Warning for those wanting to get SH4

Capt_Morgan · 08-15-13, 12:35 AM

Being in New Zealand, Amazon doesn't like my money. Not about to go through the Steam Fiasco again.

I recently bought SH4 Standard Edition from what turned out to be a rip-off
namely www.gamesrocket.com. I got the game, installed alright and played a bit

Then I went back 2 days later to get the SH4 Expansion pack. They took my money for it then informed me that in order to process this second order (that they had already taken the money for) I had to.
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For security reasons, it is necessary that you send us an email to
verification@gamesrocket.com containing the following:
1. A legible scan or photo of your ID card of your passport
2. The completed verification form as photo or scan
3. A picture of you together with your ID card or passport (your face and ID must be visible next to each other on the photo).

Pictures taken with a mobile phone are acceptable in most cases.
As soon as we have received all necessary documents from you, your order will be processed.
---------------------

Excuse me? I have NEVER been asked to do this before (Can you say 'idenity theft').

Well, they now have my money and I have no expansion.

So I went out and bought ANOTHER expansion pack from www.softpedia.com (they happily took my money) Downloaded the files and installed it to my working SH4 V1.4. Ran the program and it asked for my serial number, I assume to SH4. "That serial number is not vaild, You have 2 tries left before the game is locked"

I went back to Softpedia thinking there might be a serial number for the expansion pack. None Found. "That program does not have a serial number I was told"

I contacted Gamesrocket about it they said you are only allowed 1 key if you use up the activation the software is disabled and you can never reinstall it.
What?? Is this UBISofts doing or theirs.

So I'm out the price of SH4 Standard and 2 expansion packs.
Charge backs will be issued..And authority's and Visa contacted.

Stay away from Gamesrocket and Softpedia if you want to protect your sanity , and your wallet

Well, now I have paid for SH4 Gold from Gamers Gate. Downloading it now.

The new Silent Hunter is getting very expensive.

Cheers

Cybermat47 · 08-15-13, 12:39 AM

You just posted an identical thread

Capt_Morgan · 08-15-13, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

You just posted an identical thread

Only once (and not totally identical) just getting the word out in hopes someone else doesn't fall victim..

If thats wrong I apologize...

Cybermat47 · 08-15-13, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt_Morgan

If thats wrong I apologize...

Not really, just a bit annoying. Although considering what you say, I think it's fair enough.

CapnScurvy · 08-15-13, 07:44 AM

WOW, thats quite a tale of trouble!!

My advice to anyone who's considering to download any game.......don't do it!

There's plenty of DVD games still out there, new in a box, that can be picked up for less than a fraction of what they originally sold for. Having someone else telling you you'll need to provide an Authentication Key or some other "proof of purchase" number to download a game is nothing but BS. For those that plan to mod their game, having a CD in-hand is going to be very important.....you'll need it when the files become corrupt (and they will!!), and you need to reinstall.

It's their rules but I'll not play by them. Buy the CD, get it shipped to your home in a couple of days, and thumb your nose to the market industry that has their grip on your balls!

Capt_Morgan · 08-15-13, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

WOW, thats quite a tale of trouble!!

My advice to anyone who's considering to download any game.......don't do it!

There's plenty of DVD games still out there, new in a box, that can be picked up for less than a fraction of what they originally sold for. Having someone else telling you you'll need to provide an Authentication Key or some other "proof of purchase" number to download a game is nothing but BS. For those that plan to mod their game, having a CD in-hand is going to be very important.....you'll need it when the files become corrupt (and they will!!), and you need to reinstall.

It's their rules but I'll not play by them. Buy the CD, get it shipped to your home in a couple of days, and thumb your nose to the market industry that has their grip on your balls!

Well, I my case there aren't many game store around here in Auckland and being partially disabled its is hard to get out. I use to get everything from Amazon (digital download) but it seems they don't like anything but North American money now.

Mailing to New Zealand takes a bit more than a couple days. If you want it in a couple days the shipping will most likely cost more than the game...

I do have a 'CD in hand' I just burn the files to DVD

I finally got SH4 Gold from GamerGate (at the recommendation of a mate) haven't had any worries with that. The other 2 companies can enjoy the charge back, and my posting about them in every public forum I belong to as well as my gaming group (and after 40 years thats pretty large)

Cheers

08-15-13, 12:35 AM	#1
Capt_Morgan Bosun Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 61 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Warning for those wanting to get SH4 Being in New Zealand, Amazon doesn't like my money. Not about to go through the Steam Fiasco again. I recently bought SH4 Standard Edition from what turned out to be a rip-off namely www.gamesrocket.com. I got the game, installed alright and played a bit Then I went back 2 days later to get the SH4 Expansion pack. They took my money for it then informed me that in order to process this second order (that they had already taken the money for) I had to. -------------------- For security reasons, it is necessary that you send us an email to verification@gamesrocket.com containing the following: 1. A legible scan or photo of your ID card of your passport 2. The completed verification form as photo or scan 3. A picture of you together with your ID card or passport (your face and ID must be visible next to each other on the photo). Pictures taken with a mobile phone are acceptable in most cases. As soon as we have received all necessary documents from you, your order will be processed. --------------------- Excuse me? I have NEVER been asked to do this before (Can you say 'idenity theft'). Well, they now have my money and I have no expansion. So I went out and bought ANOTHER expansion pack from www.softpedia.com (they happily took my money) Downloaded the files and installed it to my working SH4 V1.4. Ran the program and it asked for my serial number, I assume to SH4. "That serial number is not vaild, You have 2 tries left before the game is locked" I went back to Softpedia thinking there might be a serial number for the expansion pack. None Found. "That program does not have a serial number I was told" I contacted Gamesrocket about it they said you are only allowed 1 key if you use up the activation the software is disabled and you can never reinstall it. What?? Is this UBISofts doing or theirs. So I'm out the price of SH4 Standard and 2 expansion packs. Charge backs will be issued..And authority's and Visa contacted. Stay away from Gamesrocket and Softpedia if you want to protect your sanity , and your wallet Well, now I have paid for SH4 Gold from Gamers Gate. Downloading it now. The new Silent Hunter is getting very expensive. Cheers

08-15-13, 12:39 AM	#2
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	You just posted an identical thread __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394