Macroquest

[dannym3141]

So i was gonna play a bit on another server, and i'm sure i remember reading somewhere that macroquest wasn't allowed on p99.

That's obviously fair enough. But i also read that "i use it for another server" isn't a valid excuse.

I was wondering if some server official could let me know exactly what the deal is - if i have it at all on my computer, that's bannable?

If this is the case - what are the options? Install and uninstall every time i play on another server where it's ok to use that - which i assume is a huge ballache? Use a separate EQ directory (or does this even matter? I haven't yet installed it)

Basically - am i being forced to choose between p99 and <other server where i need mq2>?

I have searched the forums for the string macroquest and found no info about it regarding the server rules. Sorry if the question has been answered, but i couldn't find such an answer.

Additional:
I forgot the option "if i have it running whilst connected to p99, that's bannable" - which would be a great solution.

[calaxa]

Originally Posted by dannym3141 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So i was gonna play a bit on another server, and i'm sure i remember reading somewhere that macroquest wasn't allowed on p99.

That's obviously fair enough. But i also read that "i use it for another server" isn't a valid excuse.

I was wondering if some server official could let me know exactly what the deal is - if i have it at all on my computer, that's bannable?

If this is the case - what are the options? Install and uninstall every time i play on another server where it's ok to use that - which i assume is a huge ballache? Use a separate EQ directory (or does this even matter? I haven't yet installed it)

Basically - am i being forced to choose between p99 and <other server where i need mq2>?

I have searched the forums for the string macroquest and found no info about it regarding the server rules. Sorry if the question has been answered, but i couldn't find such an answer.

You do not have to load MQ2 if it is installed.

[Grento]

Does it modify game files or is it just something you run before you play? If it is something you run every time before you play, then it shouldn't have any effect unless it modified some files.

Not 100% certain about that though.

[Bentheb]

the way i understand it, is it runs in the background but 'injects' its self into EQ?

if this is right, then just dont run MQ2 when you are on p99, devs can't tell you what software you can have installed, but they can tell you dont use it when you play here.

be like saying we dont like microsoft so if you have office on your comp we will ban you.

[Jeebus]

if they detect it and ban you. I won't cry, even if you weren't using it.

[mitic]

its a standalone program that can be used actively or passively

all in all i wouldnt use it since i heard you need to be some sorf of computernerd to take the maximum use of it besides the risk of a ban on p99

[Rogean]

Having it loaded will automatically inject itself into any EQ Client it finds that its compatible with. If it injects, we will detect it, and theres no excuse; I'll inject your face with a ban.

[Ferok]

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

I'll inject your face

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[Loke]

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

If you have no idea how the program works, or what it does, why are you using it?

You use things everyday that you don't know how they work. This is a ridiculous statement. There is a difference between knowing how to work something and knowing how something works...

I used macroquest a few times on live towards the end when I really just didn't care (mostly mayong server, since let's be honestly, that server was a joke)... I have no idea how the program works, and honestly probably only know how to use it to 1/10th of it's capacity.. but that doesn't mean it didn't make my life way easier and enable me to do things that I wouldn't have been able to do as efficiently without it.

As far as all the people hating on this guy, simmer down. The guy should be commended for going through the trouble of educating himself so as to follow the rules of P99. I bet 1/2 of the people on P99 have either used, or knowingly benefited from someone using MQ... hell there are people in this thread that fit that bill. Personally, I've got no problem with MQ as long as it's not being used on P99, and props to you Danny for taking the effort to make sure you're following the rules.

My advice would be to just ensure MQ isn't running prior to launching EQ. I'm pretty sure MQ would need to be actively running for it to be detected; although you might wanna wait for Rogean to reply as he'd surely have the definitive answer.

[Hasbinbad]

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

You use things everyday that you don't know how they work. This is a ridiculous statement. There is a difference between knowing how to work something and knowing how something works..

True the fuck out of that!! You (hopefully) use soap every day, but do any of you know the first thing about bubble science? It's a hugely complex discipline, which requires a solid understanding of physics, chemistry, and mathematics to even begin to comprehend the basics.

One of my favorite sayings, from some comedian (paraphrased):

I'll drop you off alone in the jungle with a knife, and see how long it takes you to send me an email.