Sryth Terms and Conditions

[Oldschool]

Just a friendly reminder for all.

From an official GM announcement.

11/3/08 - A Word about Scripts/Macros

Please note that using scripts/macros or other such automatic devices to play the game is not allowed. Any account found to be using such practices may be removed or penalized.

The use of such programs to automate play violates the spirit of the game and is not fair to vast majority of Sryth's brave adventurers who do not employ such tactics.

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Terms and Conditions

All accounts are required to read and agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions listed below.

* Scripts/Macros/Automated Play Procedures
The use of scripts/macros or other such automatic devices to play the game is not allowed. Accounts/characters found to be in violation of this policy may be removed.

* Offensive/Obscene Language
Account usernames or character names that are obscene or imply obscenity, or are derogatory or deemed offensive are not allowed and may result in the removal of accounts/characters found to be in violation.

* Abusing Bugs
Knowingly abusing bugs/glitches without reporting them is not allowed. Accounts/characters in violation of this policy may be removed or penalized.

I understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth above.

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Also be sure to read the copyright/legal notice on the Sryth homepage (bottom of the page "copyright...."/"legal notice" links). Additional terms and conditions are set forth there. It is also copied and pasted in this thread for convenience (the second post after this one).

[Oldschool]

Quoted from another thread. Here is a link to the original thread, http://www.srythforum.com/showthread.php?t=345&highlight=scripts

Thanks to everyone who pointed out to me the lively discussion about the usage of scripts/bots/macros. I have a couple of things to say on the subject. For the purpose of simplicity, I'll refer to scripts/bots/macros as "scripts".

INFORMATIONAL SCRIPTS

I see no issue with scripts that merely provide information (like those that display timer information or character Stamina status, etc.). These scripts don't give characters an unfair advantage over other characters, and don't negatively impact the game server with regard to increased server load, etc.

Having said that, I would appreciate knowing the types of scripts people are employing, even if they are just informational in nature. This would give me the chance to add the functionality of useful scripts into the game in some official capacity for everyone to be able utilize and enjoy.

AUTOMATED PLAY SCRIPTS

There are different type of automated play scripts, but I believed that scripts that allow for playing the game without interaction, by automatically selecting links, etc., violate the spirit of the game and the rules of fair play.

Sryth is largely a single-player game, but various elements have been introduced over time which were intended to provide a sense of belonging to a larger, multiplayer game world -- the Hall of Champions and the Battlegrounds are the two elements that immediately come to mind.

The use of "automated play scripts" could give a character an unfair advantage in these types of scenarios and steps outside the bounds of "fair play" and "friendly competition".

CONVENIENCE SCRIPTS

I couldn't think of a better name for this type of script -- sorry! :)

Convenience scripts, to my mind, are scripts that deal with a particular annoyance in the game. For example, a script that allows for a one-click power use during combat, or a one-click use of something like restoration outside of combat.

These scripts provide an avantage to the characters that employ them, though I don't believe they necessarily violate the spirit of the game or step outside the bounds of fair play.

These types of scripts are examples of helpful processes that should be brought to my attention so that their functionality can be added into the game in some official capacity for everyone to use and enjoy.

CONCLUSION

Fully-automated scripts that move a character from place to place, perform repeated actions, automatically resolve combats, etc., violate the spirit of the game and the rules of fair play.

Scripts that are helpful and remove annoyances or unnecessary steps or those that provide useful information, should be brought to my attention so that their functionality can, in some way, be added to the game in an official capacity for everyone to use.

As always, comments, suggestions, and questions are welcome, of course!

Thanks to everyone who brought the discussion to my attention and thanks for reading this.

And, thanks, as always, for playing and supporting Sryth!

[Oldschool]

Just another friendly reminder.

From the Sryth homepage (bottom of the page under "copyright...." or "legal notice" links).


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