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GrimAC Hook Addon: Adding a Combat Layer Around Grim AntiCheat

How FairPlay can be used beside GrimAC to add combat checks, scaffold pressure, click analysis, mitigation, and admin workflow.

Do not throw away a working movement stack

Many servers already run GrimAC because it is known for simulation-oriented anticheat work. FairPlay does not need to replace that investment. It can add a combat-first layer around the existing stack: aimbot, autoclicker, scaffold, hitbox, reach, occlusion, mitigation, alerts, punishments, and ML workflows.

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What the hook should do

A good hook should listen to external flags, match stable check names or patterns, avoid duplicate repeated actions unless violation level meaningfully increases, and activate local FairPlay mitigation rules only when configured. The external anticheat remains optional; FairPlay still loads without it.

FairPlay's value on top of GrimAC

FairPlay adds combat checks, scaffold prevention, click analysis, hitbox validation, configurable enforcement, global punishments, hover/debug variables, and staff-oriented workflow. It is a decision layer for server owners who need more than passive alert streams.

FAQ

Does FairPlay require GrimAC?

No. GrimAC is optional. FairPlay can hook GrimAC when installed and still run without it.

Why use FairPlay with GrimAC?

Use FairPlay to add combat, scaffold, click, hitbox, mitigation, and admin workflow coverage around your existing GrimAC deployment.

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