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Platapus · 01-30-10, 01:32 PM

I am frankly torn on this issue.

I want to buy SH5 for the reason (not the only reason though) of supporting the development of submarine simulators.

I am trying to keep an open mind about the game play aspects of the game despite that Ubi only seems to be releasing examples of glitzy graphic eye candy. I am actually much more concerned with game play than the DRM issue.

As for the online requirement:

I do not have a sustained internet connection on my gaming computer. I have two computers in my home office. One is for legitimate computer internet use (surfing for porn

) and therefore has a sustained internet connection. My game playing computer does not have a sustained internet connection. Therefore it does not have a firewall or other internet security software taking up cpu time. It is just for playing games.

For those games that require a one time activation or to download mods, I hook up my cable from my hub, access the internet, do my business, and then physically disconnect.

I am also distrusting of any corporation who insists on having continuous access to my computer through the internet. Just because they "pinky swear" not to do anything wrong, they could. How trusting am I? When it comes to commercial companies, not very trusting at all. Now I would have to firewall my gaming computer to protect myself from any unauthorized (by me) access.

I might be willing to do this if I got something in return. But I am not.

Ubi, like any other corporation needs to be concerned with theft/piracy. That is their problem and I hope they can solve their problem, but leave me, the paying customer out. I am not the problem. Honestly, I am not the slightest bit interested in helping Ubi, or any other corporation solve their problem.

I am a customer. I pay them money and I get a product/service. Whether the company has or does not have any issues with theft/piracy is not my concern as I am neither a thief nor a pirate.

But when their solution to their problem starts to interfere with my doing business with their company, it becomes my problem.

I do not steal nor pirate software. I am willing to be subjected to a reasonable amount of inconvenience as a result of Ubi attempting to solve their problem. But there is a limit to what I, as an honest customer, will accept.

I am also a rabid capitalist. Nothing is free. A company wants me to accept more inconvenience for their problem? The company better offer me some compensation. The equation of Price paid + inconvenience = product/service gets unprofitable from the customer's viewpoint when the inconvenience increases with no other adjustments.

Will the continuous online requirement keep me from buying the game? I don't know. I don't like it, but I also want to support the development of submarine simulators.

Perhaps the solution is for me to buy SH5 when it comes out but not install it until this online issue is resolved to my satisfaction?

That would be a noble solution (financially supporting the development) but by buying SH5, am I passively sending a message to Ubi that I accept their solution to their problem?

If I don't buy SH5, am I passively sending a message to Ubi that I don't want any further development in submarine simulators?

I am honestly torn on this.

Which is more important to me

Supporting future development in submarine simulators?
Communicating my dislike for how Ubi is trying to solve their problem?

Either choice has disadvantages that are important to me.

For myself, I don't see a win-win solution to this complicated issue.

01-30-10, 01:32 PM	#266
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,402 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am frankly torn on this issue. I want to buy SH5 for the reason (not the only reason though) of supporting the development of submarine simulators. I am trying to keep an open mind about the game play aspects of the game despite that Ubi only seems to be releasing examples of glitzy graphic eye candy. I am actually much more concerned with game play than the DRM issue. As for the online requirement: I do not have a sustained internet connection on my gaming computer. I have two computers in my home office. One is for legitimate computer internet use (surfing for porn ) and therefore has a sustained internet connection. My game playing computer does not have a sustained internet connection. Therefore it does not have a firewall or other internet security software taking up cpu time. It is just for playing games. For those games that require a one time activation or to download mods, I hook up my cable from my hub, access the internet, do my business, and then physically disconnect. I am also distrusting of any corporation who insists on having continuous access to my computer through the internet. Just because they "pinky swear" not to do anything wrong, they could. How trusting am I? When it comes to commercial companies, not very trusting at all. Now I would have to firewall my gaming computer to protect myself from any unauthorized (by me) access. I might be willing to do this if I got something in return. But I am not. Ubi, like any other corporation needs to be concerned with theft/piracy. That is their problem and I hope they can solve their problem, but leave me, the paying customer out. I am not the problem. Honestly, I am not the slightest bit interested in helping Ubi, or any other corporation solve their problem. I am a customer. I pay them money and I get a product/service. Whether the company has or does not have any issues with theft/piracy is not my concern as I am neither a thief nor a pirate. But when their solution to their problem starts to interfere with my doing business with their company, it becomes my problem. I do not steal nor pirate software. I am willing to be subjected to a reasonable amount of inconvenience as a result of Ubi attempting to solve their problem. But there is a limit to what I, as an honest customer, will accept. I am also a rabid capitalist. Nothing is free. A company wants me to accept more inconvenience for their problem? The company better offer me some compensation. The equation of Price paid + inconvenience = product/service gets unprofitable from the customer's viewpoint when the inconvenience increases with no other adjustments. Will the continuous online requirement keep me from buying the game? I don't know. I don't like it, but I also want to support the development of submarine simulators. Perhaps the solution is for me to buy SH5 when it comes out but not install it until this online issue is resolved to my satisfaction? That would be a noble solution (financially supporting the development) but by buying SH5, am I passively sending a message to Ubi that I accept their solution to their problem? If I don't buy SH5, am I passively sending a message to Ubi that I don't want any further development in submarine simulators? I am honestly torn on this. Which is more important to me Supporting future development in submarine simulators? Communicating my dislike for how Ubi is trying to solve their problem? Either choice has disadvantages that are important to me. For myself, I don't see a win-win solution to this complicated issue. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.