SH5 Constant Connection Requirement Dropped - Page 2

Zedi · 11-13-10, 03:07 AM

Not sure what are guys talkin about, but drm is required here. Just checked right now, game dont even start if I plug out the net connection. False alarm or ... you all play the pirated version

janh · 11-13-10, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

Finally, DRM has been dropped

But why didn't Ubisoft tell us anything?

"DRM has been dropped" would be different, i.e. being able to install and start as well without connection to their server. But this definitely is a step forward.

stoppro · 11-13-10, 05:06 AM

I'm playing right now and the saving screen still comes up while i am playing and when it does the modem starts flashing so I guess we still have drm

Takeda Shingen · 11-13-10, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnum

Not sure what are guys talkin about, but drm is required here. Just checked right now, game dont even start if I plug out the net connection. False alarm or ... you all play the pirated version

Who said that DRM was removed? You are required to be connected to the server at startup. After that, the connection is no longer required. This is a change to the previous policy, and no claims other than that have been made.

It is, as sober said, a big step in the right direction.

Jimbuna · 11-13-10, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Who said that DRM was removed? You are required to be connected to the server at startup. After that, the connection is no longer required. This is a change to the previous policy, and no claims other than that have been made.

I agree...just tried mine and it is as you stated earlier....after start up no internet connection was required to continue gameplay

Zedi · 11-13-10, 09:48 AM

I still fail to understand whats the big news here. Constant or not, you still need to be online to play the game, so in my point of view nothing changed.

_alphaBeta_ · 11-13-10, 10:10 AM

Can anyone direct me to Ubi's DRM plans for the future? Ten years from now, will SH5 still need Ubi's servers? What happens if Ubi goes out of business etc.?

Takeda Shingen · 11-13-10, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnum

I still fail to understand whats the big news here. Constant or not, you still need to be online to play the game, so in my point of view nothing changed.

People who do not have stable or speedy internet connections can now play SH5. That may not be a big deal to you, but it is to a lot of others.

Takeda Shingen · 11-13-10, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by _alphaBeta_

Can anyone direct me to Ubi's DRM plans for the future? Ten years from now, will SH5 still need Ubi's servers? What happens if Ubi goes out of business etc.?

DRM will be patched out if the servers are discontinued.

Sailor Steve · 11-13-10, 12:08 PM

But those with no internet connection are still forbidden to play the game they bought.

Takeda Shingen · 11-13-10, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

But those with no internet connection are still forbidden to play the game they bought.

Correct. You are also not able to play the game if you do not own a computer or have electric service.

Zedi · 11-13-10, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Correct. You are also not able to play the game if you do not own a computer or have electric service.

Epic!

THE_MASK · 11-13-10, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Correct. You are also not able to play the game if you do not own a computer or have electric service.

What , you mean if i am amish i cannot play SH5 .

Harmsway! · 11-13-10, 03:15 PM

This is much like Steam games where you initially have to connect but then you can play offline. Much nicer. Once your on no worries of getting bumped in the heat of battle. Yes I say this is big.

11-13-10, 06:51 PM

Incase anyone wonders the Glittering Dog Turd means the DRM.
Not SH5 itself!
I can still see MANY great things to come with SH5.

11-13-10, 05:06 AM	#18
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11-13-10, 10:10 AM	#22
_alphaBeta_ Medic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 163 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Can anyone direct me to Ubi's DRM plans for the future? Ten years from now, will SH5 still need Ubi's servers? What happens if Ubi goes out of business etc.? __________________

11-13-10, 12:08 PM	#25
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	But those with no internet connection are still forbidden to play the game they bought. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-13-10, 03:07 AM	#16
Zedi Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,845 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 2	Not sure what are guys talkin about, but drm is required here. Just checked right now, game dont even start if I plug out the net connection. False alarm or ... you all play the pirated version

11-13-10, 09:48 AM	#21
Zedi Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,845 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 2	I still fail to understand whats the big news here. Constant or not, you still need to be online to play the game, so in my point of view nothing changed.

11-13-10, 03:15 PM	#29
Harmsway! XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 400 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	This is much like Steam games where you initially have to connect but then you can play offline. Much nicer. Once your on no worries of getting bumped in the heat of battle. Yes I say this is big.

11-13-10, 06:51 PM	#30
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Incase anyone wonders the Glittering Dog Turd means the DRM. Not SH5 itself! I can still see MANY great things to come with SH5.