Allow Third-Party Clients to Improve the Community Experience

Hello everyone,

I wanted to start a discussion about the possibility of allowing third-party clients on the server. I understand that the administration may have reasons for restricting them, but I believe that allowing their use could bring several benefits to the community.

Some reasons why I think this should be considered:

  1. Better gameplay experience – Some clients offer modern interfaces, customization options, and quality-of-life improvements that make playing more comfortable and accessible.
  2. Compatibility and stability – In certain cases, alternative clients may perform better on newer hardware or different operating systems.
  3. Increased accessibility – For some players with vision or mobility impairments, these clients can make the difference between being able to play or not.
  4. Fair competition – If some players are already using these clients unofficially, regulating them would ensure that everyone has equal access under the same conditions.

I understand there may be concerns about potential abuse or unfair advantages, but this could be managed by establishing clear rules on what features would be allowed and which would not.

What do other players think? Do you believe allowing third-party clients would improve the server experience? I would love to hear the administration’s stance on this as well.

Looking forward to your comments!


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  • GrimbeardGrimbeard Posts: 2,700
    IBTL
  • MariahMariah Posts: 3,415Moderator
    I recommend that you send your suggestions by email to uo@broadsword.com. This is not a discussion for players.
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