How many will buy SH5 if DRM is dropped? - Page 4

TDK1044 · 06-30-10, 07:11 AM

A few months ago I would have voted yes without hesitation, but in all honesty, without additional patches coming from the Publisher, I really can't see how this game can ever reach its potential.

Sure, the modders can do their usual excellent work, but for me it's a case of treating a symptom while the disease marches on.

So, my vote is no.

msxyz · 06-30-10, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDK1044

A few months ago I would have voted yes without hesitation, but in all honesty, without additional patches coming from the Publisher, I really can't see how this game can ever reach its potential.

Sure, the modders can do their usual excellent work, but for me it's a case of treating a symptom while the disease marches on.

So, my vote is no.

My position too.

IF the 'big brother style' DRM is dropped
IF Ubisoft is committed to release another patch
IF there's a big, professional MOD like GWX on the way

...then I might consider buying it.

Bilge_Rat · 06-30-10, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by McBeck

Thanks for voting guys

I still dont get why bilge rat voted....

I was seduced by the dark side of the force....

WarlordATF · 06-30-10, 10:44 AM

I'd buy it if they dropped the DRM, but i'd probably spend more time trying to gut it and use the contents in SH4 so i'd still have my fleetboats.

Iron Budokan · 06-30-10, 11:21 AM

No, I won't. I'm really not to interested in this game under any foreseeable circumstance. I have many other concerns about it, aside from the DRM.

The Enigma · 06-30-10, 03:41 PM

Nope, not in it's current state.

A while ago I would have bought it when DRM was dropped.
But reading about all the issues and an uncertain future about new patches,
I'm holding my money in my pocket.

06-30-10, 06:48 PM

I didn't buy my copy.
I got it with a Gift certificate to Amazon.

But if a version with no DRM,
patched beyound what we have now,
and proper instructions to the Tools were included?

I'd pull out my wallet.

Reece · 06-30-10, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

I didn't buy my copy.
I got it with a Gift certificate to Amazon.

But if a version with no DRM,
patched beyound what we have now,
and proper instructions to the Tools were included?

I'd pull out my wallet.

You're kidding! they actually supplied tools

but no documentation on how to use them!

That's like dangling a carrot in front of a mule!

I suppose it's no worse that the game itself having no manual!

The more I hear about SH5 the more I'm amazed at why UBI released it this way, they must have known what the outcome (backlash) would be!

Gezoes · 07-01-10, 07:09 AM

Even without DRM, I see lots and lots of things that would annoy me greatly, so nope. There are many obvious things lacking, wich can hardly be delaying factors in a subsim, they are essentials. No depth meter? That's an archeologist saying: "What? A shovel? We never used that, what do you mean?" I am beyond the point that I will install mods to fix those things.

Shame really, because I really love SH.

Eightbit · 07-01-10, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gezoes

Even without DRM, I see lots and lots of things that would annoy me greatly, so nope. There are many obvious things lacking, wich can hardly be delaying factors in a subsim, they are essentials. No depth meter? That's an archeologist saying: "What? A shovel? We never used that, what do you mean?" I am beyond the point that I will install mods to fix those things.

Shame really, because I really love SH.

+1 remove drm, fix some more bugs and restore the missing features. I know its asking a lot.

IanC · 07-01-10, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Eightbit

+1 remove drm, fix some more bugs and restore the missing features. I know its asking a lot.

Sounds like you're never going to buy it then

Sardaukar67 · 07-02-10, 03:58 AM

I answered Yes.

But more I read this forum, less I think I buy it.

My suspension of belief is quite broken with things I read here, escorts losing you after diving below 50m, need to give special meals to improve morale etc.

, stupid AI, unrealistic campaign system (really, how many U-Boat skippers sunk a carrier etc.)

krashkart · 07-02-10, 09:47 AM

Good points. I'm a bit put off by the thought of some of those things as well. I don't recall which thread it was, but someone needed to sink five warships and a carrier to complete a mission objective. WTH?

Just how many torpedoes and advanced stealth technology was equipped on that U-boat?

I did vote yes, as if it matters. But coming from the older SH3 school of submarine warfare I'm starting to doubt that decision. Then again I don't know the power of the campaign editor (is there one in SH5?) and how much of the scripting can be changed. I'll still have to watch and think on it.

Zoomer96 · 07-02-10, 11:54 AM

I'd buy it if it had a Gato Class submarine on the cover!

JBuford · 07-03-10, 08:59 AM

yes would buy it if the DRM is gone

View Poll Results: Will you buy SH5 if DRM is dropped?
Yes	206	77.44%
No	60	22.56%
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06-30-10, 10:44 AM	#49
WarlordATF Frogman Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 288 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I'd buy it if they dropped the DRM, but i'd probably spend more time trying to gut it and use the contents in SH4 so i'd still have my fleetboats. __________________

06-30-10, 11:21 AM	#50
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	No, I won't. I'm really not to interested in this game under any foreseeable circumstance. I have many other concerns about it, aside from the DRM. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

06-30-10, 03:41 PM	#51
The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Nope, not in it's current state. A while ago I would have bought it when DRM was dropped. But reading about all the issues and an uncertain future about new patches, I'm holding my money in my pocket. __________________

07-01-10, 07:09 AM	#54
Gezoes XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 435 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Alas, nope. Even without DRM, I see lots and lots of things that would annoy me greatly, so nope. There are many obvious things lacking, wich can hardly be delaying factors in a subsim, they are essentials. No depth meter? That's an archeologist saying: "What? A shovel? We never used that, what do you mean?" I am beyond the point that I will install mods to fix those things. Shame really, because I really love SH. __________________ If I wasn't a little mad, I'd go mad.

06-30-10, 07:11 AM	#46
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	A few months ago I would have voted yes without hesitation, but in all honesty, without additional patches coming from the Publisher, I really can't see how this game can ever reach its potential. Sure, the modders can do their usual excellent work, but for me it's a case of treating a symptom while the disease marches on. So, my vote is no.

06-30-10, 06:48 PM	#52
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I didn't buy my copy. I got it with a Gift certificate to Amazon. But if a version with no DRM, patched beyound what we have now, and proper instructions to the Tools were included? I'd pull out my wallet.

07-02-10, 03:58 AM	#57
Sardaukar67 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 126 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	I answered Yes. But more I read this forum, less I think I buy it. My suspension of belief is quite broken with things I read here, escorts losing you after diving below 50m, need to give special meals to improve morale etc. , stupid AI, unrealistic campaign system (really, how many U-Boat skippers sunk a carrier etc.)

07-02-10, 09:47 AM	#58
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Good points. I'm a bit put off by the thought of some of those things as well. I don't recall which thread it was, but someone needed to sink five warships and a carrier to complete a mission objective. WTH? Just how many torpedoes and advanced stealth technology was equipped on that U-boat? I did vote yes, as if it matters. But coming from the older SH3 school of submarine warfare I'm starting to doubt that decision. Then again I don't know the power of the campaign editor (is there one in SH5?) and how much of the scripting can be changed. I'll still have to watch and think on it. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

07-02-10, 11:54 AM	#59
Zoomer96 Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 106 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	I'd buy it if it had a Gato Class submarine on the cover!

07-03-10, 08:59 AM	#60
JBuford Nub Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	yes would buy it if the DRM is gone