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General discussion / Re: WMDB hoster drops?
« on: April 04, 2012, 06:11 PM »
Hi,

You dropped from the server's point of view. Here are the relevant log lines (IP address obscured):

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[Wed Apr 04 01:51:23 GMT+0100 2012] ....... handleGameStarted done
[Wed Apr 04 03:04:50 GMT+0100 2012] ###.###.###.###:25182: disconnected (Socket error: Read error: Connection reset by peer)

Other people in other games remained connected, so it was probably caused by a temporary network issue between you and our server.

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Not sure what any of those points would have to do with StepS modifying Wormkit to affect another player's gaming experience though. And furthermore, in my naive understanding, i always thought program code is somehow encrypted to prevent people being able to modify it easily. And if that is not possible and you get to hear about people modifying it to abuse it (like happened here) you should have a serious word with the respective person...
The ultimate rule is that if a program runs on your computer, you can modify it. We could have invested time and/or money to make W:A hard to mod with DRM-like software, but that would also prevent people from creating WormKit modules and mods such as RubberWorm, ProjectX, etc. Both beneficial and malicious mods work in the same way.

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I'm not a professional but how could that be possible unless Cybershadow didn't make either Worms or Wormkit not safe towards hacks like that?  :o Not calling you a liar but that sounds pretty weird.

I've posted about this here on the Team17 forums, but I feel I should clarify this.

1. There is little to prevent me or Deadcode from adding a virus which destroys your computer* in W:A Beta updates. (Team17 do a cursory check before publishing them online.)
2. These is nothing to prevent me from adding a virus in the WormKit EXE/DLLs which destroys your computer.
3. There is nothing to prevent Pisto from adding a virus which destroys your computer in RubberWorm.
4. There is nothing to prevent Lookias from adding a virus which destroys your computer in the Wheat Snooper EXE.
5. There is nothing to prevent Kawoosh from adding a virus which destroys your computer in his RubberWorm/KawooshKick/etc. modules.
6. There is nothing to prevent StepS from adding a virus which destroys your computer in his RubberWorm installer.
7. Ultimately, there is nothing to prevent ANYONE from adding a virus which destroys your computer into any software that they wrote and you downloaded. On-line or downloadable virus checkers do not guarantee that any file is "safe".

If you download someone's code from the Internet, you pretty much entrust all the files from your computer to them.  That it can modify any aspect of W:A's programming goes without saying. If you're playing this game, you probably trust me and Deadcode not to do something like that, but I can't speak for anyone else. If you don't trust someone, don't run their software.

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* Figuratively, of course, but you get the point. Even without admin privileges, a trojan can still steal all your personal files and passwords, and make the computer unusable without technical intervention.

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General discussion / Re: Worms Armageddon - In it's prime?
« on: February 01, 2011, 03:38 AM »
Missing poll option: No - I think W:A's prime time is yet to come :P

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Where can we get the changelog please ?

Here or here or here, or in your W:A directory after you installed the update (WA_Readme-3.6.31.0_Beta.rtf).

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CS, surely it's ok to use a Virtual Drive ISO for WA if you actually own the game though right?

Like being able to own Emulators/Roms if you actually legally posess the original material?

Yes, creating a backup ISO of your CD for personal use is okay, there's even a guide on WKB about it: http://worms2d.info/Running_WA_without_the_CD
Creation and distribution of No-CD cracks, however, breaks several copyright laws.

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StepS, one question...
When I try to select select my screen resolution, the list is not working anymore. Only 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768 and one 1600×1200 shows up as possibilities (whilst before using your fix, it was possible to choose from more than 30 different resolutions). I can live with 1024×768, but it'd be nice to have 1200×900 back, as it was the perfect res for me. Can I fix this, and if so, how?

This, perhaps? http://worms2d.info/Troubleshooting_FAQ#I_can.27t_select_a_high_resolution

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Was this approved by CyberShadow? I mean the no-cd-thingy. :)
I think yes, as it was viewed by him at our russian forums.

I have never condoned and will never condone creation and distribution of no-CD cracks for W:A.

Everyone hosting a website hosting no-CD cracks or links to no-CD cracks should be aware that they put their website in danger of being shut down by complaints of copyright violation to their hosting provider. Everyone posting links to no-CD cracks on WormNET should be aware that they risk getting themselves permanently banned from WormNET. I'm not going to personally chase after each and every user who posts cracks on some forum, but I won't say the same about Team17.

Worms Armageddon is a financial dead-end for Team17, and they have already considered shutting down WormNET due to the insane piracy rate. You are not helping. By creating, hosting, and distributing No-CD cracks, you're not only helping pirates steal the game without giving anything in return, you're also helping bootleggers who sell pre-cracked versions of W:A (without Team17 ever seeing any of the profit, of course).

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