Guild Wars 2

Just want to enquire if this is legal

First, from the post on Macro policy (sticky on this subforum)

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.

So I would like to run from one end of a zone to the other and this would require me to hold down the ‘w’ key for a prolonged period and its making my fingers ache.

I would like to create a macro which presses the ‘w’ key and then hold it for some preset amount of time and then release. For my running, I can then control the direction with the mouse and mouse keys.

I want to enquire if this is legal? My belief is that it is because its not multiple actions and is just a key press with hold. Can I get any official confirmation?

(Sorry if this has been asked before. If so, would appreciate redirection to the official answer, thx)

There is a key for continuous run. Check your options. Or hold down both mouse buttons (right click and left click) at once and use the mouse direction to steer.

As to your specific question. ANet never approves outside programs. They ignore benign ones though. If they were to approve a program and it eats your computer or is used to cheat then they are liable.

I’ve used the auto-run provided by the game but have never been able to just run from one side of a zone to the other side. I always get stuck behind things repeatedly. I must be in the wrong zones!

gassy.8975:

I’ve used the auto-run provided by the game but have never been able to just run from one side of a zone to the other side. I always get stuck behind things repeatedly. I must be in the wrong zones!

It’s all those pesky rocks and trees. ^^ There needs to be a petition to remove them from the game.

Astral Projections.7320:

There is a key for continuous run. Check your options. Or hold down both mouse buttons (right click and left click) at once and use the mouse direction to steer.

As to your specific question. ANet never approves outside programs. They ignore benign ones though. If they were to approve a program and it eats your computer or is used to cheat then they are liable.

The default should be “R”.

Astral Projections.7320:

gassy.8975:

I’ve used the auto-run provided by the game but have never been able to just run from one side of a zone to the other side. I always get stuck behind things repeatedly. I must be in the wrong zones!

It’s all those pesky rocks and trees. ^^ There needs to be a petition to remove them from the game.

I had a thread in the suggestions forum to remove mobs, as they make the game much harder. But the topic got deleted and I got infracted

(Still worth it!)

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies and advice.

I tried using ‘R’-key running today and its working out fine for me. Apparently, you can also jump while ‘R’-key running. What a difference it makes for my fingers! Also I’m glad as this involves no external software.

It’ll be good if we get a clarification on my original question for info but for playing GW2, I’m now set.