The new 4E PDF's odd changes... [Tues PM: problem fixed]

[Voadam]

No. DRM is disabling copy/paste.

Often, but not always require on-line activation, and DRM includes which device the media can be transferred to, meaning that disabling the ability to copy and paste from something IS Digital Rights Management, because you don't have the right to copy or paste, and that is being managed by the digital media itself.

WotC originally had all their 3e pdfs on drivethru/rpgnow under specific Adobe DRM that required online activation and limited the number of registered computers that the pdf could be put on. After customer feedback they later went from this DRM to watermarked PDFs and said they did not plan to go back to the DRM. And they have not gone back to the Adobe DRM program they were using before.

Rpgnow/drivethru had three levels of pdfs, DRM with the adobe program, watermarked pdfs, and straight pdfs without the Adobe DRM or watermarking. The underlying pdfs always had the option of copy/paste disabling/enabling.

Claiming a broad definition of DRM to assert WotC went back on what it said it would do is not helpful in this context IMO.

 

[Scott_Rouse]

Rouse to the rescue!

(Presses big red button)

"Now that way easy!"

That big red button is actually a vein popping out of my forehead. Stop pushing please

 

[Charwoman Gene]

That big red button is actually a vein popping out of my forehead. Stop pushing please

So how goes the GSL? *push*

Sorry, just kidding...

 

[Jack99]

As Scott said, it has been fixed, and you all have my apologies for any inconvenience or consternation caused.

In other news, the revised Core files are up, with the errata fully integrated. If you bought a Core book from us before, you can now freely download the version with the errata integrated in.

- SPF of RPGNow

For real this time? Wasn't updated earlier despite your frontpage claiming otherwise..

 

[ki11erDM]

That big red button is actually a vein popping out of my forehead. Stop pushing please

*hugs*

 

[JustKim]

Claiming a broad definition of DRM to assert WotC went back on what it said it would do is not helpful in this context IMO.

Although you are accurate in your assessment of the DRM situation in our corner of the world, DRM does have a broad definition. Copy/paste disablement is certainly a Management of your Rights to a Digital product. If you choose to say that copy/paste disablement is not DRM because it doesn't fit the Adobe DRM profile, you are applying a selective definition to DRM.

Anyway, I'm glad to hear it was just a mistake. DRM is uncool.

 

[justanobody]

Claiming a broad definition of DRM to assert WotC went back on what it said it would do is not helpful in this context IMO.

You are mistaken about what DRM is and that was what my first post in this thread was about. I never stated WotC was doing anything. Only clearing up that the old versions of the new books DID have DRM for whatever reason, right, wrong, or indifferent.

 

[Scribe Ineti]

In other news, the revised Core files are up, with the errata fully integrated. If you bought a Core book from us before, you can now freely download the version with the errata integrated in.

I just downloaded the PHB again and there was no errata included in it. I also didn't see an update mentioned anywhere in my account, so I'm guessing the updated versions aren't actually posted yet.

 

[am181d]

As Scott said, it has been fixed, and you all have my apologies for any inconvenience or consternation caused.

In other news, the revised Core files are up, with the errata fully integrated. If you bought a Core book from us before, you can now freely download the version with the errata integrated in.

- SPF of RPGNow

I don't see it as flagged on RPGNow yet. Someone mentioned that they re-downloaded and it's still the original. It sounds like there are still a couple of i's and t's left to dot/cross, but can you let us know how we should go about updating our copies once everything's ready?

(Will we, for instances, be able to go to the "Recently Updated" page under "Your Account"?)

Thanks!

 

[MerricB]

So how goes the GSL? *push*

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"Please do not push this button again."