Hi,
I mainly played DXMP around ~2002-2004. I used to map for DXMP a lot but only finished about 5 DXMP maps, most which sucked. DXMP_Paris, DXMP_TunnelNetwork, DXMP_DeathSwamp, 1 or 2 others I can't remember - they weren't spectacular. I have loads (hundreds) of unfinished DXMP maps, some small bits, some nearly finished - all old though.
Anyways, I recently started playing again (maybe about almost a year ago) and started mapping a little (much better now) and hosting a more classic type of DXMP server every once in a while. 3 augs max, max skills, no large filesize or drastically game-changing mods, with some small size/small filesize unique maps, one being my own - a new one called Lacuna. (btw - max skills because there aren't enough players nowadays. If there were more players, it'd be viable to go with the classic setup where you start at skill 1).
Today my friend pointed out that Dogny had rip-cached the map and was hosting it. I googled DXMP map protection and it led me to a forum thread here, and I read it was irreversable, cool.
So I have two questions - does anyone know if he's able to un-protect a map? Because if he can un-protect it, I'd rather leave it unprotected - because I don't mind if other people rip-cache it and host it. But I'm pretty sure his server sends a virus or something, so I wouldn't want 'my map' to cause someone to get a virus.
If it's definitely impossible to un-protect, may I please use it on my map the next time I update it?
Thanks,
Wee
Edit: Oops, wait a second - Even if I protect the map with the tool, is it still possible to rip-cache it? Oops..
I very much appreciate any help in advance