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Are Razer Synapse macros bannable yes or no?

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Digital1
Profile Joined April 2018
1 Post
April 17 2018 03:58 GMT
#1
I am new to StarCraft 2 and I was wondering if I could set some simple 2-3 key macros to improve my apm, but I keep seeing a 50/50 split on whether or not it was bannable or not. I am not sure and I want to confirm it,

Thanks, Digital~
arkedos
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany1426 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-04-17 04:00:42
April 17 2018 04:00 GMT
#2
As far as I remember back in WoL there were some discussions regarding this. And If I remember correclty it is bannable. But that is just my memory, got no sources to back it up.
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phodacbiet
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1740 Posts
April 17 2018 04:36 GMT
#3
On April 17 2018 13:00 arkedos wrote:
As far as I remember back in WoL there were some discussions regarding this. And If I remember correclty it is bannable. But that is just my memory, got no sources to back it up.


If it's a 1 to 1 macro it should be fine (such as rebinding a key to something else). But if you bind more than one action to a key, you can get banned.
Ryu3600
Profile Joined January 2016
Canada469 Posts
April 17 2018 06:26 GMT
#4
yeah anything more than a 1-1 seems like cheating.. I guess give a specific example of what you had in mind?
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opisska
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Poland8852 Posts
April 17 2018 07:54 GMT
#5
Well I don't think that would fly in tournaments, but I am pretty sure Blizzard doesn't give a shit on ladder and there is no real risk of a ban - and even if there was, you just make another account, the game is F2P now. The real question however is: does it even matter? What would be your motivation to do that? Pressing keys and clicking IS the game. You said you were new, so you definitely haven't mastered the game as it is, why do you want to already change the rules? To place higher on the ladder? For imaginary points? Yes, these points are satisfying to have, but only if you know you obtained them thanks to your skill.
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gingerfluffmuff
Profile Joined January 2011
Austria4570 Posts
April 17 2018 08:30 GMT
#6
^ pretty much. Its only points on ladder, who cares if you are Diamond 1 or 2.

The only trick in SC2 you need is
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/sc2-strategy/446530-rapid-fire-hotkey-trick
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NspFancy
Profile Joined May 2016
Korea (South)21 Posts
April 17 2018 09:11 GMT
#7
This will not make you a better player! So dont do it !
BjoernK
Profile Joined April 2012
194 Posts
April 17 2018 09:21 GMT
#8
On April 17 2018 17:30 gingerfluffmuff wrote:
^ pretty much. Its only points on ladder, who cares if you are Diamond 1 or 2.

The only trick in SC2 you need is
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/sc2-strategy/446530-rapid-fire-hotkey-trick

Or bronze or silver
Kovzirg
Profile Joined July 2016
126 Posts
April 17 2018 13:05 GMT
#9
I want an accurate reading of my APM so I can more easily track how it has increased over the years. What you suggest is...dumb.
Ryu3600
Profile Joined January 2016
Canada469 Posts
April 17 2018 13:30 GMT
#10
On April 17 2018 22:05 Kovzirg wrote:
I want an accurate reading of my APM so I can more easily track how it has increased over the years. What you suggest is...dumb.



I don't think people suggested anything for tracking APM... However, the new SC2 UI's like remastered Terran and SC20 Anniversary game consoles actually show you your APM ingame. So that is pretty useful maybe check there?

To get to it / add it:

Augments -> Consoles -> Remastered Console / SC20 Anniverssary console

Thing is though for remastered you have to log in at any point during the sc20 anniversary and for the SC20 console (The like galaxy themed one) You had to watch the Starcraft mainstream for at least 2 hours. Currently these are the only two UI's/Consoles I know of that show APM, personally, I think the concept was genius and should be a toggle on/off option for all the consoles since its pretty nice to have.
Maru is the best Terran ever.
Sinistro
Profile Joined February 2012
Brazil684 Posts
April 17 2018 14:57 GMT
#11
I asked this to Blizzard back in 2011, and their answer was:

Using the macros to automate game play is prohibited.

If you have a mouse like the Razer Naga with extra 17 keys, or a Keyboard with extra macro keys, you can associate one key to each command (let's say this: you have a black widow with those macro keys on the left, you are using grid keys, and want to avoid to stretch over 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0, then you can put the numbers on the macro keys and roll with it).

But you can't put "select rax + marine hotkey + marine hotkey + marine hotkey + marine hotkey + marine hotkey + marine hotkey" to speed up marine production.

The complete email:

Hello Sinistro,

Thank you for contacting me, my name is XXXXX (replaced due to privacy reasons). The use of macros in the game is not prohibited. Using the macros to automate game play is.

Please note that any activities not intended by game design which affect the client, Battle.net or the game itself have a tremendous negative impact on the potential enjoyment for all players. Even if this behavior is the result of a third party accessing the account instead of the registered user (for example, a friend, family member, or game service) then the account owner can still be held responsible for the penalty because of the impact it had on the game environment.

If I can be of further assistance please reply to this email, and I'll be happy to do what I can. If you would rather speak with a representative directly, please contact Account & Technical Services. Our contact information can be found at http://blizzard.com/support/article/cs.


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