Is e-bay SH5 game legit?

OldFrenchy · 04-06-10, 12:45 PM

I saw a copy of SH5 on sale on E-bay. The seller stated that it would not work on the internet. So I sent him a message asking him how it was possible to play this game when it required a continuos online connection. He responded:
"Hi, its an import edition, it does not require internet connection because it wont be able to connect to servers in USA. So, its very simply, just install and play, but you cannot play online multi-player mode. Thanks."

B.S.?

kylania · 04-06-10, 12:47 PM

It's either cracked or a scam, either way you should avoid it.

OldFrenchy · 04-06-10, 12:54 PM

That's what I figured, but the price was high enough to speculate...

Jimbuna · 04-06-10, 12:56 PM

There are an increasing number of 'offers' on the internet.

Ignore them all like the plague.....God only knows what the discs contain.

Ablemaster · 04-06-10, 01:01 PM

Dodgy, but kind of interesting too, mind you im with Jimbuna, stay well away mate.

loerelau · 04-06-10, 01:25 PM

And still. If it is a legal copy, but still installed on his system... You can not play at the same time... Another drm thing... You never can buy a 2nd hand copy.

mcarlsonus · 04-06-10, 01:42 PM

I actually bought my copy from a seller on eBay within two weeks of its release. It was being offered by a reputable seller who had a number of other, "new, sealed" games available. Just search for the title - and, of course, check the seller's reputation. I ended up paying $33 US, including S&H. I had no intention of paying the more typical $47-$51 for it!

kylania · 04-06-10, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcarlsonus

I actually bought my copy from a seller on eBay within two weeks of its release. It was being offered by a reputable seller who had a number of other, "new, sealed" games available. Just search for the title - and, of course, check the seller's reputation. I ended up paying $33 US, including S&H. I had no intention of paying the more typical $47-$51 for it!

Well, sure, there's a big difference between a 'new in box' eBay sale and a 'won't work on the internet, just can't do such and such, but it's all good brother' eBay sale.

Jimbuna · 04-06-10, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loerelau

And still. If it is a legal copy, but still installed on his system... You can not play at the same time... Another drm thing... You never can buy a 2nd hand copy.

The hint in the original thread was "it does not require internet connection" so DRM isn't an issue.

Not to be touched with a bargepole

Seeadler · 04-06-10, 02:28 PM

SH5 at Amazon.uk now £12.98

Jan Kyster · 04-06-10, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

There are an increasing number of 'offers' on the internet.

Ignore them all like the plague.....God only knows what the discs contain.

Shouldn't be ignored! You really should report seller/sale to eBay

Jimbuna · 04-06-10, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

Shouldn't be ignored! You really should report seller/sale to eBay

It's not my style or my drama.....what would you do about the hundreds or maybe even thousands of torrent links?

Best not to get involved IMO.

theluckyone17 · 04-06-10, 08:01 PM

I say report 'em. I don't like pirates, but I won't go out of my way to hassle them. (Laugh at 'em when they get infected with malware from downloading sketchy warez via torrents, yes

)

But when someone's dirty enough to directly profit off of it... "I'm thinkin' somebody needs to put you down, dog. What do you think?" (I hate quoting Alliance, but it applies in this case...)

thyro · 04-07-10, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theluckyone17

I say report 'em. I don't like pirates, but I won't go out of my way to hassle them. (Laugh at 'em when they get infected with malware from downloading sketchy warez via torrents, yes

)

But when someone's dirty enough to directly profit off of it... "I'm thinkin' somebody needs to put you down, dog. What do you think?" (I hate quoting Alliance, but it applies in this case...)

Report it to UBI... I'm sure they will be keen to see how they broke their DRM. Cheers

04-07-10, 04:19 AM

Sounds dodgy! Avoid it as you would avoid a Rat in 1665!

Plus, as someone said earlier. I don't like it but I can live with people pirating stuff for free. But profiting out of it is just down right disgusting! Report 'em!

04-06-10, 12:45 PM	#1
OldFrenchy Mate Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 59 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Is e-bay SH5 game legit? I saw a copy of SH5 on sale on E-bay. The seller stated that it would not work on the internet. So I sent him a message asking him how it was possible to play this game when it required a continuos online connection. He responded: "Hi, its an import edition, it does not require internet connection because it wont be able to connect to servers in USA. So, its very simply, just install and play, but you cannot play online multi-player mode. Thanks." B.S.?

04-06-10, 12:47 PM	#2
kylania Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,528 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	It's either cracked or a scam, either way you should avoid it. __________________

04-06-10, 12:56 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	There are an increasing number of 'offers' on the internet. Ignore them all like the plague.....God only knows what the discs contain. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-06-10, 01:01 PM	#5
Ablemaster An able master Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 274 Downloads: 121 Uploads: 5	Dodgy, but kind of interesting too, mind you im with Jimbuna, stay well away mate. __________________

04-06-10, 02:28 PM	#10
Seeadler Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,096 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	SH5 at Amazon.uk now £12.98 __________________ -- Vapor-ware is always easier to sell because there's no limit what it can do!

04-06-10, 12:54 PM	#3
OldFrenchy Mate Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 59 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	That's what I figured, but the price was high enough to speculate...

04-06-10, 01:25 PM	#6
loerelau Gunner Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 93 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	And still. If it is a legal copy, but still installed on his system... You can not play at the same time... Another drm thing... You never can buy a 2nd hand copy.

04-06-10, 01:42 PM	#7
mcarlsonus Weps Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 362 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I actually bought my copy from a seller on eBay within two weeks of its release. It was being offered by a reputable seller who had a number of other, "new, sealed" games available. Just search for the title - and, of course, check the seller's reputation. I ended up paying $33 US, including S&H. I had no intention of paying the more typical $47-$51 for it!

04-06-10, 08:01 PM	#13
theluckyone17 Captain Join Date: May 2006 Location: Niskayuna, NY Posts: 482 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	I say report 'em. I don't like pirates, but I won't go out of my way to hassle them. (Laugh at 'em when they get infected with malware from downloading sketchy warez via torrents, yes ) But when someone's dirty enough to directly profit off of it... "I'm thinkin' somebody needs to put you down, dog. What do you think?" (I hate quoting Alliance, but it applies in this case...)

04-07-10, 04:19 AM	#15
severniae Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Sounds dodgy! Avoid it as you would avoid a Rat in 1665! Plus, as someone said earlier. I don't like it but I can live with people pirating stuff for free. But profiting out of it is just down right disgusting! Report 'em!