+cantuland Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I lost track of the thread. I remember seeing a thread talking about how to make the cartridge check for the device type and how to check the users elevation. I want to have my cartridge check those; if the user is actually on-site, then they'll get to see pictures every now and then that build geocache coordinates; otherwise they just get to enjoy a tour and be thanked at the end for doing a demo. I know you can't make it completely "hack-proof" but I want to do at least a little of it. cantuland Quote Link to comment
Ranger Fox Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Check the posts around March and April. Here's a post making note of an elevation check. The problem with securing a cartridge is there are ways around it or something happens with the security. For instance, I came out with a post discussing pseudo hex encryption. That worked well for the Colorado, but I've had countless reports of problems with the Oregon--reported to use the same Player version as the Colorado. Checking for the device ID is fine, just realize there is a way around it and I've used it to explore more than a few cartridges. I hope all those who know the way around the check will keep it a secret. Here are a few other resources for you: Cheat Prevention Demo Mode Emulator Check More on Altitude Checks If you have any other questions or have a better idea for hack-proofing cartridges, please do contribute. Quote Link to comment
+cantuland Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks! The one I was looking for is included in those links. They will be helpful. Quote Link to comment
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