I know it's expected to for your games to be hacked which is why I didn't even attempt to put any protection in it. But, to be hacked by one of my own testers is a bitter pill to swallow. So whatever you do, do not use simonli2575 or any other variation of Simon Li as a tester. In fact, just to be safe don't use beta testers from China.
Sucks. Use this thread to find beta testers. It was a neat thread but not too many devs contribute there. Some of those testers arent even active anymore, but we can keep it updated if devs contribute there regularly. Also, I'm stickying that thread now so its more visible.
Cool, I will do in future. I don't know if pirating games is a bannable offence but if it is you might want to ban that guy.
Wow sorry to hear that, i can't believe some people still do that!i think this is the reason why my friends are the only beta testers for me!you never know who is on the other side of the keyboard!
The most laughable bit about the whole thing is he waited until I'd given him a promocode. Even then was still contacting me via PM on this site offering to help test the iPad version. I can't believe the nerve of the kid.
Its fine to warn people about one person, but it's not appropriate to suggest an entire country is at fault. I think you're going too far by suggesting people don't trust any Chinese people. I find that offensive.
You might find it offensive but I don't think I'm wrong suggesting that a large proportion of piracy comes from that region of the world.
I see your point but don't you think you're possibly reading a bit more subtext into Runloop's post than he intended?
Yes, maybe I am stereotyping. However, I don't think it's unjust. When I had a previous app pirated the majority of the pirate versions were being used in China, India and places like that. Piracy and counterfeit goods are rife in these areas. Saying so doesn't make you a racist. I'm not suggesting that all the people in these regions pirate software or counterfeit goods, but I am saying you can minimise the risk by not giving them free copies in the first place.
Regardless, the nugget of wisdom you can take from Red1's post is that you appear unprofessional and you are potentially alienating a very large market. You might want to consider the image of your business.
So far I've made a grand total of £13.93 from China. They may be a massive in terms of population but they are not a massive market.
+10 @Runloop, it makes no difference how small or large the Chinese market is in that respect. You don't have to be Chinese to be offended about stereotyping people based on nationality...
He's right. He just said the truth. And yes, Germany, England (or GB) and Sweden have the biggest problems with Italy, Spain and France as the nations with the highest rate of piracy. Both not good for Europe's reputation and Europe's Gross National Product.
So when does it stop being stereotyping and start being reality? Seriously, stop living with your heads in the sand. The 3rd world are pirating your apps rather than buying them. Saying so does not make you a racist, it's not really stereotyping either as it's what is happening. Maybe people should stop worrying about being so politically correct and face up to the issue, at which point maybe something can be done about it.