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Could SH3 be purchased online via a download,and if so does anybody know if the download version would contain starforce

thanks

Raknal

whats starforce:-?

It's a copy protection system that SH3 and other games use. It has been a topic of great controversy due to versions of starforce producing negative effects on some systems and preventing legal backup copies of software working.

Some of the claims against starforce are true, however some of them are false or mixed with myth and rumor.

There is a lot of discussion about star force on this, and countless other forums.


Back on topic:
Ubisoft did release a download version of the game. I do not know if it is still supported. I suggest you ask UBI soft.
I am not sure if it uses SF.

yes i believe sh3 is available to purchase via download but i aint sure where to get it from. and i dont what starforce is either

It Is On Download At Direct2drive.com.

BTW: Welcome raknal!:up:

Isn't it available at the SubSim store from Onkel Neal ? :yep:

As a disc yes not as a direct download

The versions on DVD now are under AU $20, and I am 90% sure that starforce has been removed!:) The downloaded version doesn't have Starforce but only allows a set number of installs.

Yes, dont buy the download version, cause you will use up your reinstalls the first week. :rotfl:

You should be able to see the Starforce in your add/remove programs list to be sure.

Take Stabiz's advice, buy the disc. You will be uninstalling/reinstalling for mods and such.:up:

I purchased the game through ubisoft / direct2drive deal, about 19 clams. Hey I live near Syracuse NY, we got malls and tons of places were games are sold. But none of them carried SHIII, which seemed like BS to me I mean you can still get StarCraft for crying out loud. Figgured I waisted enough time out looking for the game so I decided on the d/l.
The first d/l was corrupt, 1.64 gigs. So you can download it again n/p, but on basic dsl @ 3 hours that's a pain. The install went fine except for one error reported resulting in one of the video tutorials for the academy won't play.
I started a thread with a question on what the dvd - d/l differences were, got zip :hmm:
I was realy just wondering if extra single missions etc. were excluded.

edited to add; Don't recall seeing any starforce jazz but when I get home I'll double check. It did however install something I belive called GameShadow. Said it was for updates. I have not used it to my knowledge. Right under the game d/l was a link for the 1.4patch, before I boought the game I went though this site to make sure thats what I needed.

Starforce removal tool:

http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/protect.phtml?c=55

If my memory is correct the download version comes with it..

ah yes,

http://www.simhq.com/_naval/naval_016b.html

(that was an extensive review at that time, BTW)

It's N E A L.


Oh great, now he's gonna show up with that AOD thing again!:gulp:

Damnit, I always thought it was S E A L.

The only reason I am hanging around here is the prospect of bumping into Heidi Klum.

Oh, well ... now I`m already here.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: And you probably will....!

StarForce is not in Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. It can only be removed with the StarForce Removal Tool/Cleaner. Once you use the dvd again to play SHIII, StarForce is reinstalled.

Do Not buy a download of SHIII. You can find it on Amazon.com very reasonably priced. Or, look for Buy/Sell sections in different forums, where it's also very reasonable to buy. SimHQ.com is another site to find it.

I got my for $14 bucks from a friend.

jimbuna; thanx for that link. Saved the d/l. Gameshadow has also been uninstalled.

If starforce is included in either the legal d/l or DvD it hardly matters where the software/game was purchased.
I can see if it was a matter of 15-20$ or more but in this case 5$ either way is petty. When you consider the cost of shipping or gas the convenience of the d/l isn't bad. Only thing is subsim.com doesn't get reference credit. Well sending in a donation isn't such a chore either.