The gawd-almighty merged DRM in Silent Hunter V thread

Letum · 01-28-10, 02:01 PM

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bratkorv · 01-29-10, 05:39 AM

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Well done Letum

Marka Ragnos · 01-29-10, 08:25 AM

I bought a new pc for silent hunter 5

I don't know what to say, constant internet connection, games saved online?
If that is our future then it's a future without me :s

theluckyone17 · 01-29-10, 11:30 AM

There's something nagging me about this DRM business. It seems that Ubisoft can protect their copyright through some other method than requiring their software clients to be connected to a central server constantly while running. We've all had to deal with the disk checks, the Securom, blah blah blah.

Those benefits of a constant connection? Saved games on a server, installing the game on multiple computers, running without a disk. These seem like minor benefits, balanced by the need to have a constant connection.

So why do they need a constant connection? Why can't an occasional check on startup (similiar to Steam) be used? Why not a check at the initial start of the game, then drop the connection?

In short, I'm nervous about what else Ubisoft's got planned for that constant connection. Are they looking at feeding advertisements? "While SH5 loads, here's some words from our sponsors"? What information are they collecting? Are they manipulating my computer in the background? What else are they going to use it for? A year from now, I don't want to hear an Ubisoft exec saying "Well, we've got these constant connections to all of our gamer's PCs... let's use it now!"

Maybe I'm not trusting, maybe I'm jaded. But after the Sony fiasco, I'm a little nervous when DRM requiring a constant connection to my PC is introduced. Toss in outright mistakes like the Rainbox 6 issue, and I get even more nervous.

In short, I don't want to hear promises. I want it spelled out, exactly what they plan on using this connection for, in writing, preferably in the EULA.

If this push for "OSP" is a direct result of piracy, then Ubisoft is simply looking to verify their trust in us, the gamers. If that's the case, then I'm going to need more trust in Ubisoft.

IanC · 01-29-10, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Marka Ragnos

I bought a new pc for silent hunter 5

I don't know what to say, constant internet connection, games saved online?
If that is our future then it's a future without me :s

Man that sucks. But take comfort in knowing that one day SH5 will be DRM free. So you didn't waste your money.

BowfinSS287 · 01-29-10, 12:55 PM

Is the DRM copy protection system for SH V
the same system used by Farcry 2 ?

The Enigma · 01-29-10, 01:46 PM

This S#$cks!!!

I was delaying the purchase of my new pc for SH5.
Just to be sure to buy the right hardware.

I will never agree on buying a game witch needs constant online connection.
I'm never online while playing a game.
Playing offline has the advantage of switching of my virus-scanner and firewall, increasing the overall performance.
Also, I do not wish to save my data online.

I hate these so called 'terrorist protection needs' excuses.
It's all and alone for gaining even more money for big companies.
Collecting all kind of data about your customers and their habits and then selling that data for big bucks.

Is this the way to say thank you for purchasing legal software?
What fool I've been for always paying for my games.

UBI, your attempt to stop piracy is pushing even more people to the wrong side of the line.

I will not buy SH5 as long as this form of DRM is active.
Sad, I was very happy at first when the new game was announced.
Now I'm left behind deeply disappointment.
Thanks for that.

Arclight · 01-29-10, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BowfinSS287

Is the DRM copy protection system for SH V
the same system used by Farcry 2 ?

Nope, this is fresh crap.

smoke · 01-29-10, 03:48 PM

Well that is it for me also. Just cancelled my preorder. To bad, i was really looking forward to this new edition.

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Marka Ragnos Weps Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 364 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 0	I bought a new pc for silent hunter 5 I don't know what to say, constant internet connection, games saved online? If that is our future then it's a future without me :s __________________

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The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	This S#$cks!!! I was delaying the purchase of my new pc for SH5. Just to be sure to buy the right hardware. I will never agree on buying a game witch needs constant online connection. I'm never online while playing a game. Playing offline has the advantage of switching of my virus-scanner and firewall, increasing the overall performance. Also, I do not wish to save my data online. I hate these so called 'terrorist protection needs' excuses. It's all and alone for gaining even more money for big companies. Collecting all kind of data about your customers and their habits and then selling that data for big bucks. Is this the way to say thank you for purchasing legal software? What fool I've been for always paying for my games. UBI, your attempt to stop piracy is pushing even more people to the wrong side of the line. I will not buy SH5 as long as this form of DRM is active. Sad, I was very happy at first when the new game was announced. Now I'm left behind deeply disappointment. Thanks for that. __________________

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01-29-10, 11:30 AM	#4
theluckyone17 Captain Join Date: May 2006 Location: Niskayuna, NY Posts: 482 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	There's something nagging me about this DRM business. It seems that Ubisoft can protect their copyright through some other method than requiring their software clients to be connected to a central server constantly while running. We've all had to deal with the disk checks, the Securom, blah blah blah. Those benefits of a constant connection? Saved games on a server, installing the game on multiple computers, running without a disk. These seem like minor benefits, balanced by the need to have a constant connection. So why do they need a constant connection? Why can't an occasional check on startup (similiar to Steam) be used? Why not a check at the initial start of the game, then drop the connection? In short, I'm nervous about what else Ubisoft's got planned for that constant connection. Are they looking at feeding advertisements? "While SH5 loads, here's some words from our sponsors"? What information are they collecting? Are they manipulating my computer in the background? What else are they going to use it for? A year from now, I don't want to hear an Ubisoft exec saying "Well, we've got these constant connections to all of our gamer's PCs... let's use it now!" Maybe I'm not trusting, maybe I'm jaded. But after the Sony fiasco, I'm a little nervous when DRM requiring a constant connection to my PC is introduced. Toss in outright mistakes like the Rainbox 6 issue, and I get even more nervous. In short, I don't want to hear promises. I want it spelled out, exactly what they plan on using this connection for, in writing, preferably in the EULA. If this push for "OSP" is a direct result of piracy, then Ubisoft is simply looking to verify their trust in us, the gamers. If that's the case, then I'm going to need more trust in Ubisoft.

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BowfinSS287 Planesman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 185 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 0	Is the DRM copy protection system for SH V the same system used by Farcry 2 ?

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smoke Watch Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 30 Downloads: 292 Uploads: 0	Well that is it for me also. Just cancelled my preorder. To bad, i was really looking forward to this new edition.