Hey, You guys are all missing the fact that the Steam ID system already has the ability to be unique/secure.
Heres a c+p of an email I sent a while back as it explains a few things. There already is a unique ID system, there is no need to make a different/another one. Since each game (source for example) requires a legit purchase, with a credit card - your already restricting the Steam IDs using the game. The only reason there are so many Steam IDs around due to nosteam etc should be explained below: " * Nosteam user generates a new STEAM ID through a new account scree * User does whatever so he has access to all games * He then joins a legit server At this time, since we know his Steam ID, the gameserver asks a valve master server 'Hey, does STEAM_XXXX own cs: source?' Since you can do a lookup at your end, you could return a message saying 'No, no record of them purchasing/owning this game - Disconnect them now'. How easy is that?! This would PREVENT them from joining our legit servers - Meaning only people who have purchased the game, could play on our LEGIT servers." Theres my thinking on the whole Steam ID issue. There is absolutly no need (and would be less secure) for making a different ID system, its a moot point, the Steam ID system works, it just needs to be fixed. - Plasma _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
