I dont see why this is still a big issue, you only have to log in to start the game and you can then play offline.
"Rise of Flight" has a similar sytem where you have to log in to start the game and get updates. You can play totally offline, but some game modes are only available when you log in. Yet on the SIMHQ ROF forum, the fact that you need an internet connection is a total non-issue for 99% of ROF players.
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