UBI adds Offline option to UbiPlay for SH5 - Page 2

Ducimus · 11-02-11, 11:22 AM

Two thoughts:

1.) I'll be damned. Ubisoft finally got a clue, and added an option steam has had from its earliest days.

2.) The DRM is NOT dead. It's still there, it just has an offline mode now. Technically speaking Steam is a DRM as well. Just because a DRM has an offline mode, doesn't mean it no longer exists. I don't even have to install it to know it's a damn good bet that you have to authenticate at least once before it allows offline mode. Like steam, it will probably save your credentials, THEN it will allow offline mode. I'll also bet that if you lose your credentials, (IE saved username and PW) ,you'll have to re-authenticate in order to enable offline mode.

Sailor Steve · 11-02-11, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Now Steve'll have to go back and edit 20k posts

Why bother? I won, didn't I?

Herr-Berbunch · 11-02-11, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Why bother? I won, didn't I?

I think 'we' won.

I wonder how many people actually didn't buy this on principle?

Adriatico · 11-02-11, 01:24 PM

It's quite clear... reduce volume of server maintanance + sell some more products to people disqusted with online DRM

* * *
Just hope that it could be new incentive... to moders who previously ignored online DRM product.

lanziqi · 11-02-11, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Stickied.

So honored for a freshmen like me to have a post stickied to the top

0rpheus · 11-02-11, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lanziqi

So honored for a freshmen like me to have a post stickied to the top

You were the first to spot the news that about half the members of this site have been waiting for since SH5 was released - you deserve it dude!

EDIT: And you're on the front page too!

Aaaand, just to put a bigger grin on your face, keep checking this site for the next few hours:

http://www.allaboutthegames.co.uk

floundericiousWA · 11-02-11, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I think 'we' won.

I wonder how many people actually didn't buy this on principle?

I waited and then got it for like $7 on amazon as I figured that, eventually, this awesome community (or UBISoft) would get it all sorted out! :-)

Now, yippee!!!! :-)

kiwi_2005 · 11-02-11, 06:27 PM

Okay we got the Offline mode now lets start making posts why we need the XXI and IX boats maybe they will read our posts feel sorry for us and 15 months later we will get a DLC xpack with the boats all for free!!!. All we have to do is wait another 15 months

Oh wait...

Sartoris · 11-02-11, 06:37 PM

Now that you mention the other u-boat types, does the community have the tools necessary to model those u-boats? I mean, is it reasonable to expect the modders to eventually create the other types of u-boats?

kylania · 11-02-11, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sartoris

Now that you mention the other u-boat types, does the community have the tools necessary to model those u-boats? I mean, is it reasonable to expect the modders to eventually create the other types of u-boats?

TDW is hard at work making a tool that should be the first step towards that.

lanziqi · 11-02-11, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0rpheus

You were the first to spot the news that about half the members of this site have been waiting for since SH5 was released - you deserve it dude!

EDIT: And you're on the front page too!

Aaaand, just to put a bigger grin on your face, keep checking this site for the next few hours:

http://www.allaboutthegames.co.uk

So high

I like this place

papa_smurf · 11-03-11, 06:50 AM

Took Ubi long enough, but still won't be buying it. Happy enough with SH3.

DedEye · 11-03-11, 07:39 AM

lol!

My quote is similar: "Ubi's DRM sucks"

In the last month there were 6 occasions where I could not authenticate because Ubi's server was down, so this makes me happy.....

....however I can't help but think this is the nail in the coffin with respect to any further official support for this title. Not that I held much hope but Ubi could have gained some goodwill but releasing another decent patch.

Ubi continues to treat their customers like thieves (for example recently proclaiming that 90% of people playing their games pirate them) and releasing bug-riddled semi-complete products (Cliffs of Dover). I have no recourse but to vote with my wallet.

irish1958 · 11-03-11, 09:09 AM

I have been waiting for this. Now I will give SH5 a try.

Ducimus · 11-03-11, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DedEye

lol!

....however I can't help but think this is the nail in the coffin with respect to any further official support for this title. Not that I held much hope but Ubi could have gained some goodwill but releasing another decent patch.

Ubi dropped support for this game a long time ago. Two patch's is all your getting, and not the usual four. The DRM, i beleive, is a seperate issue since ubi's DRM effects multiple titles, not just SH5.

11-02-11, 01:24 PM	#19
Adriatico Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: Periscope depth Posts: 860 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	It's quite clear... reduce volume of server maintanance + sell some more products to people disqusted with online DRM * * * Just hope that it could be new incentive... to moders who previously ignored online DRM product. __________________

11-02-11, 06:27 PM	#23
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Okay we got the Offline mode now lets start making posts why we need the XXI and IX boats maybe they will read our posts feel sorry for us and 15 months later we will get a DLC xpack with the boats all for free!!!. All we have to do is wait another 15 months Oh wait... __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

11-03-11, 06:50 AM	#27
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Took Ubi long enough, but still won't be buying it. Happy enough with SH3. __________________

11-03-11, 07:39 AM	#28
DedEye Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Edmonton Posts: 133 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	lol! My quote is similar: "Ubi's DRM sucks" In the last month there were 6 occasions where I could not authenticate because Ubi's server was down, so this makes me happy..... ....however I can't help but think this is the nail in the coffin with respect to any further official support for this title. Not that I held much hope but Ubi could have gained some goodwill but releasing another *decent* patch. Ubi continues to treat their customers like thieves (for example recently proclaiming that 90% of people playing their games pirate them) and releasing bug-riddled semi-complete products (Cliffs of Dover). I have no recourse but to vote with my wallet. __________________ U-Boot Spezial Cocktail......neidisch?

11-03-11, 09:09 AM	#29
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	I have been waiting for this. Now I will give SH5 a try. __________________ Irish1958

11-02-11, 11:22 AM	#16
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Two thoughts: 1.) I'll be damned. Ubisoft finally got a clue, and added an option steam has had from its earliest days. 2.) The DRM is NOT dead. It's still there, it just has an offline mode now. Technically speaking Steam is a DRM as well. Just because a DRM has an offline mode, doesn't mean it no longer exists. I don't even have to install it to know it's a damn good bet that you have to authenticate at least once before it allows offline mode. Like steam, it will probably save your credentials, THEN it will allow offline mode. I'll also bet that if you lose your credentials, (IE saved username and PW) ,you'll have to re-authenticate in order to enable offline mode.

11-02-11, 06:37 PM	#24
Sartoris Captain Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 489 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	Now that you mention the other u-boat types, does the community have the tools necessary to model those u-boats? I mean, is it reasonable to expect the modders to eventually create the other types of u-boats?