Change in multiboxing policy

[Spyro]

I'm mad about the fact that I'm not gonna be able to transfer all my classes to the same account to continue having access to them without paying the 5 accounts, sheeeeit.

[Braxtar]

I only got into boxing late last year. Running a trio for fun; no farming nodes, no pvp - just doing what I would normally do solo with a pair of helpers. I used IsBoxer and EMA. I wasn't sure how long I would do it or if I would like it after a few months, so I did what I could to minimize my RL cost. I was able to buy BFA for my other two accounts when it went on sale, using gold. Initially, I started testing the waters without broadcasting software; so I can see how it can be done without it - but I also see how it's ease-of-use made the playstyle's popularity explode in the last few years.

I used one pc (with three monitors) to run my teams. Using additional pc's is an option for me, but I'd like to keep it on one. With that said, I'd like to pose a few questions to everyone:

Is it still possible to use programs like ISBoxer or EMA, without broadcasting? How much of what they do would have to be "toggled off" in order to still use the program without breaking the new policy?

Is there a way that I could use a couple of number pads (connected to one pc) to run my other two clients?

No and No, read the other posts instead of asking questions maybe ?

[Kaige]

I had been debating on not playing Shadowlands or Burning Crusade, but I figured with multiboxing it would be worth trying. Now, I've lost a lot of interest in them.

I'd be interested in trying out a different MMO to multibox, but I'm clueless.

[Generalbrock]

Some good news at least - I got a refund on Shadowlands and my game time. They rep did it immediately and seemed to hint they were getting many requests like this one.

[jak3676]

I know this forum is particularly sensitive to threads about bans and so forth. While I agree with that policy, I would be really interested to see if (when?) there's any reports about warnings or notifications.

[Creed820]

Thanks for your amazing input. I'll just assume you're a quitter who's still crying about the loss of his easy button. I'm not, I'm looking for other options.

I've read the comments since the thread started, and it sounds like some boxers are taking this as an end to boxing. I don't, at least not yet. So I'd like to hear other viable ways that I and others can continue to play without broadcasting - but get some of the other functionality back (the stuff that didn't rely on broadcasting).

Obviously there were hardware options before, whether it was multiple pc's or just one. Any well-versed boxers out there willing to shed some knowledge?

[Nolife]

I'm a bit angry, but mostly just really really sad. I was especially waiting to multibox TBC content.

Cancelled 5 x WoW Subs, debating whether or not to buy Shadowlands on 1 account. This might be the time i leave WoW for good.

[Fat Tire]

At least KVM switches are cheap now a days. There are even Display port switches so hardware boxing will still be a thing.


Feel bad for Lax though, this was probably a good side hustle.

Edit: For those who havent, you can get a refund on your shadowlands pre order. I got 3 refunded a couple of hour ago.

[Braxtar]

Go with hardware solutions, they will ban you at first report. Their post is a clear statement that they don't want us to be playing multiple characters under one player. You can log as many characters as you would like, but you won't be able to play them on one min toon and send instructions to others via the same window.

The only use of ISBoxer / Innerspace running in background or Autohotkey or HotkeyNet or anything similar is breaking the ToS. If you get caught using it, you will be offending the ToS, this is written blue on black.

I hear that you want to be positive, but let's not spread the word that there is a solution for multiboxing when there is not. The hardware solution will only push you into an endless discussion with Blizzard staff once you have been reported weither or not you are in yours rights or not. And there is a high chance you will lose that game. If you want to invest time and money in that process, do it but don't mention on a forum that there might be a solution.

[Tin]

I'm mad about the fact that I'm not gonna be able to transfer all my classes to the same account to continue having access to them without paying the 5 accounts, sheeeeit.

The maximum number of characters per user account is 50. Players used to have a limit to the amount of characters per realm but can now create their 50 characters all on one realm if they wish.

And tranfer is on discount right now.....