DRM continues to be an issue. - Page 5

Sailor Steve · 08-23-10, 08:50 PM

Incessantly whining about people whining is possibly more annoying than the whining you keep whining about. Demanding that people close threads you don't like, and now this demanding that people stop complaining about DRM. It's not gonna happen, and you SHOUTING about it all the time doesn't isn't going to change that.

If you don't like it, just don't read the threads.

Ducimus · 08-23-10, 10:29 PM

Necro thread. Was dead and buried for 5 months. Just FYI.

Gerald · 08-23-10, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

Necro thread. Was dead and buried for 5 months. Just FYI.

exactly what I was thinking, why is this up, wtf is this for Felling....

melendir · 08-25-10, 06:51 AM

I have not been able to play the game for few months

Every time I load the save game the game starts loading the situation and then boots me to desktop.

If I start a new game, the tutorial part goes well all the way to the end, but when going out for the "1st real patrol" the game loads and then boots me to desktop ?!?

No crack, No mods and Game updated.

So the game has been in my hard drive since I bought it, but haven't been able to play it for months. I have been waiting for Ubisoft to update the game, but seems that is not going to happen

Is this DRM issue? or is there someother known reason for this?

Appreciate the answer, if some fellow player knows the reason

robbo180265 · 08-25-10, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by melendir

I have not been able to play the game for few months

Every time I load the save game the game starts loading the situation and then boots me to desktop.

If I start a new game, the tutorial part goes well all the way to the end, but when going out for the "1st real patrol" the game loads and then boots me to desktop ?!?

No crack, No mods and Game updated.

So the game has been in my hard drive since I bought it, but haven't been able to play it for months. I have been waiting for Ubisoft to update the game, but seems that is not going to happen

Is this DRM issue? or is there someother known reason for this?

Appreciate the answer, if some fellow player knows the reason

No mods means it's probably a hardware issue - what are your specs?

melendir · 08-25-10, 09:44 AM

Sorry forgot to mention that my hardware has not changed and the SH5 did work earlier. It just stopped working somewhere between 2-3 months.

Other games work as before, so I think the issue must be "SH5 only", unless the 1.2 SH5 update changed the requirements, since I can't remember if the game worked after last patch.

Sorry for being demented and not remembering very accurate

I was just thinking that if this was some usual issue that I could get fast answer from the forum

robbo180265 · 08-25-10, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by melendir

Sorry forgot to mention that my hardware has not changed and the SH5 did work earlier. It just stopped working somewhere between 2-3 months.

Other games work as before, so I think the issue must be "SH5 only", unless the 1.2 SH5 update changed the requirements, since I can't remember if the game worked after last patch.

Sorry for being demented and not remembering very accurate

I was just thinking that if this was some usual issue that I could get fast answer from the forum

One of the last things Sorlim did before he disappeared off the face of the planet was to compile a list of issues that could cause a ctd - and how to fix them.

http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...7/m/9161029478

It's a long shot , but something there might help you.

Nufsed · 08-25-10, 11:41 AM

I bought SH5, DRM and all. I have had no problems connecting with the servers and the following statement is based on my personal experience with this "Simulation"

Silent Hunter 5 is going to be the "best" Submarine/U-Boat sim "ever". I base this prediction on (a) The base game/programming is pretty sound and the game stable (b) The amount and quality of the "Mods" released so-far (The sim on my machine is radically different from the original download, both graphically and AI wise). This situation has arisen solely from the dedication of a few very clever and IT savvy modders (You all know who you are). And I for one would to thank and congratulate all of you Guys for your unwavering belief in this great sim.

Thankyou

Galanti · 08-25-10, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

Will everyone PLEASe just stop whining about DRM. WE GET IT! DRM sucks. Doesnt mean you have to complain constantly about it. Either UBI gets it and whining isnt doing anything productive, or UBI doesnt care, in which case whining still wont be productive. Its been out for like 6 months now. this has to be the fifteen thousandth thread about how DRM sucks. what makes you think THIS thread as opposed to any of the others is gonna make UBI listen. the ONLY way to REALLY force them is to completely boycott it. and we all know that not going to happen. their a company that only cares about profit, like every other company has become. no matter how but BS the companies produce to claim they "care about players", they cant hide the fact that its a lie. once the games are sold they couldnt give a DAM what you want. just as long as they get a profit. youve all bought the game, given UBI money and now their giving you the middle finger, and constantly complaining and not taking action isnt going to help any.

Is that you, Trenken?

melendir · 08-26-10, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo180265

One of the last things Sorlim did before he disappeared off the face of the planet was to compile a list of issues that could cause a ctd - and how to fix them.

http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...7/m/9161029478

It's a long shot , but something there might help you.

Thank you for the link

melendir · 08-30-10, 11:57 AM

Okay. Little edit to stay within the rules

"My CTD seems to be a DRM issue or my router issue.
I did something "not recommended" to my installation and then everything works, but When I undo the changes to the original state, CTD happens every time when the loading is "final."

No difference if I have the DVD in drive or not

Sailor Steve · 08-30-10, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by melendir

I installed a cracked exe

Oops. Read the rules please.

Krauter · 08-30-10, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by melendir

I installed a cracked exe

Fail..

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Incessantly whining about people whining is possibly more annoying than the whining you keep whining about. Demanding that people close threads you don't like, and now this demanding that people stop complaining about DRM. It's not gonna happen, and you SHOUTING about it all the time doesn't isn't going to change that.

If you don't like it, just don't read the threads.

Amen to that.

Cheers,

Krauter

Gilbou · 08-31-10, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Oops. Read the rules please.

Yes, please read the rules.

Because it is logical and respected to respect the rules rather than confront reality.

Repeat after me : There Is No Problem. I Am The Problem.

And you are lucky we don't execute you. Some countries do for less.

Do not mess with reality. Follow the rules and the law.

melendir · 08-31-10, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Oops. Read the rules please.

Edited my earlier post to stay within the rules

but the authentication issue is still there. Don't know why it originally worked alright when I bought it and installed it the first time. After official updates it stopped working right away or soon after that (can't remember exactly if it worked after update at all).

Has anyone had the same kind of issue?

Good thing I have the SH4 Collector's Edition and even better that I have SH3 + GWX

08-23-10, 08:50 PM	#61
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Incessantly whining about people whining is possibly more annoying than the whining you keep whining about. Demanding that people close threads you don't like, and now this demanding that people stop complaining about DRM. It's not gonna happen, and you SHOUTING about it all the time doesn't isn't going to change that. If you don't like it, just don't read the threads. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-25-10, 06:51 AM	#64
melendir Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 129 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	I have not been able to play the game for few months Every time I load the save game the game starts loading the situation and then boots me to desktop. If I start a new game, the tutorial part goes well all the way to the end, but when going out for the "1st real patrol" the game loads and then boots me to desktop ?!? No crack, No mods and Game updated. So the game has been in my hard drive since I bought it, but haven't been able to play it for months. I have been waiting for Ubisoft to update the game, but seems that is not going to happen Is this DRM issue? or is there someother known reason for this? Appreciate the answer, if some fellow player knows the reason __________________ ------------ - Melendir - ------------

08-25-10, 09:44 AM	#66
melendir Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 129 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Sorry forgot to mention that my hardware has not changed and the SH5 did work earlier. It just stopped working somewhere between 2-3 months. Other games work as before, so I think the issue must be "SH5 only", unless the 1.2 SH5 update changed the requirements, since I can't remember if the game worked after last patch. Sorry for being demented and not remembering very accurate I was just thinking that if this was some usual issue that I could get fast answer from the forum __________________ ------------ - Melendir - ------------

08-25-10, 11:41 AM	#68
Nufsed Sparky Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 156 Downloads: 500 Uploads: 0	I bought SH5, DRM and all. I have had no problems connecting with the servers and the following statement is based on my personal experience with this "Simulation" Silent Hunter 5 is going to be the "best" Submarine/U-Boat sim "ever". I base this prediction on (a) The base game/programming is pretty sound and the game stable (b) The amount and quality of the "Mods" released so-far (The sim on my machine is radically different from the original download, both graphically and AI wise). This situation has arisen solely from the dedication of a few very clever and IT savvy modders (You all know who you are). And I for one would to thank and congratulate all of you Guys for your unwavering belief in this great sim. Thankyou __________________ Mike Collins Nullius in Verba

08-30-10, 11:57 AM	#71
melendir Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 129 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Okay. Little edit to stay within the rules "My CTD seems to be a DRM issue or my router issue. I did something "not recommended" to my installation and then everything works, but When I undo the changes to the original state, CTD happens every time when the loading is "final." No difference if I have the DVD in drive or not __________________ ------------ - Melendir - ------------ Last edited by melendir; 08-31-10 at 07:19 AM.

08-23-10, 10:29 PM	#62
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Necro thread. Was dead and buried for 5 months. Just FYI.