Cheating with localhost 8111

[MattCheazy]

I would like to open a thread regarding “Localhost:8111”. as a console player i don’t like this cheating and i would like to see something done about it because cheaters are starting to increase in the game at a rocket rate

since instructions on how to cheat in the game are starting to multiply on Facebook, I would like to start a discussion about these practices

[OstGoth]

Tools using data provided on port 8111

There is no need to discuss it more. I will repeat official answer and lock the thread. Generally speaking, using localhost data to display overlays is considered fine and not a bannable offense. However, displaying enemy markers in a markerless mode incorporated into a compass-heading-style UI overlay, which our map tool doesn’t do, gives advantage over others players. This is clearly demonstrated in the video — this is where there’s a fine line as it can be considered an ESP overlay. While …

It’s important to clarify the stance on this. Generally, using localhost data to display overlays is not considered a bannable offense.

However, if that data is used to display enemy markers in a markerless mode, as part of a compass or heading-style UI, it crosses the line into unfair advantage—essentially functioning as an ESP (extra-sensory perception) overlay. This type of use, although based on publicly available data, is not approved.