Popular retail and copy protection solutions for PC indie?

Preen Betreen · 2011-08-13T00:45:51

I am working on my first computer game. T-17 Tanky. There is an early demo. It is reaching a stage where I want to think about retail and copy protection. I am paralyzed by choice, and humbly request your opinion on the subject. The game will likely be released as a beta, with features and content fulfilled over about a year. It may be a feature limited demo unlocked by registration. The site moved about 400 demos last month, and feedback is promising (not that you can tell from the tumbleweeds in the forum).T-17 Tanky Website I've seen BMT Micro and other online retailers recommended, and they integrate with commonly used registration key systems. But then, reg keys are pretty useless for preventing piracy, and can be a hassle to the user. The FAQ also lists many online retailers. There's the login-to-play system, like in Minecraft, in some new indie games. Player buys with Paypal form, and stores 'ThisGuy = BoughtThis' in a database. Player enters login info in the game to play (unless offline), possibly just once, and it's saved. Server ensures no two people are playing on the same account, at the same time. This is attractive, but no payment support like with an online retailer. Or, no copy protection at all. Plz donate, my gramma needs her medicine. This could work initially. I am wondering if someone can give me some insight on successful solutions. Admittedly, I know very little about web programming or databases, and I'm looking for a place to start. This certainly sounds like a 'do my homework for me' post (it is). I could negotiate profit share for anyone who could consult on a turnkey solution. The game's not done and I have no money, but hey, at least it's not an MMO. Thanks guys preen@closedchamber.com

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Started by Preen August 11, 2011 10:58 PM

11 comments, last by Tom Sloper 13 years, 5 months ago

Tom Sloper

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August 12, 2011 11:03 PM

If this is going to be a technical discussion, it needs to be moved to a technical forum.
What is it, Preen? A business discussion on copy protection schemes? Or a technical how-to?

-- Tom Sloper -- sloperama.com

Preen

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August 13, 2011 12:32 AM

Thanks Hiigara, I think my hosting supports that. I will hit the mysql/php tutorials.

Tom, I think I've reached a conclusion on my copy protection scheme. Anything more would be technical.

Tom Sloper

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August 13, 2011 12:45 AM

Tom, I think I've reached a conclusion on my copy protection scheme. Anything more would be technical.

OK then.

-- Tom Sloper -- sloperama.com

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