starkerealm wrote: »Now, I am fairly smart, and can parse lua when I read it, but I'm not some kind of computer god. That is not intended to be readable. While I'm fairly certain, given a little time, I could brute force something out of that, it's a lot of effort for, basically, trivia.
You can also act as someone mature and get your opinion listened by not insulting people. Until know this thread that we agree or disagree was at least polite. May be keep it like this
You are extremely defensive about this, which tells me you either publish an addon which is infected, or you have a title (well, both in that case). I guess I could edit the thing to list out all the titles and names, maybe see which one you are.
nordmarian wrote: »@LadyNalcarya
One negative aspect ot the usage of this add-on and especially the way he is injected with or without knowledge into other major popular add-ons is that it promote elitism and ego. And this alone influences people decisions to join and also promote a bit too much toxicity, pressure, negativity and drama in such teams and among friends.
The limited availability will only make the situation worse.
This isn't a fight against authors, add-on developers (which even myself helped some with beta testings and suggestions), nor people whom contributed enough to this community. I do have my thanks to every single one of them because I was also helped by their contributions in many ways. This is a fight against the sole ego that stripped me the chance to raid among my best friend and eventually made her leave this game and caused me a lot of grief.
starkerealm wrote: »Now, I am fairly smart, and can parse lua when I read it, but I'm not some kind of computer god. That is not intended to be readable. While I'm fairly certain, given a little time, I could brute force something out of that, it's a lot of effort for, basically, trivia.
42 lines of Python code (could have done with less, but why bother) and half a hour of my time yelded these three lists of titles:
English titlesHerder of Cats
Master of Writs
The One True
Last Ayleid King
The Doyen
The Benefactor
Guildmaster
Gryphon Fart
Architect
RNGoddess
Seal Boi
Archmagister
Absolutely Not Suspicious
LGC Argonian Lover
Bloodthirsty
Guardian
Quartermaster
Stormhold Mercenary
Potato Masher
Sanguine Rose
Fluffy Paws Fighty Claws
Mudball Maven
Very Angry
Dragon Spirit
Garlic Connoisseur
Sandbag Master
Fistikli Baklava
Great Sage, Equal of Heaven
Stonecutter
Healer of the Weak
The Zerg Conductor
Servant of Goddess Glitter
Adder of Ons
Resto-in-Disguise
The Elder Dragon
Rocketeer
|ca65cffLightning Form|r
Peacekeeper
Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru
Songweaver
The Golden Saint
Imperial Battlemage
Speaker for the Dead
The Assembly General
The Swole Patrol
The Gifted
Dragon Slayer
Bachelas BFF
Top Priority
Dark Emerald
Wandering Adventurer
Artificer of Zenithar
Master of Memes
Ginger
Merciless Resolve
Mentor
Stormbreaker
Divine Executioner
Silver Zerg Surfer
Guardian Angel
Scrubtastic Carebear
FG1 Progression Team
The Living Shadow
One Man Army
Strong Smelling Orc
Lady of the South Island
The Loremaster
Cakes By The Ocean
Coaxes Metal
The Honorable
The Bogeyman
La Conquérante pas Implaquable
The Ripper
Skooma Addict
|cff69b4Desu Desu |r
The Methodical
The Simon Express
Wipes on Trash
|cFF0000Soul Reaper|r
Javelin of Stendarr
Protector of the Realm
|c800080Cloud Chaser|r
Dream Killer
The Flawless Gladiator
Guardian of the Galaxy
Mistress of the Dark
Enterprising Memelord
Disband Disband Disband
Tea Maker
Worthy
French titlesL'immortel
Le Vrai
Le Doyen
Le Bienfaiteur
Guildmaster
Architecte
RNGoddess
Seal Boi
Carrément pas Suspect
LGC Argonian Lover
Bloodthirsty
Mercenaire de Fort-Tempête
Masher de Pommes de Terre
Fluffy Paws Fighty Claws
Mudball Maven
Très en colère
Dragon Spirit
Connoisseur l'ail
Canne Baklava
Grand Saint gal du Ciel
Guérisseur des Faibles
Le Chef Zerg
Additionneur de Ons
Resto-in-Disguise
The Elder Dragon
Soldat de la Paix
Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru
Tisseur de Chanson
Le Saint d'Or
Battlemage Impérial
Chasseur de Dragon
Priorité
Emeraude Sombre
Artificier de Zenithar
Ma7tre des Mèmes
Rouquin
Résolution Impitoyable
Divin Bourreau
Argent Surfeur Zerg
Ange Gardien
FG1 Progression Team
L'ombre Vivante
Un Homme Armée
Dame de l'Ile du Sud
Loremaster
G teau au Bord de L'océan
Coaxes Métal
L'Honorable
Le Croque-mitaine
La Conquérante pas Implaquable
L'Eventreur
Le Skooma Addict
|cff69b4Desu Desu |r
Le Simon Express
|cFF0000Soul Reaper|r
Javelot de Stendarr
|c800080Nuage Chasse|r
Tueur de Rêve
Gladiateur Implacable
Oiseau du Malheur
Disband Disband Disband
German titlesUndying
Der Eine Wahre
Der Doyen
Der Wohltäter
Guildmaster
Architekt
RNGoddess
Seal Boi
Absolut Nicht Verdächtig
LGC Argonian Lover
Bloodthirsty
Sturmfeste Söldner
Kartoffelstampfer
Sanguines Rose
Schlammball Maven
Sehr wütend
Dragon Spirit
Knoblauch-Kenner
Zuckerrohr Baklava
Großer Heiliger Himmel
Heiler der Schwachen
Der Zerg Dirigent
Addierer von Ons
Resto-in-Disguise
The Elder Dragon
Friedenswächter
Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru
Liedweber
Der Goldene Heilige
Imperialer Kampfmagier
Drachentöter
Kunsthandwerker von Zenithar
Meister der Memes
Rotkopf
Gnadenlose Entschlossenheit
Göttlicher Scharfrichter
Silber Zerg Surfer
Schutzengel
FG1 Progression Team
Der Rastlose Schatten
Ein-mann-armee
Stark Miefender Ork
Dame der Südinsel
Loremaster
Kuchen am Meer
Koaxes Metall
Die Ehrhaften
Der Buhmann
La Conquérante pas Implaquable
Der Aufreißer
Skooma Abhängigen
|cff69b4Desu Desu |r
Der Simon Express
|cFF0000L'Ankou|r
Speerwurf von Stendarr
|c800080Wolkenjäger|r
Traum-Killer
Enterprising Memelord
Teekocher
I have no experience with lua nor with eso scripting, but from what I can gather some of these titles should display in a custom color (the ones prefixed by "|c" and an RGB color code, the trailing "|r" I assume serves to go back to default color in following text)
starkerealm wrote: »Malware = Malicious Software, tell me what is malicous about this?
Yes it incepts game data but most useful add-ons do, should all of them be scrutinized too? Tell me what add-ons you use.
I think you would have to admit it does a couple of things that mimics malware behaviour.
1. Installed along with another program without knowledge of user (for some addons)
2. Performs a function that is not a part of the parameters of the original software
What it does NOT do (which would preclude it from being Malware in my opinion) is attempt to mislead the user into any kind of monetary loss for them or gain for the author.
The authors could just state clearly what it does and provide an optional link. I would personally install it separately if I had the choice as a reward for addon authors and all they do for the addon community.
Technically, that clause isn't necessary for something to be malware. A lot of viruses have been designed around prank or novelty objectives over the years. The ones we tend to focus on now are ones designed with outright criminal intent, but, it's not a mandatory component.
This kind of, "easter egg," manipulation of data is still malicious, even it's not harmful.
I guess that depends on your definition and how broad you make it. Looking on the web, basically every definition you run into states that the malware has to cause extensive damage, or is working against you in some way. It would be a pretty big leap to say libcustomtitles does this or is in the same league as, say, Wannacry ransomware.
LadyNalcarya wrote: »P.S. as for requirements, Custom Titles addon decription says this:
"Obtaining a Custom Title:
If you would like a custom title, you must fulfill ONE of the following requirements:
You are max +100 CP (Currently 910 CP)
OR you have over 100 days played on a character
OR have 22.5k achievement points
OR you have contributed to the ESO community in a non trivial way. e.g. Streamer, GM of a large guild, Add-on developer, etc."
It doesn't say that you have to be friends with supposed elitists or anything like that, and many of the long-time players already meet the first and the third criteria (and one only need one).
Which doesn't actually do anything. Because that's only on your system. It's the moment when you decide to sneak that little "trick" into another piece of software so that other people will see it that things get way less forgivable. Note: Will, not, can.
.Aside from the part where it's installed without your consent, it's entire purpose is to lie to you in game
I don't think you understand. It's not that addons "intercept," data. It's that this addon intentionally misrepresents data.
When you look at Ayantir, this addon tells you that his title is, "The Enlightened." Assuming you do not know the addon exists, and do not have an obsessive familiarity with the titles, your assumption will be that his title is legitimate. That he has done something cool, worthy of that title. However, he did not earn that title, instead he simply wrote code to give himself that title, so he could feel badass about it, and win unearned respect from strangers.
Dusk_Coven wrote: »Within in about 20 minutes I edited my own title in, to me only I see "Seriously" but everyone else sees "Volunteer".
Malware = Malicious Software, tell me what is malicous about this?
Let's assume that there is no malicious code.
Then the question remains -- for what reason does it need to be included in various addons?
For what reason is non-consensual non-aware participation required?
For what reason can it not be treated as any other addon -- user opt-in with full awareness that they are using the add-on?
Is it fear that the addon won't be popular enough for people to see the titles? If so, consider how that can be interpreted.
@starkerealm
You read their other thread where they whined about how they never did anything wrong while groups of people always bullied them for no reason, and those people then spoke up about how Nord had to be kicked from guilds for their behavior, harassment, stalking...? Like if you haven't even heard all sides and say you won't speculate, rather don't speculate. They really don't need any more sympathy than they try to gather by bringing up their interpersonal drama in every bloody thread they comment on. And it's not relevant to the discussion anyway.
starkerealm wrote: »@starkerealm
You read their other thread where they whined about how they never did anything wrong while groups of people always bullied them for no reason, and those people then spoke up about how Nord had to be kicked from guilds for their behavior, harassment, stalking...? Like if you haven't even heard all sides and say you won't speculate, rather don't speculate. They really don't need any more sympathy than they try to gather by bringing up their interpersonal drama in every bloody thread they comment on. And it's not relevant to the discussion anyway.
@Raisin, I agree, we do not have all the information. With that in mind, please don't feed him. Like I said, I'm not going to speculate as to what actually happened, or why Nord is the way he (or she) is. I don't really need to know what happened with all that drama. I don't need that drama.
I agree, I'm getting tired of it too, but jumping on them doesn't do anyone any good, and it only keeps us talking about this. We done?
starkerealm wrote: »@starkerealm
You read their other thread where they whined about how they never did anything wrong while groups of people always bullied them for no reason, and those people then spoke up about how Nord had to be kicked from guilds for their behavior, harassment, stalking...? Like if you haven't even heard all sides and say you won't speculate, rather don't speculate. They really don't need any more sympathy than they try to gather by bringing up their interpersonal drama in every bloody thread they comment on. And it's not relevant to the discussion anyway.
@Raisin, I agree, we do not have all the information. With that in mind, please don't feed him. Like I said, I'm not going to speculate as to what actually happened, or why Nord is the way he (or she) is. I don't really need to know what happened with all that drama. I don't need that drama.
I agree, I'm getting tired of it too, but jumping on them doesn't do anyone any good, and it only keeps us talking about this. We done?
You engaged him and made your whole response about his personal drama. Don't do that then. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
nordmarian wrote: »@Raisin me and you didn't even crossed paths as far as I remember. And you named and shamed me in public. Why doing it then?
You are right none know the whole picture here so it can be speculative but keep it on topic and you already had the facts in 2 different threats so I'm not going to repeat myself. And stop trash talking, banning, ignoring people.
I do have a lot of ppl around me who think I'm really nice. I'm helpful, I'm creative. Others considered I'm not and imposed that towards others as well. Used their influence in the community etc. Fact I had some dramas with some people is a different story but it did worked against me.
Why my friend took me to NA server under a new name if I was that bad person who you all talk on every discord about and share some pictures? And yes I saw circulating in discord some pictures about me which are defamatory, shaming and I could go on. Don't play the innocent part. And why you keep harassing me in PM with messages like. "I know who you are" she did changed my name for a reason, to put the past behind and move on. We were happy... and then what? You people started to stalk and harass her on NA server. Why? My attitude wasn't the best either. Always negativist, depressed, upset on life. Stop bullying me forever and leave me alone. If we met in a raid or in zone... be nice. past is past. present is present, future is future. Don't trigger me past dramas over and over and let me alone. Please. ;( And leave her outta of this, in fact we don't even know what happened with her, when we talked last time, she was really sick... ;(
@ZOS Please take into consideration the missuses of this particular add-on and come with an official answer.