Please suggest me a good DRM software.

[SomaelCK]

Having considered the thread I made not long ago about including DRM, me and my artist finally decided to include DRM in our first commercial game (to keep honest player honest, as Shaz said). But we don't know which one is suitable for me. I am total green horn when it comes to that.

Could anyone kindly give me some suggestion about which DRM service/software should I use for my game? Is ExeShield basic version any good? (cuz I found the price quite reasonable)

 

[Andar]

True DRM would require you to have a DRM-Server on your website for players to contact and register.

Most small companies use a simple copy protection by serial numbers, not requiring online registration due to cost restrictions.

Can we assume that you're looking for a simple copy protection, or do you really want a DRM-Server at your website?

 

[M3shyS]

If you're looking to protect your game and content, this wont work.

If you're looking to stop piracy this wont work.

Even EA's DRM got bypassed, and they are  a big company which used private drm-solutions. If you're going to be using a public drm-solution, it's probably already known to be bypassed, just google whatever one you want. 

People can use a program like RPG Maker Decrypter and just get all the scripts, events and everything. It's horrible. I don't know of any solutions, but I'm searching. If anyone does know of a solution be sure to let us know

Btw: I have used rpg maker decrypter and successfully decrypted my encrypted version of my game, but no-one else's (why would I?).

 

[Shaz]

If you're looking to protect your game and content, this wont work.


If you're looking to stop piracy this wont work.

Let's not get into this. He wants DRM - leave it at that (this is NOT a topic to discuss the pros and cons).


Who are you using as your payment provider? Check with them, as they may have a list of DRM products that they recommend and will work more easily with their system.

 

[M3shyS]

Shaz, I understand completely.

But more then often, people misunderstand what drm is, and what it does. Which is why I said what I said. Even I personally have been confused with what DRM is.

Sorry

 

[Shaz]

The OP had indicated he'd already been part of a discussion about whether or not to use DRM. I just wanted to head it off before it became a "you're wasting your time" thread (which is what they usually do), as he's already considered the potential benefits (including the things you've pointed out) and decided to still go ahead with it

 

[SomaelCK]

I think I just want a simple copy protection with register number sorta thing (Evaluation copy with time-limit thingy).

Planning to use BMT-Micro and it said it works with Exeshield.

Thanks