Brista,Jun 5 2003, 10:41 PM Wrote:Actually I would have thought that detecting maphack would be possible, certainly in a patch if nowActually detecting Maphack is the easiest thing in the World.
Equally I would have thought it possible (and perhaps more amusing) to lie to maphack
Sequence is:
Server loads map & monsters
Server changes msle's to be something innocuous
Players come on-screen
Server changes them back
Now wouldn't that be jolly good fun! :lol:
More seriously though they really can re-write a lot of the game during the patch including the mechanism that allows maphack to work. I would be disappointed if they couldn't solve this problem
Ultimately the real solution is beyond technical but legal. If Mousepad found himself in court for copyright violations and hacking that should help provide a legit playing experience.
Ask yourself the question what does Maphack do?
Answer in black : it reveals the map
Solution in black : test if the map has been revealed if a player has not visited the area before
And yes, Isolde, I doubt you guys did not come to the same solution but you may use my patented Maphack detection method, I grant Blizzard a free eternal license.
And now I don't want to hear anything about that stupid hackers proggie again in my life.
Regards, Hunky
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