[Archive] wtf?! Model Edit illegal??
[Archive] wtf?! Model Edit illegal??
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: You agree that you will not (i) modify or cause to be modified any files that are a part of a World of Warcraft installation; (ii) create or use cheats, "mods", and/or hacks, or any other third-party software designed to modify the World of Warcraft experience
that's some of the agreement text
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rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #1Archived author: Trustdale • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: You agree that you will not (i) modify or cause to be modified any files that are a part of a World of Warcraft installation; (ii) create or use cheats, "mods", and/or hacks, or any other third-party software designed to modify the World of Warcraft experience
that's some of the agreement text
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: ORLY??? Damn, thats some fresh news!!
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #2Archived author: kekeke • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: ORLY??? Damn, thats some fresh news!!
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: what they are probably meaning with that is that you may not use things like campfire --> darkportal to achieve things other players wouldnt be able to achieve. But little things like giving your armor , pet, and such things only of your own character should be legal, I had a quite expanded discussion about it with half my realm and a GM, so just watch how far your model editing goes and you can keep yourself safe.
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #3Archived author: Opey • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: what they are probably meaning with that is that you may not use things like campfire --> darkportal to achieve things other players wouldnt be able to achieve. But little things like giving your armor , pet, and such things only of your own character should be legal, I had a quite expanded discussion about it with half my realm and a GM, so just watch how far your model editing goes and you can keep yourself safe.
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: yeah i dont think changing files for yourself would really affect the 'wow' experience... unless of course as stated above did something you wernt spose to be able to do
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #4Archived author: BlueHazard • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: yeah i dont think changing files for yourself would really affect the 'wow' experience... unless of course as stated above did something you wernt spose to be able to do
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: yeah but adding a speech2.mpq to the game folder is not changing a file, since that speech2.mpq is not really there in the first place. well it wasn't in my wow folder when I changed my warlock mount for nelf cat mount.
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #5Archived author: squeeker • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: yeah but adding a speech2.mpq to the game folder is not changing a file, since that speech2.mpq is not really there in the first place. well it wasn't in my wow folder when I changed my warlock mount for nelf cat mount.
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by squeeker
yeah but adding a speech2.mpq to the game folder is not changing a file, since that speech2.mpq is not really there in the first place. well it wasn't in my wow folder when I changed my warlock mount for nelf cat mount.
You can't read, eh?
Originally Posted by Trustdale
You agree that you will not (i) modify or cause to be modified any files that are a part of a World of Warcraft installation; (ii) create or use cheats, "mods", and/or hacks, or any other third-party software designed to modify the World of Warcraft experience
Model editing isn't illegal, but it is against the rules and CAN get you banned.
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #6Archived author: Klutch • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: Originally Posted by squeeker
yeah but adding a speech2.mpq to the game folder is not changing a file, since that speech2.mpq is not really there in the first place. well it wasn't in my wow folder when I changed my warlock mount for nelf cat mount.
You can't read, eh?
Originally Posted by Trustdale
You agree that you will not (i) modify or cause to be modified any files that are a part of a World of Warcraft installation; (ii) create or use cheats, "mods", and/or hacks, or any other third-party software designed to modify the World of Warcraft experience
Model editing isn't illegal, but it is against the rules and CAN get you banned.
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Opey
what they are probably meaning with that is that you may not use things like campfire --> darkportal to achieve things other players wouldnt be able to achieve. But little things like giving your armor , pet, and such things only of your own character should be legal, I had a quite expanded discussion about it with half my realm and a GM, so just watch how far your model editing goes and you can keep yourself safe.
Hay I am one of those people so lay off. Anyhow I just use that edit for finding and exploring places.
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #7Archived author: Nueronious • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: Originally Posted by Opey
what they are probably meaning with that is that you may not use things like campfire --> darkportal to achieve things other players wouldnt be able to achieve. But little things like giving your armor , pet, and such things only of your own character should be legal, I had a quite expanded discussion about it with half my realm and a GM, so just watch how far your model editing goes and you can keep yourself safe.
Hay I am one of those people so lay off. Anyhow I just use that edit for finding and exploring places.
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Klutch
You can't read, eh?
Model editing isn't illegal, but it is against the rules and CAN get you banned.
I do believe that I can read, since I am posting on a forum, neh? Show me speech2.mpq in the original instalation of World of Warcraft, mister know it all. It's NOT there. And if I model change, I'm using that file, speech2.mpq, I'm not modifying any "files that are part of a World of Warcraft installation". Thus I am not breaking any rules. If the statement would have said "do not add any files that World of Warcraft recognizes as valid and use them to change yaddayadda" then I would think that qualified as breaking a rule.
But since its not, model changing looks "by the books" to me.
Anyway, I've been using changed models since I started playing World of Warcraft more than a year ago, and I used third party programs to enhance my online gaming experience and nothing has happened to my account. Not a single temp ban, only a warning once via ingame mail, for calling some noob retarded, but that is completely another matter, hehe.
If at any time in the future I get suspended banned for doing something that makes me enjoy the game better, then I am cancelling my account, no second thought about it.
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #8Archived author: squeeker • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: Originally Posted by Klutch
You can't read, eh?
Model editing isn't illegal, but it is against the rules and CAN get you banned.
I do believe that I can read, since I am posting on a forum, neh? Show me speech2.mpq in the original instalation of World of Warcraft, mister know it all. It's NOT there. And if I model change, I'm using that file, speech2.mpq, I'm not modifying any "files that are part of a World of Warcraft installation". Thus I am not breaking any rules. If the statement would have said "do not add any files that World of Warcraft recognizes as valid and use them to change yaddayadda" then I would think that qualified as breaking a rule.
But since its not, model changing looks "by the books" to me.
Anyway, I've been using changed models since I started playing World of Warcraft more than a year ago, and I used third party programs to enhance my online gaming experience and nothing has happened to my account. Not a single temp ban, only a warning once via ingame mail, for calling some noob retarded, but that is completely another matter, hehe.
If at any time in the future I get suspended banned for doing something that makes me enjoy the game better, then I am cancelling my account, no second thought about it.
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by squeeker
I do believe that I can read, since I am posting on a forum, neh? Show me speech2.mpq in the original instalation of World of Warcraft, mister know it all. It's NOT there. And if I model change, I'm using that file, speech2.mpq, I'm not modifying any "files that are part of a World of Warcraft installation". Thus I am not breaking any rules. If the statement would have said "do not add any files that World of Warcraft recognizes as valid and use them to change yaddayadda" then I would think that qualified as breaking a rule.
But since its not, model changing looks "by the books" to me.
Anyway, I've been using changed models since I started playing World of Warcraft more than a year ago, and I used third party programs to enhance my online gaming experience and nothing has happened to my account. Not a single temp ban, only a warning once via ingame mail, for calling some noob retarded, but that is completely another matter, hehe.
If at any time in the future I get suspended banned for doing something that makes me enjoy the game better, then I am cancelling my account, no second thought about it.
Its basically considered a mod.........
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #9Archived author: idusy-org • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: Originally Posted by squeeker
I do believe that I can read, since I am posting on a forum, neh? Show me speech2.mpq in the original instalation of World of Warcraft, mister know it all. It's NOT there. And if I model change, I'm using that file, speech2.mpq, I'm not modifying any "files that are part of a World of Warcraft installation". Thus I am not breaking any rules. If the statement would have said "do not add any files that World of Warcraft recognizes as valid and use them to change yaddayadda" then I would think that qualified as breaking a rule.
But since its not, model changing looks "by the books" to me.
Anyway, I've been using changed models since I started playing World of Warcraft more than a year ago, and I used third party programs to enhance my online gaming experience and nothing has happened to my account. Not a single temp ban, only a warning once via ingame mail, for calling some noob retarded, but that is completely another matter, hehe.
If at any time in the future I get suspended banned for doing something that makes me enjoy the game better, then I am cancelling my account, no second thought about it.
Its basically considered a mod.........
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM
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Quote: modify or cause to be modified any files that are a part of a World of Warcraft installation
Your are modifying a game model. Thus it is against the rules.
You are changing a game file that's part of the WoW installation.
Either way you look at it, your violating the rules.
IF you seriously think you're not breaking the rules, go ask on the customer service forum on the official forums. The CM's will tell you it IS against the rules.
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 11:07 AM #10Archived author: Klutch • Posted: 2025-11-04T12:07:58.751163
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Quote: modify or cause to be modified any files that are a part of a World of Warcraft installation
Your are modifying a game model. Thus it is against the rules.
You are changing a game file that's part of the WoW installation.
Either way you look at it, your violating the rules.
IF you seriously think you're not breaking the rules, go ask on the customer service forum on the official forums. The CM's will tell you it IS against the rules.
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