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raknal · 12-29-06, 03:43 AM

Could SH3 be purchased online via a download,and if so does anybody know if the download version would contain starforce

thanks

Raknal

Morts · 12-29-06, 03:49 AM

whats starforce

Letum · 12-29-06, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morts

whats starforce

It's a copy protection system that SH3 and other games use. It has been a topic of great controversy due to versions of starforce producing negative effects on some systems and preventing legal backup copies of software working.

Some of the claims against starforce are true, however some of them are false or mixed with myth and rumor.

There is a lot of discussion about star force on this, and countless other forums.

Back on topic:
Ubisoft did release a download version of the game. I do not know if it is still supported. I suggest you ask UBI soft.
I am not sure if it uses SF.

Mooncatt · 12-29-06, 04:00 AM

yes i believe sh3 is available to purchase via download but i aint sure where to get it from. and i dont what starforce is either

azn_132 · 12-29-06, 04:10 AM

It Is On Download At Direct2drive.com.

_Seth_ · 12-29-06, 04:15 AM

BTW: Welcome raknal!

FIREWALL · 12-29-06, 04:23 AM

Isn't it available at the SubSim store from Onkel Neal ?

bigboywooly · 12-29-06, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Isn't it available at the SubSim store from Onkel Neil ?

As a disc yes not as a direct download

Reece · 12-29-06, 08:28 AM

The versions on DVD now are under AU $20, and I am 90% sure that starforce has been removed!

The downloaded version doesn't have Starforce but only allows a set number of installs.

stabiz · 12-29-06, 08:44 AM

Yes, dont buy the download version, cause you will use up your reinstalls the first week. :rotfl:

AVGWarhawk · 12-29-06, 08:49 AM

You should be able to see the Starforce in your add/remove programs list to be sure.

Take Stabiz's advice, buy the disc. You will be uninstalling/reinstalling for mods and such.

danurve · 12-29-06, 09:26 AM

I purchased the game through ubisoft / direct2drive deal, about 19 clams. Hey I live near Syracuse NY, we got malls and tons of places were games are sold. But none of them carried SHIII, which seemed like BS to me I mean you can still get StarCraft for crying out loud. Figgured I waisted enough time out looking for the game so I decided on the d/l.
The first d/l was corrupt, 1.64 gigs. So you can download it again n/p, but on basic dsl @ 3 hours that's a pain. The install went fine except for one error reported resulting in one of the video tutorials for the academy won't play.
I started a thread with a question on what the dvd - d/l differences were, got zip :hmm:
I was realy just wondering if extra single missions etc. were excluded.

edited to add; Don't recall seeing any starforce jazz but when I get home I'll double check. It did however install something I belive called GameShadow. Said it was for updates. I have not used it to my knowledge. Right under the game d/l was a link for the 1.4patch, before I boought the game I went though this site to make sure thats what I needed.

Jimbuna · 12-29-06, 10:08 AM

Starforce removal tool:

http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/protect.phtml?c=55

jimmie · 12-29-06, 11:28 AM

If my memory is correct the download version comes with it..

ah yes,

http://www.simhq.com/_naval/naval_016b.html

(that was an extensive review at that time, BTW)

Sailor Steve · 12-29-06, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Isn't it available at the SubSim store from Onkel Neil ?

It's N E A L.

Oh great, now he's gonna show up with that AOD thing again!

12-29-06, 03:43 AM	#1
raknal Nub Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Download Purchase Could SH3 be purchased online via a download,and if so does anybody know if the download version would contain starforce thanks Raknal

12-29-06, 04:00 AM	#4
Mooncatt Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keighley UK Posts: 938 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	yes i believe sh3 is available to purchase via download but i aint sure where to get it from. and i dont what starforce is either __________________

12-29-06, 04:15 AM	#6
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	BTW: Welcome raknal! __________________

12-29-06, 04:23 AM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Isn't it available at the SubSim store from Onkel Neal ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ??? Last edited by FIREWALL; 12-30-06 at 01:29 AM.

12-29-06, 08:28 AM	#9
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,944 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	The versions on DVD now are under AU $20, and I am 90% sure that starforce has been removed! The downloaded version doesn't have Starforce but only allows a set number of installs. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

12-29-06, 03:49 AM	#2
Morts Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,395 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	whats starforce

12-29-06, 04:10 AM	#5
azn_132 Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 950 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It Is On Download At Direct2drive.com.

12-29-06, 08:44 AM	#10
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Yes, dont buy the download version, cause you will use up your reinstalls the first week. :rotfl: __________________

12-29-06, 08:49 AM	#11
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,305 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You should be able to see the Starforce in your add/remove programs list to be sure. Take Stabiz's advice, buy the disc. You will be uninstalling/reinstalling for mods and such. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-29-06, 09:26 AM	#12
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	I purchased the game through ubisoft / direct2drive deal, about 19 clams. Hey I live near Syracuse NY, we got malls and tons of places were games are sold. But none of them carried SHIII, which seemed like BS to me I mean you can still get StarCraft for crying out loud. Figgured I waisted enough time out looking for the game so I decided on the d/l. The first d/l was corrupt, 1.64 gigs. So you can download it again n/p, but on basic dsl @ 3 hours that's a pain. The install went fine except for one error reported resulting in one of the video tutorials for the academy won't play. I started a thread with a question on what the dvd - d/l differences were, got zip :hmm: I was realy just wondering if extra single missions etc. were excluded. edited to add; Don't recall seeing any starforce jazz but when I get home I'll double check. It did however install something I belive called GameShadow. Said it was for updates. I have not used it to my knowledge. Right under the game d/l was a link for the 1.4patch, before I boought the game I went though this site to make sure thats what I needed. __________________

12-29-06, 10:08 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,543 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Starforce removal tool: http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/protect.phtml?c=55 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-29-06, 11:28 AM	#14
jimmie Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Japan Posts: 259 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If my memory is correct the download version comes with it.. ah yes, http://www.simhq.com/_naval/naval_016b.html (that was an extensive review at that time, BTW)