Official DRM info posted today (Mar 3)

Originally Posted by fireship4

I wish they had done this for Silent Hunter V. I didnt buy it because of the always online activation system and how it affected those without an internet connection. I was sorry to hurt the game, and it may have affected the chances of further games in the series etc.

DRM (despite what people say) was the least of this game's problems. It was a steaming pile of crap that took what the fans were begging for and did the exact opposite!

"Oh look! My sub's cook made a +7 coffee, now I can cast an alertness spell on my crew for faster reloads!"

That game was so retardedly broken you'd think it was the product of hillbilly incest!