delete this please…pls.
Inevitable really.
Here’s hoping they provide viable alternatives to the 3rd party programs. Improve the UI so folks don’t need to rely on them.
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Inb4 “entire Fusion roster banned by OWL for using 3rd party program”.
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How is that third-party apps provide more info than this game does. It would been amazing if this game provides more stats like match history, heatmaps and other detailed info like pursuit does.
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At least console players don’t have to worry about these things but yeah. I saw that visor thing on youtube and it was cheating with the way it told information.
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Yikes. I can smell delicious drama.
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Huh, didn’t think Pursuit.gg would be banable since it just gives feedback post-match, unless I’m missing something. Good to know I guess.
edit: Actually I honestly would like to hear Blizzard’s reason for banning Pursuit.gg. I mean, it’s literally just post-match data. Since the game doesn’t provide post-match data I’m guessing no one can?
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Not sure about Persuit but blue post is definitely directed at Visor.gg…and thank god for that.
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Does this refer exclusively to Visor.gg, or is Pursuit not permissible anymore?
I used Pursuit a long time ago and uninstalled it. I am now getting this email on an account I created after I uninstalled this program. The account I did use it on (this one) got no such email. The only thing I can think of is they are checking files left behind after an uninstall on active accounts - I don’t play on this one as much anymore.
Also WTF - Pursuit is not cheating. It gives you post-game stats in a browser. It provides no HUD or anything of the sort like Visor does. I have never used Visor.
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I personally am EXTREMELY hesitant to use 3rd party programs in any capacity in games I take seriously that are competitive. There are very few exceptions.
I am surprised people at all thought that this would be allowed in a game trying to be an esport?
Like not trying to be shady. Just genuinely surprised anyone is surprised at this in a game trying to be an esport…
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Good, now all the people who claimed it was ok because “Lul The pros use it!” finally get a reality check.
I repeat what I said in those threads: What’s popular is not always right.
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Does Pursuit really fall into the category?
Everything it provides is after the fact, and have no direct impact on gameplay whatsoever.
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Finally! Ban them, ban them all, Blizzard! >:)
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I knew Visor would be banned, Pursuit is a little different however since it doesn’t actually give you any in-game advantages (as far as i know), it just gives you extra statistics.
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The link from the OP shows a screenshot of the message from Blizzard which directly calls out both visor and Pursuit by name.
Was mostly referring to Visor. I don’t really have a problem with a post-game analysis tool. But I do think Visor could’ve given people an unfair advantage since it was real-time. (Even if it was hilariously wrong sometimes, from what I saw of streams. XD)
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Oh, yes, we only have to worry about keyboard and mouse which is literally dozens of times more egregious than a program trying to teach you basic game-sense. Hip, hip, hurray! Nobody is going to predict ultimates or have a personal scoreboard in MY games. Imagine the unfair matches! Glad I do not have to deal with that. I cannot even imagine the HORROR!!!
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I don’t think pursuit should be banned even if it gave real time information.
It’s just stats. Pursuit is the product of blizzard not doing competitive game correctly.
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