Question About Dual-Boxing Software

[Sweetcheaks]

Is there any free Multi-Boxing Software out there? If so can I have the links for them because I searched a lot and have found quite nothing.

I also think multi-boxing software should be free because all of us multi-boxers have to buy multible account just to do it. So bassicly another $19.99 is another account we could be multi-boxing

Anyways so please post your links or names

Thanks

[Owltoid]

You didn't search hard. Yes, there is free multiboxing software out there but you should give a bit more effort.

You're welcome to spend time developing software and then distribute it for free.

[Multibocks]

19.99 is nothing and if it makes you pause to consider it before multiboxing then you should NOT multibox. You pay 75 a month for 5 accounts, why is paying 19.99 so much?

[jak3676]

$75 a month for 5 accounts = $900 a year. 5x $20 for vanilla WoW = $100. 5x $30 for TBC = $150. 5x $40 for WoLK = $200. That's $1350 for one yearl of multiboxing (although you do get some free time for referring yourself). A $20 one-time fee doesn't seem too much. Multiboxing isn't a cheap hobby.

Of course you can always just toon B on /follow and swap back and forth to a 2nd keyboard and mouse whenever you need to do something :P But yes there are a few "free" ways to do it, they just aren't as simple and quick to set up as some of the paid for software that;s out there. Really depends what you want to do.

[gitcho]

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[Khatovar]

I paid for driver's ed and my license. Why should I have to pay for a car and insurance, too? That's why I went with Guy-co.

[Sajuuk]

If you're complaining about twenty/thirty dollars for software you should quit now. And don't forget that some people actually program for a living, so why shouldn't they get some money back for their time, hmmmmm?

Let's not forget that it's TWENTY DOLLARS for keyclone. Do you know how much hardware multiboxing equipment costs, minus the cost of the actual computer? I'm talking about X-keys, multiplexers, kvms, and other items. Heck, I have a X-keys pro sitting here that I got new for 170 dollars. What is it doing now? Collecting dust since I haven't found or bothered making a way to use it in my normal day to day computer usage.

You get that? A X-keys pro costs 170 dollars NEW! That's just a keypad! That's NOT including the other aforementioned hardware (various pieces I know I missed). Oh, let's talk about monitors, shall we? I've spent only about 450 dollars on monitors. I only got one new, the other I got cheap for 100 dollars each. And you know what? Right now I don't even use them. Now, for a hardware multiboxer, they actually use their monitors. And they have more than four monitors (usually).

Did I mention power bills? The more machines/monitors you have the more money you spend to power/cool them. Noo, it's not just power. If you left your computer running hot 24/7 eventually the room would get too hot to cool the computer correctly, and it would overheat. So now you've got to move that air, be it fans, or actively cooling it with an air conditioner. I'm sure Fursphere could give you an accurate amount of what it costs to run his setup. Even if it's not an incredibly high amount, it's still four/five times GREATER than what you would be paying for power.

Is twenty dollars too much for a piece of software? I think not. Especially since it's a PERMANENT, TRANSFERABLE LICENSE.

Oh, then there's Recruit a friend. Stop complaining.


......I'm really jaded...

[JU1CYFRU1T]

Ohznoz... I kant haz all yur werk fur freebiez?! butt I am teh leetzest... I multi-box...
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and PWNT!

Best part is... If you had ACTUALLY searched for different software options, you wouldn't have been flamed like a Thanksgiving Day Turkey. I'm not saying that you "lied" about looking around... but I can assure you that the info you want is NOT hidden deep in some 10,000 post thread. Try READING what the Forum Categories are titled... that one called "Software"... it MIGHT (just might) have some info in there about free MB software.

[Rocky Rhode]

Rough crowd….

For me personally I went the HotKeyNet/HKN2 route as I use dual monitors, and the mouse broadcasting although not perfect, is adequate for my needs…the $19.99 was not even part of the decision.

I do tend to keep a distance from software that has continual enrollment fees; ie monthly ect unless it is something that I find necessary and/or cannot “live” without. Obviously paying 5-subscriptions is necessary if I want to interact with my friends.
I could go the private server route, but choose not too; and software that I do not understand makes me nervous, I can name one in particular that will get you banned.

HotKeyNet thus far has allowed me to do everything that “I” currently need; should my needs exceed the capabilities of said software I will look at alternatives. I enjoy the continual modification of the original script that HotKeyNet provided me with, to further enhance my gaming pleasure; this too is part of the multi-box immersion that I currently enjoy.
I have no idea if you can do this with the other pay per license software; this would be something I would need to investigate before making any such transition.

Now should the developer of HotKeyNet ask for payment; I would not hesitate to provide a fair compensation for the time and testing spent in development. Like others have said…an extra $20.00 is nothing…I run 5-box because I can, both financially and technologically. I didn’t need the Logitech G-13 gaming pad….I wanted it….How much it cost at the time was not a factor because I could afford it, and it enhanced my gaming pleasure.

[Owltoid]

If HKN can't solve your (possible future) problems, then I don't believe any of the current software choices could. Nice choice and I'm glad to see the scripting nature of HKN didn't turn you away!

Regarding rough crowd... I've been in a bad mood lately so I apologize for being snobby :)

[falsfire3401]

Now should the developer of HotKeyNet ask for payment; I would not hesitate to provide a fair compensation for the time and testing spent in development. Like others have said…an extra $20.00 is nothing…I run 5-box because I can, both financially and technologically. I didn’t need the Logitech G-13 gaming pad….I wanted it….How much it cost at the time was not a factor because I could afford it, and it enhanced my gaming pleasure.[/SIZE][/FONT]


QFT. I love HotKeyNet, I would have gladly paid for Keyclone except in my initial research I found the script-customizable HotKeyNet to be more easy to bend to my needs (ie transmit certain keys ONLY to certain clients, not to all wow clients). I'd gladly have paid for HKN if there was a fee involved, and if the author chooses to charge a fee in the future I'll gladly pay it. (provided it's comparable IE $20 onetime and not a monthly fee)

[Fizzler]

You can also go old school hardcore hardware boxing. The equipment cost will far exceed 20 bucks but you are not reliant on software and are future proof. I am all about convience it is the main reason I box. I want to do what I want when I want. I use paid software for the convience and simplicity.

But if want free good software I second HKN and Jamba. I know some folks use AutoHotKey but I have not looked much into that.