bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I was quite happy with the e-licence system, but I understand if BFC do not want to continue using it, it's up to them. However I'm a bit concerned over their choice of the new DRM, from what I can tell so far this is how it works: * you get four activations per licence, these cannot be retreived by unlicensing, you just get four. * every 365 days you can get another one activation. Maybe I'm getting worried about nothing but I think some clear explanation of how it works would be nice, and can someone answer these questions? Can I accrue activations? e.g. if I have two left after the first year does it go back up to three after 365 days? If I use all four in the first year for whatever reason does that mean I can only activate the game once per year after that if I need to format my local drive, upgrade or buy a new pc? What kind of upgrade will require a new activation? Obivously a new local drive, but what about MB, Video Card, RAM? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingknives Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I think the two bulleted points are the default situation. The number of additional activations is unlimited so I would presume that if you need more then you just have to contact BFC tech support and ask. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetchez la Vache Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Personally I'm not worried since there are Real People who man BF's tech support desk. Now, if this was Activision, or some other faceless giant, THEN I would be worried. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRMC1879 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I think the two bulleted points are the default situation. The number of additional activations is unlimited so I would presume that if you need more then you just have to contact BFC tech support and ask. No I think you are incorrect actually - go read Moons post on the subject. What is the point of saying there is a limit to activations and then say you can have as many as you like - your logic doesnt make any sense - the whole point of the DRM is to stop people licensing a game when they havent bought it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 I think the two bulleted points are the default situation. The number of additional activations is unlimited so I would presume that if you need more then you just have to contact BFC tech support and ask. I'm not sure this is the case, I need some official clarification on this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Springelkamp Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I'm not sure this is the case, I need some official clarification on this. There is a clear official statement by Moon: those 4 plus the yearly 1 is what you get. No more. But you can always buy more licences, can't you? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 There is a clear official statement by Moon: those 4 plus the yearly 1 is what you get. No more. But you can always buy more licences, can't you? Yeah sure, if you want to pay for the game twice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Springelkamp Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Yeah sure, if you want to pay for the game twice. Or more, if you like to **** up your system often! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 Or more, if you like to **** up your system often! Remember that the four activations is for the lifetime you own the game, if this system was in place for CMBO I'm sure I'd have to buy the game again. I'd like to play CMBN for a long time without any licence problems. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Springelkamp Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Remember that the four activations is for the lifetime you own the game, if this system was in place for CMBO I'm sure I'd have to buy the game again. I'd like to play CMBN for a long time without any licence problems. No, if CMBO would have had this system, you could have a new activation right now, assuming you hadn't used one during the last 12 months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 assuming you hadn't used one during the last 12 months. exactly... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Springelkamp Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 If you keep on playing this game over the course of tens of new Windows installations, then it is surely worth more than just a couple of tenners? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 If you keep on playing this game over the course of tens of new Windows installations, then it is surely worth more than just a couple of tenners? So more like a subscription.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJFHutch Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 So more like a subscription.... At least with a subscription you know how much you'll need to pay though ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 Just a bit disapointed with BFC that's all, supported them for years, but they need to tell everyone how this new system works. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Springelkamp Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Just a bit disapointed with BFC that's all, supported them for years, but they need to tell everyone how this new system works. They did, didn't they? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 They did, didn't they? Please provide that link.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Springelkamp Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Please provide that link.. You can do a bit of searching yourself. I suggest to use the word 'license' in the CM:BN forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 You can do a bit of searching yourself. I suggest to use the word 'license' in the CM:BN forum. Just did the most relevant posts point to this thread, so once again please point me to the thread that explains this new DRM.. Cheers... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMG Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 http://www.battlefront.com/community/showthread.php?t=95785 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 doesn't answer the questions but does it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetchez la Vache Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 "There you go, more negative waves! Have a little faith, baby! Have a little faith..." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Springelkamp Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 doesn't answer the questions but does it? Yes it does, especially the post by Moon in that thread. You don't like it, do you? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sardaukar Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Oh well, 4 activations a year is not TOO bad. It's not like Ubisoft Silent Hunter 5 which required constant internet connection even for single-play... That one I refused to buy, even when being fan of sub sims. But, hard drive failures happen...and sometimes also critical software errors leading to completer re-installations (of OS too). So, personally I think 4/yr is bit on low side, would prefer something like 6 to be on safe side. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcat Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Oh well, 4 activations a year is not TOO bad. It's not like Ubisoft Silent Hunter 5 which required constant internet connection even for single-play... That one I refused to buy, even when being fan of sub sims. But, hard drive failures happen...and sometimes also critical software errors leading to completer re-installations (of OS too). So, personally I think 4/yr is bit on low side, would prefer something like 6 to be on safe side. Gosh, if that is true some people must be running with some seruous low-standard kit. >4 new systems/complete builds a year? I have had my share of failures by never to that scale. If it did happen to me then I am confident that I could explain the situation to BF and they would see me right. If I went back to them in year 2 with another set of dreadful coincidences/failures I would expect them to look askance. Mind you, if I had had to rebuild my machine more than five times in a two year period, the extra $45 for a new copy of CMBN would be well down my list of things to swear about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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