Hello Forum,
By now we know that the Alpha Client is out there, and I am assuming some amongst us have already got a copy of said client. In light of this, I was curious to if people know whether the DAT content is encrypted or if it's like it is now and completely open to viewing. Personally I'm hoping it's encrypted so we don't get the usual "This isn't new content, it's been in the DAT files for a few months" situation.
This is a big thing that I hope is solved in the ARR client, I'm not sure if anyone else feels the same way, but has anyone potentially tried viewing the ARR DATs? I am hoping they are locked. It also avoids spoilers.
Cheers,
Alpha DAT Content
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10-24-2012, 10:38 PMDrazzanAlpha DAT Content
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10-24-2012, 10:39 PMXmbei
Banhammer incoming >.> everyone run for the hills....
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10-24-2012, 10:40 PMDrazzanClearly you didn't read. I want the files encrypted so people CANNOT view the files. That's all I want confirmation on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xmbei
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10-24-2012, 10:40 PMAkira_Tenshi
I doubt anyone would be stupid enough to post anything from the alpha files here anyway.
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10-24-2012, 10:41 PMXmbeiI read it, not saying you but someone will link an off site webpage with that info on it and get that banhammer coming in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drazzan
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10-24-2012, 10:41 PMDrazzanJust confirmation that the Dev Team have sealed the files is good enough. No actual content required.Quote:
Originally Posted by Akira_Tenshi
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10-24-2012, 10:42 PMDrazzanApologies,Quote:
Originally Posted by Xmbei
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10-24-2012, 10:42 PMAdvancedWind
You might not get banned, but anyone that actually answers your question definitely will.
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10-24-2012, 10:42 PMXaimera
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10-24-2012, 10:43 PMDrazzanIt might even say somewhere on the/some JP Forums. Though I lack the ability to translate.Quote:
Originally Posted by AdvancedWind
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10-24-2012, 10:47 PMAdvancedWindTrust me, it's very unlikely this kind of information will get posted on the official forum, and if it is it won't last for long. At least not so early.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drazzan
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10-24-2012, 10:47 PMNiqote
Mmm .Dats...
I wonder if anyone will make a model viewer like there was Model and Altana viewers for FFXI... I hope so, it makes creating comics exceptionally easier. -
10-24-2012, 10:50 PMXaimera
wow that last thread called IT BEGINS got deleted and it only showed a pic of him downloading the alpha LOL.
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10-24-2012, 10:50 PMMihana
Has there been even any proof the client has been released yet? From my understanding emails were going out, that's it. There may be no client for download to those individuals until the game goes live for alpha testing.
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10-24-2012, 10:54 PMXaimeraa thread just got deleted not too long ago with a picture of somebody downloading the JP client for alpha lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mihana
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10-24-2012, 10:54 PMMatsume
inb4delete
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10-24-2012, 11:03 PMVydos
*puts on his best acting* What's this about getting information from the DAT's? The man is clearly delusional. There is no such thing. The files are perfectly encrypted. There is no way that people can read its content >_>.
Also I was reminded about an old thread about this with the most amusing dev reply lol. Unfortunately I can't find the post
But let's be honest here. As far as I know, there will always be people able to mine data from files in games. It happens with almost every game that
Edit: Found it
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post659643
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Originally Posted by Bayohne
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10-24-2012, 11:09 PMMatsume*coughcough*Quote:
Originally Posted by Vydos
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10-24-2012, 11:11 PMHulan
You can't "encrypt" files on a single machine and then expect that same machine to be able to decrypt them. That's like building a safe with a key chained to it. Even if they embedded the key in the FFXIV executable, someone would come along and decompile it. Suddenly, everyone has the key. It's the black-box dilemma. There was actually an interesting DARPA contest a while back to come up with a method for manipulating data without decrypting it, thus preserving it's integrity. I have no idea if it panned out though.
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10-24-2012, 11:16 PMBublex
Greetings All,
I am afraid I am going to have to lock this thread. All Alpha testers are under an NDA. Even something as simple as saying whether or not the .dat files are encrypted would be a violation of the NDA. In fact, testers are not even allowed to admit they are in Alpha.
http://entry.ffxiv.com/alpha/index_en.html
Disclosure of Proprietary Information
As stated in the “FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Tester Agreement,” testers are prohibited from publicizing any proprietary information related to the Alpha Test on external sites. In the event that we confirm that infringement has occurred, your rights to be a tester will be revoked and your FINAL FANTASY XIV account will be suspended.
We will announce if and when Alpha Test-related details can be publicized, so please take great care in their handling until they have been made public. For feedback and discussions between testers, please use the dedicated tester forum, which will open at a later date.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
GM Bublex