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Re: Would you steal it?
Posted By: Louis Wu <halo@bungie.org>Date: 10/22/06 9:51 a.m.

In Response To: Would you steal it? (Jordan117)

: This is a hypothetical question, so don't get bogged down in the
: improbability of the situation.

: Let's say that an anonymous hacker steals the Halo 3 source code several
: weeks before the game is released. The stolen code is playable and
: enjoyable; all the cutscenes and gameplay mechanics are there. Apart from
: a few extremely minor glitches (a few missing textures, isolated lighting
: mistakes, etc.), the game is flawless.

: Let's also say that the hacker wrangles up some clever trick that allows
: anyone to download the source code to their Xbox for free. All you have to
: do is input some special code, and a playable version of Halo 3 would be
: on your console in an hour, without costing a dime. The download is
: unstoppable and untraceable.

: Considering this happens, would you download the code? Would you immediately
: dive into the game and finish the fight, even though it would mean
: betraying Bungie and destroying it financially? Or would you abstain,
: standing by the company even if it meant waiting for several weeks and
: having to pay $60 for a legal copy?

: Once again, let's assume that the "official" game and the leak are
: virtually identical. The imperfections in the leak are so minor that you
: can't find them without searching for them.

: What would you do?

Isn't this really close to what DID happen with Halo 2? A finished (French) version of the game was leaked to the world, cracked, and downloaded by those who couldn't stand the wait?

The only real difference in your scenario is that the downloadable version would be in English, not French (I assume).

Bottom line - a bunch of people downloaded it early, a bunch more waited. I'm guessing that's exactly what would happen next time around.

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Replies:

Would you steal it?Jordan117 10/21/06 9:59 p.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?Ross Mills [subnova] 10/21/06 10:32 p.m.
           Re: I would just report it to Bungie. *NM*Edelweiss of Rime 10/21/06 11:24 p.m.
     no *NM*scarab 10/22/06 2:41 a.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?DangerousHippo 10/22/06 3:11 a.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?reprobate 10/22/06 3:52 a.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?Xmoose 10/22/06 3:56 a.m.
     maayyybeee just to play an already announced mpmap *NM*Mirel 10/22/06 4:09 a.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?Dragonclaws 10/22/06 5:02 a.m.
           Re: Would you steal it?Rox 10/22/06 7:06 a.m.
     I'd email piracy@microsoft.com *NM*Anton P. Nym (aka Steve) 10/22/06 9:38 a.m.
           A shop near me pirated it publicly.Ross Mills [subnova] 10/22/06 5:15 p.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?Louis Wu 10/22/06 9:51 a.m.
           Re: Would you steal it?Jordan117 10/22/06 11:09 a.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?Dojorkan 10/22/06 10:13 a.m.
           Re: Would you steal it?SPARTACVS 10/22/06 7:17 p.m.
                 Re: Would you steal it?DHalo 10/22/06 7:38 p.m.
                 Re: Would you steal it?Bodie 10/22/06 7:39 p.m.
                       Re: Would you steal it?SPARTACVS 10/22/06 8:18 p.m.
                 Re: Would you steal it?Ross Mills [subnova] 10/22/06 8:20 p.m.
                 Re: Would you steal it?Kiloh Ekim 10/22/06 8:47 p.m.
                       Re: Would you steal it?Bodie 10/22/06 8:51 p.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?Psychophan7 10/22/06 10:49 a.m.
     Besides, Ninja > Pirates *NM*Dojorkan 10/22/06 10:55 a.m.
     Never.Spartan Jag 10/22/06 11:32 a.m.
           Re: Never.Rox 10/22/06 12:58 p.m.
           I wouldS-Balu 10/22/06 1:59 p.m.
                 Re: I wouldS-Balu 10/22/06 2:02 p.m.
                 Re: I wouldSep7imus [subnova] 10/22/06 2:15 p.m.
                 Re: I wouldCaptain Spark 10/22/06 2:27 p.m.
                       Halo 2 leaked and I didn't steal it.Cocopjojo 10/22/06 2:36 p.m.
                             Re: Halo 2 leaked and I didn't steal it.Spartan Jag 10/22/06 2:49 p.m.
     As a fan of Bungie I'd never show such disrespect. *NM*Endbringer 10/22/06 2:15 p.m.
     No....... Would wait..... *NM*Skavenger_s7 10/22/06 4:12 p.m.
           Re: S7 deplores all forms of dishonesty...Sep7imus [subnova] 10/23/06 5:15 p.m.
     Well....Peptuck 10/22/06 4:29 p.m.
           Re: Well....Roger Wilco 10/23/06 1:47 p.m.
     Honestly? Yes.Walshicus 10/22/06 4:56 p.m.
     "Completely Untraceable"? I'm Calling BSMintz 10/22/06 5:33 p.m.
           Re: "Completely Untraceable"? I'm Calling BSDangerousHippo 10/22/06 8:43 p.m.
     Re: Would you steal it?Document 10/23/06 12:33 a.m.
     Ignore it and then block the ferretsDry Ice 10/23/06 8:30 a.m.
     I don't understand some of you...mercury 10/23/06 11:00 a.m.
           Re: I don't understand some of you...Document 10/23/06 11:28 a.m.
                 Re: I don't understand some of you...mercury 10/23/06 11:51 a.m.
                       Re: I don't understand some of you...Jordan117 10/23/06 4:16 p.m.
     Re: Hell yes. Then I would sell it. *NM*ShortRoundMcfly 10/23/06 3:30 p.m.
     Heck No, then what would bungie be able to do *NM *NM*Doctor Zoidberg 10/23/06 4:12 p.m.



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