Frustration

[Arkcon]

Slick said:
"It's also much riskier from the standpoint of piracy. It's much easier to find a copy of a piece of software if there is already a bundled downloadable Version floating around."

Precisely, having a downloadable Version anywhere seems to invite a piracy attitude, like the company was asking for it.

I suppose there could be a free download, with a separate key code to unlock the executable. But then what? Pirates will just copy the key code. SE4 isn't like Diablo or other MMPORG's -- there's no scanning of your disk when you log on to the PBW server. SE4 can even be played over Email, so it would catch nobody.

I was indifferent to the download issue. My disks took a couple of days to arrive, and I could wait. But people in Europe, for example, had to endure a real long wait.

[boran_blok]

Arkcon said:
Slick said:
"It's also much riskier from the standpoint of piracy. It's much easier to find a copy of a piece of software if there is already a bundled downloadable Version floating around."

Precisely, having a downloadable Version anywhere seems to invite a piracy attitude, like the company was asking for it.

I suppose there could be a free download, with a seperate key code to unlock the executable. But then what? Pirates will just copy the key code. SE4 isn't like Diablo or other MMPORG's -- there's no scanning of your disk when you log on to the PBW server. SE4 can even be played over Email, so it would catch nobody.

I was indifferent to the download issue. My disks took a couple of days to arrive, and I could wait. But people in Europe, for example, had to endure a real long wait.

damnd right :/

[Slick]

What you can do while you wait for your new shiny game to arrive, which you will end up doing eventually, I promise:

- read through every data text file in the demo. the full game has more, but most of the basics are in the demo.
- read the stickified threads at the top of this forum; start with the newbie FAQ
- download the latest patch, v1.91
- read through the history.txt file at Malfador.com to see the changes.
- you really should play the basic game for a while before trying mods, but you can download mods that you might like. Start with the TDM modpack, since this only makes the AI better, and you want to be able to beat the AI before you try your hand at multiplayer.
- Set up an account at the PBW website and check it out.
- Grab your mailman by the collar and tell him just how much pain he will be in if your game doesn't arrive by tomorrow. j/k