Rebinding with AutoHotkey considered cheating?

[Quothmar]

Hello,

I'm a returning EverQuest player and I have a question about using the program AutoHotkey to play EverQuest. This program has a wide range of features that allow you to rebind keys on the keyboard, rebind keys to the mouse, and execute strings of keyboard strokes according to predefined patterns.

Because AutoHotkey is so powerful, it has the potential to allow 'cheating' or 'botting' through written scripts that detect what is on the screen before executing a keystroke. However, my intent is not so malicious: I would simply like to rebind mouse movements to the keyboard. I hear that if you don't use the mouse, it is actually healthier for the hand, so I thought it would be something to try for a more positive play experience. I was also considering rebinding some EverQuest functions to keystrokes near the 'home key' region.

In light of this, are we allowed to rebind keys and mouse functions with AutoHotkey at all? Or is the use of AutoHotkey forbidden?

-Quothmar

[Amelinda]

any 3rd party program is forbidden. sorry.

[Mardur]

Originally Posted by Amelinda [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

any 3rd party program is forbidden. sorry.

This is wrong and you're a guide... wtf?

Edit for clarification:

Your term of "third party program" is the problem here. If I created a program that scanned eqlog.txt for buffs I cast and gave me a notification of buff timers, this isn't against the rules. But I would count this as a "third party program," considering it's a non EverQuest-application that assist me with EverQuest. Can we avoid scare tactics and provide a little more concise information when you're representing this server as a guide? Thx.

[Amelinda]

Originally Posted by Mardur [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This is wrong and you're a guide... wtf?

Edit for clarification:

Your term of "third party program" is the problem here. If I created a program that scanned eqlog.txt for buffs I cast and gave me a notification of buff timers, this isn't against the rules. But I would count this as a "third party program," considering it's a non EverQuest-application that assist me with EverQuest. Can we avoid scare tactics and provide a little more concise information when you're representing this server as a guide? Thx.

didn't have time to write a book. probably could have elaborated but i promise, just because i didn't give the answer that you would have given it doesn't mean the world is ending. :P

This particular program can be pretty game breaking and can be used in such a manner that it is obvious a program is being used and can potentially result in a ban. *shrug*

he asked a specific question 'can i use this program.' i responded with 'no.' and elaborated '3rd party programs are forbidden'

but whatever, Reiker. i'm not going to argue with you. obviously you are right and i am stupid.

[Mardur]

Originally Posted by Amelinda [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This particular program can be pretty game breaking and can be used in such a manner that it is obvious a program is being used and can potentially result in a ban. *shrug*

But it shouldn't, because programs that exact in the exact way I described exist and are promoted by the community.

he asked a specific question 'can i use this program.' i responded with 'no.' and elaborated '3rd party programs are forbidden'

You elaborated with misinformation, hence my post.

but whatever, Reiker. i'm not going to argue with you. obviously you are right and i am stupid.

That's an odd attitude to take... my point is that it's a bit disconcerting when someone is a "senior guide" and they don't seem to understand the server's own rules. There are a number of programs that could be considered "third party" that are completely allowed.

[minakto]

wineq considered a 3rd party program?

[Uaellaen]

you can already move with your keyboard ... default are the arrow keys ... when you are in EQ go into the ingame options (alt +o) and rebind your movement keys there if you want different ones ... dont really see why you need such a tool that might get you banned ...

[Korisek]

Originally Posted by Uaellaen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

you can already move with your keyboard ... default are the arrow keys ... when you are in EQ go into the ingame options (alt +o) and rebind your movement keys there if you want different ones ... dont really see why you need such a tool that might get you banned ...

The main reason people use stuff like that is to put things like Forage/Sense Heading/Ranged Attack on an autofire.

[Savok]

Originally Posted by Korisek [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The main reason people use stuff like that is to put things like Forage/Sense Heading/Ranged Attack on an autofire.

New hotbutton:

/doability X
/autoinventory, /pause 5


X = the ability button you want to link to forage. Place hotbutton on unused hotbar slot. Open the options window and assigne an arrow key to the secondary key for that hotbar button. Everytime you press the direction key you will fire the forage and auto inventory key.

Replace the doability # with whatever skill you want to use.

[Mcbard]

Originally Posted by Savok [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

New hotbutton:

/doability X
/autoinventory, /pause 5


X = the ability button you want to link to forage. Place hotbutton on unused hotbar slot. Open the options window and assigne an arrow key to the secondary key for that hotbar button. Everytime you press the direction key you will fire the forage and auto inventory key.

Replace the doability # with whatever skill you want to use.

Pause not needed! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]