DRM Hell - Ubisoft

Mooga · 03-05-2010, 05:57 AM

Since I always start the DRM threads...

As most of you know, Ubisoft has implemented a highly-criticized DRM that requires your computer to be connected to the game server CONSTANTLY. If your connection drops, you lose all progress since you last saved and must shut down the game.

While this is a non-issue for many people who are connected to the internet 100% of the time, the DRM makes the game 100% IMPOSSIBLE to play without an internet connection or with a weak connection.

The big fight is: Will pirates defeat the DRM?
While some public sites claim to have the game cracked, Ubusoft has denied it.

One team has "cracked" Silent Hunter 5 to the point that it can be installed and ran. However, some pirates are currently unable to accept missions.

wakka · 03-05-2010, 09:36 AM

I really don't see this stopping piracy, It is early days yet and I believe that yes Silent Hunter 5 has been cracked for initial play but a connection check later drops you out of the game... According to what I have been reading anyway. I've never been one for playing games unless they have (good) online multiplayer.

Circuitous · 03-05-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mooga

The big fight is: Will pirates defeat the DRM?

Yep.

Gwarsbane · 03-05-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mooga

Since I always start the DRM threads...

No you're not :P

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http://forums.fortress-forever.com/s...ad.php?t=21405

I've also heard that with Supreme Commander 2 if you buy the game in store you still have to download close to half of it once you install off DVD. This is only from once source not personal experience, but I will see if I can dig up some more info on this.

And yes it was funny to watch some people say "this DRM from Ubisoft will not be cracked" and then about a day later its been cracked. I don't know how much they spent on the DRM, but aren't people glad to know that they are spending at least $150,000 to $200,000 bucks for something that worked for less then 24 hours.

I'm not totally against DRM, I'm just against stupid DRM and this was way past stupid.

GenghisTron · 03-05-2010, 08:21 PM

DRM never hurts the pirates. It does hurt honest buyers.

So yes, Pirates have already defeated DRM, and will continue to in the future.

Gwarsbane · 03-08-2010, 02:49 AM

And this just gets better and better... LOL

Ubisoft DRM authentification server is down, Assassin's Creed 2 unplayable

Mooga · 03-08-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gwarsbane

And this just gets better and better... LOL

Ubisoft DRM authentification server is down, Assassin's Creed 2 unplayable

WIN

GenghisTron · 03-08-2010, 12:40 PM

Meanwhile pirates are playing their cracked versions, and honest buyers are getting screwed. Further proof DRM is a joke.

Gwarsbane · 03-08-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GenghisTron

Meanwhile pirates are playing their cracked versions, and honest buyers are getting screwed. Further proof DRM is a joke.

yup, though I'm sure there are many legit people who downloaded the cracked version before/after buying the game just so they could play without having to put up with the DRM.

Pixel · 03-08-2010, 04:15 PM

Dr.Satan · 03-08-2010, 06:32 PM

lmao, why would you take your shirt off to do that?

Mooga · 03-09-2010, 01:36 AM

That GIF is so WIN.

reaper18 · 03-11-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Satan

lmao, why would you take your shirt off to do that?

Watch, The kid sitting next to the kid in white hits him on the head

Agent Buckshot Moose · 03-11-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by reaper18

Watch, The kid sitting next to the kid in white hits him on the head

Yes, but that doesn't explain why he would need to take his shirt off...

Ostrich_Eggs · 03-11-2010, 04:17 AM

It's wigger fight etiquette, bros

**Dexter** · 03-11-2010, 06:42 PM

I wish more companies would take approaches like Stardock and realize man hours developing DRM are completely wasted and instead focus on the product 100%. If it's going to be a good game, people are going to buy it to play it online. You have to accept your single player is going to be ripped off to no end and some point and be proactive about it

GenghisTron · 03-11-2010, 10:03 PM

I like what BioWare did with Mass Effect 2. They released the game with launch DLC, but to get the DLC you had to join the 'Cerberus Network' to get it, and there was only a limited number of Cerberus Network activations.

Gwarsbane · 03-12-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GenghisTron

I like what BioWare did with Mass Effect 2. They released the game with launch DLC, but to get the DLC you had to join the 'Cerberus Network' to get it, and there was only a limited number of Cerberus Network activations.

Actually from what I remember on reading about this its not a limited number.

Anyone who buys the game new, gets an account. This allows them to get any free DLC and allows them to buy DLC.

Anyone who buys the game used, will not get an account, unless they pay another 20 bucks for an account. Then they will be allowed to get the free DLC, and be able to buy DLC.

I think its stupid, because if someone is selling the game then they can't access the free DLC or even paid for DLC with their account so why shouldn't all that stuff go with the game if they sell it?

Mooga · 03-12-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwarsbane

Actually from what I remember on reading about this its not a limited number.

Anyone who buys the game new, gets an account. This allows them to get any free DLC and allows them to buy DLC.

Anyone who buys the game used, will not get an account, unless they pay another 20 bucks for an account. Then they will be allowed to get the free DLC, and be able to buy DLC.

I think its stupid, because if someone is selling the game then they can't access the free DLC or even paid for DLC with their account so why shouldn't all that stuff go with the game if they sell it?

They are fighting the problem with game re-sale. When you go to gamestop and pick up a game used for $5 or $10 cheaper then new, the company with made the game gets nothing. By making you have to buy access to DLC, they are encouraging the sale of NEW games and are able to make money off used game sales.

Professional · 03-12-2010, 09:38 PM

Its things like DRM that are encouraging more people to crack the product. And for good reason. But the companies wont give up anytime soon.

03-05-2010, 05:57 AM	#1
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	DRM Hell - Ubisoft Since I always start the DRM threads... As most of you know, Ubisoft has implemented a highly-criticized DRM that requires your computer to be connected to the game server CONSTANTLY. If your connection drops, you lose all progress since you last saved and must shut down the game. While this is a non-issue for many people who are connected to the internet 100% of the time, the DRM makes the game 100% IMPOSSIBLE to play without an internet connection or with a weak connection. The big fight is: Will pirates defeat the DRM? While some public sites claim to have the game cracked, Ubusoft has denied it. One team has "cracked" Silent Hunter 5 to the point that it can be installed and ran. However, some pirates are currently unable to accept missions. __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter Last edited by Mooga; 03-05-2010 at 06:08 AM.

03-05-2010, 09:36 AM	#2
wakka Join Date: Aug 2009 Class/Position: top Gametype: pwning caroline in bed Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I really don't see this stopping piracy, It is early days yet and I believe that yes Silent Hunter 5 has been cracked for initial play but a connection check later drops you out of the game... According to what I have been reading anyway. I've never been one for playing games unless they have (good) online multiplayer. Last edited by wakka; 03-05-2010 at 09:36 AM.

03-05-2010, 08:21 PM	#5
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	DRM never hurts the pirates. It does hurt honest buyers. So yes, Pirates have *already* defeated DRM, and will continue to in the future. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

03-08-2010, 12:40 PM	#8
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	Meanwhile pirates are playing their cracked versions, and honest buyers are getting screwed. Further proof DRM is a joke. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

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03-08-2010, 02:49 AM	#6
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03-09-2010, 01:36 AM	#12
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	That GIF is so WIN. __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

03-11-2010, 04:17 AM	#15
Ostrich_Eggs Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	It's wigger fight etiquette, bros

03-11-2010, 06:42 PM	#16
Dexter internet user Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 42 Times	I wish more companies would take approaches like Stardock and realize man hours developing DRM are completely wasted and instead focus on the product 100%. If it's going to be a good game, people are going to buy it to play it online. You have to accept your single player is going to be ripped off to no end and some point and be proactive about it __________________ 9:17 PM - DEXTER: can you teach me how to play o 9:17 PM - squeek.: you jump a lot 9:18 PM - squeek.: and do sweet moves 8:55 PM - FDA: fart in you fridge and blame it on wild animals

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GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	I like what BioWare did with Mass Effect 2. They released the game with launch DLC, but to get the DLC you had to join the 'Cerberus Network' to get it, and there was only a limited number of Cerberus Network activations. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

03-12-2010, 09:38 PM	#20
Professional Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Gametype: A/D Affiliations: Un- Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Its things like DRM that are encouraging more people to crack the product. And for good reason. But the companies wont give up anytime soon.

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