Combat Mission opponent

[Peet]

So they allow you to keep the game for 23hours 59mins before it becomes illegal?

AFAIK that is just a misinterpretation (or lie) that rom sites use in an attempt to appear legitimate.

[SpliFF]

I think that 24 hours thing is based on a copyright exception for 'reviewing' a copyrighted work. Of course that is probably supposed to apply to people legitimately writing reviews and the 24 hours timeframe is probably just made up.

It's doubtful that anybody downloading ROMS actually reviews them or deletes them that quickly (unless they suck or don't work) so the whole thing is like Peet said, a way for the sites to disavow all knowledge of any wrong-doing.

[SwiftSpear]

Emulators are entirely legal. Roms are basically entirely illegal.

[Felix the Cat]

In the US ROMs are legal if you own the corresponding game, AFAIK it's covered under the provisions of copyright law that allow you to make copies of a work for personal use, etc.

It's basically the same as scanning a book you own into digital format, which is perfectly fine as long as you don't distribute it.

As for proving I own RTW and Deus Ex: well I actually have the broken Deus Ex cd, guess I couldn't really prove I got RTW legally though.

If my computer got searched, those would be the least of my worries tbh.

[Spawn_Retard]

Lol, yes, roms would be the least of my worries also :)

[bobthedinosaur]

just wondering has any one played theatre of war (made by same company irc)? and is it worth your time/ money?

[SwiftSpear]

In the US ROMs are legal if you own the corresponding game, AFAIK it's covered under the provisions of copyright law that allow you to make copies of a work for personal use, etc.

It's basically the same as scanning a book you own into digital format, which is perfectly fine as long as you don't distribute it.

As for proving I own RTW and Deus Ex: well I actually have the broken Deus Ex cd, guess I couldn't really prove I got RTW legally though.

If my computer got searched, those would be the least of my worries tbh.

Technically speaking, you're legally allowed to make your own roms of games you own, you're not allowed to download them from someone else... but I'm not sure how that technicality would hold up in court.

[1v0ry_k1ng]

the game is on. ill keep an update on events w/ screenshots etc
anyone with any interest in WWII and turnbased games needs this game, its the fucking bomb. buying armies with points warhammer style then battling it out in the most realistic WWII engine in existance? yes plz :D

[1v0ry_k1ng]

Turn 1/50

Turn 1 was mostly just my units advancing to better positions.
Not without loss, however

"Bogged"


Roads? who needs roads? It'd be quicker to take a shortcut through that swamp, right?

[SpliFF]

Hmmm, I know where that is. Think i'll lob a few mortar rounds at it for laffs.

Anyway, combat is progressing nicely. First round victory went to me with some moral-crushing insults. Ivory's "ya momma" comebacks failed to score any significant psychological damage. Probably because he was off-guard after a strong opening attack:

Some of your men came to see me last night.

They said they're ok with you being an effeminate bitch, but they wish you wouldn't cry and squeal so much during the nightly gang bang. They want to join my forces and learn how real men fight.

I'm afraid I had to turn them down, seeing as you need all the help you can get. It's also not really worth the cost of decontaminating people you've been in contact with. I feel somewhat shamed, as it pains me not to be able to grant men who are about to die their final wish.

There's more, including some old-school Shakespearean insults that have left Ivory's forces embarrassed to be seen on the same battlefield. When I check my replays I can actually see them all running away. At this rate I won't even have to fire a shot.

Still, he did manage to run over my heavy gunner with a tank so it isn't going entirely to plan. On the other hand if you're silly enough to stand in front of a tank you get what you deserve.

[1v0ry_k1ng]

if only your game matched your smacktalkin'

[SpliFF]

if only your smack talking matched your smack taking