Wikipedia Article

[yarr]

I hadnt noticed this before... but I just found a wikipedia article about multi-boxers

Not sure if anyone from this site has seen/ contributed to it, but it seems to reflect the type of description/arguments that I would expect from vyndree =P

A couple exerpts:

Tools
Multiboxing may be as simple as running two instances of the game on one computer (each logged in to a separate account) and switching between them.[1] Players may also use multiple computers, each with their own keyboard and mouse. This quickly becomes impractical with an increasing number of computers, so a keyboard multiplexer may be used, which sends the signals from a single keyboard to several computers.

Software tools may include programs which can send keystrokes to different instances (simulating keyboard multiplexing) of the game, even across networks, or voice command software.
Often, heavy use is made of the macros built into the game's default interface. This allows more complex instructions to be issued with a single keypress. Examples include targeting a certain character and healing them, or firing a spell at another character's target. [2]

Compatibility with Game Rules
Multiboxing is generally allowed by MMORPG End User License Agreements, because the characters are still subject to all the normal rules of the gameworld and are controlled by the player directly. However, when combined with bots that partially or fully control the characters, it would be against the terms of service of most online games. [3]


Most MMORPGs only allow a single character per account to be logged in at once, so multi-boxers need a separate account for each character they want to play simultaneously. In subscription based services, this means paying multiple monthly fees, and buying several copies of game expansions.

[Djarid]

looks like a good place to cite Blizzards acceptance of the practice with Vyn's links of course

[Vyndree]

I've poked around a little bit on the wikipedia article (though I didn't write it -- I just updated links)... My FAQ and the GM Conversations wiki are cited as sources.

Recall though that the Wikipedia article refers to multiboxing on ALL games so I'm not sure how much Blizzard-specific information needs to be emphasized.

[Drakkun]

I read through the entire thing and at the bottom I see this...

See Also

Internet sock puppet


WTF?

[Zaelar]

However, when combined with bots that partially or fully control the characters, it would be against the terms of service of most online games.

This isn't boxing specific. Saying all characters must follow the rules already covers this.