Server Based PBEM

[Marquo]

Ever wondered how your pbem opponent managed such a magnificent feat of arms? Well, War in the East will have server based pbem:

"Just noted that this game has server-based PBEM, something that I have long wanted for all PBEM games that I´ve ever played. Hype level +1.

This is both in order to avoid that lurking feeling of possible cheatitude when the opponent gets a perfect turn, and because PBEM can be turned into something very "modern" if given some better features for integration, matchmaking, etc.

After all, PBEM-like games are doing very well on the iPhone, etc. - PBEM doesn´t have to be something "ancient", and can be brought into the modern world with some slick interface / technical work. In short, I have another reason to be excited to see what Gary and the guys have come up with."

Since JT has moved to digital download from a server, maybe he can host cheat proof pbem?

Marquo

[papajack]

Server PBEM can also be use to help prevent piracy as it can be configure to allow only the registered owner to play PBEM

Gamers that use multiple illegal copies will not able to play PBEM at all

This has been used in Slitherine Battle Academy and Field of Glory

This sort of DRM is good as it prevent those "heartless pirates" and at same time do not create problem for the legal owners