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Multiboxing is a term used to denote one user playing multiple accounts simultaneously. This could be done using one or more machines. Some players ran multiple accounts to seek a greater challenge than playing only a single character. Others sought to recreate the feel of older single-player RPGs where a well designed team was used to adventure together. There were also some who didn't want to rely on others to play the game when additional characters were required.

Multiboxing remains an allowed part of the game^[1]; however, on November 3, 2020, Blizzard restricted the use of input broadcasting software which could replicate interactions to multiple game clients simultaneously.^[2] To comply with the new rules, one must 'alt-tab' or otherwise interact with each game client using different key/mouse strokes.

Multiboxing also allows for a range of add-ons to the World of Warcraft Classic experience that will help keep up with all of your characters. This is a hobby that requires just as much time. HotkeyNet is free multiboxing software. It's a hotkey program for gamers who play several characters at the same time. It lets you control several programs on your network from any keyboard no matter which PCs the programs are running on. Do take note that while Blizzard has no issues with multiboxing it is frowned upon by a lot of the WoW community 5 Likes Lommatik-draenor December 29, 2019, 12:04pm. Levelbuddy is a very easy and free multiboxing software for World of Warcraft and Classic. It allows you to play several WoW characters at the same time. Since Nov 2020, Blizzard forbids input broadcasting software. So using Levelbuddy is against ToS now. Use it at your own risk! Lidc is a multiboxing software solution, designed with one motive in mind, to make your multiboxing experience as smooth and easy as possible. While maintaining high quality, fast performance and a simple interface, you will find yourself setup and ready to play within only a few minutes.

See also Multiboxing hardware and Multiboxing macros.

• 3The basics
• 4Game concerns
  • 4.1PvE or PvP
• 5Other concerns
  • 5.7Macros
• 6External links

Free Multiboxing Wow Programs

Background of multiboxing

As noted above in the term description, multiboxing is a game play style accepted by Blizzard.^[3][4] The multiboxing solutions documented here do not violate Blizzard's EULA for World of Warcraft.

In order to multibox in World of Warcraft, you will need to have all of the following criteria areas addressed:

One World of Warcraft registered account per game client you wish to multibox (example: 5 characters = 5 accounts)^[5]. This means you will have to purchase multiple copies of the game, including all required expansions.

The computing power to run the desired number of games. This can be achieved by using 1 computer or multiple computers. A simple computer costing under $700 is sufficient to multibox ^[6]

In addition, you will need to learn many multiboxing strategies, including macro writing skills, and may need to pay special attention to your in-game UI.

Difficulty

How complex of a solution do you want? A software-only solution using one machine and multiple copies of the game is pretty straightforward. For many, the real complexity is in writing macros that allow each character to function properly in the group. Because characters are sharing hotkeys, a lot of care must be put into what effects each hotkey activates. The end result is that you can become very knowledgeable in using the game's macro language and available addons.

The basics

This section will cover the basics of multiboxing.

Game software

You will need to purchase the game, and depending on needs the expansion as well, for each account you wish to run simultaneously.

A minimum of one installation of the game software must be present on each computer.

A single installation directory can be used to open multiple instances of the game client. It is not necessary to have multiple WoW directories on a machine to run multiple WoW Windows.

The single directory installation option saves hard drive space and simplifies setup and maintenance of your user interface and add-ons.

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Some users prefer to maintain several copies of the game files on one computer. It is widely believed that multiple installations of the game client will improve performance, however, this is only partly true. Multiple installations will improve performance only if each installation is on a different physical drive.

If the multiple directory method of installation is chosen you will need to maintain add-ons and user interface changes for each installation separately.

Users of Mac computers can symbolic link the Data directory to save space when running multiple copies on one machine.

Users of Windows XP or newer with NTFS can use Junction Links for the same effect. Windows Vista/7 can use the included MKLINK^[7] program to create a junction. Windows XP users have to resort to a third-party program (e.g. Junction Link Magic).

System hardware

To run two or more copies on the same machine, it is recommended that it contain a dual-core processor, discrete 3d graphics accelerator, and at least one gigabyte of memory. Additional copies on the same machine will require faster processors and more memory. When using multiple machines, try to keep all of them identical.

Additional hardware

Keyboard, Video, and Mouse, switches (KVMs for short) are an option when using multiple machines. A Vetra Keyboard Multiplexer is one example for controlling multiple machines. Additional monitors may also be needed, note that the the secondary characters do not need to be on large monitors and there benefits with using smaller monitors to view their actions.

Game concerns

Some of the choices you make are strictly within the game. From server type, character types, to the races of the characters.

PvE or PvP

Player versus Environment

Player versus Environment is the easy solution. Even if the eventual goal is to play on a Player versus Player server getting practice with multiboxing will be much easier on the PvE server. PvE is very forgiving. Events are scripted, generally start when you start them, and allow for as many tries as you want.

Player versus Player

Player versus Player interactions will require a unique approach when multiboxing, very different than PVE gameplay. Because of this uniqueness, you may find yourself in a situation where your typical macros for Player versus Environment do not apply to PVP gameplay. You may find that it will require more advanced macros and more thought put into contingency plans.

Server selection

Scout out the server and see what kind of ratio it has. Is it an old server or a new one? Old servers tend to have established PvP and knowledgeable players. It can be harder to find groups, not an issue if you are five boxing, and they tend to have a more vibrant auction system and economy. A good method to find a new server to multibox on is to ask in various forums if there are any existing multiboxing guilds on the server. If so, ask in advance if you may join the guild before making that server your new home. If you are playing on NA servers, one of the largest multiboxing guilds in the entire game is on the Blackrock server, Horde side.^{[citation needed]}

Class selection

Class selection. This depends on both your playstyle and the type of server you play on. For the ability to heal and dish outburst damage choose a priest and four mages. Other options are to replace the mages with warlocks, replace the priest with another healer class like a druid, shaman, or even a paladin.

A very popular one-class choice is to have multiple shamans. Due to the macros, one set of shamans in a battleground can simultaneously cast [Chain Lightning], which can effectively destroy even the hardiest of twinks.

Due to game mechanics picking two classes is far easier to deal with than using three or more classes. Even if five different classes is more appropriate being able to direct it is another issue. It comes down to how consistent the actions between the classes are and how the hotkeys can best be shared between them. When you are beginning multiboxing it is recommended to limit the number of classes.

Race selection

Some consideration of racial abilities for PvP is warranted. Undead have [Will of the Forsaken] which breaks fear effects which are very bad when grouped up. Other good racial abilities are the taurenWarstomp and blood elf who have the ability chain two-second silence effects. Race selection also limits class selection so some choices will not be available regardless.

Naming

Believe it or not, the names you pick for your characters make a difference. By picking logical names you will be quicker to react and it will be easier to tell your characters apart.

An example, where you have four mages and one priest. Choose a unique multi-letter name and then prefix it to identify which character is which. Naming the first four characters mynameA, mynameB, mynameC, and mynameD, makes it easy to remember they are the the mages, whereas naming the priest mynameX provides enough distinction to separate him out. Why the last letter? Simple in PvP your opponent could say /target A and get the first character whose name starts with an A! You could also name them for their role in the party. Recognition of which character is which will come over time, using a naming strategy speeds up the process.

Conversely, if PvP is your primary objective, you may wish to pick names that all sound alike so that opponents using voice communication (e.g. Ventrilo) cannot easily designate one of your targets. Changing letter combinations (e.g. Aellii, Aellei, Aellie, Aelli) or substituting certain vowels (e.g. Boylston, Boylstun, Boylsten) may cause a slight delay in one of your characters being focused-fired upon in an Arena.

Other concerns

Play area layout

Once again, this small detail makes a difference. If you run 5 or 6 monitors, I strongly suggest some logical order to how your characters are arranged and which computer runs which character. Your 'main' is generally in the middle and the secondaries flank your main to either side. My personal choice is A in the lower left, B upper left, C upper right and D lower right. Clockwise with X in the lower middle. The upper middle is for browsing the internet, looking up quests, vent, etc. My key arrangement mirrors this and the X-Keys Desktop and Pro are perfect for this kind of setup as they have 8 keys wide and 5 vertical. Making your physical interface as intuitive as possible will speed the learning process and make far more logical sense when playing.

Getting started

If you choose the hardware method the hard part is paying for it all. You will need four identical machines. Literally, identical machines, down to the revision numbers on the components. I build my own machines but buying them is certainly an option. This project, done at its most basic hardware level, will cost $4280, not counting tax and shipping. Done right, it will push $5k, plus monthly fees. Depending on your perspective, this may be a lot of money. Nobody ever said multiboxing at this level was cheap but I can certainly think of far more expensive hobbies.

Leveling

Powerleveling does not really work in WoW, so leveling up is tricky if you already have a level-capped character and want to add more characters without spending hundreds of hours leveling. The best way to level is to level them all at the same time; if you registered all the accounts under the same name, you can do a paid transfer later to consolidate the characters onto one or two accounts. You can do so with questing alone, questing and instances, or just instances. Questing is a good bet as the experience is great, the mobs are easy, and you get faction reputation. Though kill quests generally give credit for every kill to every player, collection quests require collecting X items for each character, so avoid these whenever possible.

Instance grinding is an excellent alternative. Elites give great experience, and about the time you get tired of an instance, you level out of it. The only downside is the time wasted learning the instance and at the lower levels, learning just how to multibox. One solution to the issue of learning of the instance is to download a dungeon map addon, so that you may become familiar with the dungeon you will be constantly running.

Another option (though it hardly counts as multiboxing) is to have the leveling character simply Follow a high-level character as he/she solos an instance. The low-level character will die quickly if he/she draws aggro or gets caught in an AoE attack, so the player should park the low-level character in a corner during tricky fights and/or use a high-level character who can heal or resurrect the other.

Note: Blizzard has specifically stated that multiboxing to take advantage of the Recruit-A-Friend experience bonus, while not what they intended for the program, is within the Terms of Use.

UI mods

Usually constrained to arranging the bars as you need them and letting you view the state of each of your characters. Pitbull and Bartender are two very good mods.

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Button mods

There are button mods out there that allow you to physically represent the buttons you have on your X-keys on your UI. There are even some out there that will change the buttons when you hold down your alt modifier key.

Anchor mods

You will likely want to set it so that you cannot move the windows on your 'secondary' machines. If you move one, they get desynched and clicking on them with your wireless mouse will not activate all of them.

Macros

Quest accepting

There are quest accepting macros out there. They work pretty well for accepting quests on the 'secondary' characters. Right click, hit the quest accept macro and you are done. Sharing quests is another way to do this but not every quest can be shared.

Pet macros

This macro will make your pet attack your current target if you have a target. Otherwise, it will attack the focus target. For example, if you have multiple warlocks and assign each one a target, their corresponding pets will attack those targets or assist your main and attack your main's target instead.

What happens when my main dies?

You need to setup your macros to allow for transitioning to another 'main'. This will mean physically moving to another mouse and changing your /assists or /focus to another character. This is doable with custom LUA scripts or simply a dedicated keyboard (or X-Key). I will leave that up to you - usually when my priest dies, I am out of mana and going down anyway. Often times it is faster to do this in battlegrounds as you rez with nearly full mana and health - but there are times when you will need to continue fighting and not just stand there. It took me quite a while to figure this one out - and I will leave this to you.

External links

Community forums

Multiboxing.com Forums

Dual Boxing Forums

French Dual Boxing Forums

Resources

Dual-Boxing Wiki

French guide about software, macro and hardware

Multiboxing Guides

Interviews

WoW Insider Interview with Xzin

Multiboxing to Level 80 Nirvana

Guides and Strategies

Large list of strategies, frequently updated

Game Theory

Sirlin Game Design Theory

GM Conversations

Dual-Boxing.com GM Conversation links

Xzin GM Conversation

Mousecloner.com GM conversations and Blizzard forum postings

Videos

Blogs

References

1. ^Christian Thoma 2020-11-12. No, Blizzard hasn’t banned multiboxing in WoW. Blizzard Watch.
2. ^Policy Update for Input Broadcasting Software
3. ^http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=2856144935&postId=29491813990&sid=1#16
4. ^http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=3168405460&pageNo=1&sid=1
5. ^https://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=77594054&postId=776776019#1
6. ^http://multiboxing.com/world-of-warcraft/minimum-requirements-to-multibox-5-world-of-warcrafts
7. ^http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753194%28WS.10%29.aspx

Multiboxing is a term used to denote one user playing multiple accounts simulataneously. This can be done using one or more machines. Solutions exist for both the PC and Mac. There are also solutions for using both PC and Mac at the same time. Look to Multiboxing for a general overview on this subject and to Multiboxing macros

• 1Hardware requirements
• 2Additional hardware
• 3Controls
• 4Other Considerations

Hardware requirements

World of Warcraft has easy to meet system requirements. This makes it relatively easy to run two instances on a single core processor equipped system and even more on multi-core systems. When running multiple copies on one machine it is suggested the graphics and sound options of the extra accounts be turned down. Note that the same rules apply to running multiple instances on a Mac.

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The first suggestion, Single instance per machine, can be used to define the minimum system for an extra account when running multiple accounts across many machines. It is assumed that a display device, keyboard, and mouse, are included in the requirements. When using multiple machines a separate display for each can be very helpful.

Single instance per machine

• Single Core Processor, 1GHz range
• 512 megabytes of RAM
• Integrated Video

Two instances per machine

• Fast Single Core or multi-core processor
• One gigabyte of RAM
• Discrete 3d video (Nvidia 6600GT+ as an example)

More than Two instances

• Fast multi-core processor
• Four gigabytes of RAM
• Discrete 3d Video (NVidia 7600GT+)

Additional hardware

Depending on how much money you're willing to invest the following additional hardware items can be considered. Depending on the method used to control multiple accounts the amount of additional hardware will vary.

Slave systems

If you decide to build, I suggest a MicroATX motherboard (that supports ELECTRICAL x16 PCI-E - a lot ONLY support 1x electrical but 16x physical - a big problem!), a single or dual core processor, at least 1 gig of memory, an 80 gig hard drive, cases, power supplies, an nVidia 6600 GT or better (avoid 6200, 7200s, etc and avoid all built in video cards).

You will need four of these machines, assuming you already have a box that is at least as beefy as these. If money is not an issue then buy five identical machines and defragment regularly and you should see them load at nearly the exact same time. Put solid state hard drives in there and short of latency, everything should match up perfectly. You can take this as far as you want to go and spend as much as you can possibly spend but MicroATX boards with a solid video card and processor will run WoW at optimum framerates with decent quality and max sight distance. Period. ATX mobos or top of the line systems are just icing. Each 'bare bones' system will run approximately $500 or $2000 for four systems.

Total Cost - $2000 Running total cost - $2000.

Extra monitors

LCD Monitors are dirt cheap these days. Do not go CRT. Any 15 - 17' monitor will work perfectly. If you want a larger monitor for the center screen that is perfectly fine but WoW can be played fine on 17' monitors and anything bigger will make it very hard to monitor your 'secondary' characters as they will be out of your peripheral vision. So when one gets rooted, sapped, feared etc - you will likely not even know it. You can get a solid 17' monitor for $150. I highly suggest getting ones with as small a bezel as possible to enable them to be placed as close as possible to each other. Response time is a personal preference but nearly any 17' LCD these days is more than sufficient for your purposes.

Total Cost - $600 Running Total - $2600

Monitor mounts

You have three options here. The best option (and most expensive) is to purchase an Ergotron DS100 triple monitor arm. If you want to mount six monitors (one for websites, email, vent, etc) then buy their 24' pole, triple monitor mount and either a desk stand or desk clamp mount. Then just mount your bottom monitors using their existing stands and save some money. They have newer options that articulate and you can certainly get two triple arms if you wish but each triple arm runs about $200. These are on ebay all the time and are rock solid - I highly suggest buying used and saving a hundred bucks or so. You may (probably will) need to buy a 24' pole to go along with the triple arm. These are fairly cheap. If you cannot find one (the DS100 line has been discontinued but parts abound still) then go to http://www.onlinemetals.com and buy a 24' 1.5' aluminum TUBE (not pipe). With as thick a wall as you feel comfortable with. I suggest at least 1/8'. Pipe does not have a 1.5' OD (outer diameter). The ergotrons all use 1.5' OD circular tubing.

Controls

Vetra keyboard multicaster

In my experience there are a few hardware choices you need to make to actually control your characters. You will need two Vetra keyboard broadcasters. These will allow you to take the output of a single machine and send it to multiple computers. Make sure you match this with a PS/2 keyboard. USB is too difficult to multicast and is not a good option here. This rules out the use of the Nostromo N52, Ergodex DX1, the Logitech G15 and other USB only keyboards. Each Vetra Keyboard Broadcaster (VIP-844-BC) costs $200. To control four total boxes, you need one. To control five, you will need two. They will make you a custom model if you ask and delivery is usually within two weeks but I do not have a quote. They are usually pretty reasonable though. You will also need the PS/2 cables. I highly suggest http://www.monoprice.com. Their cables are solid, CHEAP and just work. Make sure you pick up a single short male to male PS/2 cable to link the two Vetras together as well as the five male to male PS/2 cables to connect from the Vetra's outputs to the computers.

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Total Cost - $400 Running Total - $3250

Keyboard/Mouse KVM

I highly suggest SOME form of a KVM, if only to switch from sending keystrokes to every machine to your main computer. Vetras are top notch, enterprise level units. The VIP-802-KM is what you need to send input to all or one machine. If you want to go further, and be able to send keystrokes to any single machine, you will need Y-Mice for each machine. You only need the KM option, saving some money over a full KVM - which also sends video. You just need to send the keyboard data (and perhaps mouse). KVMs switch far too slow. You need a dedicated monitor for EACH box you wish to play.

[2 Port Vetra KM (KVM without Video)]

Total Cost - $120 (2 port version) Running Total - $3370

Y-Mouse

If you want to use a KVM, you will need a Y-Mouse. I assume you will only want one - to control your main box OR all 5. If you want to individually control them without buying a keyboard for each (or using Synergy) then you will need a Y-Mouse for each. The Y-Mouse gives you two PS/2 ports instead of one. They offer mice and keyboard versions and they can be cascaded to give you more ports if needed. They are simply plug and play - no drivers required. Vetra makes something similar but costs more - go with the Y-Mouse. They are sold by the same company that sells the X-Keys. Think of them as a little 1 port Vetra Keyboard Multicaster made by a different company.

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Total Cost - $60 (each) Running Total - $3430

X-Keys

I HIGHLY suggest picking up at least an X-keys Desktop. That will give you 20 physical keys (and a total of 40 virtual keys with an ALT key modifier). More if you setup a second alt/control key and modify your WoW macros accordingly. Make sure to purchase a PS/2 version. All of the X-keys have keyboard pass throughs - so you just attach your regular keyboard to it and plug it into the computer - nothing else is required. You can cascade several of them together. I also highly suggest printing out the keycaps in the right size (.58' square - but you will need to slightly cut the two bottom corners) in color. That way you will have an on screen version of your input system and a simple glance will tell you what key you are pressing. WoW Icons are available from Wowpedia:WoW Icons. You WILL need to resize them to .58' before you print them. The ghetto method of doing that is simply opening a Word document, dragging and dropping the icons (you can drag and drop all of them at once) then right clicking on each one and setting the size manually. Another (better) option is to do it the right way and use an automated Photoshop script to change the size and then place them with your favorite desktop program. Word will work though, but the quality will be lower. Good enough though if you lack the graphical talent to photoshop like a pro. For those who truly want the best setup they can get, go with an X-keys Professional. It costs $170 (vs $120) but it expands you from 20 to 58 physical keys. If you are running PvP or a complex PvE setup, you will definitely want a Pro. I suggest starting with the center 20 keys and expanding out from there. For non-combat uses, I personally use a Stick. They cost $100 but give you 16 keys to summon water, cast buffs, etc. They can also have a modifier key and I reserve two keys to switch between the KVM computers. (The Vetras switch with a special keyboard combination as well as with a physical button). Any of the X-Keys can be programmed to repeat when held down and of course they can store macros and not just a single keypress or combination of key presses. Whatever you wind up getting, make sure they are PS/2 and NOT USB.

[X-Keys Desktop]

[X-Keys Professional]

[X-Keys Stick]

[Some of My Custom Printed Key Caps]

Total Cost - $120 (Desktop - $170 - Professional - $100 Stick) Running Total - $3550

Keyboard

My personal keyboard of choice is the Happy Hacking Lite II. It has a VERY small footprint and has the directional pads, unlike the Pro version. They run about $80 each and come in USB or PS/2. For my main input keyboard, I went with a PS/2 model and for the other 4, I went with USB. If you plug a USB and a PS/2 keyboard into a computer, windows will simply treat them as an either or setup. So if you type on one, it displays that text. If you type on the other, it displays the other. If you type both at the same time, it intertwines them. Perfect for multiboxing. Mouse control works in the same way.

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Total Cost - $400 Running total cost - $3950

Mice (Wireless)

Mice input is tough. You will likely want to setup mouse input for all 4 'secondary' computers and one for your main. A wireless mouse is cheap. Get a RF mouse, not an IR. Go optical. I use logitechs but any brand should work as long as they are the same brand. Buy four. Set three of the mice aside and plug in all 4 receivers. USB mice work fine. To set them all to the same frequency, click the sync button on the mouse and then click the receivers. They should all sync right up. Every so often the mice will desync slightly (a few pixels at most). To 'resync' run the WoWs fullscreen and just move the mice to any corner then to your destination. It makes turning in quests, etc MUCH easier.

Total Cost - $80 Running total cost - $4030

Mice (Wired)

You will want either a dedicated mouse per machine or use the KVM to send mice input to each individual machine. The KVM has a SMALL but noticeable latency - switching is NOT literally instant. I personally use dedicated mice but the KVM option would work if you purchase PS/2 mice and a 6 port KVM (technically you only need a 5 port KM but Vetra only sellf 6 port models). Obviously with USB mice this will not work. Go optical and wired (although wireless SHOULD work too). Mice input works the same way as keyboard input. You can have multiple ones connected without any problems. Don't forget a mouse for your main (fifth) box.

Total Cost - $50 Running total cost - $4080

Other Considerations

Electrical Costs

Your electrical costs will increase as each box takes up about 250 watts of power. MicroATX power supplies usually run only 70 or 80% efficient. Assuming a kilowatt hour cost of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour, and you will be using around 1000 watts (1 kilowatt-hour) per hour, it will cost you ten cents per hour to run four more boxes. Running 24/7, this will mean an extra $75 per month.

Play Area Layout

Once again, this small detail makes a difference. If you run 5 or 6 monitors, I strongly suggest some logical order to how your characters are arranged and which computer runs which character. Your 'main' is generally in the middle and the secondaries flank your main to either side. My personal choice is A in the lower left, B upper left, C upper right and D lower right. Clockwise with X in the lower middle. The upper middle is for browsing the internet, looking up quests, vent, etc. My key arrangement mirrors this and the X-Keys Desktop and Pro are perfect for this kind of setup as they have 8 keys wide and 5 vertical. Making your physical interface as intuitive as possible will speed the learning process and make far more logical sense when playing.