Scripting in GW - Guild Wars Forums

Illustrius · May 16, 2005, 05:08 PM // 17:08

As many of you are probably familiar with, World of Warcraft allows the creation of macros using simple commands such as '/target' and '/cast', but then also allows the creation of much more complicated macros, functions, and even UI addons (i.e. Cosmos) by using Lua. My question then is this: to what degree does Guild Wars support the use of user written code or macros, and can addons be written in languages such as Lua?

Ramus · May 16, 2005, 05:18 PM // 17:18

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Originally Posted by Illustrius

As many of you are probably familiar with, World of Warcraft allows the creation of macros using simple commands such as '/target' and '/cast', but then also allows the creation of much more complicated macros, functions, and even UI addons (i.e. Cosmos) by using Lua. My question then is this: to what degree does Guild Wars support the use of user written code or macros, and can addons be written in languages such as Lua?

At this point, none. I dont think they mean to either, but it would be nice if they did. Cosmos was excellent. GW is far to simple when it comes to GUI and chat.

Thomasuwoo · May 16, 2005, 05:19 PM // 17:19

I'm no expert on the subject but I've found the ctrl button to be all i need. Anything more complicated then that you should really be using vent to comunicate.

Oh, or did you mean setting up strings of skills and such?

Illustrius · May 16, 2005, 05:23 PM // 17:23

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Originally Posted by Thomasuwoo

I'm no expert on the subject but I've found the ctrl button to be all i need. Anything more complicated then that you should really be using vent to comunicate.

Oh, or did you mean setting up strings of skills and such?

Yah, I meant being able to set up strings of commands to excecute several skills in succession or for performing repetitive or time consuming tasks, such as switching gear. I also just enjoy programming, and try to work it into whatever I'm doing. :P

Thomasuwoo · May 16, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43

Well there are quickslots for weapons and my skillset changes all the time. Even when it's the same for PvP I rarely cast the same set of skills at once. I adapt to the situation.
What worries me with such scripts are things like farming bots and the like. I understand how scripts can help for mindless tasks and such but I find the GW interface covers most of these areas with comands already.

i guess I'm just paraniod about seeing GW bots. I've seen Diablo 2 bots in action and the way some people won't leave the house without their bot playing the game for them and it distrubs me. Why play a game if you can build a bot to do it for you... Oh. To pwn everyone else.

Erm.. sorry bout that. I guess I'm just bot paranoid. i kinda feel theres enough to learn in the game without having to master a small scripting language to get the most out of it.

May 16, 2005, 05:08 PM // 17:08	#1
Illustrius Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Scripting in GW As many of you are probably familiar with, World of Warcraft allows the creation of macros using simple commands such as '/target' and '/cast', but then also allows the creation of much more complicated macros, functions, and even UI addons (i.e. Cosmos) by using Lua. My question then is this: to what degree does Guild Wars support the use of user written code or macros, and can addons be written in languages such as Lua?

May 16, 2005, 05:19 PM // 17:19	#3
Thomasuwoo Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Guild: Savior Of Souls Profession: W/E	I'm no expert on the subject but I've found the ctrl button to be all i need. Anything more complicated then that you should really be using vent to comunicate. Oh, or did you mean setting up strings of skills and such?

May 16, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43	#5
Thomasuwoo Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Guild: Savior Of Souls Profession: W/E	Well there are quickslots for weapons and my skillset changes all the time. Even when it's the same for PvP I rarely cast the same set of skills at once. I adapt to the situation. What worries me with such scripts are things like farming bots and the like. I understand how scripts can help for mindless tasks and such but I find the GW interface covers most of these areas with comands already. i guess I'm just paraniod about seeing GW bots. I've seen Diablo 2 bots in action and the way some people won't leave the house without their bot playing the game for them and it distrubs me. Why play a game if you can build a bot to do it for you... Oh. To pwn everyone else. Erm.. sorry bout that. I guess I'm just bot paranoid. i kinda feel theres enough to learn in the game without having to master a small scripting language to get the most out of it.