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You're responding to an argument I did not make. I specifically agreed with you that certain games have been crippled as a means of copy protection. Please try
by deadbeeves 5y ago
You're responding to an argument I did not make. I specifically agreed with you that certain games have been crippled as a means of copy protection. Please try to read more carefully.
- stuu99 5y ago
- deadbeeves 5y ago>You suggested there is a place for client server games Sorry, but I simply did not say that. >So the only way to keep ownership over your PC is not to buy any client-server software (no mmo's, no steam, no overwatch, etc). Why? Because client-server apps are the ultimate security risk If you believe that, why are you using a web browser and posting on Hacker News? At the networking level there's no fundamental difference between using an online forum and playing an MMO. Did you audit your web browser and HN's code?
- Apocryphon 5y agoServer code is also there to prevent cheating. It’s often imposed in an onerous way that players hate, but it’s still a valid use case.