A SH too far?

SilentOtto · 04-21-10, 04:35 AM

I too will wait a few months (if I finally get it), for the bugs to be solved, mods to be developed, and (maybe) the DRM internet system to be removed.

As I posted in other thread, this is the first SH release that I don't pre-order or buy as soon as it's marketed. My main reason (personal, of course, YMMV) is this: In my main computer I use linux, been using it for years. I keep a partition with windows XP and only boot there to play SH4. I don't have an antivirus, I keep the install as simple as possible since it is ONLY a gaming rig. Now imagine my thoughts, when I see SH5 as an all-time-connected system... I am SCARED to play for hours with the internet connection open. I usually downloaded mods and stuff from my ubuntu system, copy them to the windows partition, and only then boot into XP and set them up. I only connect to the internet from windows to download updates, but with microsoft caring less and less for XP support, I simply don't trust that system AT ALL to be connected for hours, just for the sucking DRM to be on!!

As I said, your mileage may vary, but even though I'd love to test SH5, and am really envious seeing your screenshots and comments on the new sim, I decided I've had enough, and took the only move I feel is sane for me. Stay out of SH5, wait and see if Ubi rethink their strategy, and play (only a little) SH4 from time to time.

Meanwhile, I've gone back to SPWaW (which, by the way, plays perfectly in linux using the wine system), entered online tournament at SP depot, and remember the good old times.

Godspeed to y'all!

Silent Otto off!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-21-10, 04:35 AM	#1
SilentOtto Engineer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BF79 Posts: 209 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	I too will wait a few months (if I finally get it), for the bugs to be solved, mods to be developed, and (maybe) the DRM internet system to be removed. As I posted in other thread, this is the first SH release that I don't pre-order or buy as soon as it's marketed. My main reason (personal, of course, YMMV) is this: In my main computer I use linux, been using it for years. I keep a partition with windows XP and only boot there to play SH4. I don't have an antivirus, I keep the install as simple as possible since it is ONLY a gaming rig. Now imagine my thoughts, when I see SH5 as an all-time-connected system... I am SCARED to play for hours with the internet connection open. I usually downloaded mods and stuff from my ubuntu system, copy them to the windows partition, and only then boot into XP and set them up. I only connect to the internet from windows to download updates, but with microsoft caring less and less for XP support, I simply don't trust that system AT ALL to be connected for hours, just for the sucking DRM to be on!! As I said, your mileage may vary, but even though I'd love to test SH5, and am really envious seeing your screenshots and comments on the new sim, I decided I've had enough, and took the only move I feel is sane for me. Stay out of SH5, wait and see if Ubi rethink their strategy, and play (only a little) SH4 from time to time. Meanwhile, I've gone back to SPWaW (which, by the way, plays perfectly in linux using the wine system), entered online tournament at SP depot, and remember the good old times. Godspeed to y'all! Silent Otto off!