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OneTouch
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Posted: 15th May 2003 20:26 Edited at: 16th May 2003 06:40
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I have downloded dbp files & have notice that I can see & use there game files, models, art work, etc. Is there a way to hide them or is there a .dll that I can use.


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sicjoshsic
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Posted: 15th May 2003 20:28
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hiding them wouldn't help, you can still see hidden files

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Posted: 15th May 2003 21:12
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You can include the resources in the final compiled exe.

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OneTouch
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What I ment was, is there away to make them encrypted. So no one can use them and or see them.

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Jimmy Cool
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Posted: 16th May 2003 07:03
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well, compiled EXEs are pretty encrypted

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OneTouch
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If thats so, then why can I access all the games files?
Source code, Models, SFX, Art Work, etc, etc, etc!

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shwuckie
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if you compile the code to include all media and choose encryption ya wont see the media files no more

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Posted: 16th May 2003 19:16 Edited at: 16th May 2003 19:17
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"well, compiled EXEs are pretty encrypted"

The moment you run the exe though, all the "encrypted" media is copied to an easily accessible dbpdata directory in the users' Temp folder. From there, it's just a case of copy and paste.

If you want security for your media, you COULD use Guy Savoie's RGT Zip Tools DLL available from http://www.realgametools.com.
You can put your media into password protected zip files and then unload the files directly into memblocks. This won't protect you from anyone who has any cracking skill, but it'll keep you safe from the average user.

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