Originally Posted by Yhor
Also, do you run an external macro program? Like a G15 keyboard or n52... normal use wont get you banned, but some of the scripting or macro abilities being used might flag Warden (the Blizzard spyware that watches you).
Again, just using a macro(able) device wont get you banned, but some of the things you can use it for will.
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Well the G15 is supported by Blizzard seeing as to how it has an Official WoW profile
. Using this keyboard and it's software won't trigger Warden to suspect the use of a 3rd party application. The keyboards software is not considered to be a 3rd party program.
NOW the use of the keyboards macro system CAN get you in trouble in game. They keyboard can be used to create macros that can be considered against the rules. Blizzard monitors in game activity and can typically determine if a player is automating anything (Consistent key presses that are perfectly timed every time for example) . If a player is flagged for this they may send a GM to watch the player for activity that may look like automated use. The GM may even try to contact the user to see if they are at their keyboard.
When they speak of 3rd party programs they do not talk about addons like Carbonite. Anything that gets installed into the Addons folder of WoW is not considered a 3rd party program. If there is an addon that people use that is some how breaking Blizzard's rules they ban that particular addon .. not the addon user.
3rd Party addons are programs that run alongside of WoW.
Programs that run/are Macros.
Programs that automate any portion of gameplay (glider for example).
But I also suggest you protect your account with the $7 authenticator. It takes you an extra 3 seconds to log into WoW and will provide you an almost hack free account.