Question about owner rights - SOW BOB

bhunter2112 · #1 01-07-2010, 05:28 PM

Read this interesting article
http://www.simhq.com/_commentary/all_092a.html

I am hoping this game does not go the route of ROF (which I did not buy) I have been with this game since release in 2001 and admire the team for their obvious love of the WW2 subject. I am a single player fan and want to get at the FMB in SOW-BOB. I have no problem giving you money. I would love for 1C to set up something to cut out the middle man for the fans, we buy direct from YOU and you throw in a tee shirt coffee mug etc.. for more $. Anyway read the article and pray that you do not ruin this game with all of these issues.

Lucas_From_Hell · #2 01-07-2010, 05:57 PM

I don't actually care for this DRM subject as I never had any sight of problem with this one. But, if stopping piracy is an aim, I think StarForce ProActive is an interesting choice, as it won't cause you any problem and still works.

Either way, it's sad to know that some people are still willing to download pirate versions of the games, instead of supporting the developers by buying the original

Chivas · #3 01-07-2010, 08:02 PM

Yes, you have to have some sort of protection. Otherwise the product will be stolen. Unfortunate fact of life. It would be interesting to see all those people vehemently against any kind product protection would change there mind if it was their product. Its easy when you have no investment in it.

Igo kyu · #4 01-07-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhunter2112

I am hoping this game does not go the route of ROF (which I did not buy)

I didn't buy RoF either, neither did I buy Lock-On, or Bio-Shock, for DRM related reasons. I did buy X2 when it became DRM free, and cheap (I didn't end up liking it particularly, but I did try it out), but Lock-On has been cheap for a while now, and so far as I know still has the DRM, and is thus still unbought by me.

Lucas_From_Hell · #5 01-07-2010, 08:55 PM

I've heard of problems with Lock On's StarForce (early versions, though), but lately I haven't heard these for a while.

StarForce ProActive still seems to be the way, I guess. DCS and LO 2.0 are/will use it, and no one seems to complain about it.

Seriously, is anyone still afraid of Starforce?

flyingbullseye · #6 01-07-2010, 09:05 PM

Honestly I can see both sides of the argument but in the end it will be only a matter of time before someone cracks the protection to get around whatever DRM is used. The only thing we can hope is if/when that happens it's a ways down the road for Oleg and team to recoup enough money to keep the series alive in the future. Since BOB is much like 1946 in the way that its not a arcade sim the draw will be smaller than your typical twitch shooter and probably lessen the chance of a crack. I do have faith that there will be a good balance between the need for protection and not screwing over the fans of the sim.

What are details about starforce Proactive?

On a small side note, what protection does 1946 have?

Flyingbullseye

Romanator21 · #7 01-07-2010, 09:57 PM

I don't know about 1946, but I was able to transfer IL-2 v.2.04 from my home PC to my laptop with just my USB stick. I doubt 1946 has any changes.

Lucas_From_Hell · #8 01-08-2010, 10:19 AM

Starforce Proactive is simple: you type the serial, click "OK" and then it removes itself, without installing any drivers or something like that.

I think the only troubled way would be Rise of Flight's online activation. If everything is fine, then it's no problem, but you don't imagine how annoying it is when your internet connection is down and you want to play it, and you can't because you need freakin' internet to play the game...

Letum · #9 01-08-2010, 10:37 AM

I won't be buying it if it has online security that requires a connection to play (Like RoF). USB key security might be better.

76.IAP-Blackbird · #10 01-08-2010, 10:57 AM

I have bought nearly every il2 titel and addon wich wa in the stores in germany, rthe amount of money I have spend was one of the best I have ever done. Playing il2 since the Demo comes out and enjoying it until then online and offline. A very good game, with very nice details.

As I saw ROF`s first pics, I decided to buy it also, but after it was released .. I didn`t purchased it. Maybe I`m oldschool but I like to have a DVD box, a DVD with even a small handbook in it. Put it in the drive, install it and have fun!!! To staying online all the while, need every time a veryfication, good games doesn`t need any protection! They will be bought and played as originals.

I love il2, and I hope the upcoming game will be like il2 nor even better!

my 2 cents