Use of Logitech G15 keyboards bannable in WoW?
The advent of the Logitech G15 keyboard can be considered an innovation to the gaming industry. This nifty gadget can be programmed to do things while away from the keyboard, thus presenting a big advantage to gamers who own the G15. The question: is the use of the Logitech G15 allowed in Blizzard‘s World of Warcraft? The answer: both yes and no.
The use of the keyboard is okay per se, however if the G15 is programmed to do stuff while the player is away, then that’s where accounts get bannable. The key word, according to a blue post in the WoW forums, is “unattended”.
A blue post by Issuntril illustrates the point well:
Indeed, the key word is “Unattended”.
While I can certainly see the advantage of say, been able to create large amounts of water while away from your keyboard, this is still classed as automated play, and as such is against the Terms of Use.
In short, the keyboard should not be used to perform any action which a player cannot perform himself in-game using the regular macro interfaces. Obviously there is no in-game function which would allow you to cast multiple spells in the way you have specified, meaning it is not allowed with the keyboard.
So well, there you have it. Part of Logitech G15’s tagline is The Logitech® G15 gives you a winning advantage, and everyone knows itÂ’s more fun when you win, but players should take note that too much advantage just gives you the banhammer instead.
The advent of the Logitech G15 keyboard can be considered an innovation to the gaming industry. This nifty gadget can be programmed to do things while away from the keyboard, thus presenting a big advantage to gamers who own the G15. The question: is the use of the Logitech G15 allowed in Blizzard‘s World of Warcraft? The answer: both yes and no.
The use of the keyboard is okay per se, however if the G15 is programmed to do stuff while the player is away, then that’s where accounts get bannable. The key word, according to a blue post in the WoW forums, is “unattended”.
A blue post by Issuntril illustrates the point well:
Indeed, the key word is “Unattended”.
While I can certainly see the advantage of say, been able to create large amounts of water while away from your keyboard, this is still classed as automated play, and as such is against the Terms of Use.
In short, the keyboard should not be used to perform any action which a player cannot perform himself in-game using the regular macro interfaces. Obviously there is no in-game function which would allow you to cast multiple spells in the way you have specified, meaning it is not allowed with the keyboard.
So well, there you have it. Part of Logitech G15’s tagline is The Logitech® G15 gives you a winning advantage, and everyone knows itÂ’s more fun when you win, but players should take note that too much advantage just gives you the banhammer instead.