Would you be opposed to SE implementing a program to scan for addons/parsers?

[Saraide]

Square Enix should probably do something about the fact one of the popular plugins, Gshade, now includes malware.

Why do they need to do anything about it? They arent responsible for what mods people install and it seems the community is quite capable of handling this situation themselves.

[Atelier-Bagur]

Why do they need to do anything about it? They arent responsible for what mods people install and it seems the community is quite capable of handling this situation themselves.

Its cringey how almost every post you make regarding the devs is so obviously written out of contempt for them lol

Anyway, I think this maaay be a big deal if Yoshida finds out about this drama. Since Gshade was really one of the only few third party programs that can be openly talked about and they have gone on record in the past that them was an exception due to its implementation.


However the fact that the tool dev did something this malicious is just going to throw more fuel into the already on going fire with 3rd party programs with what the drama we just had with TOP. You should absolutely be considering how this will affect their stance on 3rd party even more. How about you quit acting like the devs dont matter when its their game and they're the ones who will ultimately start cracking down on everything we do because of light of this situation with a commonly used tool for the game. This is not about whether the community can handle itself, its about the attitude were expressing to the dev team whom already are getting sick and tired of dealing with our bs time and time again.

[Saraide]

Its cringey how almost every post you make regarding the devs is so obviously written out of contempt for them lol

Anyway, I think this maaay be a big deal if Yoshida finds out about this drama. Since Gshade was really one of the only few third party programs that can be openly talked about and they have gone on record in the past that them was an exception due to its implementation.


However the fact that the tool dev did something this malicious is just going to throw more fuel into the already on going fire with 3rd party programs with what the drama we just had with TOP. You should absolutely be considering how this will affect their stance on 3rd party even more. How about you quit acting like the devs dont matter when its their game and they're the ones who will ultimately start cracking down on everything we do because of light of this situation with a commonly used tool for the game. This is not about whether the community can handle itself, its about the attitude were expressing to the dev team whom already are getting sick and tired of dealing with our bs time and time again.

Oh silly me for pointing out what SE and yoship keep saying every single time this topic is brought up. Install mods at your own risk, simple as that.

We receive many inquiries regarding infection by viruses and spyware that steal passwords after downloading third-party tools and plugins. To keep your system secure, we ask that you exercise judgement and refrain from needlessly downloading third-party tools or software of unknown origins.

Are you sure you're not mixing me up with someone again? Atmost all they need to do is say "we told you so, third party tools are a security risk". I am considering how this will affect their stance but there is more to their stance than the flailing outrage of the forum. The devteam isnt made up of tantrumming children, it's adults running a business. For this specific business cheaters arent as reputation damaging as for pure pvp games like valorant, overwatch and league as by and large they dont negatively impact players in their normal play sessions (yes I know, pvp cheaters exist but not enough people care about pvp in this game for SE to lift a finger).

In reality they are profit orientated and while the FF14 part of SE has some morals intact when it comes to monetization (as opposed to other parts of the company) there is little hesitation when it comes to mods. Yes, yoship thinks modding in gaming is overall a good thing but that doesnt stop him from sending the hammer. Which leaves us with the possibility that maybe the modding scene is overall beneficial to SE's bank accounts. Forum outrage and memes wont change that. Afterall, if people can fix their issues with the game (of which there are many) through mods they will have a better time with the game and will potentially stay subbed for longer.