Hey Im currently developing a strategy game and I would like your feedback regarding releasing it as DRM or DRM Free? So far the response has been quite evenly split. Im currently considering a DRM free for KS release and then a DRM version to be released on Steam. thoughts, comments suggestions? If you want to see the game project, please go to Kickstarter and search for 'artifact red-x' I wont put the URL as im after feedback on the question looking forward to your response
The only time I expect a game to require an always online connection is when I'm playing a part of the game that is online multiplayer. Steam, cd key, one time internet activation - don't have a problem with that.
As long as it is something like Steam or cd key then it is ok. Of course, I also recommend to get your game on GoG because some people still dislike Steam.
Hey Im currently developing a strategy game and I would like your feedback regarding releasing it as DRM or DRM Free? So far the response has been quite evenly split. Im currently considering a DRM free for KS release and then a DRM version to be released on Steam. thoughts, comments suggestions? If you want to see the game project, please go to Kickstarter and search for 'artifact red-x' I wont put the URL as im after feedback on the question looking forward to your response stratgamerau
I always prefer DRM free. Every DRM known to man has been cracked eventually. Why spend money on something that will be useless and possibly hinder your paying customers. Steam is a DRM I can stomach but if you sell a DRM free version off GOG or an official website I would rather purchase that.
DRM free. For fvck sakes, use the resources you would have used on the DRM to make your game WORTH buying. Even people who pirate will pay money for a game that's really worth it.
Go DRM free and see about getting your game on GoG.com. If you want  some  kind of DRM, or just better exposure, try to get your game on Steam Greenlight, and if it manages to get on Steam, just let that be your DRM.
DRM free preferably but if the DRM used is steam then it doesn´t bother me one bit. The issue is always online(like ubisoft did before,not so much D3) or TAGES for instance,those are a big no for me,among a few other methods.
I'm sorry, but your game will get cracked to hell and it will have made no difference.
Lost-to-Apathy
With your way of thinking then we shouldn't even lock our doors and windows, thieves will still manage to break in somehow. Many people still want to buy a game even though it can be pirated. I think some form of DRM should be used on any game, it gives the player the feeling that he actually owns it. GOG is an exception though.
I'm sorry, but your game will get cracked to hell and it will have made no difference.
panndemic
With your way of thinking then we shouldn't even lock our doors and windows, thieves will still manage to break in somehow. Many people still want to buy a game even though it can be pirated. I think some form of DRM should be used on any game, it gives the player the feeling that he actually owns it. GOG is an exception though.So making it inconvenient for the consumer will make them feel like they own it? If you want to buy a game then buy it. No need for DRM.
I'm sorry, but your game will get cracked to hell and it will have made no difference.
panndemic
With your way of thinking then we shouldn't even lock our doors and windows, thieves will still manage to break in somehow. Many people still want to buy a game even though it can be pirated. I think some form of DRM should be used on any game, it gives the player the feeling that he actually owns it. GOG is an exception though. Fvck that. I own it, so it has to be harder for me to play it? No. I can't support companies who compromise paying customers' ability to play the game because of piracy.
I'm sorry, but your game will get cracked to hell and it will have made no difference.
panndemic
With your way of thinking then we shouldn't even lock our doors and windows, thieves will still manage to break in somehow. Many people still want to buy a game even though it can be pirated. I think some form of DRM should be used on any game, it gives the player the feeling that he actually owns it. GOG is an exception though.Dumb example. For one, my house isn't a video game. It's not like I'm selling my house to people and saying hey you can use it, but you need to authenticate your permit first to enter. Point is, your comparison is idiotic. And there's also a reasonable way to "lock" your video games. It's called an offline serial check (this is what Amnesia and Penumbra use if you buy it from Frictiona's website), and it won't screw over legitimate customers, unless they lose their serial.Â
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