About 3rd Party Softwares

[Shmanington]

Greetings Everyone,

There appears to be some confusion regarding Third Party Software. I am replying to this thread to make it clear to anyone currently using, or interested in the use of Third Party Software.

It has been long established that any Third Party Software used in Final Fantasy XIV [regardless of platform, situation, or intent] is a violation, and against the Agreed Terms of Agreement.
Evidence found of using such hardware can result in warnings, bans, and even termination.

For any additional questions or concerns, please view the Terms of Agreement link:
http://support.eu.square-enix.com/ru...1&tag=users_en

-GM Shmanington

[Sadana]

A tough thing about the radar is the reporting of it... if people who know about someone using it are taking advantage of that knowledge, I would imagine the last thing they'd do is report it. :/

Needless to say, I just kill marks as I find them in the open world; I'm not even bothering to hunt for the weekly target (not 'til the hp has been buffed anyways).

[DragonFlyy]

SE really needs to just follow other MMOs designs and add a software warden to their system.

[Nyalia]

Can someone post a list of A and S rank hunt target names? I'll see if I can get my FC to rename all their chocos to random ones on the list.

[Icehunter]

Can someone post a list of A and S rank hunt target names? I'll see if I can get my FC to rename all their chocos to random ones on the list.

Chocobos are not just for riding.

[Ashkendor]

Can someone post a list of A and S rank hunt target names? I'll see if I can get my FC to rename all their chocos to random ones on the list.

Should be able to find all of them here. :3

[Oni_Akuma]

The type of software you are describing in this thread doesn't appear to directly control anything for the FFXIV client, and as such isn't breaking any of the rules. Similar to other programs, 3rd party software is used at your own risk, and we recommend you employ your best judgement when running software not mentioned in the user agreement.

Had to post it. For peoples clarification.

[Mcshiggs]

Had to post it. For peoples clarification.

It seems they banned 9 accounts yesterday for illicit activities, didn't say what they were, but I'm guessing 3rd party programs. 9 isn't that many, but at least they are catching a few of the pricks.

[OPneedNerfs]

It seems they banned 9 accounts yesterday for illicit activities, didn't say what they were, but I'm guessing 3rd party programs. 9 isn't that many, but at least they are catching a few of the pricks.

This is rather disturbing news, as it somewhat confirms my statement before:

SE's stance on this issue is simple.

We won't ban anyone who uses it that doesn't blatantly go around telling people they do because we can't.

Pretty much what everyone has been saying so far, Fight Club.

I had expected low numbers, but really hoped the truth wasn't as I had feared.

As it is now, will SE actually be able to do anything to stop the use of these apps that give an unfair advantage or will they just give it the parser/fight club treatment?

[Double]

So all I've got after reading every single post is this:

SE knows people are cheating.

SE can't do anything right away about it.

People are upset because of artificial barriers.

SE is aware of artificial barriers.

SE still can't do anything about it.

People are placed in a Fight/Flee situation. Either join the darkside or play the blind eye to new content.

Don't let honor drive your judgement. You either fight fire with fire(Use the radar yourself) or don't even bother.

PS3/PS4 users.. I'm sorry on behalf of SE.

Incompetence can even be found in the smartest of men.