Rise of Flight ICE, Black Shark, A-10

Dowly · 02-26-11, 09:41 AM

Both DCS titles use SF.

Skybird · 02-26-11, 09:50 AM

I feared so, so two names scratched from the list. Well, saves me money.

Remains my question on Rise of Flight ICE.

Oberon · 02-26-11, 11:13 AM

I believe ROF ICE has an offline version now where you don't have to be connected to the net to play. One mo, I read about it in a simHQ re-review...

http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_444d.html

This is for standard ROF...I'd be very surprised if they've changed it back for ICE.
I must admit...it's tempting me too...although I think I'll need to upgrade a few components first...but it looks and sounds just beautiful, and they've now got the Sopwith Pup as flyable, so that swings it a lot in favour for me.

Skybird · 02-26-11, 11:48 AM

Oh, that is some hope there - heading over to simHQ now.

Skybird · 02-26-11, 12:09 PM

Okay I checked the online pdf of the German manual for Iron Cross. There it is written black on white that while for activation an online connection and creating an online account is necessary, you can launch the game and run it withoiut internet connection from that time on, with access to single player, quick mission, replays, and campaign, but the progress in campaign will be saved on HD, and will not be synchronised online.

At Amazon Germany it currently costs 32 euros. I'll wait until it drops a bit more, due to the online activation scheme, and then at some later time will get it.

I wonder why the original title still costs so much more but offers fewer planes.

a 3-days free trial download is available.

Oberon · 02-26-11, 12:19 PM

Oooh, might have to look at that free trial, after I've seen if it'll work on the home machine. I've been pleasantly surprised at what that machine will run of late, it took ARMA2 with little complaint on Medium settings, and OA too. However that's no guarantee...will have to investigate post-paycheck.

Ubergeek87 · 02-26-11, 01:37 PM

Edit: Nevermind, it's just a newer version of sf

Quote:

Q: Does DCS: A-10C use copy protection?
A: Yes, it uses the new user-friendly ProActive AAA Technology.
You will no longer have a fixed number of activations, but in an effort to prevent piracy the system does limit the number of activations per month. Your DCS A-10C serial number is initially set to 8 activations and when they all are spent, 1 activation is added automatically once per 31 days (effectively "refilling" your serial number).
ProActive AAA Technology does not install any drivers on your PC. It works as an integrated part of the DCS files but has no special privileges in your system.
For more information, please refer to this forum thread: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=59002

Edit pt 2: Not sure what your opinion of Steam is, but they removed sf from blackshark for the steam release http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=55848

02-26-11, 09:50 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I feared so, so two names scratched from the list. Well, saves me money. Remains my question on Rise of Flight ICE. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-26-11, 11:48 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Oh, that is some hope there - heading over to simHQ now. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-26-11, 12:09 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Okay I checked the online pdf of the German manual for Iron Cross. There it is written black on white that while for activation an online connection and creating an online account is necessary, you can launch the game and run it withoiut internet connection from that time on, with access to single player, quick mission, replays, and campaign, but the progress in campaign will be saved on HD, and will not be synchronised online. At Amazon Germany it currently costs 32 euros. I'll wait until it drops a bit more, due to the online activation scheme, and then at some later time will get it. I wonder why the original title still costs so much more but offers fewer planes. a 3-days free trial download is available. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-26-11, 09:41 AM	#1
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Both DCS titles use SF.

02-26-11, 11:13 AM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I believe ROF ICE has an offline version now where you don't have to be connected to the net to play. One mo, I read about it in a simHQ re-review... http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_444d.html This is for standard ROF...I'd be very surprised if they've changed it back for ICE. I must admit...it's tempting me too...although I think I'll need to upgrade a few components first...but it looks and sounds just beautiful, and they've now got the Sopwith Pup as flyable, so that swings it a lot in favour for me.

02-26-11, 12:19 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Oooh, might have to look at that free trial, after I've seen if it'll work on the home machine. I've been pleasantly surprised at what that machine will run of late, it took ARMA2 with little complaint on Medium settings, and OA too. However that's no guarantee...will have to investigate post-paycheck.