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Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnum (Post 1372728)

Just read what you need to do to play without drm, I'm sure not many are able to handle those requirements.

Sure. Just don't read about it or talk about it here.

The Management

FAQ:

Is DRM useless?
Yes it is

Is DRM a game killer?
Yes it is, but UBI denies it is.

Is DRM a surprising new technology?
Only for those who didn't read the small prints before buying the game.

Is DRM better then nothing?
You may answer that question

Is DRM an endless story?
It appears to be so.

Next question?

;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo180265 (Post 1372721)

What's the point of this thread?

Just wondering...

Not a bad question...

I guess this thread is about DRM small talk, which should be fine.

I agree that its mostly veteran, paying customers who compain, it might be true that DRM slowed down the pirated versions but not without a lot of pain inflicted on the paying customers.

Q: Why do I need to stay online for single player mode?

A: Because you are a weak, charactless whimp who can't say no. Now go back to your room and be quiet. :O:

Q. What if someone finds a security flaw with DRM and they hijack my connection to send me to a porn site?

A. Most porn sites provide ad funding for great features such as DRM so you should be fine.

Q. What happens when intermittent drops in connection result in the "No Internet Connection" box ONLY after changing something in a mod that you had to restart the game to test?

A. It will confuse you as to why changing a key mapping would break your internet connect, but at first you won't realize what it was because a missing tab (whitespace) in a python file will have made ALL warning messages pile up under the connection warning utterly confusing you... :O:

Q:Why do I need to keep discussing a game I do not own?

A:Because you are a weak, characterless wimp who can't say no. Now go back to your room and be quiet. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat (Post 1373989)

Q:Why do I need to keep discussing a game I do not own?

A:Because you are a weak, characterless wimp who can't say no. Now go back to your room and be quiet. :)

Hear hear! I used to have a lot more respect for certain members...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnum (Post 1372728)

Here we go again, another DRM topic. Some people are just obsessed by this DRM and they can't get over it no matter what. I'm with Athlonic on this and even if I don't like this drm crap, there is nothing in it that bothers me. Never had any issues like lost saves, lost connection or anything else that hold me back to play the game in good conditions. I have many issues with SH5 and Ubi, but DRM is not on that list.

And yes, the pirates are not complaining about the DRM as they had great fun in breaking it, the complains are from those who want to play that version and are not able to set it up properly! Playing the pirated version is not that simple as many of you think. Just read what you need to do to play without drm, I'm sure not many are able to handle those requirements.

I agree, I think we all know by now everyone's opinions on the DRM, I philosophically disagree with it, but aside from early router issues, which I suppose aren't really UBI's problem, I've not had a single issue with the DRM, it even loads quickly (THANK GOD they put in the option to disable save game synchronisation!)

Sev.

Q: Why must I upgrade from windows 95 to run this game!
A: You...

Q: I will not have internet for a long time, what do I have to do?

A: Fu*k yourself or buy a dog

Q: Why was the game released with tons of bugs?
A: Development wanted to be in keeping with present industrial standards :up: