View Full Version : No need for cd/dvd to play .
THE_MASK
02-10-10, 05:56 PM
No need for cd/dvd to play . Look on the bottom of the ubi sh5 webpage .
http://silent-hunter.uk.ubi.com/silent-hunter-5/
It says no need for cd/dvd to play .
Nothing new here.
oscar19681
02-10-10, 05:58 PM
Yep as soon as it gets out you can fire up the pc and start playing it :haha:
No its one of the "good points" or drm.
FIREWALL
02-10-10, 06:00 PM
WHERE ?
Yep as soon as it gets out you can fire up the pc and start playing it :haha:
No its one of the "good points" or drm.
It's a very very minor good point that Ubisoft are touting as their main selling point and "service" of their online drm.
oscar19681
02-10-10, 06:02 PM
It's a very very minor good point that Ubisoft are touting as their main selling point and "service" of their online drm.
That would be like making you eat my s.h.i.t and tell you there are some good peanuts still left in there!
That would be like making you eat my s.h.i.t and tell you there are some good peanuts still left in there!
Haha, yeah. A very astute ANALogy :haha:
THE_MASK
02-10-10, 06:09 PM
I have unlimited installs with sh3/4 so whats new .
I have unlimited installs with sh3/4 so whats new .
Extreme gayness is what's new
AVGWarhawk
02-10-10, 06:15 PM
Man, this thread went south in a hurry!!!!!!!!! No dvd in the drive. Works for me. About the peanut thing, how does corn figure into the equation?
Webster
02-10-10, 06:17 PM
yep they replace the cd in the drive with UBI in your computer instead, thats soo much better
frenema
02-10-10, 06:23 PM
Last time I had to put a CD/DVD into my computer to play a game was 1999.
This thread is full of win.
It's funny how SH4 came out with a NO CD patch.. accidentally if I remember correctly.
THE_MASK
02-10-10, 06:34 PM
Ubi also say i can play on any computer . DUH
And best of all, you don't need a memory stick to store your saves on.
Now thats a burden less to carry with ya :woot:
Mud
kptn_kaiserhof
02-10-10, 07:01 PM
pahh what if the server needs repair or servicing then what????
play with rubber ducks in the bath i dont think so
http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/11/29/129040220901380700.jpg
SH3 GWX fan
FIREWALL
02-10-10, 07:20 PM
I think they did longam. :cry:
oscar19681
02-10-10, 08:04 PM
pahh what if the server needs repair or servicing then what????
play with rubber ducks in the bath i dont think so
What ? Dont you have model u-boats to play with in your bath? Thats so not cool!:har:
I own all previous versions of SH as well as Destroyer command.
If I cannot play SH5 on my laptop away from an internet connection I will not buy it.
Why release it on disk at all?
You cannot use your bought and paid for product unless they say so?
Requiring an internet connection is little different than pay to play.
I encourage all not to support this type of DRM.
Cdr
Lord Justice
02-10-10, 09:11 PM
pahh what if the server needs repair or servicing then what????
play with rubber ducks in the bath i dont think so
What ? Dont you have model u-boats to play with in your bath? Thats so not cool!:har: Good stuff :up:
The Enigma
02-11-10, 04:01 AM
No need for cd/dvd to play . Look on the bottom of the ubi sh5 webpage .
http://silent-hunter.uk.ubi.com/silent-hunter-5/
It says no need for cd/dvd to play .
Nothing new here.
I've always wondered if it is such hassle to have the original CD/DVD inserted when
starting up the game.
It's just a minor delay, no big deal to me.
Can somebody explain what difficulties one has experienced needing the CD/DVD for starting up?
In 15 years of PC gaming... exactly none.
Silent_hunt
02-11-10, 06:20 AM
Here in South Africa we must pay per MB used not like the rest of the world only paying for their connection We are capped on all connections and our affordable ADSL is only 384kbps and we must pay R70 per gig we use. Wireless is way to unreliable to play games on and also cost 5 times more. This is now the thank that I get for buying all previous Silent Hunter original games....It was hard enough to get the updates of all previous SH's for the games to work properly.:damn: Ubisoft is the same as Microsoft, they want top $ for software but ppl that buy's it must sit with errors and programming bugs. Then your pc must send them fault reports to fix it...why not pay ppl to test the software properly before they sell it like PS3 and other consoles.
Think after this I'll wait for a crack of SH5 to come out and buy the pirated game!!:arrgh!: Hope this is a lesson for Ubisoft, cause not all ppl playing games have Inet connections.:down:
The Enigma
02-11-10, 06:26 AM
Think after this I'll wait for a crack of SH5 to come out and buy the pirated game!!:arrgh!: Hope this is a lesson for Ubisoft, cause not all ppl playing games have Inet connections.:down:
Sorry to say this, but:
1) off topic.
2) talking about pirating/cracking games is against the forum rules.
3) drm discussion in wrong thread.
Webster
02-11-10, 12:52 PM
Sorry to say this, but:
1) off topic.
2) talking about pirating/cracking games is against the forum rules.
3) drm discussion in wrong thread.
thank you
next time you see something like this please use the report feature, it will help us spot and respond to posts like these much quicker
http://www.longam.net/sh4/warningsign.jpg
Warning sign for such things
Safe-Keeper
02-12-10, 04:31 AM
Man, this thread went south in a hurry!Every thread goes south in a hurry with the anti-DRM trolls around. It reminds me of the old days when The Avon Lady was trolling the General Forums, seguing every single thread into a hate rant on Islam.
The Enigma
02-12-10, 06:18 AM
thank you
next time you see something like this please use the report feature, it will help us spot and respond to posts like these much quicker
Aye Aye Sir :salute:
Inserting disk is easy, or I just keep it in. Click and game starts loading.
Having to log in, maybe requiring several tries is a pain up the bazoonks.
limiting the discussion to that, where is the benefit? Ubi is insulting our intelligence. :haha::haha::haha:
JScones
02-12-10, 06:47 AM
In 15 years of PC gaming... exactly none.
I had some pain with SH4 when I had it briefly installed - the SecuRom kept failing to recognise the disc in the drive (about 50% of the time). One of the reasons why it didn't stay installed for long.
Sailor Steve
02-12-10, 11:06 AM
I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't have any problems with my original, and the Gold version doesn't require it.
rascal101
02-12-10, 06:32 PM
Hmm, No CD needed - then why do I have to go to the shop to buy a colourful box with an unnecassary CD in it -
Why not go the whole way and simply put the whole thing online and charge a monthly or annual subscription fee
Not my preferred method!!! - but does seem to be the logical thing - Just thinking out loud
R
rascal101
02-12-10, 06:36 PM
Throw him to the floor
R
I own all previous versions of SH as well as Destroyer command.
If I cannot play SH5 on my laptop away from an internet connection I will not buy it.
Why release it on disk at all?
You cannot use your bought and paid for product unless they say so?
Requiring an internet connection is little different than pay to play.
I encourage all not to support this type of DRM.
Cdr
Hmm, No CD needed - then why do I have to go to the shop to buy a colourful box with an unnecassary CD in it -
Why not go the whole way and simply put the whole thing online and charge a monthly or annual subscription fee
Not my preferred method!!! - but does seem to be the logical thing - Just thinking out loud
R
Though not customer friendly, Ubi still wants to be loved by you. So they give you something to touch and get that warm and fuzzy feeling :D
The Enigma
02-13-10, 03:51 AM
Are there numbers available on how many ppl suffered from cd/dvd detection problems?
Just out of curiosity.
Nordmann
02-13-10, 08:11 PM
Hmm, No CD needed - then why do I have to go to the shop to buy a colourful box with an unnecassary CD in it -
Why not go the whole way and simply put the whole thing online and charge a monthly or annual subscription fee
Not my preferred method!!! - but does seem to be the logical thing - Just thinking out loud
R
If I wanted an MMO, I would buy an MMO. At least with these, a permanent internet connection is logical!
Seafireliv
02-14-10, 02:29 AM
This NO CD in drive thing has to be one of the lamest, weakest reasons to be collared by the neck to such a draconian system. I can`t believe people think `Not having CD = Losing my independence with my game` is good.
How much effort does it take to pop the thing in the Cd tray and run, then pop it back in the box or just leave it?
It`s almost like having the government stick surveillence cameras in your home so you don`t have to keep an eye on the kids!
This DRM is wrong and should be illegal. UBI is trying it on, using legal loopholes.
And by the way, this is happening BECAUSE of spyware like Steam. They`ve seen how many of you lap it up and now UBI are doing their own, more extreme version. But Steam also touted the `No need to use CD` crap as well.
This is how these things happen, because YOU, the customer, LET it happen. It will only get worse unless YOU, the customer, do not pay them for this DRM crap.
This NO CD in drive thing has to be one of the lamest, weakest reasons to be collared by the neck to such a draconian system. I can`t believe people think `Not having CD = Losing my independence with my game` is good.
How much effort does it take to pop the thing in the Cd tray and run, then pop it back in the box or just leave it?
It`s almost like having the government stick surveillence cameras in your home so you don`t have to keep an eye on the kids!
This DRM is wrong and should be illegal. UBI is trying it on, using legal loopholes.
And by the way, this is happening BECAUSE of spyware like Steam. They`ve seen how many of you lap it up and now UBI are doing their own, more extreme version. But Steam also touted the `No need to use CD` crap as well.
This is how these things happen, because YOU, the customer, LET it happen. It will only get worse unless YOU, the customer, do not pay them for this DRM crap.
A little harshly put, but I basically agree with what you said. And of course pushing the 'no dvd needed!!!' is ridiculous and something just smells dishonest about it.
The thing is many gamers are accepting it (DRM/OSP) simply because they want to play the next big game. So they turn a blind eye. "Hey I'm already connected to the net anyways right, so no big deal". A little bit like the junkie who will justify anything to continue his habit, no matter how wrong or flawed the reasoning.
I just wonder how many gamers would agree to be forced to give their name, address and phone number to Ubi (for anti-piracy reasons) then tell themselves "Hey, they can get all that from the phone book anyways right?".
:roll:
Elder-Pirate
02-14-10, 04:00 PM
Here in South Africa we must pay per MB used not like the rest of the world only paying for their connection We are capped on all connections and our affordable ADSL is only 384kbps and we must pay R70 per gig we use. Wireless is way to unreliable to play games on and also cost 5 times more. This is now the thank that I get for buying all previous Silent Hunter original games....It was hard enough to get the updates of all previous SH's for the games to work properly.:damn: Ubisoft is the same as Microsoft, they want top $ for software but ppl that buy's it must sit with errors and programming bugs. Then your pc must send them fault reports to fix it...why not pay ppl to test the software properly before they sell it like PS3 and other consoles.
Think after this I'll wait for a "censored" of SH5 to come out and buy the "censored" game!!:arrgh!: Hope this is a lesson for Ubisoft, cause not all ppl playing games have Inet connections.:down:
OOHH you are so lucky to just get Keelhauled by Webster for he has a Nurse
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/oleman/nurse11-2.gif
that has the Needle for guys like you.
Why do you think I edited your post with censored for?
Webster can be mean ( shutter ).:arrgh!:
:-j
Seafireliv
02-14-10, 07:20 PM
A little harshly put, but I basically agree with what you said. And of course pushing the 'no dvd needed!!!' is ridiculous and something just smells dishonest about it.
The thing is many gamers are accepting it (DRM/OSP) simply because they want to play the next big game. So they turn a blind eye. "Hey I'm already connected to the net anyways right, so no big deal". A little bit like the junkie who will justify anything to continue his habit, no matter how wrong or flawed the reasoning.
I just wonder how many gamers would agree to be forced to give their name, address and phone number to Ubi (for anti-piracy reasons) then tell themselves "Hey, they can get all that from the phone book anyways right?".
:roll:
Sorry if I`m harsh, but i am really sick of the blind acceptance and lack of aforethought.
And you`re right. It is like the junkie who just accepts worse and worse for the next big fix. I bet some would even sign away their name and number and even sell themselves for the next big game eventually and not think about it until the men came to collect at their front door!
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