What if the new DRM had an Offline Mode?
 

A lot of electrons have been pushed around discussing Ubi's new anti-piracy scheme. I find myself in the "not exactly thrilled" camp, but at the same time I understand the desire to cut into piracy. The problem here is the delicate balance between making it harder to illegally copy a game, and imposing on your legitimate paying customers.

Ubisoft appears to have implemented their own version of Valve's successful Steam system. Unfortunately, they have neglected to emulate a critical component of Steam, the OFFLINE MODE. To me, this seems to make all the difference in the world. If Ubi's new system included such a mode to allow offline play, then I think most of the potential problems (travel, poor/slow connection, etc.) would be eliminated.

What say you, sailors?

1+
register
athenification
disk in tray
all okay


but gimme offline and leave my pc alone.

Yes. That is all I want.
Then I can get back to complaining about the short game,one type of ship, and horrible GUI.

Yes, if it authenticated once at startup and then left me to my own devices, I would not have an issue with it.

+ 1

Personally I have nothing against anti-piracy systems. But I do not like the fact you have to stay connected while you play. My greatest concerns are about the possible (not certain) unreliability of this system.:hmmm:

So how about an offline mode? Yes, for me at least, it's a good idea.

But I would like to have a backup copy also...I guess they could provide an online authentication service and the possibility to make "certified" backup copies for the registered owners of original sh5.:03:

I could live with that. I always register my games anyway.

fine with me
I'm just a poor student:O: and thus a crappy connection is all I can pay. I simply can't afford to let SH5 drain my bandwith.
An offline mode, like steam has, would be good.

+1 :DL

Offline mode and it will all be fine.

Mud

I'm pretty sure that's what everyone wants, including me.

I see no use in keeping my game-saves in a "cloud." They don't take up too much room at home.

As nice as this would be, Ubisoft must have considered this option and rejected it...at least for now. I hope they reconsider. Their sales would sure improve. :DL

Fine

Not to mention that I'm a big user now, and perfectly capable of backing up my own save game files if I choose to do so.

One time authentication and leave me alone, fine with me