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BDStyle · Dec 28, 2005, 08:55 PM // 20:55

Ok I have a question on guildwars untilities.
I've been given the name and links to 3 utilities that have been posted on our guild forum. Before i ok them I'd think it best i ask you guys if they are cochure or not. Not knowing myself i don't want to lose my online password because of a silly download.

The names are

Guildwars Arcane. (skill compedium apparently)
The edge. (build designer)
GW freaks. (team pvp build designer)

I'm not going to post the links here as its blatently going to be against forum rules or something and tbh thats why i want your guys advice.

Are these ok or not?

Loviatar · Dec 28, 2005, 09:20 PM // 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDStyle

Are these ok or not?

if it has .EXE on it Anet says download at your own risk and advises against it on general principals.

Lord Iowerth · Dec 28, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35

My experience with "helper programs" from playing other games has always been (and will always continue to be)

risk of getting hacked > benefit from helpful programs

All the info you could ever want can be found in forums here, Guildwiki, or from just playing and learning.

art_ · Dec 28, 2005, 09:41 PM // 21:41

It would be cool if someone designed a program which meant u could switch between armor as easily as u can between weapons.

But thats slightly off-topic...

Savio · Dec 28, 2005, 09:49 PM // 21:49

GWfreaks is pretty good, I've never heard of the other two.

Makkert · Dec 28, 2005, 10:48 PM // 22:48

Same as Sav.
Also use GWFreaks, it's the best I know.
But the other two I never heard of. Care to link up?

Kaiser · Dec 29, 2005, 05:23 AM // 05:23

I use GWFreaks app as well. I think it would best if you have a firewall app turned on. Like for example, ZoneAlarm, it alerts you if a certain program is trying to access the internet, you have the option to approve or deny the access.

BDStyle · Dec 29, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Ok cheers for that lads, also sorry for posting in wrong area :?

Well i may give gwfreaks a bash then as for the others it may be a case of turning all my security up and giving them a run on my pc. If the last 2 turn out ok i'll link them otherwise I don't want to be seen spreading malicous exe's

jimmy_logic · Jan 07, 2006, 10:02 AM // 10:02

I never run programs like that if I am unsure of what it does. One way to check is to run it in a sandbox environment. For those that have Virtual PC you know what I mean. On a sidenote those that do have Virtual PC a good experiment is to leave it unpatched and see how fast it craps it pants.

Dec 28, 2005, 08:55 PM // 20:55	#1
BDStyle Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Lightning strikes twice Profession: Mo/A	Utilities Ok I have a question on guildwars untilities. I've been given the name and links to 3 utilities that have been posted on our guild forum. Before i ok them I'd think it best i ask you guys if they are cochure or not. Not knowing myself i don't want to lose my online password because of a silly download. The names are Guildwars Arcane. (skill compedium apparently) The edge. (build designer) GW freaks. (team pvp build designer) I'm not going to post the links here as its blatently going to be against forum rules or something and tbh thats why i want your guys advice. Are these ok or not?

Dec 28, 2005, 09:49 PM // 21:49	#5
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	GWfreaks is pretty good, I've never heard of the other two. __________________ People are stupid.

Dec 28, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35	#3
Lord Iowerth Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (#guildwarsguru FTW!) Guild: Biscuit Of Dewm [MEEP] Profession: R/Mo	My experience with "helper programs" from playing other games has always been (and will always continue to be) risk of getting hacked > benefit from helpful programs All the info you could ever want can be found in forums here, Guildwiki, or from just playing and learning.

Dec 28, 2005, 09:41 PM // 21:41	#4
art_ Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005	It would be cool if someone designed a program which meant u could switch between armor as easily as u can between weapons. But thats slightly off-topic...

Dec 28, 2005, 10:48 PM // 22:48	#6
Makkert Black Beast of Aarrrrgghh Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: The Biggyverse [PLEB] // Servants of Fortuna [SoF]	Same as Sav. Also use GWFreaks, it's the best I know. But the other two I never heard of. Care to link up?

Dec 29, 2005, 05:23 AM // 05:23	#7
Kaiser Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philippines Guild: House Of Ancient Dragons [WYRM] Profession: W/Mo	I use GWFreaks app as well. I think it would best if you have a firewall app turned on. Like for example, ZoneAlarm, it alerts you if a certain program is trying to access the internet, you have the option to approve or deny the access.

Dec 29, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#8
BDStyle Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Lightning strikes twice Profession: Mo/A	Ok cheers for that lads, also sorry for posting in wrong area :? Well i may give gwfreaks a bash then as for the others it may be a case of turning all my security up and giving them a run on my pc. If the last 2 turn out ok i'll link them otherwise I don't want to be seen spreading malicous exe's

Jan 07, 2006, 10:02 AM // 10:02	#9
jimmy_logic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: R/	I never run programs like that if I am unsure of what it does. One way to check is to run it in a sandbox environment. For those that have Virtual PC you know what I mean. On a sidenote those that do have Virtual PC a good experiment is to leave it unpatched and see how fast it craps it pants.