Protecting Final Game

[RedPinesCorp]

Hello there. I am using RpgMaker 2003 1.12a Steam Version

So, I am not sure if I am doing it wrong, but when the game is converted to installer, I can still edit it later. Is there a way to prevent others from editing my game after I release? Thanks!

 

[BitBrosGames]

There was a project protection plugin by Rast, I think, which corrupted the map tree file so you can play the game but no longer open the project... but it's a bit old so I don't know if you can hack it back to normal. It was part of the RM2K General Utility tool if I recall.
Of course, keep a copy of the original data just in case.
Another option, though, is using a software packer.

 

[RedPinesCorp]

BitBrosGames, Thanks a lot! So far, the plugin seems to work, however, does that compromise my license? Also, if you can tell me any software packer you trust, that would be great. Thanks once again, it was really helpful.

 

[BitBrosGames]

BitBrosGames, Thanks a lot! So far, the plugin seems to work, however, does that compromise my license? Also, if you can tell me any software packer you trust, that would be great. Thanks once again, it was really helpful.

I don't think it'd compromise your license. As far as I know, you're just making a file inaccesible by the editor.
But maybe you should ask someone else to make sure.
About the executable packer, UPX is free.

 

[CleanWater]

Here:
http://enigmaprotector.com/en/downloads.html

It's the same procedure used for MV games and it works just fine.