People using outside programs to better their gameplay. Is it bannable?

[Shougun]

Using a parser to grief is an offense yes, using a parser but not saying anything you do is not an offense - and GMs are told not to witch hunt parse users (so long as they don't grief with the parser). If I remember correctly dual boxing and using a program to push your keys through other windows is also accepted (so long as its pushing YOUR keys and not it's own), I think it was said from like a really old CM response thread.

I find that people just either get creative in how they talk or they begin to not talk at all but make plans you're not part (having been in discords I can confirm people will talk outside the game rather and vote kicks, which I don't like to see, will happen based on information you'll never be informed of). So personally, I think the damage of parse and like programs is already done - we already have the damage, might as well get the benefits (more people have more tools for knowledge, more open communications, clearer reports, better forum discussions on balance). Preferably through the game itself (mods/official) vs a third party tool.