War Thunder Rangefinder Map

[Marcelo9274-live]

Hey everyone, as a small coding project, I wrote a lightweight Java Artillery Rangefinder and Tactical Map that utilizes the official localhost:8111 API. It’s completely read-only and strictly uses the provided JSON data.

[GxneralEagle-live]

how do we know this is safe? and wouldn’t this be cheating

[Marcelo9274-live]

Thats why im posting it here, War Thunder intentionally hosts a local web server on port 8111 in the background. Gaijin built this feature years ago for their own tactical browser and tablet maps. My tool simply reads data from this exact same official source. It’s a supported feature, not an exploit.

The application does not inject code into the game, it doesn’t modify memory, and it doesn’t interfere with aces.exe or your mouse movements. It acts just like a normal web browser requesting a simple text file. Because it doesn’t alter the game client, Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) will not flag it. So no Wall hacks or etc.

[GxneralEagle-live]

yea bro your running a getting banned speedrun and out of all places the forums your post it on this is a way to get perm ban

[gfdsa_killer]

just ask a technical moderator about it.

[Marcelo9274-live]

If that were the case, which rule would have been broken by using this data that they themselves provide for you on the OC?

[GxneralEagle-live]

if you don’t break any rules Gaijin will still patch it you kinda told them how

[Marcelo9274-live]

It can’t be that deep, because what the program does simply is take the data of how large the map is in localhost:8111 and apply the Pythagorean theorem to get the range.xd

[GxneralEagle-live]

it targets drones for u thats cheating

[Necronomica]

Displaying that data in a way where it’s not intended to be displayed can be against the rules depending on what you show and how. Here is an answer in another topic where a player made a tool where that data is used for waypoints on the map and showing heading ETA and range:

@OrsonES

According to the Terms of Service and End User License Agreement, the use of software that automates gameplay, alters the game’s mechanics or functionality, or provides an unfair advantage over players who do not use such software may result in account suspension.

At the same time, the game provides legitimate support for certain forms of user-generated content, such as sound modifications, custom camouflages or user missions. Additionally, the game exposes more detailed information through the localhost Web UI interface, which may be utilized by third-party applications, e.g. WTRTI. Usage of such exposed data endpoints is generally permissible in forms that cannot be considered an ESP-like overlay. Note that the scope of the exposed data can be subject to change at any time.

We do not provide validation, authorization or endorsement for third-party user made software or hardware solutions - not only such projects are subject to change, but downloading and running user made software is a security risk. As a general principle, players should use common sense when evaluating whether a given tool or setup, that may interact with, interfere with, automate, or otherwise affect gameplay in unintended ways, could provide an illegitimate gameplay advantage.

So depending on what you actually show and how your tool works it might be okay or it might be against the rules.

For your tool the part that’s automated with the drone sounds a bit to much to be honest. But this wouldn’t be my decision to make.

Edit:
this here:

Is very much a no go, any automated aiming is going to get you in trouble really fast.

[Marcelo9274-live]

Okay, if that’s the case…
But for better understanding: The drone displays a point in localhost:8111 after which the tool moves its marker to this point to measure the distance.

[Necronomica]

Oh, i read that part as aiming in-game.

Then maybe it’s okay, the range part is still a bit risky in my personal opinion. It’s practically an automated laser rangefinder via the drone so if the vehicle doesn’t have a “normal” laser rangefinder modification then it’s going to give you an advantage other players do not have.

[RiverStyx0420]

Even if it is only on the display, this basically gives an LRF to all vehicles in the game, which provides an unfair advantage to the player using this, especially at lower tiers where an LRF isn’t even an attainable modification.

EDIT: Ditto to the GM, I made this at the same time as them

[Necronomica]

Found some more information.

Here is another CM’s answer on local host info discussed previously:

@Stona_WT

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 we won’t permanently suspend any account without a preceding temporary ban or a warning, we do not approve using this data in such way even if it is publicly available.

( Source: Tools using data provided on port 8111 )

These is also this thread with a different usage of the local host but might still be somewhat relevant: ( HUD with localhost data. Legal or illegal )