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Originally Posted by jwilliams
I'd say there is a high chance the DRM will be gone.... In time.
This type of DRM (OSP) takes up space on thier servers. So when SH5 sales slow to a crawl, then it would make sense for Ubi to patch out the OSP from SH5 to allow space for the newer games.
I'd doubt Ubi would want to pay for servers for a game thats 5 years old and isnt selling (making money to pay for the servers).
It's not a question of IF, but WHEN will the OSP (DRM) be removed from SH5.
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This is why I am waiting. I probably get SH5 when they remove DRM in patch 1.4-1.5 (or in expansion pack a la UBM for SH4). And I'll be able to get it 9.99 or 19.99 with expansion pack etc.
I am old-fashioned, still having warm feelings towards Aces of Deep DOS-version and those hours spent to fiddle with start-up files to make game work.
CAOD still rocks in my memory...did I say WOLFPACKS!
So, I am not in hurry to see latest eye-candy. For me, graphics are least important feature, game-play and realism is. I'll get it like I got SH3 with patches and NYGM, SH4 with RFB & RSRD.
I just do not buy stuff to be free alpha-tester (this game apparently was not even in beta-stage when released...IMHO) to see latest "cool images". Nor am I too keen about "Sims in Sub". Why on earth would I get too excited about walking around sub, since it's my office and I am supposed to command it... Thankfully it seems that modders (as usual) are doing great job.
So, maybe in year or two, I'll join the merry U-Booters of SH5. Unfortunate for UBI, but I just do not support crap software in addition to things that are offending my rights and privacy.