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That's correct, when setting up a LAN event each PC will need it's own KEY (license). If you try using one KEY on 2 PC's or more it simply will not work, the system will detect that the KEY is already in use.

Perhaps we can all stop guessing?

Which game did you have in mind? Each game has their own End User License Agreement (EULA). In other words, with one game you could buy 1 copy and intall it on any PC (older games) or sometimes they give you a number of times the game can be installed (new games). Other EULA found in games consist of using a serial code or login (if it's login in an online server) in which you would have to buy each copy seperately even if it it's LAN gaming.

Alex The PC Gamer said:
Perhaps we can all stop guessing?

Which game did you have in mind? Each game has their own End User License Agreement (EULA). In other words, with one game you could buy 1 copy and intall it on any PC (older games) or sometimes they give you a number of times the game can be installed (new games). Other EULA found in games consist of using a serial code or login (if it's login in an online server) in which you would have to buy each copy seperately even if it it's LAN gaming.


Nobody is guessing, AFAIK all MP games are tied to a single key. This means that you cannot have 2 PC's running on a single key for the sole purpose of playing "ONLINE" (MP).

OvrClkr said:
Nobody is guessing, AFAIK all MP games are tied to a single key. This means that you cannot have 2 PC's running on a single key for the sole purpose of playing "ONLINE" (MP).


I really hate to disagree with a Moderator but until we know which game he/she is asking about, we really can't confirm (or assume) anything about EULA and it's LAN restriction/exemptions. Furthermore, the person is calling on behalf of an orginazation or government service and breaching the EULA as such is far more serious than a breach for personal use (at least, legally) ...so we need to know the specifics to answer this specific question.

That said, most will require each user/player to have their own serial or server authentification to play with other players (LAN or WAN).

blackened_19: Your best bet is to read the EULA for the game in question. If unsure, let us know which game you're enquiring about and we'll try and answer to the best of our knowledge.

Alex The PC Gamer said:
I really hate to disagree with a Moderator but until we know which game he/she is asking about, we really can't confirm (or assume) anything about EULA and it's LAN restriction/exemptions. Furthermore, the person is calling on behalf of an orginazation or government service and breaching the EULA as such is far more serious than a breach for personal use (at least, legally) ...so we need to know the specifics to answer this specific question.

That said, most will require each user/player to have their own serial or server authentification to play with other players (LAN or WAN).

blackened_19: Your best bet is to read the EULA for the game in question. If unsure, let us know which game you're enquiring about and we'll try and answer to the best of our knowledge.


Well let me re-phrase, most modern games that have LAN as an option normally are tied to one key per PC. This is simple, find an MP game that will let you use the same key on multiple PC's and I will give you the benefit of the doubt ;) 

OvrClkr said:
Well let me re-phrase, most modern games that have LAN as an option normally are tied to one key per PC. This is simple, find an MP game that will let you use the same key on multiple PC's and I will give you the benefit of the doubt ;) 


It's a simple assumption, which is probably right....but an assumption nonetheless. :kaola: 

Alex The PC Gamer said:
It's a simple assumption, which is probably right....but an assumption nonetheless. :kaola: 


Agreed ;) 

If you do find one let me know, I wouldn't mind setting up a LAN party at my house for cheap :) 
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