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Far Cry 2 will have DRM like Spore with some tweak for users

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arijit_2404
arijit_2404 Original post #1
Oct 17, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Get ready to encounter similar restrictions like Spore with the PC version Far Cry 2.
According to Ubisoft Forum Master "bukowski113," the PC version of the upcoming FPS will contain the same digital rights management courtesy of SecuROM. Luckily though, it will contain a few tweaks giving users a bit more freedom with their installs.


These are the tweaks for the users:
  1. User have five activations on three separate PCs.
  2. Uninstalling the game "refunds" an activation. This process is called "revoke," so as long as user completes proper uninstall he will be able to install the game an unlimited number of times on three systems.
  3. User can upgrade his computer as many time as he wants (using revoke system).
  4. Ubisoft is committed to the support of their games, and additional activations can be provided.
  5. Ubisoft is committed to the long term support of the game: User'll always be able to play Far Cry 2.
:cool:

So what you guys think ????

With some less-restrictive approach with DRM, will FarCry2 be able to sell more legal copies and attract more genuine users to buy the game??? Or it'll be pirated as or more than Spore ???

What's your view? :)

[source] here ...
ultimategpu
Oct 17, 2008 at 12:59 AM
can any one tell me what is DRM?
dheeraj_kumar
Oct 17, 2008 at 2:26 AM
*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management
Ethan_Hunt
Oct 17, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Oh so suck-your-rom improves in terms of installation.This is atleast better than the previous policy of limiting installations on a single PC.
DigitalDude
Oct 18, 2008 at 1:22 PM
Steam FTW!!! :D


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RCuber
RCuber #6
Oct 18, 2008 at 1:46 PM
^^ Steam FTW??? :confused: I think it Steam is rediculous, the bloody thing didnt even let me play a demo with out downloading updates :mad:
Davidboon
Oct 18, 2008 at 2:12 PM
I Hate DRM............DIE!! DRM DIE!!
Faun
Faun #10
Oct 18, 2008 at 2:55 PM
*imgs.xkcd.com/comics/steal_this_comic.png

the devil is more dominating in game industry
asingh
asingh #11
Oct 18, 2008 at 3:06 PM
he he..!
dheeraj_kumar
Oct 18, 2008 at 6:39 PM
@T159

No words, no words... :D
DigitalDude
Oct 20, 2008 at 10:30 AM
^^ Steam FTW??? :confused: I think it Steam is rediculous, the bloody thing didnt even let me play a demo with out downloading updates :mad:

STEAMing piece of sh!t, actually. :D

you guys are so out of touch ;)

steam was **** but now its gr8.. but anyday Steam >>> SecureROM
and if something that deserves the '****' status, that is our broadband connection :p

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fabler
fabler #14
Oct 20, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Good cartoon..he.he..he....
dheeraj_kumar
Oct 20, 2008 at 4:10 PM
@T159
I'm beginning to read XKCD. You should try Ctrl+Alt+Del and Cyanide & Happiness.
Faun
Faun #16
Oct 20, 2008 at 4:41 PM
^^already read them, mostly Cyanide
Dig the archives of Doctor Fun, its another great comic
*www.ibiblio.org/Dave/Dr-Fun/df200505/df20050520.jpg
Rollercoaster
Oct 21, 2008 at 10:04 AM
the thread got nicely sidetracked to webcomics..

btw thanks for the other names.. till now i only read xkcd.. it is super cool.

You guys have to read *questionablecontent.net/ from the beginning. it is really nice.. sorta like the Friends tv show .. only better
*
Nov 9, 2008 at 4:08 PM
It's nice game
arijit_2404
Nov 9, 2008 at 4:40 PM
do u have to revive an old thread? already a new thread is running.