Colcut Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hey guys, bare with me ive just had a horrible expreience. Ive reinstalled xenonauts after not have played for a couple of versions, half way through playing it gave a crash with the telltale cut out in the middle of a sound being played. After win 7 not being able to start numerous times, with it attempting to repair itself. i finally took things into my own hands and fixed it partially. The problem. Starforce copy protection. Long story short, has Xenonauts used or ever used starforce copy protection during the alpha? if so its caused me a a good few hours of annoyance trying to fix the damn thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Caine Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Not to my knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colcut Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 i would think due to it being an alpha it isn't used but you never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Caine Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) I checked the Xenonauts Kickstarter page because I'm sure Chris said something about DRM there,. Lo and behold, when the Kickstarter was funded... WOW! Fully funded in just over two days! Thanks guys, you are incredible. Xenonauts will now have a DRM-free version at release, and Premium Preorder ($30+) and above will also get a free digital novella by Lee Stephen! More details in our Updates tab! So, no, Xenonauts can't possibly be using Starforce, because what would be the point in paying for and using DRM tools in the alpha, when you're going to throw it away on release? Edited July 30, 2012 by Max_Caine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Long ago Chris mentioned something about "personal verification protection" (pvp) saying we'll have to fly to London to prove to him in person that we have in fact bought the game. After that, whenever the issue of DRM would come up, Chris would simply post pictures of himself working out in a gym so I'm not sure if his stance has changed or not. I must say he's gotten pretty buff though, would prefer not to have any pvp issues with him if I can help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 After that, whenever the issue of DRM would come up, Chris would simply post pictures of himself working out in a gym so I'm not sure if his stance has changed or not. I must say he's gotten pretty buff though, would prefer not to have any pvp issues with him if I can help it. what were you guys doing on the old forums I've not noticed anything other than Norton objecting to the .exe files in the time I've had the builds. I'd be surprised if there were any, considering the comments made through Kickstarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzles Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm 99% certain it doesn't. Desura is the only DRM currently (Steam to come), and even then, you can download it off Desura in a Desura-free package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Nope, it doesn't use any copy protection and never has but Norton does occasionally throw a tantrum about it for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colcut Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks guys, now i can continue to enjoy xenonauts <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustasJ Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Nope, it doesn't use any copy protection and never has but Norton does occasionally throw a tantrum about it for some reason. This happens simply because antivirus programs treat every .exe file with suspicion, especially one that is not digitally signed. I can recall making simple C++ programs for my programming classes and even a simple AVG Free antivirus software would warn me about the program for something as simple as rewriting a text file. So no need to worry about AV tantrums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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