SH5 Constant Connection Requirement Dropped - Page 5

Grifty_mcgrift · 11-15-10, 09:00 PM

I've tried asking Ubisoft if they have altered the DRM so that it doesn't require a constant internet connection, but they tell me that the DRM hasn't changed. So I'm not sure what to make of it. I guess it is a step in the right direction, but I'm still on the fence.

I've wanted SH5 since I heard of it, but then the DRM stuff started and really turned me off. Then all the problems with the game surfaced and I wasn't so sad about missing out. But now that I hear there is a mega mod coming out for it, that it would appear a constant internet connection is no longer required, and the price is at $10 on amazon, I'm really struggling with the decision. Do I give in to ubisoft? Should I wait until ubisoft offically patches out any trace of the DRM (whenever that is)? I just don't know what to do.

Jimbuna · 11-16-10, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

janh, I was teasing a friend of mine. I am sorry that you found it offensive, but you are making mountains out of molehills.

There must be some misunderstanding here Tak....janh response @ #41 and mine @ #42 were in response to #39

Either that or I'm experiencing a 'sober' moment

Takeda Shingen · 11-16-10, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

There must be some misunderstanding here Tak....janh response @ #41 and mine @ #42 were in response to #39

Either that or I'm experiencing a 'sober' moment

Well then my bad. I may have misunderstood and now it is I that owe the apology. Sorry janh.

Sober!?!!? You?!?!?! After 1500? Right.

Jimbuna · 11-16-10, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Well then my bad. I may have misunderstood and now it is I that owe the apology. Sorry janh.

Sober!?!!? You?!?!?! After 1500? Right.

LOL

Oh I wish

Penguin · 11-17-10, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Grifty_mcgrift

I've tried asking Ubisoft if they have altered the DRM so that it doesn't require a constant internet connection, but they tell me that the DRM hasn't changed. So I'm not sure what to make of it. I guess it is a step in the right direction, but I'm still on the fence.

I've wanted SH5 since I heard of it, but then the DRM stuff started and really turned me off. Then all the problems with the game surfaced and I wasn't so sad about missing out. But now that I hear there is a mega mod coming out for it, that it would appear a constant internet connection is no longer required, and the price is at $10 on amazon, I'm really struggling with the decision. Do I give in to ubisoft? Should I wait until ubisoft offically patches out any trace of the DRM (whenever that is)? I just don't know what to do.

Stay strong!
I have a dream:
That in the second Ubi drops their idiotic DRM 100s of people instantly buy SH5 to set an example of customer power.
I know this won't happen

but us two and Steve makes at least 3 people who would try to make a stand

- I hope there's more out there.
So the profit margin Ubi makes from the product is lower then, tough **** - they should have done so before.

vanjast · 11-18-10, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

Stay strong!
That in the second Ubi drops their idiotic DRM 100s of people instantly buy SH5 to set an example of customer power.

I'll buy it as soon as DRM dissapears, as I have faith in the MOD community to make it a good sim... till then my wallet is as tight as a virg... oops Cannot say that here. :hugegrin:

bocheetus · 11-18-10, 07:37 AM

Privateer wrote-

Putting glitter on a Dog Turd does not make it a Christmas Ornament.
No matter how you try to sell it.

I think your wrong here. I think if you put glitter on a dog turd, put one of those hooker deals on it. I'm afraid it would indeed be a Christmas ornament.

Grifty_mcgrift · 11-18-10, 02:55 PM

I think I will hold off buying silent hunter 5 until the DRM is completely gone. Not requiring a constant internet connection is a step in the right direction, but I still can't give in to ubisoft until they completely remove it. I've waited this long, I can wait a little longer. Then perhaps when I do finally get to start sailing a U-boat again, SH5 will be a even better game.

THE_MASK · 11-18-10, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

There must be some misunderstanding here Tak....janh response @ #41 and mine @ #42 were in response to #39

Either that or I'm experiencing a 'sober' moment

Excuse me .

Alky · 11-18-10, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vanjast

I'll buy it as soon as DRM dissapears, as I have faith in the MOD community to make it a good sim... till then my wallet is as tight as a virg... oops Cannot say that here. :hugegrin:

That's all that keeps me from buying it!!

Jimbuna · 11-20-10, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sober

Excuse me .

Okay...your excused

Seeadler · 12-31-10, 10:41 AM

PC Gamer: Constant net connection no longer required for Ubisoft games

Sailor Steve · 12-31-10, 02:15 PM

That's what started this thread in the first place.

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but will still require an internet connection to validate the install every time the game is booted up.

I won't buy it until it's completely gone.

Takeda Shingen · 12-31-10, 02:43 PM

About time that PC Gamer caught up to SubSim. It only took them six weeks.

FIREWALL · 12-31-10, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Agreed. I will not buy any more Ubisoft products.

I side with mookie.

They burned me with SH4 when I did a pre-order to get the colllectable that was one step below the Tin can version and sent me the basic one. And when I complained via email they, basicalily said tuff luck.

To add insult to injury some members got it at retail outlets at the same time as my pre-order.

As what happened with SH-5. I know I got mine at BestBuy 2 days before the pre-order.

Luckily Iwas able to return it and get my 60 bucks back.

The only good thing that has come out of SH-5 is the new members at SubSim and the FANTASTIC mods that have somewhat fixed the game and made it more playable.

btw I repurchased SH-5 out of the" bargain bin" thru SubSim at Amazon.

Ubisoft This time and in the future.... You Lose.

There's an old saying.... Burn me once, shame one me. Burn me twice, shame on you!!!

Well you ain't gonna get a second chance...

11-18-10, 07:37 AM	#67
bocheetus Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	In your heart you know I'm write Privateer wrote- Putting glitter on a Dog Turd does not make it a Christmas Ornament. No matter how you try to sell it. I think your wrong here. I think if you put glitter on a dog turd, put one of those hooker deals on it. I'm afraid it would indeed be a Christmas ornament.

12-31-10, 10:41 AM	#72
Seeadler Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,096 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	PC Gamer: Constant net connection no longer required for Ubisoft games __________________ -- Vapor-ware is always easier to sell because there's no limit what it can do!

11-15-10, 09:00 PM	#61
Grifty_mcgrift Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 24 Downloads: 73 Uploads: 0	I've tried asking Ubisoft if they have altered the DRM so that it doesn't require a constant internet connection, but they tell me that the DRM hasn't changed. So I'm not sure what to make of it. I guess it is a step in the right direction, but I'm still on the fence. I've wanted SH5 since I heard of it, but then the DRM stuff started and really turned me off. Then all the problems with the game surfaced and I wasn't so sad about missing out. But now that I hear there is a mega mod coming out for it, that it would appear a constant internet connection is no longer required, and the price is at $10 on amazon, I'm really struggling with the decision. Do I give in to ubisoft? Should I wait until ubisoft offically patches out any trace of the DRM (whenever that is)? I just don't know what to do.

11-18-10, 02:55 PM	#68
Grifty_mcgrift Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 24 Downloads: 73 Uploads: 0	I think I will hold off buying silent hunter 5 until the DRM is completely gone. Not requiring a constant internet connection is a step in the right direction, but I still can't give in to ubisoft until they completely remove it. I've waited this long, I can wait a little longer. Then perhaps when I do finally get to start sailing a U-boat again, SH5 will be a even better game.

12-31-10, 02:43 PM	#74
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	About time that PC Gamer caught up to SubSim. It only took them six weeks.