Why are their no macro's again?

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Why are their no macro's again?

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blackcerberus

11.13.2013 , 08:37 AM \| #61
Quote: Originally Posted by Ratajack I would think it is because allowing the example you give would, bu its very nature, allow the types of macros t hat ARE against the TOS. Then the question becomes how do they take action against one type of "allowed" macro and not another type of "allowed" macro. The easiest answer is to not allow macros at all. then it begs the question, why arent they following that same hard stance on those using third party hardware/ software? its not like they cant single out those using them, I know for certain that for BW its just trivial knowing who is using what peripheral/running what macro/click application along with their game.

Nemmar

11.13.2013 , 08:46 AM \| #62
They said simple macros are coming without an ETA, just sit tight, be patient and enjoy what the game has to offer on the meantime. There are things that are in higher priority than that. Wait your turn and in the meanwhile use those clickable icons.

AlexDougherty

11.13.2013 , 08:48 AM \| #63
Quote: Originally Posted by blackcerberus then it begs the question, why arent they following that same hard stance on those using third party hardware/ software? its not like they cant single out those using them, I know for certain that for BW its just trivial knowing who is using what peripheral/running what macro/click application along with their game. They do, they generally discourage third party software, with only a handful being acceptable, if it alters how you play then it's probably considered a cheat.
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MajikMyst

11.13.2013 , 08:50 AM \| #64
Quote: Originally Posted by Nikkalos Sorry... I don't understand... Macro's don't give you an advantage, their fair, they fix problems the game developers put in combat. Oh, and the most important part of all... THEY ARE OPTIONAL!!! Me having macro's has nothing to do with another player who doesn't use them. So why should I not have them? If all this were true, then your reason for wanting them is what again?? No.. They don't fix anything.. Or is that your way of hiding the advantage you say isn't there?? Why should you not have them?? Wait?? Let's talk about why you should have them first..
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TUXs

11.13.2013 , 09:05 AM \| #65
Quote: Originally Posted by slafko You have to be really bad to need macros in this game. l2p This ^^
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Andryah

11.13.2013 , 10:49 AM \| #66
Quote: Originally Posted by Ratajack This is EXACTLY why the devs do not allow macros. I believe that the devs have repeatedly stated that they do not allow macros because they do not want people "chaining" actions to perform multiple items/skills with the press of one button. They want each and every item/skill to require a separate click or press of a button. /Agree. And frankly, after Rift.... I fully support that stance. Rift put the cherry on top of absurd with macros converting game play to one button gerbil hopping play style. Don't get me wrong, macros are not fundamentally bad per se, it's just that when taken to absurd extremes they make game play absurd. Why play the game at all if that's the way you want to play it, IMO.
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Mazikeen

11.13.2013 , 11:18 AM \| #67
Quote: Originally Posted by Nikkalos If I had macro's the first thing I would do is make cloak of pain on my marauder macro'd to cast every time I use my basic attack. So it will always be on cooldown. Cloak of pain has a 1 minute cooldown. And last's 30 seconds if used properly... Cmon... So it's a passive buff lasting half it's cooldown? Just make it ALWAYS passive with a half as usefull affect? Logitech G15 Keyboard and/or Razer Naga. You're welcome. Both allow for programmed macros and with the Razer Naga you can even have specific profiles so each character/class has their own setup.
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Froteus

11.13.2013 , 11:20 AM \| #68
There is nothing wrong with macroes. For a sci fi type game some posters in this thread come across as Luddites. Using macros is less about player crutch or lack of skill, and more about circumventing bad design. If the Devs want each button press to be significant, then make each button worth pressing. Currently there are so many situational buttons its kind of silly. Macroes clean up bad design more than they support lack of skill. My shadow looks forward to some cascade macroes if I don't get a naga to do it first.

DukeAtreides

11.13.2013 , 11:21 AM \| #69
Quote: Originally Posted by Nikkalos Sorry... I don't understand... Macro's don't give you an advantage, their fair, they fix problems the game developers put in combat. Oh, and the most important part of all... THEY ARE OPTIONAL!!! Me having macro's has nothing to do with another player who doesn't use them. So why should I not have them? Or mentoring, not to derail your thread but Rift has both of these and they are NOT a detriment to the game they are a BOON.
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Mazikeen

11.13.2013 , 11:22 AM \| #70
Quote: Originally Posted by slafko You have to be really bad to need macros in this game. l2p Need? Yes, I agree. Want? No. Macros can help eliminate some of the sillier things you have to do such as: Acid Blade every 15-18 secs, casting multiple DoTs for Lethality specs, mouseover healing, etc. It's not always a l2p issue, sometimes it's just a 'really? Why not?' issue.
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