Derfel 2nd Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 ...I'd like to see a DRM system that actually works and not just mucks up things for the paying customer... So I happily pay my 20 bucks for the vehicle pack. I activate the game as ordered after som confusion as it says to use the code I recieved when I bought CMBN... turns out that's not actually the case, it's the code I recieved when I bought CMBN version 3... oh well... So input the key and activate... seems to be working... but it's not.. when I start the game I get a black screen with av very small symbol at the lower end (looks like a AT vehicle). And that's it. Thats what I got for my 20 dollars. An unusable game. Well, maybe it's the module activation thats lacking. So I click on the shortcut. It wants my code for CMBN. Aha, fool me twice etc. I enter the CMBN 3.00 code... inacurate... hmmm... try the original key; nope. Try any and all keys I have ever recieved; modules upgrades etc... nope... So; nicely played DRM. You won again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Did you restart the computer any try starting the game again? Some people's systems don't seem to like that initial game start. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derfel 2nd Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks Mikey but; Oh yes,, I Always try that old stand by. Being an old PC user and all.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yeah, DRM sucks - I am with you there. I occasionally lobby my company to ditch it too. No joy for me either. The thing is contact support they will help you fix it. They really want to to play the game and since BFC wants DRM their support guys are top notch at getting you back up and running again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weapon2010 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Derfel, could not agree more, I finaly got the veh pack to work after some aggravation and multiple attempts,BFC the game system rocks, the installation process needs a some serious change in the way of simplification/user friendly.I felt like Tom Cruise suspended from wires trying to hack into the Langley computer to retrieve the noc list, I don't need that kind of pressure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCASWILLEN05 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Yes, I agree the new activation procedure was rather confusing Instructions were rather hard to find and poorly written. I also got the vehicle pack to work but it took several hours and some aggravation to put it milldly. Derfel, if you are still having difficulty perhaps you should contact technical support. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletpoint Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The process of reinstalling the game is getting more and more obscure and convoluted with successive modules, games and patches. This is one part of the game that could do with some streamlining. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The process of reinstalling the game is getting more and more obscure and convoluted with successive modules, games and patches. This is one part of the game that could do with some streamlining. Amen to that, brother! Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I concur... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 ^^^ Actually, that IS the game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destraex1 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Steam would been easy - runs for cover. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburke Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Steam would been easy - runs for cover. we have flamethrowers now, cover may not help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Steam would been easy - runs for cover. Cover ? People will take off and nuke you from orbit ! lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derfel 2nd Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 So final word on my adventures with the vehicle pack. After un-installing everything CMBN I followed my own procedure (see separate thread) and strangeness ensued... The Game consistently refused to recognize my activations keys from 3.00 and onward... BUT... after trying them all, suddenly I could access the game with all modules and upgrades... So; I don't know what to tell you, except a message for the guys at BF; There has GOT to be a better way! I also found that the turn-based H2H mode, great as it is to have it back, is a little unstable, frequently one computer will stop and the other continue. Really hope this can be fixed as turn-based H2H over LAN is my/our absolute favorite way of playing this game. Now I'm off to build a Byte Battle between Crab Tanks and AVREs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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