Q:
Macros and Salvaging
A:
I am fairly certain that they have stated macro’s can be a violation. i am not sure the level of detail as to if some are ok and others are not. Would be interested to see if this is ok’d
The best way for a player to assess whether a specific third-party program could have any impact on another player or a PvP opponent is to ask:
“Does this program allow someone to play faster, better, longer, or more accurately than someone who doesn’t use it?”
“Does this program allow someone to ‘play’ when he/she is not at the computer?”
“Does this program allow the user to gain undeserved rewards?”
If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”—or even “maybe”—then we strongly recommend that you do not use the program because to do so may place your Guild Wars or Guild Wars 2 account in jeopardy.
That line would make me nervous as the macro will allow you to salvage faster = more profit/minute then someone not using it.
(edited by Direwulff.2396)
I wouldn’t use the macro, too risky in this premature of a game. 25 exactly timed clicks would look like automation to a computer. Even if others where doing it, I wouldn’t.
In my opinion it doesn’t give you an advantage, and would seem to pass the third party software test. If the clicks are the same speed as a humans.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/support/account/Policy-Third-Party-Programs/first#post354869
Nice idea though. My $60 mouse only has finite clicks before it dies. Normally the less clicks the better.
You could suggest the dev’s make a savage bucket for mass salvaging and less clicking.
(edited by yocto.1782)
good point mouse wear and tear :-)
one button = one action
That’s the rule. You don’t follow the rule. Technically at least you would be out.
Although I think it would be borderline. On one hand, you don’t do what others can do differently and there would be almost no difference. On the other hand, it is not according the rules.
Final verdict for me: I wouldn’t do it!
I can mimick the same course of action by using my left hand to double click at the same speed. As stated before, it saves on your mouse wear & t ear, but also doesn’t make me feel like my hand is going to sieze up in pain.
This is why we buy nice mice and keyboards with macro functions, everyone can do the same.
I salvage 7000 items at once, and it can really leave my wrist and hand damaged for hours to the point where I need to ice them down.
I appreciate the responses, but I really would like an official response from Anet directly to my question. I’ve nearly collected 7,000 achievement points from salvaging, I have been doing this FOR A VERY LONG time without a macro.
I can mimick the same course of action by using my left hand to double click at the same speed.
I don’t know any human that can click every 6 milliseconds 25 times in a row. Would need a computer to measure that. A computer could click it, and send a email telling someone it was done. Humans don’t always understand what computers tell them.
I made the macro myself simulating my own mouse clicks. It was a direct input from myself. It’s not something generic, my own actions down to each millisecond made the macro.
(edited by Praetorian.2508)
I think we are all interested to see a official response. I believe you are getting more a discussion in the meantime. Maybe the extra interest will get you your response. I definately agree with you I think it should be allowed but as I am sure you are aware people are a bit wary of the ban stick around here.
If you look at the third party sticky, you will see that they don’t want to say: “this is ok” or “this is not ok”. Where do you take a stand? There is no steady ground on this. Best is (IMHO) to stay away from anything like that.
Whenever you have enough incentive to ask, there is enough information to say: no. Otherwise you would not ask. So when in doubt, refrain from doing it.