As for LZWL and the secret group, Alex never heard from them again. But he suspected that they had disbanded, realizing that their efforts to share cracked software were no longer necessary.
The story of Alex and the updated Chamsys MagicQ crack served as a cautionary tale in the lighting design community. While it might seem tempting to take shortcuts, the risks and consequences were not worth it. With hard work and determination, young designers could achieve their goals and create amazing experiences using legitimate software.
However, not everyone could afford the hefty price tag that came with the software. Alex, a young and ambitious lighting designer, had just landed a gig to design the lighting for a major music festival. He knew that using MagicQ would give him the edge he needed to create an unforgettable experience, but the cost was prohibitively expensive.