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[Question]Are computer id's static?

Started by Hazrock, 15 September 2012 - 10:55 PM
Hazrock #1
Posted 16 September 2012 - 12:55 AM
Are computer id's static?

In other words, can a labeled computer's id ever change, even if you break it and replace it multiple times? What about if I craft it into a turtle, etc?

I was thinking of using encryption by computer id as a form of copy protection, but I need to be absolutely sure this is safe before I risk selling other players my software :)/>/>
GopherAtl #2
Posted 16 September 2012 - 12:58 AM
for labeled computers, yes, id is static. unlabeled computers get a new one every time they're placed. Not positive, but on my local games at least, never seen an old id folder get deleted, but I may just not have enough to trigger some clean-up threshold in the plugin or something, so can't say for sure if old ids are ever recycled, but I'd guess not.
Hazrock #3
Posted 16 September 2012 - 01:07 AM
It looks like they are static (discussed on irc) just posting back here for future reference :)/>/>
EmTeaKay #4
Posted 16 September 2012 - 01:39 AM
Labled computers are static. However, unlabled computers will lose all of the programs you have.