Far Cry 2 DRM

"You have 5 activations on 3 separate PCs.

- Uninstalling the game “refunds” an activation. This process is called “revoke”, so as long as you complete proper uninstall you will be able to install the game an unlimited number of times on 3 systems.

- You can upgrade your computer as many time as you want (using our revoke system)

- Ubisoft is committed to the support of our games, and additional activations can be provided.

- Ubisoft is committed to the long term support of our games: you’ll always be able to play Far Cry 2."

Doesn't sound bad at all to me. No Spore Cry fiasco here, it seems.

 

Somewhat restrictive but not as extreme as the DRM employed by EA.

 

Far Cry 2 STEAM version DRM:

Install as many times and on as many computers as you want as long as you log into STEAM.

 

This is what Bioshock did no? Personally I don't get too bent out of shape over DRM. If at some point down the road my legit copy of a game won't allow me to install because of some silly DRM thing... oh well whatever will I do? Not like I won't have options at that point. I bought the game. I am not supporting piracy as I always buy my media but I'll be dammed if a game, DVD or CD I buy will only let me use it 5 times before it says sorry buddy.

 

Thats my favorite version

 

It's substantially better than the Spore DRM, but I still refuse to buy any game that restricts how I use it.

 

Are you going to install it on more than 3 PCs? For me, this basically means it doesn't exist.

 

I consistently "forget" to uninstall programs before reformats. For example, Apple allows you to have 5 computers authorized per iTunes account. I only have 2 left since I don't think to unauthorize a computer before reformatting.

Am I going to install Far Cry 2 on more than 3 PC's? No, I'd be surprised if I get it on more than 1. However, I will continue to reformat my computer every now or then, and I'm not going to remember to uninstall certain programs so I can "reclaim" them.

 

I agree.

I never uninstall when I do a reformat and reinstall of Windows, no reason. I think even this DRM is too restrictive. You should be able to install on as many PC's as many times as you like. I hate being "legal". It didn't use to bother me, mainly with the CD-key protection, no big deal.

But now it's just too complicated. I will install it on my desktop and notebook more than likely. My only issue is many years down the road, if I decide to reinstall, what issues will it cause then?

May sound stupid, but since I got my Eee 1000h, I have dug out games five, six, seven years old or older to install on it. I hate to think I'll have issues in another five or six years when I try to install on an ultraportable then.

 

I really hope this wont turn into another DRM crap. I m already out of Life for speed and spore installations. I have to shell another $100 on both games to enjoy them. what a total BS

 

Actually, I understand what you mean. I don't think anyone usually remembers, myself included. Maybe it'll be on our minds more often since there are only an increasing amount of DRM Games?

For those of you worrying about it though, I'm confident we won't be seeing Spore Cry level DRM complaints. Spore DRM Was pretty strict in comparison.

 

Gday sorry to change games but does anyone know if Call of Duty : World At War have DRM ???

 

The STEAM version of FC2 does install SecuROM on your system. No one is safe.

I still pre-ordered it though, if I run into any problems with it's DRM I know there are "solutions" out there.

 

Do you have a source?

 

call of duty isn't made by ea.

cod4 doesn't have it so i dont think world at war would.

 

drm sux.What if our pc catch virus like the one in 2003 where your pc restart every time u log in then how is it possible to uninstall.

 

There are a few ways to uninstall a game without logging into your user account.

 

Steam WILL install securom and allow 5 activations of FC2.
"3rd-party DRM: SecuROM™
5 machine activation limit "
http://store.steampowered.com/app/19900/

 

another DRM crap, I ve already reached my limit on Life for speed so I have to pay another $60 for that. I just F***()() hate those DRM's

 

Better than EA's Spore and Crysis: Warhead. Actually, I might give it a try.
But then, to remember to uninstall all programs before reformatting... Painful...

"This item is currently unavailable in your region". Hmmm... not good... Another game's going to be skipped ? What am I going to play... ??

 

Have you tried contacting EA support. All their press releases say if you need more they will grant them but will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Better than forking out more money. Also they will likely publish a revoke tool in a few months when the hype dies down anyways.

Question... How do you go through 5 installs in such a short amount of time? Spore is like a month old?

 

You're right That eliminates any incentive to buy it on Steam then....

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More BS by the game industry, not quite as bad as EA but restrictive enough that I will probably not buy this game.

EA is the largest game producer and they're as bad as the RIAA; I really hope others do not continue to follow their poor example. I think that the game industry follows the music industry out of DRM. Music downloads are now legally available from Amazon.com and other stores in .MP3, which obviously do not use DRM. Hopefully newer game downloads like FC2 will be available in a similar fashion in the future. That's my prediction . . .

I wonder when big organizations get that customers don't like being restricted, and a lot of times the opposite happens when you put tighter controls on. Prime example: gun control.

History repeats itself. Over and over.

 

I ve installed it on the Asus G50 but that broke so I had to return it, then my 9262 died and then I ve exchanged the 7811. I ve probably shouldnt have installed it that many times but then again i didnt expect those laptops to die on me. Also Life for speed is another BS. U get like 3 or 4 installs max.

 

Agreed, the music industry is finally figuring out that DRM is a dead horse. But the RIAA and Apple don't seem to share the same view. Maybe that will change over time as well.

Bummer sorry to hear that. Well like I said, maybe try contacting EA or just wait for a Revoke tool. In the meantime I am sure there are other ways to get around it. You have bought it legitimately.

 

Ahh yes. More restrictive DRM that is of absolutely no value to the gamer and does nothing but restrict what legitimate customers can do.

Yet another game I won't be buying. If game companies keep this up then I might end up buying only from smaller and/or indie companies that seem to respect PC gamers by not implementing draconian DRM (and also for not releasing crappy console ports, but that's a different subject).

 

They should put DRM on consoles as well. U can play this game only on 2 xboxes or playstation then u have to buy a whole new copy that would be fair.

P.S.
if your 360 dies tooo bad for u

 

DRM is an interesting notion. There will always be someone, somewhere who can break it; at that point, it spreads exponentially (either the crack or the workaround). Although I agree that enforcement of property rights is a cornerstone of innovation, 'digital rights' at this point are a farce, both as the laws are written and as they are enforced. Until the legal system is overhauled to deal with the distribution capabilities and global enforcement, 'digital rights' are a pipe dream.

 

I definately will "buy" this game, just like every other game I "own".

I may actually buy it for X360 though.


//For the complainers about DRM: get the crack/fixed exes.

 

i dont give a hell about DRM, i just hope the game is decent.

 

I wish Crytek wouldn't use EA as their publisher. I would SO get Crysis Warhead were it not for the SecureROM malware included with the install.

 

Is the securom stuff so bad that its worth not installing the game because of the risk? I bought the steam version before I knew it had DRM, and I'm afraid to install it. The only thing is, I have Mass Effect on PC, but I don't know if that has already installed securom on my PC or not. I don't recall it giving a warning for it during install, or listed on the back of the game box. How do you even find out if securom is on your PC?

 

There's a list of games that officially ship with SecuRom, I think the wikipedia entry for SecuRom should give you the details.

 

What about Steam?

 

LOL agreed. It's funny that people still think SecuROM really exists to combat piracy and not to kill the 2nd hand/used PC game market.