Is it possible to multiplayer Project Zomboid with only one copy of the game?
See, I have a few friends coming over for a LAN party, and I want a game to play together, but I'm a poor student. Is it possible to use the GOG copy of the game to play together on LAN? It's really not possible for us to shell out the money needed for 6 copies and we only want to play it for one night. In addition, I'm not going to share the game with the friends, and I'll delete it after the night.
I'm more concerned with technical feasibility, rather than legal feasibility, since I live out of US jurisdiction in a country that doesn't tend to prosecute such crimes. I've nothing but respect for the creators of Project Zomboid, but financially, I don't have the money to purchase 6 copies, and I think that playing a single night with friends, would fall under the "watching movies together" metaphor outlined in GOG's FAQ.
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See, I have a few friends coming over for a LAN party, and I want a game to play together, but I'm a poor student. Is it possible to use the GOG copy of the game to play together on LAN? It's really not possible for us to shell out the money needed for 6 copies and we only want to play it for one night. In addition, I'm not going to share the game with the friends, and I'll delete it after the night.
I'm more concerned with technical feasibility, rather than legal feasibility, since I live out of US jurisdiction in a country that doesn't tend to prosecute such crimes. I've nothing but respect for the creators of Project Zomboid, but financially, I don't have the money to purchase 6 copies, and I think that playing a single night with friends, would fall under the "watching movies together" metaphor outlined in GOG's FAQ.
gog project-zomboid
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See, I have a few friends coming over for a LAN party, and I want a game to play together, but I'm a poor student. Is it possible to use the GOG copy of the game to play together on LAN? It's really not possible for us to shell out the money needed for 6 copies and we only want to play it for one night. In addition, I'm not going to share the game with the friends, and I'll delete it after the night.
I'm more concerned with technical feasibility, rather than legal feasibility, since I live out of US jurisdiction in a country that doesn't tend to prosecute such crimes. I've nothing but respect for the creators of Project Zomboid, but financially, I don't have the money to purchase 6 copies, and I think that playing a single night with friends, would fall under the "watching movies together" metaphor outlined in GOG's FAQ.
gog project-zomboid
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See, I have a few friends coming over for a LAN party, and I want a game to play together, but I'm a poor student. Is it possible to use the GOG copy of the game to play together on LAN? It's really not possible for us to shell out the money needed for 6 copies and we only want to play it for one night. In addition, I'm not going to share the game with the friends, and I'll delete it after the night.
I'm more concerned with technical feasibility, rather than legal feasibility, since I live out of US jurisdiction in a country that doesn't tend to prosecute such crimes. I've nothing but respect for the creators of Project Zomboid, but financially, I don't have the money to purchase 6 copies, and I think that playing a single night with friends, would fall under the "watching movies together" metaphor outlined in GOG's FAQ.
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Can you do it?
Based of clarification from the one who posted this question
Yes, the game is DRM free so from a technical standpoint you can do whatever you want with it!
Specifically what you want to do is use the in-game Hosts function. It should be as easy as plugging in the IP address.
The in-game Hosts function should still work. The host will just need
to provide their IP to those that want to connect.
Port 16261 might have to be forwarded as UDP and opened on the host's
firewall.
You can read more here
As you mentioned copyright protection does not apply in your country so you may do whatever you wish with the software.
Legally speaking for the rest of the world it's a complicated question. It could be argued that it's legal to make copies on your own system also legal for you to borrow your friends computer one night and install it for that one night only (if you delete it before they leave your house.)
answered Dec 19 '18 at 20:04
MAME Dragon
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Well, if the servers are primarily online, and LAN games aren't possible, then the fact that it's DRM free wouldn't help.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:19
Right, well I don't see why you can't connect them all to the server after you install them on your friends computers?
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:26
I'm actually not that sure how project zomboid servers work.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:30
It seems like you should just try it and see what happens. My assumption is that they will connect to the servers and work without any issues. I've seen a video of how someone does it on steam. I'm not sure about GOG but it could be similar. youtube.com/watch?v=SWce2ciJyhI
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:36
According to some users on steam it's really easy to connect the games together. It's DRM free so you should be good to go. Let me know if this answer is helpful.
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:41
add a comment |
While the game itself may be free of DRM, GOG.COM policies do not allow it
Can I enjoy my purchases both on my laptop and desktop computer at
home?
Yes. We do not limit the number of installations or reinstallations,
as long as you install your purchased games on computers in your
household. So yeah, if you've got a render-farm in the basement, you
might actually break the world record for the number of legal Witcher
installations in one household. However, if you think about installing
your game on a friend's machine or sharing it with others then please
don't do it, okay? The same principle applies to movies - you're free
to watch them anywhere you want, with anyone you want, as long as you
don't share them with people who haven't purchased them.
Emphasis mine
answered Dec 19 '18 at 18:19
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Can you do it?
Based of clarification from the one who posted this question
Yes, the game is DRM free so from a technical standpoint you can do whatever you want with it!
Specifically what you want to do is use the in-game Hosts function. It should be as easy as plugging in the IP address.
The in-game Hosts function should still work. The host will just need
to provide their IP to those that want to connect.
Port 16261 might have to be forwarded as UDP and opened on the host's
firewall.
You can read more here
As you mentioned copyright protection does not apply in your country so you may do whatever you wish with the software.
Legally speaking for the rest of the world it's a complicated question. It could be argued that it's legal to make copies on your own system also legal for you to borrow your friends computer one night and install it for that one night only (if you delete it before they leave your house.)
answered Dec 19 '18 at 20:04
MAME Dragon
1387
Well, if the servers are primarily online, and LAN games aren't possible, then the fact that it's DRM free wouldn't help.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:19
Right, well I don't see why you can't connect them all to the server after you install them on your friends computers?
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:26
I'm actually not that sure how project zomboid servers work.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:30
It seems like you should just try it and see what happens. My assumption is that they will connect to the servers and work without any issues. I've seen a video of how someone does it on steam. I'm not sure about GOG but it could be similar. youtube.com/watch?v=SWce2ciJyhI
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:36
According to some users on steam it's really easy to connect the games together. It's DRM free so you should be good to go. Let me know if this answer is helpful.
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:41
add a comment |
Can you do it?
Based of clarification from the one who posted this question
Yes, the game is DRM free so from a technical standpoint you can do whatever you want with it!
Specifically what you want to do is use the in-game Hosts function. It should be as easy as plugging in the IP address.
The in-game Hosts function should still work. The host will just need
to provide their IP to those that want to connect.
Port 16261 might have to be forwarded as UDP and opened on the host's
firewall.
You can read more here
As you mentioned copyright protection does not apply in your country so you may do whatever you wish with the software.
Legally speaking for the rest of the world it's a complicated question. It could be argued that it's legal to make copies on your own system also legal for you to borrow your friends computer one night and install it for that one night only (if you delete it before they leave your house.)
answered Dec 19 '18 at 20:04
MAME Dragon
1387
Well, if the servers are primarily online, and LAN games aren't possible, then the fact that it's DRM free wouldn't help.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:19
Right, well I don't see why you can't connect them all to the server after you install them on your friends computers?
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:26
I'm actually not that sure how project zomboid servers work.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:30
It seems like you should just try it and see what happens. My assumption is that they will connect to the servers and work without any issues. I've seen a video of how someone does it on steam. I'm not sure about GOG but it could be similar. youtube.com/watch?v=SWce2ciJyhI
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:36
According to some users on steam it's really easy to connect the games together. It's DRM free so you should be good to go. Let me know if this answer is helpful.
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:41
add a comment |
Can you do it?
Based of clarification from the one who posted this question
Yes, the game is DRM free so from a technical standpoint you can do whatever you want with it!
Specifically what you want to do is use the in-game Hosts function. It should be as easy as plugging in the IP address.
The in-game Hosts function should still work. The host will just need
to provide their IP to those that want to connect.
Port 16261 might have to be forwarded as UDP and opened on the host's
firewall.
You can read more here
As you mentioned copyright protection does not apply in your country so you may do whatever you wish with the software.
Legally speaking for the rest of the world it's a complicated question. It could be argued that it's legal to make copies on your own system also legal for you to borrow your friends computer one night and install it for that one night only (if you delete it before they leave your house.)
answered Dec 19 '18 at 20:04
MAME Dragon
1387
Can you do it?
Based of clarification from the one who posted this question
Yes, the game is DRM free so from a technical standpoint you can do whatever you want with it!
Specifically what you want to do is use the in-game Hosts function. It should be as easy as plugging in the IP address.
The in-game Hosts function should still work. The host will just need
to provide their IP to those that want to connect.
Port 16261 might have to be forwarded as UDP and opened on the host's
firewall.
You can read more here
As you mentioned copyright protection does not apply in your country so you may do whatever you wish with the software.
Legally speaking for the rest of the world it's a complicated question. It could be argued that it's legal to make copies on your own system also legal for you to borrow your friends computer one night and install it for that one night only (if you delete it before they leave your house.)
answered Dec 19 '18 at 20:04
MAME Dragon
1387
edited Dec 19 '18 at 20:41
answered Dec 19 '18 at 20:04
MAME Dragon
1387
answered Dec 19 '18 at 20:04
MAME Dragon
1387
answered Dec 19 '18 at 20:04
MAME Dragon
1387
1387
Well, if the servers are primarily online, and LAN games aren't possible, then the fact that it's DRM free wouldn't help.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:19
Right, well I don't see why you can't connect them all to the server after you install them on your friends computers?
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:26
I'm actually not that sure how project zomboid servers work.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:30
It seems like you should just try it and see what happens. My assumption is that they will connect to the servers and work without any issues. I've seen a video of how someone does it on steam. I'm not sure about GOG but it could be similar. youtube.com/watch?v=SWce2ciJyhI
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:36
According to some users on steam it's really easy to connect the games together. It's DRM free so you should be good to go. Let me know if this answer is helpful.
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:41
add a comment |
Well, if the servers are primarily online, and LAN games aren't possible, then the fact that it's DRM free wouldn't help.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:19
Right, well I don't see why you can't connect them all to the server after you install them on your friends computers?
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:26
I'm actually not that sure how project zomboid servers work.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:30
It seems like you should just try it and see what happens. My assumption is that they will connect to the servers and work without any issues. I've seen a video of how someone does it on steam. I'm not sure about GOG but it could be similar. youtube.com/watch?v=SWce2ciJyhI
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:36
According to some users on steam it's really easy to connect the games together. It's DRM free so you should be good to go. Let me know if this answer is helpful.
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:41
Well, if the servers are primarily online, and LAN games aren't possible, then the fact that it's DRM free wouldn't help.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:19
Well, if the servers are primarily online, and LAN games aren't possible, then the fact that it's DRM free wouldn't help.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:19
Right, well I don't see why you can't connect them all to the server after you install them on your friends computers?
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:26
Right, well I don't see why you can't connect them all to the server after you install them on your friends computers?
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:26
I'm actually not that sure how project zomboid servers work.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:30
I'm actually not that sure how project zomboid servers work.
– CuriousUser
Dec 19 '18 at 20:30
It seems like you should just try it and see what happens. My assumption is that they will connect to the servers and work without any issues. I've seen a video of how someone does it on steam. I'm not sure about GOG but it could be similar. youtube.com/watch?v=SWce2ciJyhI
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:36
It seems like you should just try it and see what happens. My assumption is that they will connect to the servers and work without any issues. I've seen a video of how someone does it on steam. I'm not sure about GOG but it could be similar. youtube.com/watch?v=SWce2ciJyhI
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:36
According to some users on steam it's really easy to connect the games together. It's DRM free so you should be good to go. Let me know if this answer is helpful.
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:41
According to some users on steam it's really easy to connect the games together. It's DRM free so you should be good to go. Let me know if this answer is helpful.
– MAME Dragon
Dec 19 '18 at 20:41
add a comment |
While the game itself may be free of DRM, GOG.COM policies do not allow it
Can I enjoy my purchases both on my laptop and desktop computer at
home?
Yes. We do not limit the number of installations or reinstallations,
as long as you install your purchased games on computers in your
household. So yeah, if you've got a render-farm in the basement, you
might actually break the world record for the number of legal Witcher
installations in one household. However, if you think about installing
your game on a friend's machine or sharing it with others then please
don't do it, okay? The same principle applies to movies - you're free
to watch them anywhere you want, with anyone you want, as long as you
don't share them with people who haven't purchased them.
Emphasis mine
answered Dec 19 '18 at 18:19
Moacir
629419
Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– Robotnik♦
Dec 19 '18 at 22:44
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While the game itself may be free of DRM, GOG.COM policies do not allow it
Can I enjoy my purchases both on my laptop and desktop computer at
home?
Yes. We do not limit the number of installations or reinstallations,
as long as you install your purchased games on computers in your
household. So yeah, if you've got a render-farm in the basement, you
might actually break the world record for the number of legal Witcher
installations in one household. However, if you think about installing
your game on a friend's machine or sharing it with others then please
don't do it, okay? The same principle applies to movies - you're free
to watch them anywhere you want, with anyone you want, as long as you
don't share them with people who haven't purchased them.
Emphasis mine
answered Dec 19 '18 at 18:19
Moacir
629419
Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– Robotnik♦
Dec 19 '18 at 22:44
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While the game itself may be free of DRM, GOG.COM policies do not allow it
Can I enjoy my purchases both on my laptop and desktop computer at
home?
Yes. We do not limit the number of installations or reinstallations,
as long as you install your purchased games on computers in your
household. So yeah, if you've got a render-farm in the basement, you
might actually break the world record for the number of legal Witcher
installations in one household. However, if you think about installing
your game on a friend's machine or sharing it with others then please
don't do it, okay? The same principle applies to movies - you're free
to watch them anywhere you want, with anyone you want, as long as you
don't share them with people who haven't purchased them.
Emphasis mine
answered Dec 19 '18 at 18:19
Moacir
629419
While the game itself may be free of DRM, GOG.COM policies do not allow it
Can I enjoy my purchases both on my laptop and desktop computer at
home?
Yes. We do not limit the number of installations or reinstallations,
as long as you install your purchased games on computers in your
household. So yeah, if you've got a render-farm in the basement, you
might actually break the world record for the number of legal Witcher
installations in one household. However, if you think about installing
your game on a friend's machine or sharing it with others then please
don't do it, okay? The same principle applies to movies - you're free
to watch them anywhere you want, with anyone you want, as long as you
don't share them with people who haven't purchased them.
Emphasis mine
answered Dec 19 '18 at 18:19
Moacir
629419
answered Dec 19 '18 at 18:19
Moacir
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answered Dec 19 '18 at 18:19
Moacir
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answered Dec 19 '18 at 18:19
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