[E] Copyright

Explore the introduction and detailed version history of the Spore Copyright guide, covering game development updates and author notes from August 2008 to October 2008.

Welcome to the Spore guide, the first in a line for the PC version. This section provides an introduction to the game and its development, including a strong stance against piracy and a detailed version history of the guide itself.

The author expresses frustration with piracy and those who pirate the game, emphasizing the illegality and potential consequences. They also address criticisms of the game, suggesting that those who dislike it should not play it.

Version History:

1. Version 0.0 [31/8/08]: Template complete, awaiting game release.
2. Version 0.0a [2/9/08]: Game acquired, significantly before official release dates.
3. Version 0.0b [4/9/08]: Initial gameplay experienced, guide writing begins.
4. Version 0.1 [5/9/08]: General table of contents finalized, focus shifts to gameplay.
5. Version 0.2 [7/9/08]: Cell Stage completed, Consequence Abilities finalized.
6. Version 0.3 [9/9/08]: Creature Creator section finished.
7. Version 0.4 [10/9/08]: Added tips, noted the increasing depth of game stages.
8. Version 0.5 [11/9/08]: Abilities section completed.
9. Version 0.6 [12/9/08]: Creatures section finished, three phases remaining.
10. Version 0.7 [13/9/08]: Table of Contents updated for Tribal Stage.
11. Version 0.8 [14/9/08]: Added information on tribal food.
12. Version 0.9 [15/9/08]: Half of the Tribal Stage content completed.
13. Version 1.0 [16/9/08]: Further progress made on the Tribal Stage.
14. Version 1.1 [17/9/08]: Tribal Stage fully completed.
15. Version 1.2 [18/9/08]: Vehicle Editors section completed.
16. Version 1.3 [19/9/08]: Creators section completed.
17. Version 1.4 [20/9/08]: Patch notes added, reader hints included, Chapter 6 started.
18. Version 1.5 [21/9/08]: Progress made on completing achievements.
19. Version 1.6 [22/9/08]: Achievements completed, excluding one secret achievement.
20. Version 1.7 [23/9/08]: Minor updates based on reader submissions.
21. Version 1.8 [24/9/08]: Small update, author experiencing low motivation.
22. Version 1.9 [28/9/08]: Half of the Civilization Stage completed.
23. Version 2.0 [29/9/08]: Civilization Stage fully completed.
24. Version 2.1 [30/9/08]: Space Stage initiated and completed, guide nearing finalization.
25. Version 2.2 [1/10/08]: Table of Contents finalized, more reader tips added.
26. Version 2.3 [2/10/08]: Correction for an invalid date, all Collectibles completed.
27. Version 2.4 [4/10/08]: Badges section completed.
28. Version 2.5 [5/10/08]: Most tools completed, but not fully.
29. Version 2.6 [6/10/08]: Guide nearly complete, minor sections and reader tips still needed.
30. Version 2.7 [11/10/08]: Added reader tips and the Staff of Light item.