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    Is using a script in the inventory cheating?

    Hi all,
    I have a question for Massive regarding the usage of scripts/bots. Obviously using bots during actual gameplay for aiming or similar things is wrong and forbidden for a good reason. However, I would like to create and use a program that navigates through the ingame inventory for me to open caches, take screenshots of the items I got and maybe a few other things I haven't thought of yet. Of course all these things would only happen after I've manually opened the inventory and never interfere with the actual gameplay.
    So the question is, would that be allowed or is that already considered cheating?
    I would argue it should be allowed since it doesn't give me any advantage over other players in anyway, just saves me some busywork but of course I don't want to get banned so any and all feedback is much appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Bischoff
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    Originally Posted by real_bischoff Go to original post
    Hi all,
    I have a question for Massive regarding the usage of scripts/bots. Obviously using bots during actual gameplay for aiming or similar things is wrong and forbidden for a good reason. However, I would like to create and use a program that navigates through the ingame inventory for me to open caches, take screenshots of the items I got and maybe a few other things I haven't thought of yet. Of course all these things would only happen after I've manually opened the inventory and never interfere with the actual gameplay.
    So the question is, would that be allowed or is that already considered cheating?
    I would argue it should be allowed since it doesn't give me any advantage over other players in anyway, just saves me some busywork but of course I don't want to get banned so any and all feedback is much appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Bischoff
    Any question that starts "is using a script..." is probably a definite yes, it is cheating.

    But that's a personal opinion.

    I guess if you gain no advantage in game, maybe.

    But anything that allows you to access and use your inventory quicker than everyone else is unsporting even if it isn't cheating in the strictest sense of the word.
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    Forbidden Conduct
    •Any attempt to edit, corrupt or change game or server code is strictly prohibited. Any such behavior will result in the immediate cancellation of the account, and may even give rise to personal liability and/or penal penalties.
    •Use of third-party ...........botting clients is strictly prohibited.

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