Superfly0590 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 There is no flame war... Forgive me if this this topic is a dead horse on these forums. I am new to these forums... Although, I am enjoting the debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxdart Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 I have to say, I think we all deserved a damned candy bar for having what seems like the first-ever online warez conversation that didn't go down in flames (pun intended). And welcome to the forums, Superfly. Hope to see you in multiplayer. I can't wait for my copy to arrive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lnt. Kechtt Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 Originally posted by Superfly0590 [Lnt. Kechtt: So how does this work? I do not have to pay for the game if I only want to play multi-player with my friends? Please explain to me how this is justifiable? Your scenario is a crime. MP or not, copies can only *legally* be made for archival purposes. Only to be used in the event your original is destroyed. Please do not act like a hard-nose do-gooder and then contradict yourself in the same sentance. This goes back to an earlier post of mine on the matter about how people get up-in-arms about one aspect of piracy and seem to forget that they are guilty as well. [/b] Done then. I won't make any copies, period. I'm sorry if my comments offened you. I come off the way some times. Thank yo very much for your opinion. I will keep my promise, no copies. Oh, and just so you know. I've never made any copies of any games previous, just to keep my record clean, that's why I asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darky Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 Guys... I have to confess. I've warezed before. At least with Abandonware, etc. I've repented, though. I'm TOTALLY sorry for what I've done, and I feel like a total sleeze. Now, this is off-topic, sort of, but I need to confess that to my fellow JK community members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 I got a bunch of snes roms. basically cuz they don't sell those games anymore, i'm not ashamed of having them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullseye_the_gr Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 i got news for you if you think warez are drivin prices up you are just listenin to what the man says.Games would still cost a boatload.I understand why the people who made the game would be mad kinda but all you gamers cryin about it thats whats wrong with this world ITS NONE OF YOUR FREAKIN BUSINESS IF SOMEONE BOUGHT IT OR DOWNLOADED IT .I'm sure all the people who mess with warez are real worried about you beating them up LOL.pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinch2020 Posted March 28, 2002 Author Share Posted March 28, 2002 Well this thread WAS staying civil. Bullseye I suggest that you do some research before you try and explain just what warez do to the prices of software. They do in fact drive up prices and not only that they often lead to other activities such as CD key generators which can often cause a person to buy a game where the CD key has already been used. As for downloading warez you are right about that one. I have no right to do anything "illegal" to stop them. I think this is beyond the point though since this type of thing is illegal and if caught that person will be punished just like anyone else that breaks the law. If you don't like that then feel free to talk to your local congressman and let him know how you feel about the law. I don't think that it will make a difference but you never know. Maybe you will set a precedent. As for a warezer being worried about me kicking their ass, they have nothing to worry about there since I don't need to get myself into trouble right before I go back into the military! Thanks for your point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallus Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 A few days ago, someone who lives in my residence hall (who knows that I work in the LucasArts fan community) asked if I had played JKII yet. When I said "no", he said "OK, I won't spoil it for you", clearly rubbing it in my face that he hadn't paid for the game. I was so mad, and I couldn't think of anything to say except to call him a "f---ing packet kiddie". He had no idea what a packet kiddie was, so at least I got some satisfaction out of that. Warez is an awful truth, and there's not much you can do, except for bringing back those lame copy protection code wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0SP0DAR Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 This may be off topic, but would it be wrong if one were to have already paid for the game pre-ordered directly from LucasArts, then to have downloaded a copy before it hit the stores? What difference would it make to LucasArts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallus Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 Probably it wouldn't be much of a difference to the company, but c'mon! Instant gratification is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 Hey warez kiddies... see what you're missing? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainStorm Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 It almost makes me want to buy it all over again. C'mon warezers, jump on the bandwagon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkkarnival Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 OK here's my $.02 worth. I am replying in reference to the claims that Warez is driving up the cost of software. We'll stay with Games as the reference point as Application software can get very very expensive, but when i comes to business applications that may or may not justify the price hike. I really don't think it has driven the price of games up at all. For as long as I can remember games have been $40-$50 when 1st released. Nintendo, Sega, SNES, PS, PS2, DC, PC..etc..... The availability of broadband didn't hit until a few years ago...the internet wasn't as widely used back then either. So why weren't the games cheaper back then? Why are they not MORE expensive now? Where is this price increase that everyone is referring to. I am neither for nor against Warez. It's your choice. You probably weren't going to buy it anyway (for the most part) if you decide to download it. But I was enjoying the debate (as with any and EVERY new game release the Warez debate is always fun to read though the same justifications and responses haven't changed). While reading it hit me....prices haven't risen on games in forever. They are still in the same range. Same reason a Cheeseburger is +/- $1 that's what the average price that consumers will pay for the product. Regardless if it's the Evil burger flipper that decided to munch on an extra Burger every now and then or not =). Kinda funny when you think about it. People get so up in arms that the reason their game is so expensive is because of all the warez'ers when, if you think about it, THEY'VE ALWAYS BEEN THAT EXPENSIVE!!!! heheheee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls20 Posted March 30, 2002 Share Posted March 30, 2002 All I gotta say is: If my friend hadn't given me a copy of DF3: JK... I would've never bought JK2. and those who thing that a police officer could give 2 ****s about software piracy... get real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0SP0DAR Posted March 30, 2002 Share Posted March 30, 2002 Originally posted by Metallus Probably it wouldn't be much of a difference to the company, but c'mon! Instant gratification is overrated. and it's a moot point after the official release, but why wait? If you had anything better to do before the official release, then you probably ought to have something better to do after. I, for one, have nothing better to do (actually I do, but my priorities are just a little out of whack), and odds are anyone here with more than five posts per day has little else better to do. If it's there for the taking, why wait, especially if you own a legal copy that is not currently in your possession? To quote the great Orbb: "Less talking. More shooting." I was rather pissed by the first twelve levels of JKII because it was almost entirely mazes and strategy and hardly any fighting. I admit, though, that the saber battles to come probably made it all worth the boring agony, but come on, if I want a strategy game, I'll play chess. So what do some people have against instant gratification? That has always puzzled me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[GiN] Posted March 31, 2002 Share Posted March 31, 2002 Does anyone now any websites that are hosting the warez for Jedi Outcast...i can't find it anywhere...also...I have borrowed a copied version of the CD...does anyone know why it won't work...??? Does it need a crack...??? Cheers dudes...I LOVE WAREZ !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HePKaT Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 Originally posted by [GiN] Does anyone now any websites that are hosting the warez for Jedi Outcast...i can't find it anywhere...also...I have borrowed a copied version of the CD...does anyone know why it won't work...??? Does it need a crack...??? Cheers dudes...I LOVE WAREZ !!! lol, bannage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainStorm Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 Yep. Here come de hammer! I know this great warez site. They masquerade it as a legitimate business. They call it by many names like "Best Buy" and "Electronics Boutique" and others. Just go in, grab a copy of JKII and then go to the counter and give them your money. Don't worry, its all part of the warez scam. They will mail your money back to you PLUS INTEREST. It really works. Just try it! HAHA Lets all stick it to the big corporations! Just make sure to watch your mailbox for your check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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