Guild Wars 2

I have a Razer Blackwidow, it comes with 5 macro keys on the side. This means i can record songs once, and just use that button to play them in the future. Is this against the rules? My guild mates have been warning me, and I don’t want to get in trouble. Does anyone know if this is allowed? I love the idea of having a Lord of the Rings button especially since I paid 10 dollars for this horn. I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me the official stance on this, or if someone from Anet could weigh in.

I bet it’s technically against the TOS.

But I don’t see how they will be able to track such a thing, assuming that the software is calculating through your mouse and not on the computer.

It’s technically against the rules, but no one really cares. You only really get punished for using macros when you’re caught botting with them, or using them in rated matches (like real tournaments).

Gaile Gray.6028:

Macros

Guild Wars 2 players are permitted to use macros as long as the macros are programmed with a 1 key for 1 function protocol.

1. This means that if you program a macro, it must require one keystroke per action. You may not program a single key to perform multiple functions.
2. For example, if you Press A and it results in the casting of a single skill, you’re ok. If you Press A and it casts multiple spells, you’re not ok.

Healix.5819:

It’s technically against the rules, but no one really cares. You only really get punished for using macros when you’re caught botting with them, or using them in rated matches (like real tournaments).

Gaile Gray.6028:

Macros

Guild Wars 2 players are permitted to use macros as long as the macros are programmed with a 1 key for 1 function protocol.

1. This means that if you program a macro, it must require one keystroke per action. You may not program a single key to perform multiple functions.
2. For example, if you Press A and it results in the casting of a single skill, you’re ok. If you Press A and it casts multiple spells, you’re not ok.

That’s funny cause Aion (published by NCSoft) had a neat little tool in-game for making macros that could utilize up to 5 skills (if I recall). You could even give each macro a little icon!