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I always play warez games

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Reply to Spitfire_x86

Used to play them all the time when I lived in Hong Kong. They were about US$2 for a new game, and were often available ahead of the official release date.

Now I have to pay full price unless I can get a copy from someone :frown:

I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me than a full frontal lobotomy :eek:

Reply to WingDing

Whenever I can I will play a warez over a purchase.

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Reply to groth2757
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I got a lot if warez and copies from friends... but I also own a couple of legal games.

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Play or own warez games? In some countries they sell warez games for a buck on the street corner that look like the real thing. You wouldn't really be able to tell the difference.

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Reply to dhlucke

Most good games I buy. iffy games i either get the demo or try through warez...getting pirated software online is a big hassle though, and I don't live near Hong Kong.

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Reply to HolyShiznit
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edonkey2000.com, sharereactor.com, search for "gamename" "iso".

That's all there is to it.

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Reply to dhlucke

???? There's something other than a warez game? Actually for games that I respect, I buy em- that means Half-Life (I got the adrenaline pack, and still keep the box on my shelf) and Deus Ex.

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Reply to Flamethrower205

I'm having problems connecting to any server using EDonkey..... I'm using Bellsouth DSL service. I've had no problems connecting to clients like BearShare or LimeWire before.

*Nevermind........got a new server list

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Reply to HolyShiznit

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In some countries they sell warez games for a buck on the street corner that look like the real thing.


In my country I can find them :smile:

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Reply to Spitfire_x86
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Yeah, update the server list regularely. Also, keep your uploads to 10 since that seems to be the cutoff point before they penalize you and then experiment with the amount of servers. You should be able to keep it way above the standard number of I think 75. Try 150 or 200.

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Reply to dhlucke
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I no longer do, well, I don't know what warez to you is considered. To me it's a modified version of a game. If that is not what you meant, but more like ISO, then to me I'd ask if people download game ISOs.

However I no longer do, as I said, get illegal stuff. I've resolved to change my policy, I would pay and get back what I deserve for my money. I feel better as well when I do that. However if it involves something as insanely priced as Photoshop or some 3d animation programs which I will use next year in College, I think a download is in demand. That's just about the only thing I will go DL, aside from MP3s (still hoping a Pay for Song program by the music industry will appear)

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Reply to eden

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edonkey2000.com, sharereactor.com, search for "gamename" "iso".


On sharereactor.com all you have to do is register? Any program to download? If all you have to do is register, how are they not getting sued?


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Reply to groth2757
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DON'T REGISTER! All you do is find what you want and the link will start a download in E-donkey.

So basically, download e-donkey, update the server list, and then just search for stuff. Sharereactor has good quality, reliable stuff so sometimes it's easier to just go there and see if they have it.

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Reply to dhlucke

Every illegal copy is considered

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Reply to Spitfire_x86
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I played only cracked games. And for the last 7 or so years I played 1000+ (I guess).But soemtimes I wish I would have bought them legaly. Alot of good game developers vanished becouse of the piracy. For example,just recently I found out that SSI (Panzer General series and many more) shut down. And this is sad (at least for me).

Reply to ciuly

EDonkey is giving me tons of lowID probs, I can't see why I am getting them.....I managed to snag one piece of software though.

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Reply to HolyShiznit

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timeout : timeout on ip 68.18.247.80 (6 sec)

this means, that we even did not receive a
RESET signal; maybe due to a 'stealth' firewall


that was the result of their port test. this is garbage. plus all of the server lists i get are loaded with german servers. i guess i shouldn't be complaining.

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Reply to HolyShiznit
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Well, I can't remember how to troubleshoot that. It's in their help files. Try switching ports or something by typing port 80.

A lot of this has to do with setting up your router etc to let things in and out.

I'm not very good with this stuff.

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Reply to dhlucke

yeah I tried the 'port 80' command which let me work at first, but it didn't last. i'm going to try to setup my router differently.

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Reply to HolyShiznit
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I'm not sure if that was because of piracy. If it's the SSI I'm thinking of, they were bought out by Wizards of the Coast. I remember SSI being more tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards is the company that puts out Vampire the Masquerade and stuff like that. It may be that Wizards decided to axe the software end after absorbing SSI.

Since I'm not a gamer, I'd say warez is the way to go. For the rare moment I'm in the mood, it's not worth spending the cash.

Jarrett

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Reply to jheine

Wizards of the Coast earned a FORTUNE from 'Magic' the CCG. Back in the day I spent a fair amount of money on it.

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