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Steam DLC unlocker SmokeAPI is now being blocked by Valve and could result in a VAC ban or locked account.
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Looks like CreamAPI is not affected. Looks like a Paradox games fan's worst nightmare.
This actually doesn't surprise me. Valve is getting greedy.
But; to be clear; by using these tools, to unlock the DLC without paying for it, you are cheating in the game. That's a mere fact; and not a moral judgement of anyone choosing to do so.
Personally, I don't judge anyone for doing so; and would use these tools myself if I thought a DLC were too predatory, expensive or otherwise unfair to not have it available.
That's not saying it's fair or right for Valve to do so; nor is it saying the VAC bans or account suspensions are deserved. If you get hit by this; you absolutely should pirate every title you already own/purchased via Steam right away, and pirate anything else you want in the future.
The only way to make them regret doing things like this is voting with your wallet; and asking others to do the same. Stop spending money on Valve. Once their earnings fall they'll be forced to hear people's concerns.
Ah yes, how greedy of a company, to checks notes stop you from telling their online distribution service that you own something you don’t.
Pirate all you want, live how you want. But valve is a company, they do sorta have to follow those pesky laws and regulations.
Yeah seriously, if you're pirating the DLC you might as well pirate the entire game
I understand in some cases. For example, Civilization is very cheap. But DLCs are so expensive...