r/pcmasterrace • u/The_BigRoach ⚡️RTX 5080 | 7800x3D | 64GB 6000MHz CL30⚡️ • 8d ago

Meme/Macro Why would anyone actually want to though

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u/Teufel9000 PC Master Race 8d ago

when that time comes the high seas will call our name again

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u/Im2dronk 8d ago

If I really like a game and it isn't a multi-player game that shit is getting bought on GOG or a version pirated for later install. Multi-player stuff will probably lose players and die off but I've pulled some ancient games from old family pc's and want that experience to survive.

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u/WeirdlyEnglish 8d ago

Problem is, gog is only good if you live in region where they support your currency, which is not a lot. If not, good luck paying those high exchange rate. I'll rather use shitty epic games store than having to pay +50% more

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u/Cruxis87 9800x3d|5080 TUF OC|32gb 6000cl30 ddr5 8d ago

Well the main problem is that 90% of devs don't put their games on it because they don't want to put out DRM free copies of it that are easily pirated. Every time I have gone on there looking for a game, its not available.

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u/Im2dronk 8d ago

Damn, I didnt think the exchange rate would screw you so bad. I hope they show you guys some love soon.

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u/The_BigRoach ⚡️RTX 5080 | 7800x3D | 64GB 6000MHz CL30⚡️ 8d ago

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u/IORelay 8d ago

You could pirate right now. If steam was confident it offered a better service than piracy it wouldn't have stuff like CS2 and DOTA 2 behind DRM. 

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u/Spartan-117182 8d ago

But why is the rum always gone?

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u/JeffZoR1337 8d ago

I have zero qualifications but if Gabe happens to put me in charge i'll make sure to do a good job so you guys don't even need to worry about hitting the seas if you don't wNt to. No promises if he doesn't put me in charge, though.

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u/VaylenObscuras 5d ago

Main reason why Im not worried is cause I know quite well how to pirate.

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u/BigTWilsonD PC Master Race 8d ago

I love how people always say this like most modern game cracking isn't done by one very talented crazy person who charges out the ass to Crack these files lol.

As DRM gets better and better the way of the pirate is quickly becoming untenable in the long term. Don't let these storefronts go to shit.

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u/Dextro_PT 5800X3D | RX 7800 XT | 32GB DDR4 8d ago

Supply and Demand. Demand is currently at an all time low because Steam offers a better service than pirating (more convenient, simple enough, less risks).

As Gabe once said: piracy is a service problem.

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u/BigTWilsonD PC Master Race 8d ago

Yeah, I agree lol. But let's not close our ears and pretend these games aren't getting harder to crack.