US Website/Uplay - some new stuff on the website

[Flinch]

I went on Ubi US website and it has been updated like the UK version. Also there is a link to the Uplay - there are 4 "rewards" available on Uplay too - 1 Wallpaper, 2 Missons, and a pack of 2 sub camo skins.

http://silent-hunter.us.ubi.com/silent-hunter-5/uplay.php

[reboot]

The rewards have actually been on Uplay since the game was released. I guess they just didn't have a link from the website.

[Flinch]

Ah ok. At least there is some sign of life at the website. The Captaions Log is up, but does not seem to be up to date.

[Sailor Steve]

"UPlay Points"?

I guess it's just because I'm getting old.

[THE_MASK]

Like 2 fat ducks 22 .

[Reaves]

Not a bad gimmick. Although I'd rather all this stuff be in the game without the need to unlock them.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Was on this last night, saw a lot of coming soon screens. Be interesting to see what comes of it.

[Seeadler]

Although I'd rather all this stuff be in the game without the need to unlock them.

All this stuff is already in your SH5 installation.
Take WinRAR and open the r2.rw, r3.rw and r4.rw in /data, these are the DLC stuff but encoded, you can unrar it but not use it. Something is missing to make these files usable, I assume some bytes and these bytes is what you can download from Uplay:|\\

[SteamWake]

"UPlay Points"?

I guess it's just because I'm getting old.


Why dont Uplay anymore?... :03:

yea its lost on me too

[kylania]

Not a bad gimmick. Although I'd rather all this stuff be in the game without the need to unlock them.

It's just the first step before they start charging us for things. "DLC" and all that. Console zombies eat that crap up, they think it's awesome getting "extra" stuff for "only a few dollars" not realizing it was part of the game from the beginning.

By the end of the year I bet you'll see the first PC game where you pay for the demo, pay FULL price for the game, pay even more for DLC, then pay even more for an add-on/expansion. To top it all off I'm sure they'll try to get you to PAY monthly for the ability to pay for all this, like xBox Live Gold or something.

[Nordmann]

By the end of the year I bet you'll see the first PC game where you pay for the demo, pay FULL price for the game, pay even more for DLC, then pay even more for an add-on/expansion. To top it all off I'm sure they'll try to get you to PAY monthly for the ability to pay for all this, like xBox Live Gold or something.

Then they'll be out of business before you know it. DRM is one thing, but I seriously doubt any PC gamer in their right mind would support something like this. I certainly will not.

[kylania]

Then they'll be out of business before you know it. DRM is one thing, but I seriously doubt any PC gamer in their right mind would support something like this. I certainly will not.

We've already bought into merely renting games, example UbiSoft's DRM. It's just the next step (http://www.bluesnews.com/s/108641/ea-prerelease-paid-dlc-plans). :woot:

[MercurySeven]

*caugh* EA just announced that they are planning on releasing so called trial versions of their games that allow you to play for about 4 hours. ... Oh, and yeah, you are supposed to pay about 15$ for this ... demo. They did not say whether this will mean you can "update" to the "full" game for a reduced price, yet. If this catches on you can bet both your kidneys that Uplay will look into it as well.

edit: Darn it, to slow again! ;)

[RSColonel_131st]

Did they ever give something away for free like promised as compensation for the outtages?

[Catfish]

You got an eMail, that's it. But not even all got it lol.

But this is exactly what i meant, it is all a preparation to charge you in the future - want another mission - use your account to pay and download, or play it as a browser game while using "UBI points" - which you got by paying for something else. God how i wish they go down with this online requirement model ..

Greetings,
Catfish

[AVGWarhawk]

I go my sub skins from Uplay. Strange way of doing things but hey, it worked. :yeah:

[RSColonel_131st]

You got an eMail, that's it. But not even all got it lol.

But this is exactly what i meant, it is all a preparation to charge you in the future - want another mission - use your account to pay and download, or play it as a browser game while using "UBI points" - which you got by paying for something else. God how i wish they go down with this online requirement model ..

Greetings,
Catfish

I understand your concerns (as you know from simHQ forum).

I'm actually curious if they ever considered (or might consider) in the future to block similar systems from the competition. In theory it should be possible to install UPlay client in such a way that it takes up the same services as EAs Always Online client. So in theory UBI, EA, and whoever else uses an "always online" system might technically be able to block you from using the system of a competitior. While they might not be doing that openly, they could start by making "the other client" crash and have problems. I mean, these tools exsist today - copy protection that stops a game from running if you have Daemon tools or other "crackware" installed is common.

Because obviously their aim is a total strict tieing of THEIR customers to the company. Making sure that customer stays exclusive is a logical step in the future.

[Nordmann]

We've already bought into merely renting games, example UbiSoft's DRM. It's just the next step (http://www.bluesnews.com/s/108641/ea-prerelease-paid-dlc-plans). :woot:

The next step may well be their last. I shall be drinking a toast while they sink with all hands.

[Coldcall]

*caugh* EA just announced that they are planning on releasing so called trial versions of their games that allow you to play for about 4 hours. ... Oh, and yeah, you are supposed to pay about 15$ for this ... demo. They did not say whether this will mean you can "update" to the "full" game for a reduced price, yet. If this catches on you can bet both your kidneys that Uplay will look into it as well.

edit: Darn it, to slow again! ;)

Unbelievable. $15 for a 4 hour demo? Totally crazy idea, and even the fanbois are going to have a serious problem with that.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I go my sub skins from Uplay. Strange way of doing things but hey, it worked. :yeah:

:up:

[kylania]

Unbelievable. $15 for a 4 hour demo? Totally crazy idea, and even the fanbois are going to have a serious problem with that.

Most FPS games that are coming out are $60 for a 6 hours or so for a single player campaign, so... :DL

I go my sub skins from Uplay. Strange way of doing things but hey, it worked. :yeah:

Teh skins: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=165203 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=165203)

[Commie]

Most FPS games that are coming out are $60 for a 6 hours or so for a single player campaign, so... :DL



Teh skins:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=165203

Well COD MW 1 and 2 took about 4 hrs to finish. Good to see that you still get a decent full length(for an FPS) experience with Metro 2033. At least the games from the Eastern Front have some longevity to them.

[SteamWake]

Unbelievable. $15 for a 4 hour demo? Totally crazy idea, and even the fanbois are going to have a serious problem with that.

Why not you just paid 50 bucks to beta test :haha:

(Someone was going to say it anyhow)

[Ali Fish]

to Clarify, Uplay is an achievment based system much akin to the achievments based system on the xbox360. ubisoft are simply rewarding you with somthing physically new in your game, not just gamerscore card points. whilst it may not make sense for a title based on the sim end of things or even an exclusive pc based game, its a nice unique idea that gets a clap from me. just a little reward system for playing the game thats all.