2011-09-15, 09:50 PM
Hacking is a problem for the community not because it mindlessly worships Nexon's will, but because it imbalances the game. In that respect, the problem with using an obviously hacked equip is indistinguishable from making it yourself. At least there's plausible deniability when you buy probably duped scrolls. A 300 atk weapon couldn't possibly have been created through legitimate means.
I actually would contrast the case of a CHTP and an EE-hacked weapon. It's more than plausible that Nexon intended for people to actually fight and beat CHT, and it can't be expected of everyone to constantly check the forums to see when and whom legitimately beats the boss. Worse than buying a GM scroll off MTS, but not as bad as using EE-hacked stuff.
I actually would contrast the case of a CHTP and an EE-hacked weapon. It's more than plausible that Nexon intended for people to actually fight and beat CHT, and it can't be expected of everyone to constantly check the forums to see when and whom legitimately beats the boss. Worse than buying a GM scroll off MTS, but not as bad as using EE-hacked stuff.