Notorious Bob · Aug 19, 2009, 10:43 PM // 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Targren

If it plays when you're not at the computer, it's bannable. Nothing questionable about it.

Actually this is not really true.

Anet have repeatedly stated that there is absolutely nothing wrong with using keyboard macros (one's that simply mimic keypresses) - i.e. if you have a timed macro for the drunkard title pursuit.

Heck, ANet even gave away a Logitec G15 gaming keyboard (with macro capability up the wazoooo!) away as a GW prize a while ago.

And this same question was asked and answered then to!

BLOODGOAT · Aug 19, 2009, 11:53 PM // 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

Bannable! Anet makes no exceptions about macros. If you can leave your keyboard and the character's actions will continue without your presence, you are in violation of the rules.

By that token, if I were to set my repeat from toggle to "none" then my macro would be completely legal, while still retaining the same timed key-inputs.

See? Very blurry, yes?

Yang Whirlwind · Aug 20, 2009, 08:17 AM // 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notorious Bob

Actually this is not really true.

Anet have repeatedly stated that there is absolutely nothing wrong with using keyboard macros (one's that simply mimic keypresses) - i.e. if you have a timed macro for the drunkard title pursuit.

Heck, ANet even gave away a Logitec G15 gaming keyboard (with macro capability up the wazoooo!) away as a GW prize a while ago.

And this same question was asked and answered then to!

and I can tell you that a guildie of mine had his account banned for using keyboard macros. He was chatting in the guild channel while he was keg-farming and he made no secret of the fact that he used a combination of skill activating macros. so I know that he was there smashing buttons (on his G-something gaming key-board) and not running a fully automated script.
When he explained that he had simply been using macros to support, the official response was that it did not matter - it was still not allowed.
I have even seen the actual wording he received from support regarding this matter.

Do not use macros under any circumstances - or you risk having your account banned!

hattara · Aug 20, 2009, 08:39 AM // 08:39

Here's a discussion of macros from Gaile's wikipages. Does that clear anything up?

tadevil · Aug 20, 2009, 08:47 AM // 08:47

Lol, why would you need a macro to keep SF up? Badplayersarebad. Why don't we all make macro's for our entire builds so all we have to do is have a caller and everyone else T-space to the next foe, don't be so god damn lazy the game's easy enough as it is.

Not only that but you can just leave it to macro and go AFK, let's say you finish your role in UWSC and have to take a dump, don't worry the macro will keep you alive. Against the rules, yes? Not everyone can stay alive with SF while AFK and taking a dump now can they I see that as an advantage.

On another note; some forms of macro are allowed, as far as I'm aware only while deathleveling are they allowed, everyone gets disconnected every now and then, aNet told me there's nothing wrong with using an auto to reconnect you while in deathlevel but that's as far as it goes.

I was told you're also allowed to have a macro for spamming frenzy so you die quicker but I don't believe that to be true, that would be an advantage although one everyone can use. Never the less unacceptable in my opinion.

Snograt · Aug 20, 2009, 12:04 PM // 12:04

It's still a grey area after all these years. Basically, macros are bad but some are badder than others.

I think it's a case of each case being judged on its merits. There are no black and white rules.

imnotyourmother · Aug 20, 2009, 01:08 PM // 13:08

don't do it.. + you will get DC'd after 24 hours. Ban is the op word.. ban ban ban

Aug 20, 2009, 12:04 PM // 12:04	#26
Snograt rattus rattus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2 Profession: R/	It's still a grey area after all these years. Basically, macros are bad but some are badder than others. I think it's a case of each case being judged on its merits. There are no black and white rules. __________________ Si non confectus, non reficiat

Aug 20, 2009, 08:39 AM // 08:39	#24
hattara Academy Page Join Date: May 2009 Location: Finland Guild: Blinkie Ponie Armie [BPA] Profession: R/	Here's a discussion of macros from Gaile's wikipages. Does that clear anything up?

Aug 20, 2009, 08:47 AM // 08:47	#25
tadevil Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Presearing Ascalon. ;D Guild: Uhh Profession: Mo/	Lol, why would you need a macro to keep SF up? Badplayersarebad. Why don't we all make macro's for our entire builds so all we have to do is have a caller and everyone else T-space to the next foe, don't be so god damn lazy the game's easy enough as it is. Not only that but you can just leave it to macro and go AFK, let's say you finish your role in UWSC and have to take a dump, don't worry the macro will keep you alive. Against the rules, yes? Not everyone can stay alive with SF while AFK and taking a dump now can they I see that as an advantage. On another note; some forms of macro are allowed, as far as I'm aware only while deathleveling are they allowed, everyone gets disconnected every now and then, aNet told me there's nothing wrong with using an auto to reconnect you while in deathlevel but that's as far as it goes. I was told you're also allowed to have a macro for spamming frenzy so you die quicker but I don't believe that to be true, that would be an advantage although one everyone can use. Never the less unacceptable in my opinion.

Aug 20, 2009, 01:08 PM // 13:08	#27
imnotyourmother Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Guild: The Knitters Guild Profession: W/R	don't do it.. + you will get DC'd after 24 hours. Ban is the op word.. ban ban ban