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Can Third-Party Software Get Your Game Account Banned?

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u/OP·4 months ago

Does anyone else find it confusing when a third-party tool says it's compatible with a game, but the game's rules may still prohibit it?

I'm trying to understand the difference between software that technically runs and software that's actually allowed. Those seem like two very different questions.

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u/Fern·3 months ago

They are different. A program can launch successfully and still violate the game's rules.

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u/ByteMe·3 months ago

Compatibility means it may run. It doesn't mean the developer approves of it.

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u/Nori·2 months ago

Also, don't treat a seller's ban-risk claims as official information. Check the game's own rules and enforcement policies.

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u/Moss·2 months ago

This applies to more than cheats, honestly. Mods, automation and other third-party tools can all have different rules depending on the game.

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u/OP·last month

So the only reliable place to confirm what's allowed is the official policy?

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u/Fern·4 weeks ago

That's the sensible starting point. If the policy is unclear, ask official support rather than relying on a sales page.

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u/ByteMe·2 weeks ago

And remember that nobody outside the developer can guarantee what enforcement will happen in every situation.