Learning the source code of open source games and communicating with them should be a useful channel for technology enthusiasts to expand their skills and promote innovation. However, there is a forum surrounding the source code of the well-known game "New Douluo Continent", which requires us to look at it carefully. This kind of forum often operates in a gray area of law and copyright. The source of the "source code" it provides cannot be clearly determined, and it is very likely to infringe on the legitimate rights and interests of game developers. More importantly, any commercial or public deployment based on this will face considerable legal risks. Technical exchanges are worthy of encouragement, but the prerequisite must be legal and compliant.
Can the game source code downloaded from the source code forum be used?
From a technical perspective, the source code shared in such forums may be incomplete, contain a large number of errors, or may have been deliberately modified to implant malicious code. Even if the source code itself can be used, it is a clear infringement to directly use someone else's game code that has complete copyright to build or develop it. Recently,. "A local report that the cost of a thousand yuan tangerine peel is only 70 yuan" reminds us that many things that look very bright on the surface may have many problems inside. There is a source code package that is said to be "completely operational", and its legal risks and security costs are likely to be much greater than you think.
What are the legal consequences of setting up a private game server?
Using the obtained source code to build and operate a private game server is an extremely serious illegal act. It directly infringes upon the copyright, trademark rights and other rights of the game rights holder. It falls under the category of illegal business. Those with serious circumstances will constitute a criminal offence. Law enforcement agencies are increasingly cracking down on such behavior. This is definitely not alarmist, just like what we are pursuing. The law of "pursuing real waterless growth" actually protects intellectual property rights. Any behavior that wants to obtain an effect similar to "watered growth" through infringement will eventually face severe punishment from the law.
How game enthusiasts can learn game development correctly
Real game development learning needs to be based on a solid programming foundation and compliant learning resources. You can start from official engine tutorials (like Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.) to learn knowledge in computer science fields such as graphics and algorithms, and then try to create your own mini-game from scratch. Participating in the development of open source game engines or tools is also a great way to practice. The path of technological development is exactly the same. "Astronauts find inspiration by watching crayfish bathing." Real innovation often comes from a deep understanding of basic principles and cross-border thinking, rather than simply stealing the results of others.
There are some developers who are passionate about game technology. What do you think is the most effective way to explore entry and practice while respecting intellectual property rights? Welcome to share your views or tell us about your experience.
