Guild Wars 2

Given the recent response regarding “Combat Mode” for Guild Wars 2 (found here), I wanted to find out what the consensus is with using something like Pinnacle or XPadder to map the controls to a gamepad.

I don’t think this grants an advantage, as ground targeting is difficult at best, but I have wrist issues and find it uncomfortable and sometimes painful to game on a keyboard and mouse for long periods of time. Using the controller allows me to play more comfortably due to RSI related problems.

If using a gamepad is bannable, I need to know, and if so will just have to play less to prevent discomfort (which would suck, I love this game, but what can you do?).

If needed for review, I posted my gamepad configuration here.

Thanks!

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/Are-we-allowed-to-play-with-a-gamepad/first#post234566

Quote:

“Hi Sspoe.
Well, if the software is external to the game that would be ok. Up to you if you want to use the pad and not the keyboard. However, we do not accept external software that somehow modifies the game internally (mods and so).
Hope it helps. I will proceed now to lock the thread.”

and from your own link….

“Hi,
Indeed, as Cheiron said, this programm can be assimilated as a third party one, and therefore is not allowed on our game.
Please note that utilisation of third party software can lead to a definitive suspension of your account.
Now that the answer has been given, I will close this thread.”

In short using a gamepade is NOT bannable.
Using a application that comes with a game pad that maps keys is NOT bannable.
Using an application that changes the way the game functions (crosshairs) etc IS bannable.

I don’t see how using a game pad is any different than using a razr naga or anything.

wollie.9751:

I don’t see how using a game pad is any different than using a razr naga or anything.

That’s what I figure as well. I assume the problem with the Combat Mode is that it’s an actual mod in the sense that it adds a GUI overlay and makes changes that affect gameplay outside the normal control scheme, and that it allows for scripting. I don’t think that’s an issue with setting up a controller profile. However, I’m still hoping for an official response from Arenanet if they can provide it.

Jnaathra, thanks for that, that answers the question. I didn’t realize Anet had already responded regarding this.

So them the Combat Mode mod would be allowed if it didnt have a crosshair? Because thats the only difference between it and a controller application. Their both 3rd party software and emulates key presses.

aaronjreeves.3714:

So them the Combat Mode mod would be allowed if it didnt have a crosshair? Because thats the only difference between it and a controller application. Their both 3rd party software and emulates key presses.

Dunno, maybe? As far as I know the problem with Combat Mode was that it altered the in-game interface, so counted as a mod instead of an outside 3rd party app.