on the wiki. I'll go ahead and close this so it's not buried in speculation and whining. __________________ All seems lost now, but still we must fight on.

May 26, 2010, 11:12 PM // 23:12	#2
strykeraid Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2009 Guild: Sanctum of Noble Militants Profession: R/	A-Net has no problem with you using Texmod/KSmod, though they are not responsible if you mess up your game in any way while using them.

May 26, 2010, 11:17 PM // 23:17	#3
Sierraa Supastar~ ??? Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA [GMT -7] Guild: Sierraas Asian Harem [love] Profession: Me/	They're fine but they're not responsible for the code, so they suggest if you're not sure about the creator's intent to stay away from it.

May 26, 2010, 11:22 PM // 23:22	#5
snaek Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	a better question would be if any of the 3900 accounts that were banned were banned for using said programs. if i had to take a guess, i'd say no.

May 26, 2010, 11:26 PM // 23:26	#6
Smarty Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Profession: Me/	I'd like an answer to this too. I'm using texmod for carto and for the dark glass mod, and haven't been banned - yet. I'd like to know if it's going to stay that way or if I need to stop using it.

May 26, 2010, 11:52 PM // 23:52	#8
MrGuildBoi Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2006 Profession: A/	Whats GWstats? a g15 applet?

May 27, 2010, 12:10 AM // 00:10	#9
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	no, it is not considered cheating. but using third party programs can put u at risk to being hacked by others

May 27, 2010, 12:54 AM // 00:54	#10
-Makai- Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Guild: DH Profession: Rt/	Probably the wrong place to post this, but would anyone mind linking the TRUE and HONEST TexMod and MultiLaunch? Since GWx2 wasn't on Emily's "safe list", I'd like to switch.