Warning if this works the same as MQ2

[Devestator]

This is an open warning to the developers of this and all the users.

If this works like MQ2 and draws windows directly onto the screen and can make changes to the user interface, Sigil has implemented a very easy way to catch you.

Check out the profiles on vanguardsoh.com

Characters create automatic Blogs on special events like when reaching certian levels... this in itself isn't bad but the nasty side of it is Sigil made it so the server requests a client side screenshot and that screenshot gets sent back to the server and uploaded there on the webpage. All this is done without your knowledge of it.

Now I know in MQ2 a client side screenshot would capture all the MQ2 windows and information as well, so if this works the same way as MQ2 this is a very easy way for them to see that your using third party software without breaking any laws (such as scanning your local processes).

You can make these profiles private so that not just anyone can see them, but my guess is Sigil could still see them and it would be one place they may look if you are reported and investigated for possible botting or whatever.

Very clever on Sigil's part even though they probably didn't intend it for that purpose.

 

[asiatic74]

I thought you had to purchase that special?? I don't see the profile section with auto screen shots that you are speaking about from vanguardsoh.com..

 

[Twiddle]

Salutations...

Well, you can also delete the images. They come to your personal blog when you ding 5-10-15-20 and so forth.

You can make your profile private, you can delete the images - or - do both.

~

 

[Hendrix]

The reason a client side screen shot with EQ1 (using MQ2) would show everything MQ2 related was because it actually used the EQ1 interface to handle everything visually. IS does NOT do this. Innerspace draws it's own windows and does not show up on an in game screenshot of Vanguard. What CAN happen is you use the where command, or the VGEcho command. That will print stuff to your chat window which will show up on an image. If you are paranoid then I would suggest you do not use these things. Maybe we can get Amadeus to give us an option to output a where command to a lavish window instead of a chat. (such as where -MyConsole@MyWindow)

 

[Amadeus]

ISXVG is not for the paranoid or the weak. Do not use it unless you're willing to accept the consequences of being caught.

With all the work that Sigil/SOE have to do for this game, I wouldn't worry about much of anything unless you get 20 people reporting you. But, it's always a gamble.