CD Protection - what ended up happening?

[battists]

Hello all, many apologies if this topic was covered, but I couldn't find it anywhere.

Many moons ago, pre-PTW, we were all surmising that Infogrames would require one CD per installation of CIV III to play.

In other words, those with home LANs would be forced to buy 1 copy of CIV III and 1 copy of PTW per PC.

Now that PTW is out, can anyone confirm or deny this? What's the protection scheme look like?

Thanks!

Steve

[Wittlich]

Good question Battists, I went ahead and bought 2 copies of PTW (to go with my 2 copies of Civ3), so I'm really not sure ...

[Zero]

H'bout buying 2 copies since ur supposed to technically..

[Obese Monkfish]

Edited by Ming...

This site doesn't support or condone illegal acts when it comes to software misuse...

The next person that wants to talk about how to "beat" the system will be suspended.

[ducki]

This question isn't about "beating" the system.

Diablo had a feature called something like "Intall Spawned Game" or somesuch, so that even if you only owned 1 copy of Diablo, you could still play LAN multiplayer with your wife/gf/bf/brother/kids/friends.

I think the original question seems to be about a previous thread concerning whether PtW/Civ would have this sort of feature or not.

Of course, the Host had to have the CD in the drive, so it's not like it's a hack or something. This was a feature of the software's multiplayer aspect.

[ducki]

Nevermind, I didn't realize the edit was not by the poster.

Still, I wish PtW had a "Host Spawned MP Game" for LAN.

[Obese Monkfish]

sorry ming. I will be more careful next time.

[HappySunShine]

Ming you need to stop interfering in other people's affairs. This Moderator job has gone to your head. If they want to talk about piracy of a horrible game that should have lawsuits filed on its behalf, let them. Infogrames should be happy I don't get everyone together and start filing class action lawsuits. I'm sure that would really help infogrames since they're already going under and are about to be removed from the Nasdaq.

[MarkG]

If they want to talk about piracy of a horrible game that should have lawsuits filed on its behalf, let them.

not on our forum. they are free to do it in another way

[candybo]

I think Infogrames is missing an opportunity here. They should offer PtW packs with (x)licenses, I.E. , pay 39.99 for a copy that can be registered to 5 computers, or whatever. Like in the real world. You KNOW college dorm guys would do it!

edited for clarity

[battists]

Yeah, I don't want to find out about how to "beat the system". My system behaves poorly enough without installing hacks, etc.

I just want to know, before I buy PTW so my wife and I can play on a home LAN, am I going to need to buy one copy of each, or two copies of each?

[ChaotikVisions]

Originally posted by HappySunShine
Ming you need to stop interfering in other people's affairs. This Moderator job has gone to your head. If they want to talk about piracy of a horrible game that should have lawsuits filed on its behalf, let them. Infogrames should be happy I don't get everyone together and start filing class action lawsuits. I'm sure that would really help infogrames since they're already going under and are about to be removed from the Nasdaq.

Hes wanting to play a game he likes, otherwise theres no point in wondering if he can play on several computers with the same copy, right? I'm also sure Infogrames fears your legal prowness.


And i'd just get two copys of PtW, since you can play sp or multi with it. And since its just you and your wife i'd really say 1 copy of each would be enough, if not for the cd protection.

[Wittlich]

I guess my first post also stepped over the "copywrite line," since I just noticed that it was "Mingified" too ... Even though I don't see how the post infringed on any copywrite laws. Oh well, life goes on.

So Battists, the simplest answer that I can give you is to just buy 2 copies of PTW for your LAN games - That's what I did.

[Obese Monkfish]

Battists, the answer to your question is: legally, y es, you must buy two copies. Do you have to? No, you can simply remove the CD after starting one computer's game, and use it to start the other - BUT YOU WILL BE COMMITTING A CRIME.

[Switch]

I say, get a copy per computer. Not only is that the legal way, but you'll feel much better about yourself for having a conscience and not trying to screw over gaming companies.
How would you like it if you made a piece of software, and half the people using it didn't pay for it?
Apparently MS lost $30 000 000 000 to piracy. And people call MS greedy