FFXIV-APP vs. ToS

[Random]

I did a bit of Google searching, and am unable to find out if FFXIV-APP violates the ToS. I really want to use it as a tool to better myself, but the last thing I want is for action to be taken against my account for violating ToS. I am hoping one of you may have some insight on the issue, as I am sure there are others around here with the same question.

[Soulfire]

If I remember correctly, that guy planned to make something when SE released their official API, so you could wait until then and...hope, I guess.

Technically it is a breech of the rules, but tons of people did stuff like use parsers, windowers, and TargetInfo (HP percentage and distance from character, etc.) without punishment in V1.

If you're at the point of asking like this, you'll likely feel bad about doing it and regret it. I would know, because a similar thing happened with me. It's complex, but the short version is I was thinking using turbo to craft would actually be okay because of something hypocritical. Hypocrisy nulls rules, and the Elecom controller "specially made to play FFXIV" had a turbo function. Turns out that's standard for a Japanese controller. I didn't know this, so of course I used it for the convenience, even AFK, but I always had this nagging feeling I was doing something wrong. It wasn't until later clarity came to me. This is just the short version, but basically I suggest not doing it unless a representative were to come in here and specifically give you the go-ahead. It's not worth the regret.

[Soulfire]

Excuse the double-post, but I should add that even if that guy doesn't make something with Square's API you can bet someone else will. (Blue Gartr for example.) I don't recall an exact date ever being given, but the API is supposed to be released within the months following release. SE shouldn't have any qualms with add-ons made with that, so I believe you'll be able to get what you seek to improve your play coupled with peace of mind with some patience.

[Zholi]

Personally, I don't think it should be a problem. It doesn't appear to interface with the game in any meaningful way. It mostly just analyzes the logs the game creates and processes them in a way that provides useful information. It does all of this outside of the game itself.

The app is also affiliated with a network SE has partnered with for promotions, given interviews to, invited to press events, etc.

SE's relationship with them is such that if they had a problem with it, I'd expect it would be taken down.

[nakomaru]

FFXIV-App can inject itself into the FFXIV process itself, which is definitely against the ToS.

I recommend you use FFXIV LogRep instead, which only interacts with the logfiles and cannot violate ToS.

[Zholi]

FFXIV-App can inject itself into the FFXIV process itself, which is definitely against the ToS.

I recommend you use FFXIV LogRep instead, which only interacts with the logfiles and cannot violate ToS.

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It can't. As the quoted text from the website says, those features are not available right now. Presumably they will be in the future. They could be waiting for official support.