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Well, if my ISP is doing something and I don't have internet for a while it seems I can't play ROF.
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Same case for a lot of other games since most today require an Internet connection. Why do you need to play ROF right at that moment? If your ISP is updating something and has shut down, then go watch a World War I movie, listen to some music, read a book, or talk with some friends for a few hours. |
I've been weeks without internet due ISP is fixing the whole network as storm caused it to fail everywhere. could happen again....
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I know many games have this new DRM, but then you wont need to insert the disc as long your connected to the internet, if it fails well you have to insert the disc and voila I still can play the game.
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The difference between this system and DRM is that DRM gets in and screws with your registry files. Once it gets in, it's incredibly hard to get it out. I learned that the hard way when I bought SPORE.
It's either that Draconian software BS or a required Internet connection. Take your pick.
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And what about if their server is down or having issues...you cant play your game either, so its harsh to not include an offline mode.
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Their main center has many servers (look at their staff photos and they have some pics of how many they have). If one fails, you've got plenty more. If they fail, you've still got backup servers. It's pretty much the same kind of deal for Relic's and THQ's Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts.
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I happen to have CoH, and I like their policy.
with internet you have an online check, no CD required in the drive
if you dont have internet at the moment, Insert the Disk as it asks for it and you can play OFFLINE.
ROF could do the same deal, but they wont...well too bad.
OFFLINE is a must so people wont be prevented from playing their purchased games. if I purchase software I want to be in control of it and I decide whenever I can run/play it, NOT THEM.
HunterICX