Yeah, I know, many have probably spotted the post by Zinc. However, in the interest of keeping players up to date (and to stem incorrect information flowing), heres the info:
....In fact, we're actively looking into opening up the auto-fire feature like you guys have been asking for. It'll probably be a little but before we release a solution though.....
-Zn
Hope Zinc doesn't mind me "editing out" the bits that weren't appropriate.
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I'm quitting this game.
Please excuse me if I don't see it but you have a link? My eyes are a bit screwy after having visited the eye doc a bit ago. One of the tests he did required that my focusing ability be temporarily paralyzed and it hasn't worn off yet. (trying to get LASIK surgery done) So if the link is there I'm sorry for asking. Also I apologize for any spelling errors. I'm typing mainly by rote of the keyboard.
At this point giving all players some version of the autofire all option (which was a 4 line macro) is just an equalizer, allowing them to do what many others are already doing.
mind sharing that macro at all?
It is supposedly a bannable offense to use that macro until they release an in game autofire. Coderanger (IIRC) has been very explicit about that.
The little arrows beside Zincs name in the quotes can take you to it. But considering you're situation here's a direct link:
http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?p=2138850#post2138850
Hope your eyes get better soon so you can enjoy the game more
Yup.
http://forums.startrekonline.com/showpost.php?p=1686585&postcount=33
However, the quote below best sums it up:
http://forums.startrekonline.com/showpost.php?p=1685117&postcount=8
In other words, if you use a macro which gives you an unfair advantage in progressing in the game over other people, be prepared to reap what you sow. You may get banned.
However, with specific regards to the "auto-fire bug", Zinc is letting it slide from the moment, until they implement the more "opened up" auto-fire functionality. Check the link for the quote for proof.