Hosting a LAN party. Question about CD Key checks...

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LPRO

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Hi everyone,

Got an upcoming LAN party going down at work and I'm trying to get UT2k3 used as our FPS game. I'm the only one who really plays it out of the group and I own the only copy. Does anyone know if 2k3 will check for valid/duplicate CD-Key's on LAN games? No intention to play online here, just a day of fun with friends.

Yes, I realize this violates my license agreement but I consider this case to be sort of a "demo". =) If they like it maybe I can convince them to buy a copy!
 

Raffi_B

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i am not 100% sure, but i think it is possible. as long as none of the computers are connected to the internet then the master server at epic wont be able to check the cd keys. however this is just a guess, i could be completely wrong.
 

spineblaZe

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From my experience you may have problems. I have had 3 computers online, on the same server, with the same copy installed with the same CD keys and never had a problem. I have done that many times.

However, in attempting to run a LAN game, 2 out the 3 are kicked out with the error message "Invalid CD Key" or "CD key in use."

Figure that one out. :con:
 

Sir_Brizz

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You can't run multiple computers with the SAME CD-Kay....you can however use a keygen to make different keys, as long as the server doesn't advertise with the master server.
 

BigFolks

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I installed my 2k3 at my dad's house with the same cd key and we play online together with patch 2225. Hrmmm, well i'm baffled to why it's not doing the cd key checks for us so I can't say it won't for you.
 

Sir_Brizz

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the game screws up evrey time if I use two machines with identical keys.
 

LPRO

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Thanks for the info all. In the end I'll go for a two pronged attack. Install everyone with a KEYGEN and just play locally, if need be use the demo in a pinch.

I'd really like the full version so they can see everything the game has to offer. Some of them are fairly new to FPS's so I though some Invasion might be a good team MOD to play.

Cheers!