Spore Copy Protection Q&A - Page 67

Mokkun · 03-02-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ValuJet2564

I still don't get the problem.
DRM has done nothing to my PC at all.

so, if the game have a buildt in killswitch, like the game I linked a news article about? 28th January 2009 leagal copys of Gears of Wars stopped working, as the license ran out. cracked copys still work like nothing have happened. is this something you think is ok? this can be in Spore, we dont know.
Gears of War screwup makes PC version unplayable (Updated) - Ars Technica

ValuJet2564 · 03-02-2009, 12:19 AM

It has done nothing.
Something that has done nothing is OK.
Its not going to go away.
Live with it.

flatfroggerx · 03-02-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValuJet2564

It has done nothing.
Something that has done nothing is OK.
Its not going to go away.
Live with it.

We'll see what the FTC say.

biggeo65 · 03-02-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ValuJet2564

I still don't get the problem.
DRM has done nothing to my PC at all.

Well if collecting private data is nothing, if disabling any virtual device is nothing, if wait for days to authenticate the game till find a working server, is nothing, if puting a worm in your PC is nothing (cause only like worm can tell any data that install to my PC and collect my data)
then you're right, DrM did nothing to your PC.

ValuJet2564 · 03-02-2009, 11:19 AM

It seriously has done nothing...
I don't care if EA collects my play stats, the only people who do need to get over themselves and realise that its hardly 'private' information.
I notice its the same few people complaining over and over again... you just hold grudges against EA or something?

Mokkun · 03-02-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValuJet2564

It seriously has done nothing...
I don't care if EA collects my play stats, the only people who do need to get over themselves and realise that its hardly 'private' information.
I notice its the same few people complaining over and over again... you just hold grudges against EA or something?

I think i have said this before, but, i had a computer malfunction from starforce (a format and reinstall of windows fixed it, only a software malfunction), securom is getting more and more like starforce, i dont want another starforce, securom is even getting conflicts whit its own versions.. (Fallout 3 as a example)

I have both the Galactic edition i bougbt, and i have tried a dl version, i inserted my legal key in the dl version. guess what version i have had most problems whit? the legaly bought galactic, currently, i have a reproduceable CTD, so probably i should yust install a dl version once i get of my rear to find one that is version 1.3. so i can play spore agin.

HellzBouncer · 05-02-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by necromancerking

it's recomended you reformat your hard drive every 6-12 months. does re-installing after said reformat count as an activation. and if so....

that's balls.

The hell is it recommended to format this often. Formats are somewhat, harmfull to the system. No one should ever format there computer this often. hmmm. this limitation of key is 3. I had the game, installed it on 3 computers, 3 of wich online worked, the fourth one it never.... but, in saying that, fools put serials up on the net wich may work....

Dan

flatfroggerx · 05-02-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HellzBouncer

The hell is it recommended to format this often. Formats are somewhat, harmfull to the system. No one should ever format there computer this often.

Why not? it doesn't hurt the system at all, may adds a bit more wear on the harddrive if you full and secure wipe it every time but other than that I highly doubt it.

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hmmm. this limitation of key is 3. I had the game, installed it on 3 computers, 3 of wich online worked, the fourth one it never....

Yes because it reached the limit, if one of those PC's fails you will be stuck.

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but, in saying that, fools put serials up on the net wich may work....

That would be piracy and also that key probably wouldnt activate due to the sheer amount of people who have likely to have found it too. If you can find it you can bet at least a thousand other people did too.

Conallia · 15-02-2009, 07:14 PM

Before Spore i was thinking of buying the sims 3(i have and enjoy sims 2)-but now after i got familiar with the security system for the game i don't think ill buy an EA game EVER AGAIN!!!!!...They didn't anounce it officially about the 3 instalations thing(and i got to know about then AFTER I bought Spore)They might hide the info about the instalations in the future...who knows?

Mokkun · 21-02-2009, 11:07 PM

Gamasutra - DICE 09: Valve's Newell On 'Using Your Customer Base To Reach New Customers'
and
Live Blog: DICE 2009 Keynote - Gabe Newell, Valve Software - G4tv.com

Get the point ea.. drop securom like you would do whit garbage. well securom = grabage.

flatfroggerx · 22-02-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mokkun

Get the point ea.. drop securom like you would do whit garbage. well securom = grabage.

Ubisoft are, no drm = I buy hawx

Deza007 · 22-02-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ValuJet2564

It seriously has done nothing...
I don't care if EA collects my play stats, the only people who do need to get over themselves and realise that its hardly 'private' information.
I notice its the same few people complaining over and over again... you just hold grudges against EA or something?

You can talk Mr. Water Stage

Nidking · 22-02-2009, 10:24 PM

Don't start that again! Especially not in this thread.

ValuJet2564 · 23-02-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Deza007

You can talk Mr. Water Stage

Not particularly sure what I said that called for that remark.

Nidking · 23-02-2009, 10:36 PM

Ignore him....again....

He clearly had nothing constructive to say.

EAUK_Aurora · 23-02-2009, 10:53 PM

Please don't bait each other. Keep the posting relevant.

Marcolon · 23-02-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfroggerx

Ubisoft are, no drm = I buy hawx

Yayz! Ubisoft is my fave game producer and imma definetly get hawx too

Mokkun · 11-03-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcolon

Yayz! Ubisoft is my fave game producer and imma definetly get hawx too

Hope ea takes a lesson from Ubisoft.

Stuff_King · 31-03-2009, 07:09 PM

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Marcolon · 31-03-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mokkun

Hope ea takes a lesson from Ubisoft.

Dont expect them to...

Mokkun · 09-04-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcolon

Dont expect them to...

I can hope cant I?
Specially since Sims 3 will not require online activation.

Peteuplink2 · 19-09-2009, 06:40 PM

I've not followed this forum for a while, but I was here when the whole DRM thing kicked off. I'm just popping in to see if EA have changed anything about the DRM in spore or is it still the same?

Ryster092 · 19-09-2009, 06:53 PM

I've been wondering the same thing. I promised myself a long time ago that I would never buy another EA came that came bundled (or should that be bungled?) with invasive forms of DRM like SecuROM. It's a shame too as I really want to play Red Alert 3 and Spore to see what all the hype was about.

TheMrZ · 19-09-2009, 08:01 PM

Ryster: RA3 was a dissapointment, just keep playing RA2. Spore is rather unstable and has to be uninstalled often, so it will whittle down to 0 installs rather quickly.

DRM hasn't changed at all.....

Ryster092 · 19-09-2009, 08:01 PM

Sigh... let's hope they learn something for the final installment of the C&C franchise, C&C 4.

03-02-2009, 12:19 AM	#1652 (permalink)
ValuJet2564 Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 3rd rock from Sol Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 4,858	It has done nothing. Something that has done nothing is OK. Its not going to go away. Live with it. __________________

03-02-2009, 11:19 AM	#1655 (permalink)
ValuJet2564 Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 3rd rock from Sol Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 4,858	It seriously has done nothing... I don't care if EA collects my play stats, the only people who do need to get over themselves and realise that its hardly 'private' information. I notice its the same few people complaining over and over again... you just hold grudges against EA or something? __________________

21-02-2009, 11:07 PM	#1660 (permalink)
Mokkun Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Norway Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 158	Gamasutra - DICE 09: Valve's Newell On 'Using Your Customer Base To Reach New Customers' and Live Blog: DICE 2009 Keynote - Gabe Newell, Valve Software - G4tv.com Get the point ea.. drop securom like you would do whit garbage. well securom = grabage. __________________ http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1334/wanwan.jpg 95% or moore olalalalala problems is most likly related to the bugy "Virus" DRM called Securom that messes whit Spore.

22-02-2009, 10:24 PM	#1663 (permalink)
Nidking Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anywhere humanity cannot go without Nature's help Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 930	Don't start that again! Especially not in this thread. __________________ Guardian of Animals. "Why do you take my land and I don't take yours? Where do the Wolves belong? Nidking." Made by Thumbsup1, I'm indebted to him.

23-02-2009, 10:36 PM	#1665 (permalink)
Nidking Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anywhere humanity cannot go without Nature's help Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 930	Ignore him....again.... He clearly had nothing constructive to say. __________________ Guardian of Animals. "Why do you take my land and I don't take yours? Where do the Wolves belong? Nidking." Made by Thumbsup1, I'm indebted to him.

15-02-2009, 07:14 PM	#1659 (permalink)
Conallia Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1	Before Spore i was thinking of buying the sims 3(i have and enjoy sims 2)-but now after i got familiar with the security system for the game i don't think ill buy an EA game EVER AGAIN!!!!!...They didn't anounce it officially about the 3 instalations thing(and i got to know about then AFTER I bought Spore)They might hide the info about the instalations in the future...who knows?

23-02-2009, 10:53 PM	#1666 (permalink)
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31-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#1669 (permalink)
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19-09-2009, 06:40 PM	#1672 (permalink)
Peteuplink2 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 112	I've not followed this forum for a while, but I was here when the whole DRM thing kicked off. I'm just popping in to see if EA have changed anything about the DRM in spore or is it still the same?

19-09-2009, 06:53 PM	#1673 (permalink)
Ryster092 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 22	I've been wondering the same thing. I promised myself a long time ago that I would never buy another EA came that came bundled (or should that be bungled?) with invasive forms of DRM like SecuROM. It's a shame too as I really want to play Red Alert 3 and Spore to see what all the hype was about. __________________ *I do NOT* endorse the use of ineffective, draconian DRM in games.**

19-09-2009, 08:01 PM	#1674 (permalink)
TheMrZ Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 921	Ryster: RA3 was a dissapointment, just keep playing RA2. Spore is rather unstable and has to be uninstalled often, so it will whittle down to 0 installs rather quickly. DRM hasn't changed at all.....

19-09-2009, 08:01 PM	#1675 (permalink)
Ryster092 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 22	Sigh... let's hope they learn something for the final installment of the C&C franchise, C&C 4. __________________ *I do NOT* endorse the use of ineffective, draconian DRM in games.**