Basically none. Right now their name is changed and the file extension is changed - that won't stop anyone. Then, I think a component file is removed from the map that makes it unable to be loaded in the editor.
I've heard that people managed to simply include this file (taking from another map or so) to make it work again. And even with this protection you can access the trigger scripts and all xml data (but just in raw mode, and not through the editor).
Oh, haha yea that's pretty easy. Will keep out the non-technical people until someone makes a tool. Maybe they'll come out with a better solution when the map market place comes out.
It's okay to modify maps for private use. To play with it publicly, you've got to have permission from the author or it's a form of plagiarism or copyright infringement, unless the edit is a parody/critique (a form of protected free speech) or 75% different than the source.
@s3rius: Go
What protection mechanism is used on the maps?
I feel like modifying maps is more acceptable for remakes like footmen wars and TDs. I'm not sure if that's fair, just how I see it.
Basically none. Right now their name is changed and the file extension is changed - that won't stop anyone. Then, I think a component file is removed from the map that makes it unable to be loaded in the editor.
I've heard that people managed to simply include this file (taking from another map or so) to make it work again. And even with this protection you can access the trigger scripts and all xml data (but just in raw mode, and not through the editor).
@s3rius: Go
Oh, haha yea that's pretty easy. Will keep out the non-technical people until someone makes a tool. Maybe they'll come out with a better solution when the map market place comes out.
It's okay to modify maps for private use. To play with it publicly, you've got to have permission from the author or it's a form of plagiarism or copyright infringement, unless the edit is a parody/critique (a form of protected free speech) or 75% different than the source.
@Ultimaswc3: Go
Honestly, it's probably so easy to make a program to do that, even i could make it :/.