Reproaching this age old topic after a long time, I don’t think a very good attempt has been made to really go over macros and the comments and topics alone are obviously not working because people still just don’t understand this shit
Main Topic Issues
People have no idea what a macro is
- Lack of general knowledge and experience about game
- Lack of comparison
- Computer illiteracy
Arguments to cover
- Firerates with keyboard and mouse vs console
- Grimtech19 (IRL comparison, practically, 1011-12 vs Grimtech19, optimal builds, optimal usage)
- Competitive Aspects
- Definition of cheating in context to macros
- Practicality vs Usage
- Macro vs Macro-less
- What is a macro?
- Macro vs Macroless gameplay (Receiving end, attacker perspective, ally perspective)
History
Various events have shaped the general perspective and mindset of macros
Stigma
- Playstation vs PC
- Playstation macro users
- PC macro users
Potential Macro List
Well at least of somewhat interest
- Rapid Fire (Grimtech19, 1011-12 etc.) [Most Popular]
- Fast Interact (Netgun) [Popular]
- Turbo Knife (Fireteam)
- Turbo Melee (Predator)
- Instant UAV
- Instant Mudup
- Charged Shot Storage
- Multi Projectile (Predator)
- Mixed Projectile and Melee (Predator)
- Leap Traps (Predator)
- Multi knife + Offhand reload
- Moonwalk
- Field lockers
- Illegal customization
- Auto Parry
- Parry Spam
- Silent Assault Rifles (Old)
Gimmicks
I would debate that rapid fire the most popular of this topic is a gimmick but due to being an overblown topic this shit is not seen as such
- Anti recoil (Half baked functionality)
- Fast turn (Smart Disc)
- Spotting
Viewpoints to consider
- Casual
- Radical Opposition
- Competitive (PC/Console)
- Uncategorized community reception
Mindset and Philosophies
- Morality
- Anti-Cheating
- How macros work in practice
Testing usage
- Bug finding adaptation
Major Knowledge Holders
- Captain Jelou
- Beer Warrior66
Software
- Macro Recorder
- Auto Hotkey
- Keyboard and Mouse Manufacturer (iCue, Synaps, etc.)
- Scripting language