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Tampering with the code will be immediately noticed; there have already been such clever individuals like RBV.

-using third-party/unauthorized programs is prohibited (i.e., hacking the game/saves/manually editing text files, and who knows what else - is prohibited); only legal software can be used, and a list of it is available in the rules.

You misunderstood. We are talking about analyzing the game to identify exploits, similar to the Captain's Hat. I assure you that any program always has plenty of "holes." And using these "holes" does not necessarily require third-party software.
For example, if certain actions can make a stack invulnerable in a battle with neutrals or allow you to build giants in a tavern without heroes, giants, etc. (without using third-party software). Is this allowed by the rules?