Need advice: static imploding because of cheater.

[VelKallor]

. ToS or not (which is basically loose guidelines at this point

This is blatantly FALSE, we have a VERY recent Lodestone update by Yoshi himself who was CRYSTAL CLEAR on the matter.

They are not allowed. PERIOD.

As I have mentioned previously, the terms of service for FINAL FANTASY XIV state that the use of third-party tools is strictly prohibited. This has always been the case and will continue to be so, and unless announced otherwise, there are no plans to enact any changes.

I have come across posts from individuals that say things along the lines of, “Yoshida allows the use of third-party tools, so it’s fine to use them.” However, let me make it clear that I have never permitted the use of these tools

That isnt a "guideline".