Why graphical mods are bad for PvP.

[alimdia]

Y'all need to stop making posts about stuff that is against the ToS before you get banned, if you want to discuss this make a thread on Reddit or something.

Also if you're against modding putting a massive spotlight on it doesn't seem like a good idea, you're just encouraging more people to seek them out.

[JackHatchet]

Find me a source where it says talking about this is against the ToS and I'll delete the thread. I had no idea, the ToS is stupidly complicated sometimes, lol.

[KisaiTenshi]

Find me a source where it says talking about this is against the ToS and I'll delete the thread. I had no idea, the ToS is stupidly complicated sometimes, lol.

Technically, the ToS doesn't say it anything about not discussing it, only participating in modifying the game or using third party tools.
http://support.na.square-enix.com/ru...2&tag=users_en

2.1 Cheating and Botting. You may not create or use any unauthorized cheats, bots, automation software, hacks, mods or any other unauthorized software or hardware designed to modify the Game and gameplay. In addition, you may not take advantage of game system bugs and exploits during gameplay.

2.2 Real Money Trading, Farming and Power-Leveling. You may not sell, purchase or exchange for real-world money or value any in-game currency, accounts, characters, in-game services, or in-game virtual items. You may not play the Game for the purpose of acquiring virtual items or advancement in game play on behalf of a third-party or for the purpose of selling any virtual assets to a third party for real-world money, specifically including "gold-farming" and power-leveling services.

2.3 Commercial Use. You may not exploit the Game for any commercial purpose (for example, advertising any product or service in-game, or use by the operator of a cyber café) without Square Enix's prior written consent.

2.4 Private Servers. You may not create, operate, participate in or use any unauthorized servers intended to emulate the Game.

2.5 Data Mining. You may not intercept, mine or otherwise collect information from the Game using unauthorized third party software.

2.6 Hacking and Circumvention. You may not hack, disassemble, decompile, or otherwise modify the Game or server computer code, whether the Game code is located on a DVD, Blu-rayTM disc, your computer/console or on Square Enix's servers, except as expressly permitted by Square Enix or applicable law.

2.7 Modifying or Creating Derivative Software. You may not modify or cause to be modified any files that are a part of the Game or Service in any way not expressly authorized by Square Enix, and may not make any derivative works of the Game.

2.8 Commercial Spamming/Spimming. You may not use (or abuse) the in-game chat and message services to distribute advertisements.

So nitpickery, using mods and third party software is not allowed, but discussing them is more likely to get covered by :

3. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
In addition to the License Limitations, there are other activities that you are forbidden from doing in connection with the Game ("Prohibited Activities"). In its discretion, Square Enix may use a variety of methods to deal with violations of this User Agreement and the Prohibited Activities, including, but not limited to, any of the following:

Issuing a warning;
Placing a character in a "virtual jail" for a specified period of time;
Removing or deleting ill-gotten in-game items or currency;
Temporarily suspending an account;
Permanently terminating an account;
Permanently banning your IP address, residential address, or credit card number;
Asserting a lawsuit for breach of contract, copyright infringement, or other cause of action as may be applicable; and/or
Seeking injunctive relief in any court or jurisdiction to prevent you from continuing such activity.

And yes, the ToS says "Spimming", to which I believe that is "spam instant messaging"

[Rinuko]

And then we have ACT which is sanctioned by the devs since they watch world first teams and don't go after them.
I love the double standard at SE.

[KageTokage]

And then we have ACT which is sanctioned by the devs since they watch world first teams and don't go after them.
I love the double standard at SE.

I feel more concerned about the fact that some of said teams are widely known by their servers to run large-scale botting operations to keep themselves supplied with infusions, food, etc, yet SE seems to be oblivious to it.

[Rinuko]

I feel more concerned about the fact that some of said teams are widely known by their servers to run large-scale botting operations to keep themselves supplied with infusions, food, etc, yet SE seems to be oblivious to it.

This is also very concerning. Maybe Yoshida justifies it cause they run world first? Lol

[Stormfur]

Isn't that the same FC that bought up huge swaths of houses when the latest round of them was released?

[Sebazy]

Not afaik!