I forget, did I sign already?

Hmm... don't think so, but either way,




SIGNED

Meh...I was chillin with Spode and Steve for a few days...nowhere near a computer. So, uh...yeah...BUMP!

Signed, completely crap idea for a copy protection

I've spent a total of 5 WEEKS attempting to fix a graphical bug in Spore by contacting Customer Services. Usually, what I would do in this situation would USE UP MY LAST INSTALL.

STEAM is a wonderful service. You can download the games AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT. You can install the games AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT. You're only allowed to play one game at a time, but how could that pose a problem to the average user? Has EA noticed that Spore has been pirated more times than Half Life 2, which was arguably a more successful game at release time and was also released YEARS AGO?

EA Download Manager is a horrid impersonation of Steam - Install 3 times, and you can't download your games after 6 months... Honestly. What is wrong with you idiots?

Windows processes that Steam uses:
steam.exe - Runs whenever Steam is running and manages private messaging as well. Creates an icon in the System tray that can be used to access features. Exit Steam and this process exits
GameOverlayUI.exe - Runs when a game us accessed through Steam. Allows use of Steam content during gameplay by pressing Shift+Tab. Works in any game by any publisher. Exits when said game exits

Windows processes that SecuROM uses:
UAservice7.exe - Allows SecuROM to have more administrative privileges on host computer than the administrator. Runs as a Windows service. Allows direct access to the kernel. Runs as long as computer is on.
Various driver modifications - Cause some major problems. Files copied to flash drives are corrupted. DVD RW drives cease function. A significant decline in computer performance is noted. SecuROM files can be found in the /system32 folder, intended for use only by Windows itself. Run as long as computer is on.

GET RID OF SECUROM COMPLETELY. The game has been cracked already. Keeping it there isn't preventing any more piracy. 90% of software pirates wouldn't buy the game anyway. Don't force your legitimate customers to obtain a pirated copy of Spore in order to have a functioning computer. I had the sense of honesty to obtain Spore legally and because of this I have been hosed. Because of my problems with SecuROM, I have been introduced to the cynical, corrupt underworld that is known as "torrenting", as have many of my fellow gamers. Spore has trained an army of pirates. Piracy as it was was filled with people who would not purchase the game even if there were no place to download it illegally; now it contains outraged masses who refuse to pay $60 to rent a game. Say NO to SecuROM. Say NO to runaway corporate greed. Say NO to EA.

</rant> and SIGNED.

I am not bumping this thread. I am just trying to get to 200 posts!

You can reinstall on the same computer as many times as you need; just not different computers.

jasonclarke wrote:You can reinstall on the same computer as many times as you need; just not different computers.

Unless you make hardware changes, like a simple extra memory stick.

Also, signed.

http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/9163.page

^Read and do.

Send EA letters and padlocks. 10x more effective than internet petitions, which often go nowhere despite the number of people who sign them. Give EA something physical.

Signed with fervor.

definitely signed

Signed.

Signed.

I agree wholeheartly, adding SecurROM and DRm alway have been a biggest mistakes to be included into Spore in first place. There alway are other way that dev. team can use for protecting their game without giving the people whom bought the game hard times.

SIGNED!


Chaoic out...

I think the system would be okay, but I think that they shouldn't be so picky about what they call an "installation"