Who is going to get it? - Page 3

p3nf0ld3 · 14-05-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braidedheadman

The SecuROM scandal surrounding this and EA's other game, Mass Effect, through Bioware has me quite alarmed. I'll be watching this new development unfold very closely before I make any decision to pick up either game. I really dislike the idea of only being able to install this game a maximum of 3 times before I have to call EA's support center to authenticate additional installations. I upgrade my PC regularly and will eat through those installs in no time; this game may well not be playable 10 years from now due simply to the fact that we'll have used up our max installs by then and EA will have dropped all support for the product long before.

Exactly. I'm worried too. I haven't cancelled my pre-order yet but I'm definitely considering it (plenty of time for that, and I'm actually glad for the delay at the moment). It's bad enough if the internet's down, without not being able to play your games. I've (re)installed Sims 2 about 8 times so far due to new components, viruses, new computers (owned or borrowed) across 4 years or so. I'm now planning on buying a new computer, so I'd need to have bought the game 3 times. Hmm, that's fair

Tom · 17-05-2008, 08:06 PM

Not sure. If its on computer. I cnt buy anymore PC games

EntropicLqd · 19-05-2008, 03:08 PM

I cancelled my pre-order because of the copy protection.

I will no longer be pre-ordering any other EA game; because fundamentally I don't trust them to "not be evil". I want to know what hoops I'll need to jump through in order to install/play a game before I buy it.

I may eventually get around to buying the game, but I'll be waiting until at least a month after release to see what's involved and whether or not it actually works.

Osnail · 05-06-2008, 12:13 PM

I have been waiting for this game since it was announced the 2-3 years ago!! All the delays were really painful!! I'm camping outside my local game shop now!!!

Osnail · 05-06-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braidedheadman

The SecuROM scandal surrounding this and EA's other game, Mass Effect, through Bioware has me quite alarmed. I'll be watching this new development unfold very closely before I make any decision to pick up either game. I really dislike the idea of only being able to install this game a maximum of 3 times before I have to call EA's support center to authenticate additional installations. I upgrade my PC regularly and will eat through those installs in no time; this game may well not be playable 10 years from now due simply to the fact that we'll have used up our max installs by then and EA will have dropped all support for the product long before.

The "upgrades" it referes to is simular to Windows "Upgrade policy" - Only BIG upgrades count, ie: MOBO and some HD's Ram and Chips shoultn't count...

MasterOfDomain · 05-06-2008, 04:30 PM

If you can play it without an Internet connection I will definitely be buying and playing it..

A1or2Ply · 05-06-2008, 04:43 PM

I'll pass on Spore and Mass Effect and any other game that has SecuROM DRM.

Braidedheadman · 06-06-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osnail

The "upgrades" it referes to is simular to Windows "Upgrade policy" - Only BIG upgrades count, ie: MOBO and some HD's Ram and Chips shoultn't count...

And your point is?

Daveoz · 15-06-2008, 09:32 AM

I'll be getting this game of course! ive waited sooo long, i would of been happy playing the buggy ugly version we were shown years ago

CyberHamster · 15-06-2008, 10:49 AM

Deffinatly getting it looks like a great game so far

GrinningManiac · 22-06-2008, 06:48 PM

Definetly, without a question

However, all this talk of SecuROM is worrying me. I have most of the Sims 2 games and I had no idea about the 3-strike reinstilation system. Our computer dosnt seem to ever need updating to the extent of reinstalling everything.

I will get the game, but you guys gave me a tad of a nervous breakdown...guhee...ha ha, hahahahaha....heh...

Alowan · 22-06-2008, 07:11 PM

I am buying a new computer just for it

Cassandraz · 22-06-2008, 07:19 PM

me

beavermoose · 22-06-2008, 07:23 PM

defo gettin it

flixern · 22-06-2008, 08:24 PM

I think i must say... Um...

Ofcourse I'm getting it!!!

Aaron · 22-06-2008, 11:57 PM

I will be buying it, yes.

Markt75 · 23-06-2008, 03:51 PM

If it has limited activation via DRM, then no I will not be getting it

Dan78 · 23-06-2008, 04:25 PM

I'll get it, though I'm afraid to be disappointed. There are so many promises, and they're so hard to implement... The last experience of SimCity Societies was quite bad for me, so I'm not sure how long I'll stay with Spore when I'll get it. But still I'll get it - just to try... and write a review on gaming website (sorry, it's in Russian :P )

Whilt the Creature Creator gives me some hope, as I like it. =))

VertMorta · 23-06-2008, 08:51 PM

Well I am planning on getting it for sure

Mezakin · 24-06-2008, 01:31 AM

My whole house hold wants it lol. we all love games. I love the huge creativity Maxis tend to stick in thier games but this is something else. i can see me playing this for HUGE sessions of time and over a looooooonnnnggggg period

17-05-2008, 08:06 PM	#52 (permalink)
Tom Forum Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I thinking of a excuse. Hold on. Age: 14 Posts: 2,678 Blog Entries: 12	Not sure. If its on computer. I cnt buy anymore PC games __________________ It's toilet time for Tiny Town

22-06-2008, 07:23 PM	#64 (permalink)
beavermoose Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: depths of hell Posts: 24	defo gettin it __________________ I am the lord of Beaver and Moose!

22-06-2008, 11:57 PM	#66 (permalink)
Aaron EA Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 21 Posts: 24,452	I will be buying it, yes. __________________ Take me into the woods without a compass, stick my face inside an owl and call me your Aunt Sophelia.

19-05-2008, 03:08 PM	#53 (permalink)
EntropicLqd Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 63	I cancelled my pre-order because of the copy protection. I will no longer be pre-ordering any other EA game; because fundamentally I don't trust them to "not be evil". I want to know what hoops I'll need to jump through in order to install/play a game before I buy it. I may eventually get around to buying the game, but I'll be waiting until at least a month after release to see what's involved and whether or not it actually works.

05-06-2008, 12:13 PM	#54 (permalink)
Osnail Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4	I have been waiting for this game since it was announced the 2-3 years ago!! All the delays were really painful!! I'm camping outside my local game shop now!!!

05-06-2008, 04:30 PM	#56 (permalink)
MasterOfDomain Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 52	If you can play it without an Internet connection I will definitely be buying and playing it..

05-06-2008, 04:43 PM	#57 (permalink)
A1or2Ply Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derbyshire Age: 39 Posts: 15	I'll pass on Spore and Mass Effect and any other game that has SecuROM DRM.

15-06-2008, 09:32 AM	#59 (permalink)
Daveoz Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 23 Posts: 222	I'll be getting this game of course! ive waited sooo long, i would of been happy playing the buggy ugly version we were shown years ago

15-06-2008, 10:49 AM	#60 (permalink)
CyberHamster Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11	Deffinatly getting it looks like a great game so far

22-06-2008, 06:48 PM	#61 (permalink)
GrinningManiac Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 126	Definetly, without a question However, all this talk of SecuROM is worrying me. I have most of the Sims 2 games and I had no idea about the 3-strike reinstilation system. Our computer dosnt seem to ever need updating to the extent of reinstalling everything. I will get the game, but you guys gave me a tad of a nervous breakdown...guhee...ha ha, hahahahaha....heh...

22-06-2008, 07:11 PM	#62 (permalink)
Alowan Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 117	I am buying a new computer just for it

22-06-2008, 07:19 PM	#63 (permalink)
Cassandraz Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22	me

22-06-2008, 08:24 PM	#65 (permalink)
flixern Forum Guru Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Norway Age: 16 Posts: 1,122	I think i must say... Um... Ofcourse I'm getting it!!!

23-06-2008, 03:51 PM	#67 (permalink)
Markt75 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 52	If it has limited activation via DRM, then no I will not be getting it

23-06-2008, 04:25 PM	#68 (permalink)
Dan78 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Age: 29 Posts: 147	I'll get it, though I'm afraid to be disappointed. There are so many promises, and they're so hard to implement... The last experience of SimCity Societies was quite bad for me, so I'm not sure how long I'll stay with Spore when I'll get it. But still I'll get it - just to try... and write a review on gaming website (sorry, it's in Russian :P ) Whilt the Creature Creator gives me some hope, as I like it. =))

23-06-2008, 08:51 PM	#69 (permalink)
VertMorta Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 148	Well I am planning on getting it for sure

24-06-2008, 01:31 AM	#70 (permalink)
Mezakin Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 140	My whole house hold wants it lol. we all love games. I love the huge creativity Maxis tend to stick in thier games but this is something else. i can see me playing this for HUGE sessions of time and over a looooooonnnnggggg period