I've been doing some research on DRM and gaming and came across some interesting ways of dealing with piracy.
Like climate change people are still arguing what the cause and effect is and as a result there is no magic potion available yet to convince either side of the debate.
Plenty of research available that backs up any side you choose....so what now !? In times of uncertainty and confusion... legal and creative people thrive !
Some (past) tactics:
- DRM your game unstable
Some more creative ways:
(3Dprinted works inspired by this question)
- Humor as defense: the Gmod approach
- An undefeatable enemy that only appears in the pirated version a.k.a. Giant Pink Scorpions ?
Fact remains that some people will, some people won't so is there a solution ?
Learning from the music industry/being defensive and aggressive to (potential) users might not prove to be the best strategy.
I think education is still a key element to making people aware why it's important to respect, give credit and pay for other people's labour. And obviously making awesome games people are just happy to pay for helps too !
Looking forward to future discussions about these issues.
Not looking forward to this change of tactics on DRM: machines with built in GPS tracking...read more on it at techdirt
This is a pretty severe threat to privacy and freedom. What are they thinking !? Well at least with my GPS enhanced design you will always know where you've put it...your brain that is.
...The person who owns the