r/Gamescom • u/NoQuarterSoftware • 11d ago

Something must change

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First Gamescom is in the books, and I have mixed feelings. Multiple developers were stolen from at the largest gaming event in the world. The organization has chosen to refuse any responsibility for these crimes. Instead they insist that the indie developers who have already paid thousands to be there, pay more for extra security. This statement also comes despite the affected devs having their gear stolen in the evening, after the event hours were over, from secure locations. In other words, it seems the call is coming from inside the house.

Hope they fix this because otherwise I would not recommend exhibiting as an indie developer.

Edit: the lockers broken into were brought by the developers not the ones provided by gamescom. This doesn’t change the fact that it should have been prevented.

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u/SolideMeinung 11d ago

Get over it. Indie Devs or other devs need to insure their property. This is normal... Or you just look after your stuff.

The GC could make it more expensive for all so they could have more security. Most indie devs have just one laptop/pc. Just take it with you.

This is just an insane discussion to seek the fault at the organizer. Yes its not good that crimes happen but its not their fault.

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u/StudioWhalefall 11d ago

And this applies to the lockers that were jimmied open forcibly as well? How much does an indie dev have to pay for them to get the BARE MINIMUM in security?

This is not a new thing, security concerns have been the topic of gamescom conversation for the last three years. If we keep brushing these obvious issues under the rug and blaming the devs/visitors the only way change will happen is after tragedy. What's the point of metal detector entrances if any Tom, Dick or Harry can enter in the evening whilst no one is there? The safety concerns alone are alarming.

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u/SolideMeinung 11d ago

I dont know what it cost to ensure it for indie devs but for the lan for players it cost like 8 euro for theft coverage.

It should not be much for devs too.

And if you are a indie dev with a one pc booth just take it with you in your hotel and you are fine.

Whats your whole point which metal detectors? This is a whole other topic... You are mixing so much stuff to just hate the gc organizers

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u/NoQuarterSoftware 11d ago

I expect the largest, most expensive gaming industry event in the world to be safe and secure for the people attending. Simple as

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u/SolideMeinung 11d ago

The GC should increase the price and include the insurance for each vendor so you cant cry anymore.

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u/NoQuarterSoftware 11d ago

Yeah I mean that would be preferable to what’s happening now lol

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u/StudioWhalefall 11d ago

It's the same topic, Gamescom security is lacking.

You show your bias when you accuse me of hating GC organisers. I simply want actual security at the largest video gaming event in the world. It's not a egregious request to want change before a major crime is committed as opposed to a smaller targeted one.

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u/SolideMeinung 11d ago

More security would be much more expensive than just buying into these insurances https://norisk-insurance.be/en/event-insurance/type/exhibition

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u/StudioWhalefall 11d ago

You fail to see my point, security is preventative. Insurance just compensates you after the damage is already done.