Multiboxing Frequently Asked Questions - READ THIS BEFORE POSTING.

[Diamndzngunz]

Well this thread will hopefully be one big FAQ guide. So people should not have a problem finding the answers.
By all means I am asking for other people to add this this list, I will cover as much as I know I would like replies with other questions that are asked a alot with a answer to them.
Yes XZIN has one so does Ahnubis. Its not updated so I thought I could make a new one with a new layout. Also some of the Links in those posts are dead.
Old FAQ guides.
Xzin
Ahnubis

Vyndree's Multiboxing FAQ for Non-Multiboxers
I wanted something I could link people that answered all of those annoying questions I always seem to get..


FAQ Guide:


What is Multi-Boxing?
To put it simple,

"MultiBoxing means simultaneously playing several characters in an MMOG where a typical player plays only one character at a time. This is a great challenge and great fun."

Quoted from
Here


Is Dual Boxing Legal?
I cannot Quote this any better

Xzin
Without getting into the EULA argument as to whether or not violating a EULA (if a EULA even holds up) is "breaking the law" - the short answer is that dual boxing is perfectly fine. In fact, once you start dual boxing you become Blizzards best customer. Think about it - you increase their subscriber numbers, you double what you pay them each month and you have to buy two copies of the expansion. As long as you avoid using bots or obvious third party programs (like Glide, etc) then you will/should be fine. I can make no promises as they can ban anybody for literally any reason they choose but I have been multiboxing 5 characters for over two years now and despite being reported dozens if not hundreds of times by misinformed alliance, no action has been taken against any of my accounts.

There are also a bunch of Screen Shots and Blue Posts around where GM's say its ok.
spoke w/ a WoW GM about software multiboxing & keyclone
Multi Boxing in Arenas (WoW Forums)


What all do I need to get Started?
A decent computer.
2+ WoW accounts . Upgraded to BC. Or 2+ copies of another game.
Programs Such as:
Keyclone ($20 USD) Very User Friendly a Great Suggestion
Octopus (Free) I personally have not tried it but I hear great things.
AutoHotKey (Free)From my understanding this is hard to set up, need to write scripts.
Synergy (Free Open Source) Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its own display, without special hardware. It's intended for users with multiple computers on their desk since each system uses its own monitor(s).

Can My Computer Run +accounts?
(Insert Computer Specs Here)
This is by far the most asked Question Here. What I tell people,

Its hard for people to judge your system just by specs, to be honest all comps act in their own way. Best thing you can do is get trial accounts and try it for your self.

I would like to add Recommended hardware you should have.

Wilbur:
Q6600 - Recommended Processor
4GB DDR2 PC6400 - Recommended RAM
8800GT 512MB(+) - Recommended Graphics Card
Good brand 500(+)watt Power supply.

Without the above you'll only be gimping yourself if you want to do a 5 in 1.

How Many folders of WoW do I need?
You can have 1 folder of WoW. WoW can be opened multiple times.
A lot of people like me have 2+ folders, its more easy to deal with. Addons ect.


How Do I Set this program up?
KeyClone: There are alot of good guides out there for setting up Keyclone
FAQ: step-by-step basic keyclone setup
Beginners Guide 2 Dual-Boxing (3,4,5 boxing)
HOWTo - Set up Keyclones Maximizer (Updated v1.7s v1.7r)

Octopus:
[Octopus] Octopus 1.2.4 - .NET / C++ Hybrid Boxing Software

AutoHotKey:
AutoHotkey Guide



What are some good Macros and Addons?
Macros and Addons Forums
The Macro Codex
The Addon Codex

How Should I Level?

Vyndree
1-10 Lowbie quests.
10-25 I used a 70 druid to run me thru instances on my 4 shammies to 25. (VC/Stocks)
25-40 I instanced with the Warrior (BFD/SM) and did a few quests when I was bored
40-45 I did SM with the paladin and hand-leveled each shaman when I was bored for about 1 level.
<--- 2.3 Patch. Long break happened here where I didn't play my shammies.
45+ Quests.
60-67 Quests. I do each instance only once or twice in order to complete the instance quests. I did all the quests in Hellfire, Zangarmarsh, Terokkar, Nagrand.
67-68? Kurenai Rep grind. Killed ogres in Nagrand. Fun stuff. :roll:
68-69 Caverns of Time: Durnholde
69-70 (almost there) Sethekk Halls

There are other ways this is just one I came across. People also don't suggest doing collection quests because they take up way to much time. I personally do them just to try the drop rate if it sucks I skip it, if its an ok drop rate I do it. Its good XP.


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