What if the new DRM had an Offline Mode?

Seaman_Hornsby · 01-30-10, 03:28 PM

A lot of electrons have been pushed around discussing Ubi's new anti-piracy scheme. I find myself in the "not exactly thrilled" camp, but at the same time I understand the desire to cut into piracy. The problem here is the delicate balance between making it harder to illegally copy a game, and imposing on your legitimate paying customers.

Ubisoft appears to have implemented their own version of Valve's successful Steam system. Unfortunately, they have neglected to emulate a critical component of Steam, the OFFLINE MODE. To me, this seems to make all the difference in the world. If Ubi's new system included such a mode to allow offline play, then I think most of the potential problems (travel, poor/slow connection, etc.) would be eliminated.

What say you, sailors?

HundertzehnGustav · 01-30-10, 03:29 PM

1+
register
athenification
disk in tray
all okay

but gimme offline and leave my pc alone.

Sgtmonkeynads · 01-30-10, 03:43 PM

Yes. That is all I want.
Then I can get back to complaining about the short game,one type of ship, and horrible GUI.

mookiemookie · 01-30-10, 03:44 PM

Yes, if it authenticated once at startup and then left me to my own devices, I would not have an issue with it.

KL-alfman · 01-30-10, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Yes, if it authenticated once at startup and then left me to my own devices, I would not have an issue with it.

+ 1

andycaccia · 01-30-10, 03:52 PM

Personally I have nothing against anti-piracy systems. But I do not like the fact you have to stay connected while you play. My greatest concerns are about the possible (not certain) unreliability of this system.

So how about an offline mode? Yes, for me at least, it's a good idea.

But I would like to have a backup copy also...I guess they could provide an online authentication service and the possibility to make "certified" backup copies for the registered owners of original sh5.

Sailor Steve · 01-30-10, 03:55 PM

I could live with that. I always register my games anyway.

DarkFish · 01-30-10, 04:11 PM

fine with me
I'm just a poor student

and thus a crappy connection is all I can pay. I simply can't afford to let SH5 drain my bandwith.
An offline mode, like steam has, would be good.

TDK1044 · 01-30-10, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Yes, if it authenticated once at startup and then left me to my own devices, I would not have an issue with it.

+1

Mud · 01-30-10, 04:14 PM

Offline mode and it will all be fine.

Mud

jerm138 · 01-30-10, 04:17 PM

I'm pretty sure that's what everyone wants, including me.

I see no use in keeping my game-saves in a "cloud." They don't take up too much room at home.

TDK1044 · 01-30-10, 04:29 PM

As nice as this would be, Ubisoft must have considered this option and rejected it...at least for now. I hope they reconsider. Their sales would sure improve.

01-30-10, 04:32 PM

Fine

theluckyone17 · 01-30-10, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerm138

I see no use in keeping my game-saves in a "cloud." They don't take up too much room at home.

Not to mention that I'm a big user now, and perfectly capable of backing up my own save game files if I choose to do so.

Brag · 01-30-10, 05:08 PM

One time authentication and leave me alone, fine with me

01-30-10, 03:28 PM	#1
Seaman_Hornsby Engineer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 203 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	What if the new DRM had an Offline Mode? A lot of electrons have been pushed around discussing Ubi's new anti-piracy scheme. I find myself in the "not exactly thrilled" camp, but at the same time I understand the desire to cut into piracy. The problem here is the delicate balance between making it harder to illegally copy a game, and imposing on your legitimate paying customers. Ubisoft appears to have implemented their own version of Valve's successful Steam system. Unfortunately, they have neglected to emulate a critical component of Steam, the OFFLINE MODE. To me, this seems to make all the difference in the world. If Ubi's new system included such a mode to allow offline play, then I think most of the potential problems (travel, poor/slow connection, etc.) would be eliminated. What say you, sailors? __________________ Friends, when once a man is launched on such an adventure as this, he must bid farewell to hopes and fears, otherwise death or deliverance will both come too late to save his honor and his reason.

01-30-10, 03:29 PM	#2
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	1+ register athenification disk in tray all okay but gimme offline and leave my pc alone. __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

01-30-10, 03:43 PM	#3
Sgtmonkeynads Ships Secretary Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MilesCity Montana Posts: 583 Downloads: 614 Uploads: 0	Yes. That is all I want. Then I can get back to complaining about the short game,one type of ship, and horrible GUI. __________________ Just help someone.....it makes a difference

01-30-10, 03:44 PM	#4
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Yes, if it authenticated once at startup and then left me to my own devices, I would not have an issue with it. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

01-30-10, 03:52 PM	#6
andycaccia XO Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 418 Downloads: 261 Uploads: 2	Personally I have nothing against anti-piracy systems. But I do not like the fact you have to stay connected while you play. My greatest concerns are about the possible (not certain) unreliability of this system. So how about an offline mode? Yes, for me at least, it's a good idea. But I would like to have a backup copy also...I guess they could provide an online authentication service and the possibility to make "certified" backup copies for the registered owners of original sh5. __________________ "Memento Audere Semper"

01-30-10, 03:55 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I could live with that. I always register my games anyway. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-30-10, 04:11 PM	#8
DarkFish Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stinking drunk in Eindhoven, the Netherlands Posts: 1,844 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	fine with me I'm just a poor student and thus a crappy connection is all I can pay. I simply can't afford to let SH5 drain my bandwith. An offline mode, like steam has, would be good. __________________

01-30-10, 04:14 PM	#10
Mud Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 541 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Offline mode and it will all be fine. Mud __________________

01-30-10, 04:17 PM	#11
jerm138 Watch Officer Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 332 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I'm pretty sure that's what everyone wants, including me. I see no use in keeping my game-saves in a "cloud." They don't take up too much room at home. __________________

01-30-10, 04:29 PM	#12
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	As nice as this would be, Ubisoft must have considered this option and rejected it...at least for now. I hope they reconsider. Their sales would sure improve.

01-30-10, 04:32 PM	#13
Kefru Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Fine

01-30-10, 05:08 PM	#15
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	One time authentication and leave me alone, fine with me __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/