Quote Originally Posted by QT_Melon View Post
Huh? NO.

ACT is a read only parser. They're going after MODS or tools that inject Client Data.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...282-14-2020%29
So I read what you quoted, and there can be confusion on how they describe their stance on ACT.

By the bolded statements, SE sees ACT as as a tool, but also a plug-in. Both of which are against the ToS, but are also undetectable unless SE puts in some sort of program with FF14 that reads what programs are in our computers.

Now, you would think "Well, if SE says it's against the ToS, then isn't it?" Apparently not, since they also consider it in a grey area.

Overall, from watching the stream live, and reading the translation, SE is more concerned about the "cheating" part of tools/plug-ins (the waypoints, the mods that change maps or gear looks) as well as the toxicity it can cause if used in a negative way. They are relying on people to be kind to each other and play by the rules, but sadly, as many of us know .... that doesn't always work and there is always someone who will ignore it and do what they want.

Honestly, SE is just making it more difficult on themselves and the playerbase. Do we report those people? But SE said it is a grey area ... but it's also against their ToS ... but they asked us to not use third party tools ... they should make something to know if someone is using them ... but that causes issues with privacy and computer issues ....

See the problem? SE needs to take a stance on this. Not grey ... a straight up is it good or bad. That would stop the confusion we have right now.