Display MoreThere are different opinions on this matter. It all depends on which modules u are using. You need to discuss specific modules, not an abstract "toolbox"
Let's say that the emulator cant be called cheating, cause in fact its just a more rational work of skills than what the Koreans did. Emulation allows ppls with high ping to play comfortably - idk any other way. Let the Koreans first introduce this feature into the game and rewrite their code before banning ppl.
As for the guide - this module only hurts if you want to learn how to play.
The problem with the guide is that there are some mechanics on some bosses, which are much easier to perform with it, and this certainly gives an advantage. In general, the guide can give an advantage to strong players who know what they are doing.
I consider this module to be one of the most harmful for the game, especially for beginners. But on the other hand, its good cause it can help beginners understand how mechanics work, for example, Baha'ar waves. It's faster and easier than learning mode. Another thing is that playing so constantly is dishonorable in relation to other players.
As for scripts, this is by far the most harmful thing in the game. Essentially, the majority of moon top in all classes play with scripts. And in order to compete with them you have to be both - a good player and use scripts; or u have to be a super strong player to compete with a scripter. And the longer a boss's kill time, the more effective scripts will appear, and the more an honest player will fall behind.
I do see toolbox has some sort of cheating element in it although it is not as obvious as it used to be. this thought mainly originated back then when shen server was migrated from enmasse to gameforge. a lot of pvp player at that time face player who use scripts to cheat and win in pvp . many pvp player make report about cheating players to gameforge, but game forge employee did not take action. this resulted in the shen server pvp community base are dead.
as for me, i did encounter a script long time ago which the script actually eat the healer mp points. this is more popular use by tanker class as tanker are taking a direct hit from the boss. there are even at one time, where a tanker ate my mp point during a dungeon run which resulted in the entire party are being wipe out (simply because i am completely out of mp ). considering i didn't remembering hearing any complain from msytic class about mp being eaten, i am assuming this script only target priest class mp point. i do not know if such script are still circulating among players or not but considering how bad things tend to stay longer in this earth. someone might still have such script.
As for player who wanted to have their character name as one of the best damager class in their respective server. was it really worth risking everything? after all , for most of us, our computer do not only have tera game itself but also our personal information such as our banking info, our private and sensitive chats with our family and friends. for some of us, it might even contain our job work information that might be sensitive to our company. as far as i am concern, if the toolbox developers can't be sue legally for their misdeed. it is risky to use their software. even if the toolbox developer do it out of the intention to benefits others. some people might get the wrong idea and use it for bad purpose. if the toolbox developers can't be held accountable for their responsibilities, it is risky for me. if i am not wrong, gameforge won't take any responsibility for any damage for using toolbox as toolbox is not one of their official product.