Why I've decided not to buy, or own, SH5 (and I hope Ubi reads this)

[Sammi79]

Originally Posted by Brag

you don't own it, you just get access to UBI servers which authorize you to use the software stored on your PC.

Well, I think Brag has a good point here. I'm not paying for software unless you actually sell me the software you know? If it's permission that you are selling well it should be way cheaper, say $10 or £5 that would be reasonable. They do tell you that a permanent internet connection is required in order to play the game, but when do they tell you that whilst you thought you were buying a piece of software, that actually you are not and they are going to keep it? Is that before or after the sale?

I understand the software producers wanting to protect their creations, It's a real shame that Ubisoft has decided that this is the best way of doing it, but we only have the pirates to blame. The graphics look great and I'm sure the patches+modders will turn this into the best (albeit the only contemporary) subsim around in the end, and eventually the price will drop to a reasonable level IMO for what they are actually selling (permission to use their software) and at that time I will buy it.