Does anyone own the physical copy of Fallout 4 (EU version preferred)? I managed to damage my cover when water leaked into the bag, and I am requesting a good scan of the DVD cover and included quickstart guide. Would be great to get it so I can fully preserve this title...
Since the disc doesn't contain the full game I am also going to include a full Steam dump of the game in my archives. I am considering preserving Steam dumps as well, but I need to work out a good system to make sure the releases are proper and complete. As physical copies are starting to become rare Steam copies may be the only way to preserve old titles and versions as well, since you can't downgrade versions on Steam.
Also remember people, we do accept fully dumped and scanned games such as Fallout 4 and others to be preserved in our archives...
Preservation request: Fallout 4 (cover+docs)
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Re: Preservation request: Fallout 4 (cover+docs)
I have the AU / NZ version as a physical disk - so it comes with a giant 18 in the bottom left corner as per classification rules here which is kinda a blemish on the artwork in the opinion of some. If no one can step up with an EU version I am happy to scan this as a Plan B for you.
PC Gamer and hardware plus software enthusiast (especially betas).
Re: Preservation request: Fallout 4 (cover+docs)
Thank you, since your copy differed in artwork I've archived your copy as a separate one. Much appreciated!
I am however still looking for the EU version to make mine complete.
I am however still looking for the EU version to make mine complete.
Re: Preservation request: Fallout 4 (cover+docs)
Oh well that's really bad luck! IMO best way for singleplayer games is to pirate them and keep the original retail media intact, no need to open it (e.g. I have v1 FNV and GOTY F3 intact).
A question, do software that can not be on the FTP because they are new count as a way to get FTP access?
Keep us updated about Steam copies' archiving, interested in how you handle updates, gcf/ncf, etc
A question, do software that can not be on the FTP because they are new count as a way to get FTP access?
Keep us updated about Steam copies' archiving, interested in how you handle updates, gcf/ncf, etc
Re: Preservation request: Fallout 4 (cover+docs)
Of course, as long as it's properly scanned and archived all software is accepted, regardless of age.Hackerpcs wrote:A question, do software that can not be on the FTP because they are new count as a way to get FTP access?
Keep us updated about Steam copies' archiving, interested in how you handle updates, gcf/ncf, etc
And I've been considering Steam copies as well, but then I would need some kind of proof that it's real and not just a warez dump off the scene. Updates etc is also difficult considering you can't roll back a version, so it would always be the latest version of a game from Steam, Origin, UPlay etc...
Re: Preservation request: Fallout 4 (cover+docs)
Good luck trying to preserve Metal Gear Solid V! HAR HAR HAR!mrpijey wrote:I am considering preserving Steam dumps as well, but I need to work out a good system to make sure the releases are proper and complete.
But seriously, MGSV PC uses a DRM (Denuvo) that encrypts executables based on your CPUID. Denuvo also inserts constant checks and anti-debugging routines randomly into code on compile, making the game harder to actually decrypt.
Re: Preservation request: Fallout 4 (cover+docs)
For your information, Denuvo has already been cracked. Regardless, our goal isn't to crack the games, but to preserve them, with copy protections intact.
Denuvo is being used on several titles, such as Dragon Age: Inquisition, Battlefield: Hardline, Batman: Arkham Knight, Mad Max, Lords Of The Fallen and Metal Gear Solid V, all being out, cracked and fully playable. So it's by no means an effect protection, just as all others that came before it.
Denuvo is being used on several titles, such as Dragon Age: Inquisition, Battlefield: Hardline, Batman: Arkham Knight, Mad Max, Lords Of The Fallen and Metal Gear Solid V, all being out, cracked and fully playable. So it's by no means an effect protection, just as all others that came before it.
Re: Preservation request: Fallout 4 (cover+docs)
If you want games to be playable in the future, you need to be able to crack the evil DRM.mrpijey wrote:For your information, Denuvo has already been cracked. Regardless, our goal isn't to crack the games, but to preserve them, with copy protections intact.
Denuvo is being used on several titles, such as Dragon Age: Inquisition, Battlefield: Hardline, Batman: Arkham Knight, Mad Max, Lords Of The Fallen and Metal Gear Solid V, all being out, cracked and fully playable. So it's by no means an effect protection, just as all others that came before it.
Half-Life is a pretty good game.
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Yes, which in the end is not a problem, not even with Denuvo. But again, our goal isn't to make games playable in the future, it's to preserve them for the future. How they are used then is not our problem as long as we can make the software available.
Please, this topic has gone far offtopic already. My request still stands.
Please, this topic has gone far offtopic already. My request still stands.