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fowlero · Jul 19, 2007, 09:18 AM // 09:18

Hey

I was wondering about the legality (as far as Anet's concerned) and the ease of running two versions of GW at the same time, for i have two accounts (my main, and a new mule/pre char setup) and as much as i could use guildies to transfer stuff to the mules it would be far easier to do it myself by running two versions at the same time on one pc. I do not have access to a second pc so that unfortunately isnt viable.
I understand the obvious link to bot related issues by doing this, so i doubt its looked upon highly, but is it a bannable offense? I'm thinking its most likely one of those "grey" area's.
If it isnt how can i do it?

Cheers

Ministry Of Peace · Jul 19, 2007, 10:19 AM // 10:19

Simply put, it's not viable unless you have a really beefy machine, and an intricate knowledge of hacking windows.. (assuming you are using windows, since you said "pc")

I had a sneaking suspicion that upon trying to load up guild wars with guild wars running, it would not work. Sure enough, I tried it, and nothing happened. In order to make this work, you would have to trick windows into thinking that in fact neither instance was running. Not sure if this is really possible, since I've never tried.. I assume it would open up a lot of security issues, though.

fowlero · Jul 19, 2007, 10:42 AM // 10:42

just found quite an old thread but they seem to say it still works, here's the link:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=70999

still i'm a bit unsure about the legality, someone there said Anet "neither promote it, or condone it" but still, would be interesting to know their take on it.

fowlero · Jul 19, 2007, 10:51 AM // 10:51

just tried it and it works.

little worried about keylogs but i dunno, the person who posted it certainly seems respectable. what do you think?

Gawa · Jul 19, 2007, 02:52 PM // 14:52

Hiya,

Yep i can attest to the 'advanced' method of that post, working. I havent used the 'easy' method.

It is legit, in fact Gail (ANet staff) herself has said to use this method if i remember correctly.
You arent modding anything of the game itself, basically you are overriding the 'safety' feature of not being able to run two instances of the game, because, as MoP says, it is quite cpu intensive. So you are modding Windows files, which is not bannable by ANet. Im pretty sure they wont 'support' you if you have tech issues though. Always keep a copy of your latest gw.exe file

So, i personally havent used the 'easy' version of the tutorial you linked, preferring to know exactly what im doing rather than downloading something.

Its actually quite easy and quick once you have done it once or twice. Each time the game updates you need to update the 2nd instance of the game for your mule account.

hmm, i cant remember right now, but i dont think you have to do all that it says in the instructions either.. i dont need to edit the reg other than the 1st time..but im pretty sure i didnt use the loader either *scrath* sorry, if you have questions when you try later, ask away.

quickmonty · Jul 19, 2007, 04:46 PM // 16:46

There is a program that will allow you to run two GW clients at the same time. I use it all the time (really makes life easier for transfer and storage across two accounts). I have no problems and our guild techie checked it out and recommends it.

Don't know the URL but we have a direct link to the program on our website HERE. Click on GW2 when you get there.

T1Cybernetic · Jul 21, 2007, 11:18 PM // 23:18

I recommend the hex method

works fine for me and no risk of account theft etc.

Miliman · Sep 24, 2007, 10:56 PM // 22:56

would someone like to make a guide on how to do this...the thread posted above doesnt seem to be working anymore

holababe · Sep 25, 2007, 12:01 AM // 00:01

http://gwx2.co.nr/

That's the link I found inside my GW2 folder.

eightyfour-onesevenfive · Sep 25, 2007, 07:14 AM // 07:14

Here's the original how-to (the corresponding thread seems to have been deleted for unknown reasons). The hex-method still works fine.

T1Cybernetic · Sep 25, 2007, 01:16 PM // 13:16

I think the old thread was deleted because it was becoming cluttered with EULA warnings and T&C quotes and the link, Plus general people who could not get it to work makes for alot of spam posts, hope that helps.

The hex method does indeed still work perfect though!

Im not so sure but the original poster Ghozer doesnt play anymore as far as i know? If asked nicely he might be persuaded to make another epic post on the subject. I'll go see

quickmonty · Sep 25, 2007, 02:49 PM // 14:49

GWx2 works and it is safe, provided you download it from a reputable site. I think it's a lot easier to set up then the hex method. Been using it myself for well over a year.

Jul 19, 2007, 09:18 AM // 09:18	#1
fowlero Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England, UK Guild: We Are The One And Only [rR]	Multiple Guild Wars Hey I was wondering about the legality (as far as Anet's concerned) and the ease of running two versions of GW at the same time, for i have two accounts (my main, and a new mule/pre char setup) and as much as i could use guildies to transfer stuff to the mules it would be far easier to do it myself by running two versions at the same time on one pc. I do not have access to a second pc so that unfortunately isnt viable. I understand the obvious link to bot related issues by doing this, so i doubt its looked upon highly, but is it a bannable offense? I'm thinking its most likely one of those "grey" area's. If it isnt how can i do it? Cheers

Jul 19, 2007, 04:46 PM // 16:46	#6
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	There is a program that will allow you to run two GW clients at the same time. I use it all the time (really makes life easier for transfer and storage across two accounts). I have no problems and our guild techie checked it out and recommends it. Don't know the URL but we have a direct link to the program on our website HERE. Click on GW2 when you get there. Last edited by quickmonty; Jul 19, 2007 at 04:51 PM // 16:51..

Jul 19, 2007, 10:19 AM // 10:19	#2
Ministry Of Peace Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: req 12 land Guild: guildless for the time being Profession: P/	Simply put, it's not viable unless you have a really beefy machine, and an intricate knowledge of hacking windows.. (assuming you are using windows, since you said "pc") I had a sneaking suspicion that upon trying to load up guild wars with guild wars running, it would not work. Sure enough, I tried it, and nothing happened. In order to make this work, you would have to trick windows into thinking that in fact neither instance was running. Not sure if this is really possible, since I've never tried.. I assume it would open up a lot of security issues, though.

Jul 19, 2007, 10:42 AM // 10:42	#3
fowlero Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England, UK Guild: We Are The One And Only [rR]	just found quite an old thread but they seem to say it still works, here's the link: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=70999 still i'm a bit unsure about the legality, someone there said Anet "neither promote it, or condone it" but still, would be interesting to know their take on it.

Jul 19, 2007, 10:51 AM // 10:51	#4
fowlero Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England, UK Guild: We Are The One And Only [rR]	just tried it and it works. little worried about keylogs but i dunno, the person who posted it certainly seems respectable. what do you think?

Jul 19, 2007, 02:52 PM // 14:52	#5
Gawa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2007 Guild: [Oldschool Respect and Honour]	Hiya, Yep i can attest to the 'advanced' method of that post, working. I havent used the 'easy' method. It is legit, in fact Gail (ANet staff) herself has said to use this method if i remember correctly. You arent modding anything of the game itself, basically you are overriding the 'safety' feature of not being able to run two instances of the game, because, as MoP says, it is quite cpu intensive. So you are modding Windows files, which is not bannable by ANet. Im pretty sure they wont 'support' you if you have tech issues though. Always keep a copy of your latest gw.exe file So, i personally havent used the 'easy' version of the tutorial you linked, preferring to know exactly what im doing rather than downloading something. Its actually quite easy and quick once you have done it once or twice. Each time the game updates you need to update the 2nd instance of the game for your mule account. hmm, i cant remember right now, but i dont think you have to do all that it says in the instructions either.. i dont need to edit the reg other than the 1st time..but im pretty sure i didnt use the loader either scrath sorry, if you have questions when you try later, ask away.

Jul 21, 2007, 11:18 PM // 23:18	#7
T1Cybernetic Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Uk, Nr Earth Guild: Alternate Evil Gamers [aeg] Profession: N/	I recommend the hex method works fine for me and no risk of account theft etc.

Sep 24, 2007, 10:56 PM // 22:56	#8
Miliman Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: [LaD] Light And The Darkness Profession: E/Mo	would someone like to make a guide on how to do this...the thread posted above doesnt seem to be working anymore

Sep 25, 2007, 12:01 AM // 00:01	#9
holababe Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: Goon Squad [LLJK] Profession: Mo/	http://gwx2.co.nr/ That's the link I found inside my GW2 folder.

Sep 25, 2007, 07:14 AM // 07:14	#10
eightyfour-onesevenfive Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 7??13'35" E - 50??06'27" N Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF]	Here's the original how-to (the corresponding thread seems to have been deleted for unknown reasons). The hex-method still works fine.

Sep 25, 2007, 01:16 PM // 13:16	#11
T1Cybernetic Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Uk, Nr Earth Guild: Alternate Evil Gamers [aeg] Profession: N/	I think the old thread was deleted because it was becoming cluttered with EULA warnings and T&C quotes and the link, Plus general people who could not get it to work makes for alot of spam posts, hope that helps. The hex method does indeed still work perfect though! Im not so sure but the original poster Ghozer doesnt play anymore as far as i know? If asked nicely he might be persuaded to make another epic post on the subject. I'll go see

Sep 25, 2007, 02:49 PM // 14:49	#12
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	GWx2 works and it is safe, provided you download it from a reputable site. I think it's a lot easier to set up then the hex method. Been using it myself for well over a year.