Is auto sprint script allowed?

Jayman1000

My fingers sometimes begin to hurt because I constantly have to press and hold Shift when mount sprinting around in Craglorn to farm. Since mounts have infinite sprint I wish I could just activate sprint as default when riding on a mount, that is have mount sprinting work like a toggle on/off instead of having to hold Shift the whole time. So I found this Autohotkey script that does this. I donøt want to break any rules, and I definately don't want to get banned(!) so I'd like to know whether this is allowed or not?


http://www.esoui.com/downloads/info537-AutoSprintHotkey.html#info

Chrlynsch

As a werewolf that uses speed pots and prisoner's rags... I know your pinky pain...

MaddPowered

Isn't there an autosprint or autowalk keybind in controls?

Qyrk

Go to your controls, under autorun . Assign a keyboard/button and viola. You're set for auto run. It's already an in-game feature

CaffeinatedMayhem

If you use gamepad or controller - press left stick in is toggle sprint.

ItsMeToo

Qyrk wrote: »

Go to your controls, under autorun . Assign a keyboard/button and viola. You're set for auto run. It's already an in-game feature

Run and Sprint are two different things.

Ask Customer Service about your script question.

Ackwalan

MaddPowered wrote: »

Isn't there an autosprint or autowalk keybind in controls?

Qyrk wrote: »

Go to your controls, under autorun . Assign a keyboard/button and viola. You're set for auto run. It's already an in-game feature

He isn't talking about auto run, he is talking about sprinting while running.

zyk

It's against the rules and ZOS should have a 100% zero tolerance policy for autohotkey, but you probably won't be banned.

Jade1986

Qyrk wrote: »

Go to your controls, under autorun . Assign a keyboard/button and viola. You're set for auto run. It's already an in-game feature

That is auto run, not auto sprint.

Samadhi

Typically hit autorun then hold down the sprint key with my index finger and steer with the mouse
not necessarily more convenient, but easier on the joints

if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or something similar,
you may be able to contact customer service and get an allowance made for your account if you harbour concerns regarding punishment
tho your doctor may charge you a fee for a relevant note

starkerealm

Isn't it possible to bind sprint to a toggle? I mean I know you can bind run/walk to a toggle. But, I thought there was a sprint one in there as well.

I've got auto-run bound to mouse 4, for what that's worth.

Jade1986

I mean, I hve tested puttiing a small weight on my shift key, works pretty well, lol.

Slick_007

im no expert but if you're at the keyboard, whats the issue with doing this?

Jade1986

Slick_007 wrote: »

im no expert but if you're at the keyboard, whats the issue with doing this?

Wear and tear on the keys?

Jayman1000

Slick_007 wrote: »

im no expert but if you're at the keyboard, whats the issue with doing this?

Ah I misunderstood your comment yes, I do agree with your point. But ZOS is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you gonna get. So might as well gonna ask'em what's in the box before I open it, no? I'd hate getting banned on my character that I spend hundreds of hours playing just because I got careless and didn't take precautions

Jayman1000

starkerealm wrote: »

Isn't it possible to bind sprint to a toggle? I mean I know you can bind run/walk to a toggle.

I fear there is not. I looked through the controls and searched google, but only found threads complaining about no sprint toggle and then this autohotkey script to enable sprint all the time.

starkerealm wrote: »

I've got auto-run bound to mouse 4, for what that's worth.

So do I, but to activate sprint one also have to press and hold the sprint key. As anyone should know the sprint key must be activated after the characters has begun running (pressing and holding shift before beginning to run doesn't make the character sprint. In that case sprint key must be released and pressed and hold again, which just further amplifies the issue of straining). But I guess if I got hold of a mouse with a 5th button on the left side that I could use my thumb on I guess I could make that sprint?

Jayman1000

zyk wrote: »

It's against the rules and ZOS should have a 100% zero tolerance policy for autohotkey, but you probably won't be banned.

Why should they have a 100% zero tolerance policy? I mean specifically in this case where it's not being used for any cheating purposes at all, just to relief the stress on my pinky, why are you against that?

Jayman1000

Samadhi wrote: »

if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or something similar,

No, but I'd really like to avoid it. Developing rheumatoid arthritis in my pinky to get a dispensation could be a bit overkill so I thought perhaps an autohotkey script would be a better solution

THWIP71

thatlaurachick wrote: »

If you use gamepad or controller - press left stick in is toggle sprint.

I've been using the X1 Elite controller since they first released (bought 2 actually), and I have "Jump" mapped to the Left Rear Paddle (P4), and "Sprint" mapped to the Rt. Rear Paddle (P2). No more joystick fatigue, and running and jumping was never easier. I use the same setup for all FPS games as well.

zyk

Jayman1000 wrote: »

zyk wrote: »

It's against the rules and ZOS should have a 100% zero tolerance policy for autohotkey, but you probably won't be banned.

Why should they have a 100% zero tolerance policy? I mean specifically in this case where it's not being used for any cheating purposes at all, just to relief the stress on my pinky, why are you against that?

That's like asking why there should be a zero tolerance policy towards memory hacking if someone only does it to change an aesthetic.

Autohotkey is a macro a tool that is usually used for a lot more than a sprint toggle. ZOS can't possibly investigate how it is used in every single case, but they can enforce their own rule to disallow people using it.

Runs

Kind of weird that sprint is a toggle in gamepad mode but not in normal mode.

You could always switch to playing gamepad mode but still using keyboard and mouse. I just tested and using sprint on the keyboard while in gamepad mode keeps the toggle. And if you dont like the gamepad ui, there is an addon or two that turns it into normal ui. So essentially everything could remain the same but your sprint would be a toggle instead of only working when held.

Samadhi

Jayman1000 wrote: »

Samadhi wrote: »

if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or something similar,

No, but I'd really like to avoid it. Developing rheumatoid arthritis in my pinky to get a dispensation could be a bit overkill so I thought perhaps an autohotkey script would be a better solution

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the joints
people do not typically get a lot of choice in the matter, but you can take comfort that you are not likely to develop it simply from playing ESO
if you are concerned about too much stress on your fingers
take a break from playing

Ruckly

You're probably best off putting a weight tied to a string on your shift key then using a system of levers and pulleys to transfer the work to your thumb. Or you can use a script to create a toggle. I don't think anybody would care unless you have a toggle break.

Jayman1000

Samadhi wrote: »

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the joints
people do not typically get a lot of choice in the matter, but you can take comfort that you are not likely to develop it simply from playing ESO

Ok so ditch the Rheumatoid part, and lets just refer to Arthritis. Arthritis is not a single disease, it is term that simply refers to joint pain or joint disease. It's absolutely possible to develop Arthritis in your fingers from using a mouse and it is definitely a risk. Doing the same strained movements everyday for hours very much amplifies the risk of developing Arthritis. So yeah Im probably unlikely to develop Rheumatoid arthritis, but I AM much more likely to develop Arthritis if I keep this up.

Feanor

My nerve system doesn’t react well to farming either. Can I get a bot to help me out? Bad taste jokes aside, I don’t think any of the scripts should be allowed.

Not meaning to be a jerk here, and I’m very sympathetic towards folks who play and enjoy this game despite all their handicaps.

I guess though that game automation other than crafting addons is a Pandora’s box that should remain closed.

Jayman1000

Feanor wrote: »

My nerve system doesn’t react well to farming either. Can I get a bot to help me out? Bad taste jokes aside, I don’t think any of the scripts should be allowed.

Not meaning to be a jerk here, and I’m very sympathetic towards folks who play and enjoy this game despite all their handicapses.

I guess though that game automation other than crafting addons is a Pandora’s box that should remain closed.

Really? I just want to enable sprint all the time without having to constantly hold a button. You know it's already possible to enable mount sprint all the time, the problem is it requires me to hold down the Shift key CONSTANTLY which strains my fingers a lot. I don't even have a handicap but I'd really love to avoid developing one though!

There's an autorun feature, so why not an autosprint feature? Are you opposed to autorun too since that is also game automation after all and thus a pandorax box per your own definition

Illurian

Maybe if you developed it into an add-on it'd be allowed. No third party clients are used in add-ons.