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Mad G · #**111** 08-15-2011, 10:42 AM

A new version, V.10, is expected for today.

von Pilsner · #**112** 08-15-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Phazon

I don't think it will cause issues with VAC because it doesn't actually edit any files or interact with the game itself, it just simply sends a post-processing effect to the video card which then applies it ontop of the existing image. Its not something thats normally monitored for since it can't really be used for any malicious intent.

I suspect it falls under their don't modify / inject core exe and dll files policy... I would tread lightly with modified dlls and V.A.C.

There was the HL1 bloom mod (just a dll you put in the game directory) that caused a VAC ban. Apparently modifying the graphics dll can be seen as cheating ( maybe wallhacks can be done that way in fps games, I don't really know).

That being said, this is supposed to be a mod friendly game and I would hope that they would not classify it as cheating.

Allons! · #**113** 08-15-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by von Pilsner

(maybe wallhacks can be done that way in fps games, I don't really know).

So we could see the pilots underwear ? Nice to see some yellow spots apperaring as the strafing gets further....

von Pilsner · #**114** 08-15-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Allons!

So we could see the pilots underwear ? Nice to see some yellow spots apperaring as the strafing gets further....

Invisible clouds perhaps...

I would hate to see what would happen at these forums after a round of delayed VAC bans have been handed out!!!

Jaws2002 · #**115** 08-15-2011, 07:49 PM

Just remember one thing about VAC. They won't ban you right the way if they think this is cheating. They collect data and the ban can come weeks later. So, don't imply it's ok and safe just because you weren't banned the moment you tried it first.

I posted about this on Steam VAC forum. I didn't really get a clear answer yet.

Ze-Jamz · #**116** 08-15-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaws2002

Just remember one thing about VAC. They won't ban you right the way if they think this is cheating. They collect data and the ban can come weeks later. So, don't imply it's ok and safe just because you weren't banned the moment you tried it first.

I posted about this on Steam VAC forum. I didn't really get a clear answer yet.

+1

i wouldnt use anything that isnt in the original game folder..no Mods or nothing Online..

Il be dammed if im going to risk getting banned from this game for the sake of a visual MOD or any other MOD for that matter..l

Make a duplicate Steam folder and use your MODS in there on SP games not in MP

LoBiSoMeM · #**117** 08-15-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ze-Jamz

+1

i wouldnt use anything that isnt in the original game folder..no Mods or nothing Online..

Il be dammed if im going to risk getting banned from this game for the sake of a visual MOD or any other MOD for that matter..l

Make a duplicate Steam folder and use your MODS in there on SP games not in MP

I doubt Steam VAC ban for that. My ArmA2/OA folders are FULL of mods, mods folders, etc. I just can't connect with server without the same mods or without mods enabled.

The problem is that Bohemia Interactive never goes "mute" with consumers... And we can receive fast answers for our RELEVANT questions...

The stupid war "whinners against devs" let us normal customers without RELEVANT clear answers about issues like that. Thank's a lot to the two childish sides!

SEE · #**118** 08-15-2011, 11:26 PM

I wouldn't advise anyone to use a mod on line. I decided to install FXAA based on the discussions I had with those who are using it on line. They seemed to understand how FXAA works better than I do (with respect to the game engine) so went ahead. Of course, they could be wrong - I guess it's wait and see!

NikToo · #**119** 08-16-2011, 09:14 AM

Tried it and it works fine for me. Age of Conan already supports this so no reason why it couldn't be officially implemented. I'm sure the people at Maddox are already looking into it.

SEE · #**120** 08-16-2011, 12:24 PM

Like Lobi says, it's not cheating (which is the main purpose of VAC) - but simply applies a different AA Visual post processing effect in place of the AA provided.

Hopefully common sense will prevail and I (and others) won't get banned. It would be ridiculous to impose a penalty for removing jaggies less effectively than the in built option yet allow visual mods in the form of custom skins which everyone considers essential to a combat flight. Some of the custom skins I have seen make it very difficult to spot that particular ac low down on the deck.