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Cacheelma · Mar 13, 2008, 02:41 PM // 14:41

Even if it's against EULA (not that I'm sure it is), how could Anet know you've OPENED your DAT file in....anything?

They can't ban you unless they know, can they?

stretchs · Mar 13, 2008, 02:52 PM // 14:52

I would like to see an official from ANET come and say we cannot view the dat as gaile has been in several threads now where dat viewing was talked about and never once mentioned an issue with us viewing it, please instead of heresay lets see actual information from an ANET employee instead of starting a panic of he said she said

Seef II · Mar 13, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37

From the wiki

Quote:

"As a general rule of thumb, we don't mind if you do things like this to make your own playing experience more fun. Some people really like to mod, and we recognize that this can often be a valuable learning tool. When you're doing it, though, keep in mind that we ask that you don't use our content to mod other games. Please do not attempt to extract anything from your GW.dat with the intent to use it in a mod for another game or project. Also keep in mind that we can't support any changes you make.

In other words, if you try to make some changes and your game crashes, don't contact support because there really isn't anything they will be able to do for you. Make sure you have your disks handy to reinstall

In case anyone was concerned about this reply, keep in mind that alterations that people make to their own .dat files will not affect the play experience of others. All of that important data is stored server side, so any changes that would be able to be made are purely cosmetic. For instance, if someone re-textures their sword to look like a gigantic pickle, they will be the only one to see this change. You won't start seeing people wielding pickle swords running around in random arena any time soon

Also keep in mind that we are always interested to see what stuff you guys come up with. If you do something exceptionally cool that you feel would really benefit the community as a whole, don't be afraid to let us know about it." -- Emily Diehl

"To all modders: It's important to note that the parameters concerning the use of third-party programs do still apply. We cannot condone the use of such programs, and we cannot support the accounts of those who may be negatively impacted in using such programs. That's called the If it eats your hard drive and blows up your refrigerator, don't call us policy.

Honestly, though, as previously stated, it is unlikely that we would actively pursue or action those who use such programs in a positive manner, that is, those whose only interest is creating benign mods of our games. Keep in mind that occasionally people get creative and might bring up the use of a harmless program to attempt to mask other harmful activities. We see that with other situations, such as where they say "But I was only using an alternative OS, why was I blocked?" and we discover they are using major bot programs.

If you feel that this creates a "mixed message," then I guess we should discuss that concern. I can understand where the strict "Don't do that" is clearer than "We can't say you can do that, but we won't take action if you do choose to do it." There are some cases where it's not black and white. One example that comes to mind is the use of emulators to play Guild Wars. We develop only for the PC, but others play on other systems and that's totally ok. However, if they develop difficulties, our Support Team is not available to help them resolve those issues. So we don't prohibit the alternative, we simply decline to support it.

What I want to say above all about this matter is that if you're going to mod, have fun, but do stick with the benign and positive uses of the programs and create mods that impact the game only in ways that are fun and harmless. If there's more information to share, I will do so as soon as it becomes available to me." -- Gaile

HawkofStorms · Mar 13, 2008, 07:38 PM // 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish Ftw

it is:

In a german forum Martin Kerstein wrote:

Ich weise an dieser Stelle mal kurz darauf hin, dass der Einsatz von Fremdprogrammen zum Auslesen der GW.dat einen Verstoß gegen die EULA darstellt...

Translation:

Its not allowed to use Third party Programms to read the GW.dat, its against the EULA...

I'm not sure if i am allowd to write the link to the thread so i dont.

Lets see, Ascalonian Squire who is confusing this forum's policies with that... other GW forum. Yeah, I'm with everybody else on this. There is no way to prove you messed with the dat file. And editing the dat file won't cause any harm to the game since all vital information is stored server side.

Mr. G · Mar 13, 2008, 08:33 PM // 20:33

as predicted shortened skill description are here

tally ho

Sir Pandra Pierva · Mar 13, 2008, 09:36 PM // 21:36

hmm i wonder if anyone has found the obby armor stuff.

also i wonder if anyone can make an obby text mod?

or is that illegal

Covah · Mar 18, 2008, 08:46 PM // 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Pandra Pierva

hmm i wonder if anyone has found the obby armor stuff.

also i wonder if anyone can make an obby text mod?

Its just textures, there is no other armor that has the same "shape" as Obbi armor so it wouldn't work.

therangereminem · Apr 03, 2008, 10:53 PM // 22:53

found some new things , abnout this weekend and i think there is going to be a mini frog + new eapons added today

start looking from the bottom after you out thenmin 1 to end

Tarun · Apr 13, 2008, 09:57 PM // 21:57

Anyone find anything interesting lately?

MoriaOrc · Apr 13, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09

People found the third year mini names, but that's in another thread.

KartMan · Apr 14, 2008, 01:36 PM // 13:36

yay fractal in GW

also found right next to

since the other one was Party Time!, maybe this one is Drinking Time! ?

anyway if you're going for ale hound, you may want to save the booze for later

seut · Apr 14, 2008, 01:53 PM // 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by KartMan

also found right next to

since the other one was Party Time!, maybe this one is Drinking Time! ?

anyway if you're going for ale hound, you may want to save the booze for later

maybe it's the long requested "drunk-o-meter"

Solas · Apr 14, 2008, 02:25 PM // 14:25

i hope so

it'd be nice to have

BuD · Apr 14, 2008, 02:29 PM // 14:29

anyone ever come across the Glob of Ectoplasm?

Slabby · Apr 14, 2008, 02:33 PM // 14:33

I guess it's way too obvious to even post a picture of an Ecto here.

Celestial_Kitsune · Apr 17, 2008, 11:38 PM // 23:38

Over 100 files in today's update. No update notes yet. What is new in the .dat file?

Chthon · Apr 18, 2008, 12:31 AM // 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celestial_Kitsune

Over 100 files in today's update. No update notes yet. What is new in the .dat file?

Too many files for just the skill updates methinks.... Crosses fingers in anticipation.

slowerpoke · Apr 18, 2008, 12:36 AM // 00:36

yes dat file always tells the truth

evenfall · Apr 18, 2008, 12:56 AM // 00:56

New string in the gw.dat.

Zaishen Title

A title for balthazar faction or balthazar faction cap maybe?
It doesn't have the "XX Title Track" like other titles though, so it may be for some other stuff.

cgruber · Apr 18, 2008, 03:35 AM // 03:35

I loaded new files when entering Isle of the Nameless.