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What do I use this for? Do I install it on my NAS or my gaming pc?
My best guess is this is a self hosted network storage for games and other computers run the games from there? Or do they download the game from there? Is it a way to store game saves? Does it have any use for emulators like yuzu?
Sorry for all the questions, I’m only asking because the software looks really interesting but I just can’t figure out its uses.
Seems like the intro clears some things: https://gamevau.lt/docs/intro It looks like you install the server component on your NAS/server etc and store your game files/binaries/installers there. Then you can download client applications and download from that location to install on your gaming PC or whatever
So basically Plex/jellyfin for non drm games it sounds like.
Thanks for clearing this up. I definitely have no use for this. I wish I did, but alas.
From a legal standpoint, the description (share DRM-free games with your friends) is also questionable as it's currently worded. Copyright still applies to games that don't use DRM. For OP, it might be a good idea to ask a lawyer to look this over and write a proper legal disclaimer, so they don't end up being liable for copyright infringement.
I thought you are legally allowed to share copyrighted/DRMed stuff with friends and family?