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That sucks. I also can't get dev. mode to work from command line. I mean, it works, but it can't find scripts, even though I'm pointing it to the same folder as I do when I launch it in intellij. So, my only working option is to restart RuneMate every single time I want to adjust or add...

You might be right. I am not familiar at all with methods which Jagex could or do use. I am also not sure how the hardware ID's work when it comes to VM, but I'd think they are not the same on VM as they are on host. The reason being, and which also brings us to the next question, is that VM...

Cutting any connections between your main and botting account would be a desirable thing, no? Jagex might store and access, say, account names that have logged on from the same computer? Not sure, but better be cautious than sorry.

It's not a bad advice, but not entirely true either. At least I wouldn't say it's a definite rule that you should not bot on fresh accounts. But on whatever account you bot, do it smart. Especially on fresh accounts. Try to mimic human playing. Don't start off botting 24/7. I'd say, don't bot...

I am having the same issue. Did you ever find a solution?