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Wed, 16 February 2011 13:16

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XyliGUN wrote on Wed, 16 February 2011 09:08

OK, let's say I'd like to publish StarsHistoryMerger.exe. Any objections? Rolling Eyes

I object.

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Well, I was talking to wumpus last summer..

Perhaps Wumpus is wise. And so is Ron. You however, ???

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What I'm trying to find out is if there are any resonable points to hide compiled tools from those who would really like to use them without cheating and the most important thing can someone imagine how people can cheat having h file merger?

Yes there are. As already mentioned, it would be easier for cheater to hack your file and possibly get important knowledge (did you say password?), versus having to break the Stars code to try the same. The laws of probability? The more difficult it is for everyone to get access, the more difficult it is for cheaters to get access.

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... (so you have to know source turn password to steal the data).

Steal? Freudian slip or wolf in sheep's clothing? Rolling Eyes

When passwords get involved in such a tool I already have suspicions. Remind me not to play in games you are playing in. Razz

This tool would give advantages to players, that it would essentially require everyone in games to use the tool to have a fighting chance in games. Try playing against a team with this convenient merged info versus teams without the same. Try playing in a one-winner-only game where some of the weaker players pass their h-files to stronger players in exchange for favors. True, they can already pass files to be used in other utilities. But it requires much more time and work. And so is passing info on ship designs.

One of the most difficult tasks in one-winner-only games is overcoming all those weak players that tend to help the stronger to win, instead of trying to win themselves, they play as allies. etc. etc. etc.

I don't see this as an enhancement to games. I see it as another mountain to overcome in game play. But I could be wrong. Cool

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