SE's most difinitive statement yet on parsers

[Zakalwe]

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...f3ced33db772cf

Key statement is the second to last paragraph: "We would also like to remind players that third-party tools that modify or parse game data violate the User Agreement, and that players who are found to be using these tools will be met with strict disciplinary action."

I apologize if someone else has posted this info. I looked and couldn't find a thread on today's statement. Note that this time they specifically mentioned parsers by name (in the past they have typically stated, in response to questions on whether parsers are ok, that 3rd party programs that affect game play are not permitted, making it pretty clear they were referring to parsers but some have argued otherwise). Even more significant, they made this statement in a posting on banning actions taken against players for TOS violations.

[Elven]

I hope those hunt cheats spread the word they've been banned.

[Tashigi]

I hope those hunt cheats spread the word they've been banned.

No offense, but if people think radar actually has a significant impact on Hunts, they'll be quite upset upon learning of the real issues with Hunts.
Also, while it is known/obvious what SE stance is on third party mods, parsers help more than harm you, if used properly.

I'm pro modding, in case you couldn't tell.
Mods extend the life of any game. MMO or not.

[Elven]

No offense, but if people think radar actually has a significant impact on Hunts, they'll be quite upset upon learning of the real issues with Hunts.
Also, while it is known/obvious what SE stance is on third party mods, parsers help more than harm you, if used properly.

I'm pro modding, in case you couldn't tell.
Mods extend the life of any game. MMO or not.

So does a game shark but we all know what that does to a game right?

[Kayo]

if used properly.

^Keywords.

[Taban]

So does a game shark but we all know what that does to a game right?

It's sad if you think parsers and game sharks are at all similar to each other (also do they even make game sharks anymore?)

[Elven]

^Keywords.

No such thing when mods and tools are designed to break a game. It's just an excuse

[Tashigi]

No such thing when mods and tools are designed to break a game. It's just an excuse.

You are labeling all mods, including quality of life mods, as the same.
I can't take you seriously at this point.

[Sadana]

I think it just boils down to 'mods/add ons/cheats/etc can possibly give an advantage to those on a pc, but cannot be used by console gamers, therefore they are not allowed in this game'.

[Elven]

You are labeling all mods, including quality of life mods, as the same.
I can't take you seriously at this point.

Just don't do it PS3/PS4 players don't or can't what's hard to get about this? Just don't try and justify it.