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New StarCraft Patch Removes CD Check
Posted by Logan Booker at 11:30 AM on January 18, 2008
Normally I wouldn't bother posting news about a fresh StarCraft patch, seeing as the game came out a decade ago. But we all know it remains insanely popular - heck, even I reinstall it on occasion - and the latest update brings with it a new feature. Or should I say the removal of a feature.
Yes, gone is the CD check that's plagued legitimate users and humoured hackers since StarCraft's release in 1998. All you have to do is copy a file off the original or Brood War expansion disc (if you own it) to your StarCraft folder and rename it. Not hard at all - in fact, I'm surprised Blizzard didn't just prompt the user to put their disc in and automate the process.
If you're a frequent StarCraft player, then the patch is definitely worth a look.
Starcraft Patch Information [Official site]
Comments
Duskbringer
Posted January 18, 2008 11:43 AM
Awesome. I know my disc has accumulated its fair share of scratches over the last decade or so. Discs are so 1998.
RaYdeX
Posted January 18, 2008 2:28 PM
Awesome!
So it's not quite saying that it's abondonware... or free to play now, but the hint is obviously there...
Wasn't that always one of the biggest facts backing up software piracy ? Total number of Starcraft copies sold - 9.5 Million, Population of Korea - 72 million ? :P