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First, we want to thank you for your responses and feedback to my posting from Friday regarding Online Accounts and clarifying how things work. We’re listening and we want to announce some changes that we are making based on your feedback.

We are going to add the ability to have multiple Spore Screen Names for any one Spore Online Account. Here’s how this will work: for each copy of Spore that you have purchased, you will be able to have one Spore Online Account, just as it is now. However, we will be adding the ability to have five Spore Screen Names for that account. When you launch Spore, you will be able to log in with any of those Screen Names.

The content that is made and the MySpore Page will be associated with the logged in Screen Name for that account. Each Screen Name will be able to view and create content, Buddy Lists and Sporecasts that will be tied to that Screen Name. The Achievements earned will be credited to the Screen Name that is logged in at the time the Achievement is triggered. In the first iteration of this change, all Screen Names will be playing in the same Galaxy and any content downloaded by any Screen Name will be available in the Everything section.

We will be putting the ability to add Screen Names to a Spore Online Account on our website. If you already have the game, and want to add new Screen Names to your account you will be able to do so there.

We felt that this was a good step in the right direction to begin to respond to the feedback you have given us and evolve Spore (not with an extra set of arms in this case but definitely using our DNA points for the better good). We are aggressively working on this now; we will get back to you with more information on timing as soon as possible.

Lucy
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[b]-- How many screen names can I have? How will I set them up? --[/b]

On the login page for the website, we'll be adding a link to a page where you can manage your screen names. You'll be able to have a total of 5 screen names tied to one main Spore account. So if you already have a Spore account and screen name, you'll be able to add 4 screen names to that account.

All 5 screen names will be tied to the email address the main account was set up with.

[b]-- What's the deal with my creations and Sporecasts? --[/b]

If you log in with your screen name and upload your creations to the server, they will show up with your screen name as the creator. If your sister logs in with her screen name and uploads creations, they will show her screen name as the creator. And so on for all the different screen names for the account.

Every screen name will get its own My Spore Page. Sporecasts will also show up with the correct screen name of the creator of the Sporecast.

[b]-- How about my Achievements? --[/b]

Achievements are tricky. While we hope to make them completely unique to any screen name eventually, this will not be possible without an update to the game itself.

So, where will we be after this initial pass at multiple screen name system is live?

In this first pass of this system, the screen name that is logged in will get credited for the Achievement at the time that it triggers. So if I'm logged and play for 99 hours, and then I log off and my sister logs in and plays for 1 hour, she’ll get the honor of the 100 hours achievement, and I won’t. It'll show up on her My Spore page, not mine.

We know that this is not the ideal solution and will work on improvements to this feature in the future.

[b]-- When will this new system be live? How do you find out more information? --[/b]

We are actively working on this right now. There will be a fair bit of work for the Spore Online Team to get it set up and tested properly so when I have a better idea about a timeline, I'll post back to this thread.

[i]Thanks for all your comments and feedback. With a community this exciting, my job never gets boring[/i].

-MaxisLucky

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Personally i prefer having another screen name, than re-creating my entire account.

Now i can probably relate certain screen names to certain creatures.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23162.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23162.page GMT
I will never probably use it, but I know for multi fams this is a good start.

Thanks for all the hard work you guys did for spore,
I personally am enjoying it as is and will enjoy it more once you
get things tweaked a little more.

Tell everyone in the maxis building good job!

Zanadu]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23166.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23166.page GMT
[u]By chance, can you sticky this?[/u]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23168.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23168.page GMT
But Thank you for the awesome game and this upcoming update!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23172.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23172.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23175.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23175.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23191.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23191.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23204.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23204.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23272.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23272.page GMT
Im not a pirate and i dont believe in piracy but the DRM needs to go.

i havent needed to use 1 of my reinstalls yet but i really hope the number ya call to renew the 3 installs is a toll free number,not everyone can afford to have long distance

P.S. sorry wasnt ment as a flame but im getting tired of DRM's in games ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23278.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23278.page GMT
Whilst this didn't impact me personally I know it did for many and this is a great indication that feedback is actually given some merit.

Cheers.
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I would like my girlfriend to be able to play this game, would I be able to have this installed on her PC and mine and have her use a different screenname on that PC?

If the answer ends up being yes you have gained a +10 in our relationship between the tribe of Rico and the tribe of Maxis.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23289.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23289.page GMT I would like my girlfriend to be able to play this game, would I be able to have this installed on her PC and mine and have her use a different screenname on that PC?[/quote]

That should work - and as I have more details about the actual implementation I'll try to share them.

-MaxisLucky]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23299.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23299.page GMT I would like my girlfriend to be able to play this game, would I be able to have this installed on her PC and mine and have her use a different screenname on that PC?[/quote]

That should work - and as I have more details about the actual implementation I'll try to share them.

-MaxisLucky[/quote]

Alright. Considering I am still having troubles being at odds with you folks (I've dreamed of working at Maxis since I first played Sim City 2000 on a friends PC years ago) so I won't take a forum knife to your proverbial throat if this ends up not being true.

I do appreciate the effort to fix the whole debacle and the fact that you guys aren't getting overwhelmed by the sheer level of complaining (I've put a few lbs into the pile of poo that is this poopstorm of complaints).

I just hope the fact that I wrote 6 pages of my suggestions that it makes up for the post here and there of me whining like a little War Muncher (my latest creation...he's disturbingly cute to me...well...cute in a disturbing way).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23314.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23314.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23333.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23333.page GMT
[u]By chance, can you sticky this?[/u][/quote]

Consider it sticky-ed

-MaxisLucky]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23335.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23335.page GMT
If I cheat on one of the screen name and then play fair on another one of the screen names will I still be able to get achievements on the one I don't cheat on? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23336.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23336.page GMT My gf already has an account with the CC with a different e-mail address, so it'd suck if she'd have to make a new one.
Still, it is better than what the original design was.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23337.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23337.page GMT
If I cheat on one of the screen name and then play fair on another one of the screen names will I still be able to get achievements on the one I don't cheat on? [/quote]

Cheats only affect your achievements on that specific save file for that specific race.

and I think only for that specific point in your game.

So if you cheat in stage 3 of 5, stages 4 and 5 still are fine.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23357.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23357.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23372.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23372.page GMT (Oh great, now he'll probably look forward to beating all my creatures. Oh oh.)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23376.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23376.page GMT
Hopefully this will get some of the "DRM" (my understanding is that the online accounts is separate from the DRM software) complainers to knock it off.

Now if only Maxis would do something like 2K did with BioShock and promise to remove the activation limit in 9-12 months that would kill the debate once and for all ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23390.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23390.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23446.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23446.page GMT
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<3]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23556.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23556.page GMT
Just kidding, I know the fun that is the online community...
Thanks for the hard work you all are doing at Maxis. I'm looking forward to that first patch and/or expansion. (don't let EA rape the community though, please)

Best regards,

Siv Corp]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23578.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23578.page GMT
http://kotaku.com/5050860/ea-to-loosen-spore-install-restrictions-reveals-sampling-of-spore-activations]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23616.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23616.page GMT
While it looks to me that this coming update is adding more work for you than just allowing multiple accounts, I don't have a way to know how your verification system is setup so I accept that EA just has it's reasons, hah.

Multiple screen names sounds like it will work out fine for my household, and everyone I know locally that was interested in the game but were holding off because of how it shipped with just the one online account. I've read on other gaming sites that future games from EA will have the DRM install limit increased to 5. I would hope that increase will come to Spore in some fashion, but so far that's not an immediate concern for me...thanks for starting to work on that for those that are affected, though. The Achievement issue is looking like the last concern I have, but your post clearly states that it is something in the works as well, just for a later time.

Again, thank you for letting us know that our concerns were not left unheard. I have closed my support ticket since your thread let me know that a resolution is coming for my 'issue'.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23693.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23693.page GMT You have made my family (and many other families I am sure) very happy and restored our faith in Spore. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23699.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23699.page GMT
I really wish you guys would reconsider this. I don't understand why they can't be in a different galaxy entirely, it makes a lot more sense and would solve a lot of problems with saved games and achievements. For instance, if I go and blow up Earth on one save I'm not going to be able to get the same achievement in another game. You're destroying the replayability of the game by doing it this way.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23738.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23738.page GMT

you guys really know how to listen to the community and help appease us very quickly. this is greatly appreciated and commended.

keep up the fabulous customer service and work. spore is amazing and it's very apparent you all are proud of it as well and are here to improve and already great product. i have great faith in all of you.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23758.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23758.page GMT
First, we want to thank you for your responses and feedback to my posting from Friday regarding Online Accounts and clarifying how things work. We’re listening and we want to announce some changes that we are making based on your feedback.

We are going to add the ability to have multiple Spore Screen Names for any one Spore Online Account. Here’s how this will work: for each copy of Spore that you have purchased, you will be able to have one Spore Online Account, just as it is now. However, we will be adding the ability to have five Spore Screen Names for that account. When you launch Spore, you will be able to log in with any of those Screen Names.

The content that is made and the MySpore Page will be associated with the logged in Screen Name for that account. Each Screen Name will be able to view and create content, Buddy Lists and Sporecasts that will be tied to that Screen Name. The Achievements earned will be credited to the Screen Name that is logged in at the time the Achievement is triggered. In the first iteration of this change, all Screen Names will be playing in the same Galaxy and any content downloaded by any Screen Name will be available in the Everything section.

We will be putting the ability to add Screen Names to a Spore Online Account on our website. If you already have the game, and want to add new Screen Names to your account you will be able to do so there.

We felt that this was a good step in the right direction to begin to respond to the feedback you have given us and evolve Spore (not with an extra set of arms in this case but definitely using our DNA points for the better good). We are aggressively working on this now; we will get back to you with more information on timing as soon as possible.

Lucy
[/quote]

Best news all week. This makes my wife and I very happy ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23760.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23760.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23794.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23794.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23813.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23813.page GMT
Anyway, I do have a question: While you say that different Spore screen names will have to play under the same galaxy, what if you have different Windows screen names? Since there are seperate galaxies for each Windows screen name, does that mean that, hypothetically, each Spore screen name can have it's own galaxy, as long as a Spore screen name was logged on a different Windows screen name?

Thanks again Maxisluck. You have given me hope in the game industry again.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23843.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23843.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23858.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23858.page GMT .[/quote]

I'm not them, but based on my technical understanding, that's exactly what it means.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23875.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23875.page GMT
I really wish you guys would reconsider this. I don't understand why they can't be in a different galaxy entirely, it makes a lot more sense and would solve a lot of problems with saved games and achievements. For instance, if I go and blow up Earth on one save I'm not going to be able to get the same achievement in another game. You're destroying the replayability of the game by doing it this way.

[/quote]

That is simply not an option. Not yet. Spore is not designed to generate galaxies at will. It would take a relatively substantial patch that updates options, program code, and the UI to create a new galaxy. It also needs to generate a way to distinguish one planet in one galaxy from another. The whole galaxy would also need to be saved and stored in a way that Spore was not originally designed to do. It is just not feasible to do right now. It may be the next logical step, and it seems to be where they are eventually headed, but it's far to soon to implement anything like that.

Edit: I really should of read the rest of this post. Obviously this doesn't apply if you are on a different Windows User Name or a different computer entirely. In those cases, obviously, the galaxy would likely be different. It is switching Galaxies on the fly that would be the issue.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23941.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/23941.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24016.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24016.page GMT
I don't think the changes are retroactive. Anything already uploaded and associated with an account (currently) is locked into that account unless you delete it from the associated Sporepedia, load it in the account you want to haev the creature, make a small change, save and share under that account. We'll have to wait for Maxis to actually program the server-side corrections, incorporate and design the needed parts (security, script, design/layout changes), as well as work on altering Spore's programming to allow better recognition of accounts. Don't let the way their posts are worded fool you, there is a lot of work to be done. Work that can be time consuming. They're professionals so they can probably hammer it out pretty quick but it's still a lot of work and it needs to be tested before it goes live. A change like this could cause unforeseen security issues.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24035.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24035.page GMT
SC2000 is still my favorite because it has an actual sand box mode that lets you just design, build and play to try different things without having to spend hours and hours building a city just to knock it down with a large fire breathing lizard. This would be an awesome patch / expac for Spore. Just let us play with our toys the way we want.

Anyway, keep up the good work. And try to get some rest if you can! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24160.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24160.page GMT

Thank you Maxis (EA?) for finally deciding to implement this. It 100% solves my issues and I'm happy with this solution. I'm surprised EA/Maxis didn't anticipate this being an issue before the game was released but at least you'll know for next time!


Cheers
Draycen]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24250.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24250.page GMT
I have one question, though. We bought two copies of the full version of the Creature Creator, and my wife made quite a few creatures. The username she made is the one she uses in all online communities. Is that username now locked off? Is there any way that username can be changed into one of the four additional screen names on my account?

Honestly, though, the given solution seems needlessly complex. I mean, the screen names are a whole new feature that has to be designed, programmed, and tested before release. Simply allowing five accounts per registration seems like a much more sensible idea to me.

That said, I'm not going to turn my nose up at this. EA has listened to the message coming from their users and taken steps to give us what we want, and that counts for a lot.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24282.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24282.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24306.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24306.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24365.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24365.page GMT

Oh! and many kudos on the decision. While the DRM install limit is still a worry (I'm reaching my third install today ) it shows that you guys are listening to constructive input and making our SPORE experience better. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24376.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24376.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24377.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24377.page GMT
I'm sure Spore will be a lot more enjoyed in this house now.

It is good to know that you have been listening and although the communication has been one sided at times it's good to see steps are being taken forwards. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24386.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24386.page GMT
As a software developer, I know these changes are probably not trivial, so I applaud you on your quick response and ability to get to the core of the issue.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24399.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24399.page GMT
but i do have another question witch is a lil off the subject

my lil sister got on my computer and couldnt make an account so played mine while i was working and opened up most my acheivements...

is ther a way 4 all my acheivements 2 be relocked so i can open them again]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24418.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24418.page GMT
I really wish you guys would reconsider this. I don't understand why they can't be in a different galaxy entirely, it makes a lot more sense and would solve a lot of problems with saved games and achievements. For instance, if I go and blow up Earth on one save I'm not going to be able to get the same achievement in another game. You're destroying the replayability of the game by doing it this way.[/quote]

It might not be possible for them to do this without a patch. When the original The Sims shipped you had ONE neighborhood which served the same purpose as the galaxy in Spore. Later they added the ability to have multiple neighborhoods. It's probably possible for them to add the functionality later on, but it doesn't seem like it was a top priority for release.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24469.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24469.page GMT
1) create a new screen name via the spore website (once it's available!)
2) go to windows - control panel and create a new user account for your girlfriend/wife/kid/dog
3) login as the other user and fire up Spore (might need to browse to install directory if no shortcut)
4) login as the other screen name

This will probably work because I've already created an account on my PC and all files are created under her name. Thus, new universe.

I can't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to do this, just being sure to change the screen name each time you change user.


Draycen]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24479.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24479.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24544.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24544.page GMT

This is arguably the #1 thing this game was missing, and it means that family members can play *THEIR OWN* game in a way they couldn't before!

Thank you MAXIS!!!!!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24626.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24626.page GMT
I apologize for any of my words that were less than civil, I don't think I ever got too mean, just very cynical about being ignored by the company.

Glad to know that I can go buy Rock Band 2 now.

Thank you for doing something legitimate about this.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24641.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24641.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24670.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24670.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24753.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24753.page GMT
I can't speak for EA but I think I have a fair understanding of what they are doing technically. Personally, I would suggest that she hold off (or just play for exploration), I don't believe account migration is going to be a high priority for them just based on everything I see; but I could be wrong.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24765.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24765.page GMT
I really wish you guys would reconsider this. I don't understand why they can't be in a different galaxy entirely, it makes a lot more sense and would solve a lot of problems with saved games and achievements. For instance, if I go and blow up Earth on one save I'm not going to be able to get the same achievement in another game. You're destroying the replayability of the game by doing it this way.

[/quote]

I think the idea is, to qoute her post "In the first iteration of this change, all Screen Names will be playing in the same Galaxy...."

I believe the intent is to do what they can do [as soon as they can do it], and then make the larger changes.

I'm not familiar with their architecture, but anything server side is generally easier to change. Client side changes go out in a batch and require a much lengthier testing process. So depending on where the code lives we could be waiting a while - so I'm going put spore down for a month and let the devs go heads down and see what they come up with.





]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24778.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24778.page GMT
Honestly, though, the given solution seems needlessly complex. I mean, the screen names are a whole new feature that has to be designed, programmed, and tested before release. Simply allowing five accounts per registration seems like a much more sensible idea to me.[/quote]

We considered this, and it was actually quite a bit more work. We picked the solution we thought we could get down most expediently.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24849.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24849.page GMT [/quote]

Yes, you will both be able to play with your different screen names on different machines at the same time.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24853.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24853.page GMT
1) create a new screen name via the spore website (once it's available!)
2) go to windows - control panel and create a new user account for your girlfriend/wife/kid/dog
3) login as the other user and fire up Spore (might need to browse to install directory if no shortcut)
4) login as the other screen name

This will probably work because I've already created an account on my PC and all files are created under her name. Thus, new universe.

I can't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to do this, just being sure to change the screen name each time you change user.


Draycen[/quote]

This would require changes to the game client, and may not work the same for Macs.

The solution we are currently working on is all on the server side.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24858.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24858.page GMT
Correct. Your wife will not be able to move the planet to a new game with the solution that we are currently pursuing.

Sorry - again, we are trying to solve the problem as fast as possible for multiple accounts and under this solution, players will be using the same galaxy and changes will not be retro-active.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24864.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24864.page GMT )]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24877.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/24877.page GMT
Draycen[/quote]

This would require changes to the game client, and may not work the same for Macs.

The solution we are currently working on is all on the server side.

-caryl[/quote]

It won't work at all for Macs, as far as I know, though I'm not too knowledgeable on the OSX userfile structure. It should work fine and dandy for Windows, though.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25072.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25072.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25112.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25112.page GMT

First the complexity bug fixed, then +DNA creatures uploadable and NOW multiple screen names!

It was a rocky start, but its comforting to know you're out there and listening.
Thankyou v much, its going to make such a difference to so many families! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25147.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25147.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25153.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25153.page GMT Thanks!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25261.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25261.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25290.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25290.page GMT My children thank you!
My wife thanks you!
My co-workers thank you (they don't have to hear anymore whining from the accounting department)!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25291.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25291.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25563.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25563.page GMT
This is good news, but my wife already has an account made with the CC, using her usual online handle, under her own email address, and has uploaded creatures that have gotten comments.

How do we get that account transferred over to a screenname under my email address in the full version?

At the [i]very least [/i]we need to get that handle freed up again so she can use it for a new screenname.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25604.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25604.page GMT
As far as the "very least" part, simply deleting the other Spore account should free up the handle.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25625.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25625.page GMT
As far as the "very least" part, simply deleting the other Spore account should free up the handle.[/quote]Honestly I've never looked, but you can delete a Spore account?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25662.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25662.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25703.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25703.page GMT
Just some random thoughts - as if you need any more people providing input


ok, if the game is already set up to "change users" (log in as a different top level spore account) and this will result in a different universe and achievements. I have to imagine that someone brought up the idea of creating these top level accounts for everyone but the idea was shot down because of some other conflict.

But just in the off chance that no one brought it, and understanding that somewhere in the data model, a top level spore account relates to an EA login, and a CD key - it seems to me that adding a nullable column to the SporeAccount table that would contain the primary key if of the true parent id (or null if it is the parent) would be workable (or even another table is fine) but the idea is to use top level spore accounts as sub accounts, just with some kind of way to distinguish it from the parent spore account.

It's probably a lot more database work than I'm making it out to be because there probably all sorts of business rules based on the SporeAccount table, but it's an approach that wouldn't require any immediate client side changes (as the additional account creation would still be on the web site for now) but it would carry the benefit of not having to multi-stage the changes needed to separate the achievement data, assuming that "change users" works like I think it does...

Just my two cents, best,
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25739.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25739.page GMT
Just some random thoughts - as if you need any more people providing input


ok, if the game is already set up to "change users" (log in as a different top level spore account) and this will result in a different universe and achievements. I have to imagine that someone brought up the idea of creating these top level accounts for everyone but the idea was shot down because of some other conflict.

But just in the off chance that no one brought it, and understanding that somewhere in the data model, a top level spore account relates to an EA login, and a CD key - it seems to me that adding a nullable column to the SporeAccount table that would contain the primary key if of the true parent id (or null if it is the parent) would be workable (or even another table is fine) but the idea is to use top level spore accounts as sub accounts, just with some kind of way to distinguish it from the parent spore account.

It's probably a lot more database work than I'm making it out to be because there probably all sorts of business rules based on the SporeAccount table, but it's an approach that wouldn't require any immediate client side changes (as the additional account creation would still be on the web site for now) but it would carry the benefit of not having to multi-stage the changes needed to separate the achievement data, assuming that "change users" works like I think it does...

Just my two cents, best,
[/quote]

We considered this option, but it would have actually been far more work for the EA registration system side.

Thanks.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25764.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25764.page GMT
I must admit that I have yet to actually get around to playing Spore (this thing called Rock Band 2 just kinda happened), but I was worried about how my girlfriend and I would manage our data. This solves everything for me.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25968.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/25968.page GMT
Just some random thoughts - as if you need any more people providing input

[/quote]

We considered this option, but it would have actually been far more work for the EA registration system side.

Thanks.

-caryl[/quote]

Gotcha... I can envision the complexities involved; and do appriciate the reply, best,

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26055.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26055.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26316.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26316.page GMT Between this and the patch most of my problems with the game are no more. Now if only there was a cheat that let me control my own Epic.


I do have a question.
Will we be able to add the alternate Logins to our "Buddy List"?
I know it seems redundant since everyone's creations will be saved under the "Everything" folder anyway, but that way I can track everyone's Achievements like my other Buddies. Also I believe that the game looks to the Buddy List first for new downloads before looking in my Everything folder.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26387.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26387.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26681.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26681.page GMT

the only downside I see is that now I wont get any credit for my kids' creations and achievements, which I'm sure will outshine mine ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26892.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26892.page GMT
No, this has not been implemented yet. It is not a part of the patch.

I'll be posting more information about the timeline for this when I can.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26893.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26893.page GMT

Any hints at a timeframe for this being implemented?

EDIT: Oops, sorry, didn't see the above post.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26903.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/26903.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27461.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27461.page GMT

Like the first time you load the game after the new features are implemented you are able to go through and delegate planets and creatures to the certain Screen Names?
I've seen some games do this in the past, just as a 1 time only thing. Maybe a permanent thing also? A drop down menu where the creator box is with all the Screen Names and then an 'Update' button like the description and tags.
Might be trickier than my little C++ programming brain is envisioning.
As for the planets, I know my husband would love to have his Draconians under his ScreenName. Something to do a one time delegation to his name would be fantastic!

Either way, a suggestion for the team if they haven't already thought about it and vetoed the idea.

On a side note:
I'm under the impression that the planets will still be in the same universe for every screen name? But the planets are locked to be played by the creators name? I could be wrong, but from what the original post read and what some people have asked i'm somewhat confused. I will go back and re-read it anyway, but if anyone has any ideas

ETA: Have the players noticed that in one galaxy there is always 6 new planets? I have about 5 populated planets and there is always a new planet generated. Having multiple galaxies isn't a big deal, as long as other screen names don't have access to your game.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27646.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27646.page GMT
To add in again.... (sorry!!!) how do you copy saved games from one pc to another????]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27754.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27754.page GMT I've tried to use the troubleshooting tools provided on the Spore site but nothing is working out.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27898.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27898.page GMT
[quote=delvine]is ther a way 4 all my acheivements 2 be relocked so i can open them again[/quote]

This is of interest to me also. I'd like to add other screen names for family member when it's available, but I think they would want to have their achievements all locked to begin with, a fresh start for each screen name so to speak. Just showing interest in this sort of feature so hopefully it will be an option once the achievement part of this change is implemented.

Simon]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27908.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/27908.page GMT
Great work maxis and maybe EA depending on how far down the rabbit whole goes. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/28356.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/28356.page GMT
I have read on another forum regarding the problem with the registration key. maxislucky should be one you should contact with your problem.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/28991.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/28991.page GMT

Like the first time you load the game after the new features are implemented you are able to go through and delegate planets and creatures to the certain Screen Names?
I've seen some games do this in the past, just as a 1 time only thing. Maybe a permanent thing also? A drop down menu where the creator box is with all the Screen Names and then an 'Update' button like the description and tags.
Might be trickier than my little C++ programming brain is envisioning.
As for the planets, I know my husband would love to have his Draconians under his ScreenName. Something to do a one time delegation to his name would be fantastic!

Either way, a suggestion for the team if they haven't already thought about it and vetoed the idea.

On a side note:
I'm under the impression that the planets will still be in the same universe for every screen name? But the planets are locked to be played by the creators name? I could be wrong, but from what the original post read and what some people have asked i'm somewhat confused. I will go back and re-read it anyway, but if anyone has any ideas

ETA: Have the players noticed that in one galaxy there is always 6 new planets? I have about 5 populated planets and there is always a new planet generated. Having multiple galaxies isn't a big deal, as long as other screen names don't have access to your game.[/quote]There's two sides to every coin, and I really, really hope that planets do NOT get locked to a particular user name.

Why?

Because my wife has made two wonderful empires, so far, and she was forced to do it under my name. When she's able to use her own name, it would seriously suck any goodness out of that addition if she'd lose everything she'd done so far, in exchange.

As for the wrong screennames on creatures, just resaving them once would fix that, except you'd lose any comments.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29031.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29031.page GMT
Thanks!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29074.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29074.page GMT
Why?

Because my wife has made two wonderful empires, so far, and she was forced to do it under my name. When she's able to use her own name, it would seriously suck any goodness out of that addition if she'd lose everything she'd done so far, in exchange.

As for the wrong screennames on creatures, just resaving them once would fix that, except you'd lose any comments.[/quote]

You may want to check out this thread.....

http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/1737.page#11995

As it looks like there is a possibility here for you to copy your saves and rename them to her login, which in theory should allow her to continue with her empires and just delete your content.

At least it's worth a try if the content is locked down.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29242.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29242.page GMT
Let me say it once more. [i]Thank you.[/i]

I and my wife will be very happy that we'll be able to each have our creations credited to ourselves, rather than to a single name. Each having our own buddy list will be nice, too. She's been holding off on even starting the game because of the previous limitations - I guess this means I won't get to play much this weekend.

I was getting really jaded with EA, but this raises my opinion of them considerably.

Thanks again. I've already switched my recommendation on the game from no to yes with one of my coworkers who's been on the fence.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29366.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29366.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29372.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29372.page GMT
For all of the complaints some people seem to have, the turn-around on the first patch and now this issue has been unusually quick. I can remember many games which were unplayably buggy on most machines which weren't patched for months.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29965.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/29965.page GMT Well played.

Keep this up, and I might come to like you as much as Blizzard!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/30589.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/30589.page GMT

[b]Let me ask again....[/b]

If I have a Spore.com account with created creatures but am forced to only have a sub-account in Spore.... will I ever see my creatures in the game, like my wife with her "entitled" Spore.com account was able to?

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/31410.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/31410.page GMT

It'll also be great to see my daughter and my son's creations being posted as their creations. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/32245.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/32245.page GMT
My question is: any word yet on when we can expect this feature? Thanks.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/32427.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/32427.page GMT
It sounds as though the account I created with the Creature Creator is still lost. I suppose I'll just have to import the creatures I built in CC to the new screen name, modify them a bit, and re-save them. At least, to that effect, I hope I've understood the discussion here so far.

And, although I am glad to see that EA intends to do something about the one-account-per-game issue, I must admit that I am shocked multiple account functionality was not built into the architecture of the game to begin with. Frankly, I find this claim dubious, to say the least, since there were no such limitations within the Creature Creator's account system.

Never-the-less, I know the Spore developers worked diligently to create a game that could be enjoyed by all ages and I thank them for the dedication and hard work. My oldest daughter has been thoroughly enjoying the game (she is 11) and although I have not been playing because of the account issue, I have enjoyed watching her mind grow as a result of the concepts that are being presented to her. So, thank you again, developers.

I also think that the "Suits" at EA had more to do with this problem than not. If that is true, it is that very mentality that has brought the United States to the current specter of economic collapse we're facing.

All that being said; I await the patch... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/33303.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/33303.page GMT
Why?

Because my wife has made two wonderful empires, so far, and she was forced to do it under my name. When she's able to use her own name, it would seriously suck any goodness out of that addition if she'd lose everything she'd done so far, in exchange.

As for the wrong screennames on creatures, just resaving them once would fix that, except you'd lose any comments.[/quote]

I would only prefer the planets to be locked if this were a possibility. I'm sure a once off delegation of planets to screennames shouldn't be that hard. Also going through and re-saving all creatures to a new name is also a PITA for players, it would also mean there would be a double up on a LOT of creatures on the sporepedia. I think there is enough on that thing as it is without doubles of everything. If the option to 'Update' the creator of the creature (only on creatures created on that computer mind you!) that would make life easier and just consist of one entity changed in the sporepedia database.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/33631.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/33631.page GMT
It's a simple matter that could have been resolved with a few keystrokes. I guess it's time to spark things back up.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35279.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35279.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35528.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35528.page GMT
I still think something like this should have been determined before the game was released, But I am happily surprised at the quickness of the patch and the response to fix this rather large impediment of the game.

I have played SIMS 2 for years and generally it takes them a month of more to even discus a patch let alone get it out. This game has only been out 3 weeks. THANK YOU.

I have the game installed on my laptop so I have a different Galaxy altogether so that part of it doesn't bother me. I'd rather it go to my spore account but I will live with this until something else gets fixed and I can stop playing an online game OFFLINE!!!
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35551.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35551.page GMT
It's a simple matter that could have been resolved with a few keystrokes. I guess it's time to spark things back up.[/quote]

Sorry but what are you talking about?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35569.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35569.page GMT Will we be able to bring existing Creature Creator accounts in under a registered account, or will these people have to have a whole new sub-account made to be able to play online?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35953.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/35953.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/36823.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/36823.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/37167.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/37167.page GMT Seeing some very positive steps here.
Got to say, I like the direction Maxis are choosing to take.
Covers my two main issues with the game at any rate.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/37465.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/37465.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/37624.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/37624.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/38838.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/38838.page GMT
Hummm... Im all for Roleplay.. But man lol... Not tryin to be mean =P. But uh.. You go about your everyday business acting/talking like that? Example... Some one call's you. Do you ask them for 100,000 dollar's and you will like them better and after payment you will form an alliance with them? Just wonderin lol....

Goin outside and collecting leafs and paintin them purple & pink and tryin to hussle them off for 75,000 dollar's a pop =P]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/39586.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/39586.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/40619.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/40619.page GMT
Give me what I expect and what is only reasonable!
I did not read on the box that its licensed to 1 sign on and 1 galaxy!
This is the first game I have ever encountered which didnt allow you to start over!!!! WTF!
If I wanted to start again, I'd have no choice than to go out and buy another copy, WTF!


They better fix this ... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/41576.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/41576.page GMT
It was mentioned by a moderator in one locked and subsequently deleted thread (all in angry red letters, mind you) that if a person was banned from the forum, this would also ban and lock out their copy of [b][i]Spore[/i][/b], so that they would have to buy another copy to get back online. This was not implied, but stated explicitly.

Is this true?

Does banning on the forum equal a $60 fine and destruction of all your online content and achievements? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/41824.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/41824.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/42040.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/42040.page GMT
Can we keep the paranoia to a minimum, please?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43408.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43408.page GMT
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43814.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43814.page GMT B) If you burn through your install limit, you simply have to call/e-mail customer service, explain the situation, and you'll get more installs given to you.
C) They've already stated(I don't recall where ATM) that they are planning on loosening the DRM install limit anyway.
So just chill out.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43884.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43884.page GMT
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43889.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43889.page GMT [/quote]

Your exactly right. It's about Online Accounts, and that's exactly what I am talking about. If I reinstall my game, and I have to do it again, what happens if it's locked out on me.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43895.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43895.page GMT
Am I correct?

FYI too, we're gamers, and we don't "wait" for things to get fixed. So I'm imagining tons of people will have that issue where 2 people have created content (on separate planets mind you) under 1 username, and will need to migrate some of that content (one or more planets) to a new username once the feature is available.

Sure the achievements might be muddled, the only way to not cheat gamers on that would be to migrate all the achievements to the new username, as well as keep them on the old username, sure you're getting more achievements than you really earned, but it's better than shafting you on ones you toiled for.

So to reiterate on the important points of this fix:

1 - You'll have 1 registered Spore account that you paid $50 for
2 - You'll have 5 usernames possible for that account
3 - You'll be able to install Spore on multiple machines
4 - You'll be able to login to the same account at the same time on multiple machines with separate usernames from that account (this is a must for those that play while sitting next to their significant other)
5 - There will need to be a way to successfully migrate data over from current Spore games where multiple users have been playing under the same username]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43903.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43903.page GMT
Todd ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43931.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43931.page GMT 5 - There will need to be a way to successfully migrate data over from current Spore games where multiple users have been playing under the same username[/quote]

I honestly don't see how you could achieve this unless userdata is stored with each planet getting it's own file, in a user folder on your OS, and the game looking in these user folders to locate planet and user data for individual games.

And just like Windows uses to create new users, keep a generic folder to pre-load certain items for you.

If this confuses you, let me know and I'll re-state.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43934.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/43934.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44107.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44107.page GMT From my understanding, it's only limited to 3 installs on different computers.
Supposedly, you can install on the same computer any number of times you wish.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44122.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44122.page GMT

[b]Let me ask again....[/b]

If I have a Spore.com account with created creatures but am forced to only have a sub-account in Spore.... will I ever see my creatures in the game, like my wife with her "entitled" Spore.com account was able to?

[/quote]

You will have a chance to see them - since they will all be in the same database (albeit with different creator names).

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44921.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44921.page GMT
We are working on this - and when I have an idea about when the work will be finished and when it will be tested, I'll post back.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44923.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44923.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44974.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/44974.page GMT dam ?If you uninstall the game, it doesn't uninstall secuROM?
I seen it

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/spore/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-43507702&pid=926714

Here's the problem with secuROM:
It's not that it's an authentication system that's a problem, it's the intrusiveness of the program.

1.) It's not listen on the box or the instructions that secuROM is being installed.
2.) If you uninstall the game, it doesn't uninstall secuROM.
3.) On some recent games, secuROM locks the ADMINISTRATOR OF THE COMPUTER out of editing its registry entries, something only malware does.
4.) On some recent games, secuROM uses intentionally corrupt file/directory install names, to hide from the computer.
5.) It has no uninstaller included, and the procedure for removing it mimics that of removing many viruses or spyware,.

As in, it installs without user knowledge, isn't removed when the game is uninstalled, and takes measures that disable full administrator access, tools a malicious virus writer could hijack to take over a user's machine. It's not the copy protection that's the problem, it's the malware behavior of the system itself. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45046.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45046.page GMT
I mean ... they don't have problems when installing the game on more that 3 computers (which can be a problem with us), they don't get the freaming SecuROM on their machines ... and the list goes on and on.

And my point is you should treat pirates as bad guys, but you're attitude towards US is like we're all ciminals or something ... And pirates don't have half of the problems that we do


And I've even heart rumors about EA banning users from forum AND banning their games if they talk about DRM or something like this?

... If this is true, I really have no more words to describe this company ... Just to spoiled to be in a dictionary ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45269.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45269.page GMT (Her using a Sub account)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45375.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45375.page GMT And my point is you should treat pirates as bad guys, but you're attitude towards US is like we're all ciminals or something ... And pirates don't have half of the problems that we do
[/quote]

I couldn't agree more... I always enjoyed EA games but why should I deal with this nonsense whereas the pirates dont. I guess for the next game I will use the hassle-free alternatiove ways. Thanks EA

Increasing the screenname user is great but still you limiting the computers I can use is simply just not ethical (who cares if it is 3 or 5 or 100). I reformat my machine every other month.

This DRM BS is like saying: With this new security system my house is sooo safe my key can open the door only three times...

Some people claim that EA actually listens to the consumers; I highly doubt... If they really did they would simply remove the installation limit

PS: If you treat good people as bad people, they will turn bad against you.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45583.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45583.page GMT
Get the DRM off.

By the way, thats the spanish (europe) Digg more important site talking about the silly 3 times DRM...

http://v2.meneame.net/story/electronic-arts-amenaza-usuarios-spore-expulsiones-si-hablan-sobre-drm

They arent hapy at all... very bad mistake guys... that DRM must be get off.

Be happy.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45772.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45772.page GMT (Her using a Sub account)[/quote]

Is unethical. 1 spore game = 1 spore player at time.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45781.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45781.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45848.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45848.page GMT
We upped the limit to 5 a few days ago.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45959.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45959.page GMT
I did actually edit my post to comment about this -

[quote=maxislucky]If he's making content that is seen as offensive to our community of users, as this is, he will continue to get warned about it with suspensions. Will is only one member of our community - and we have to manage the expectations of the many. [/quote]

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45969.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/45969.page GMT
I did actually edit my post to comment about this -

[quote=maxislucky]If he's making content that is seen as offensive to our community of users, as this is, he will continue to get warned about it with suspensions. Will is only one member of our community - and we have to manage the expectations of the many. [/quote]

-caryl[/quote]


Your point's valid. But is it not a reasonable assumption that if an intellegent man like Will can make an error of including that content in his sporecast that the creation of it could be just as innocent. Please consider in the new sporepedia policing system that you're working, the inclusion of a simple warning system. I would suspect that many of the violations customer service must be receiving could easily be remedied with a simple warning. Would you agree that a reasonable person could easily mistake the inclusion of his material in Will's (the devoloper and most reconizable name associated with spore) sporecast as a sign that his creation's reasonably safe? A 30 day's suspension would indeed prevent the violater from adding "offensive" content to the sporepedia, but a warning would have had the same effect with less drama and ill will feelings.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46069.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46069.page GMT
Your point's valid. But is it not a reasonable assumption that if an intellegent man like Will can make an error of including that content in his sporecast that the creation of it could be just as innocent. Please consider in the new sporepedia policing system that you're working, the inclusion of a simple warning system. I would suspect that many of the violations customer service must be receiving could easily be remedied with a simple warning. Would you agree that a reasonable person could easily mistake the inclusion of his material in Will's (the devoloper and most reconizable name associated with spore) sporecast as a sign that his creation's reasonably safe? A 30 day's suspension would indeed prevent the violater from adding "offensive" content to the sporepedia, but a warning would have had the same effect with less drama and ill will feelings.[/quote]

We do have warning system - and one of the things I'm trying to sort thru is: what is a major offense (that gets an immediate suspension) and what is a minor offense that gets a warning.

And while I understand the confusion surrounding Will on this issue, I really do have to answer to the general community first and foremost. The goal is to try and work towards a general consensus - which means that sometimes the opinions of the many outweigh the opinions of the few (even when the few includes Will).

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46162.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46162.page GMT
Your point's valid. But is it not a reasonable assumption that if an intellegent man like Will can make an error of including that content in his sporecast that the creation of it could be just as innocent. Please consider in the new sporepedia policing system that you're working, the inclusion of a simple warning system. I would suspect that many of the violations customer service must be receiving could easily be remedied with a simple warning. Would you agree that a reasonable person could easily mistake the inclusion of his material in Will's (the devoloper and most reconizable name associated with spore) sporecast as a sign that his creation's reasonably safe? A 30 day's suspension would indeed prevent the violater from adding "offensive" content to the sporepedia, but a warning would have had the same effect with less drama and ill will feelings.[/quote]

We do have warning system - and one of the things I'm trying to sort thru is: what is a major offense (that gets an immediate suspension) and what is a minor offense that gets a warning.

And while I understand the confusion surrounding Will on this issue, I really do have to answer to the general community first and foremost. The goal is to try and work towards a general consensus - which means that sometimes the opinions of the many outweigh the opinions of the few (even when the few includes Will).

-caryl[/quote]

I hope that there will be a system in place to actually get a feel for what the general consensus of the community is. It's one thing if one person complained about a piece of content, it's another matter entirly if that content is getting flagged consistantly. An example would be the infamous SPORE resembling creatures which are obviously offensive to a reasonable person. A labor camp used as an entertainment building for a war themed piece? I would argue that that's not so obvious.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46326.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46326.page GMT
We upped the limit to 5 a few days ago.

-caryl[/quote]


5 different computers or 5 installations in total?

In the case that the game is limited to 5 installations in total, what will happend when I will try to reinstall MY game (that for I have payed 57 Euros) for 6th time in MY computer? What happend if I change my hardware everyday?

Thanks for listen your customers.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46335.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46335.page GMT
We upped the limit to 5 a few days ago.

-caryl[/quote]


5 different computers or 5 installations in total?

In the case that the game is limited to 5 installations in total, what will happend when I will try to reinstall MY game (that for I have payed 57 Euros) for 6th time in MY computer? What happend if I change my hardware everyday?

Thanks for listen your customers.[/quote]

5 installations total - if you need more, you'll need to call our Customer Service folks.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46395.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46395.page GMT
Wouldn't the UAC "User Account Control" now built into Vista counteract some of what Securom does?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46602.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/46602.page GMT
keep up the good work guys.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47478.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47478.page GMT
Also, what's the issue with Will Wright's Sporecast. I'm not currently up to date on that (also what's his sporecast name and username, I'd like to add him...)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47490.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47490.page GMT

EA your non re-selling tactics are wearing a poor disguise that everyone saw right through.
this is a money making policy to keep people from playing the game and then selling or trading it in, they want people to buy the game as much as possible. It backfired because people saw through the lie.. it being "piracy protection", and feel that they have had their honest consumer actions punished and invaded for no reason. The black bagging and silencing was and is a horrible strategy to address this problem, it only makes us who already gave our money over to you feel disrespected. If you take away the voice of the people, they will resort to extremes to make you listen. thus your current class action spore suit... and future EA-cott.

p.s. my post is intended as a voice of opinion about my current observations over recent events and is in no means meant to tarnish the reputation of EA.

... they can handle that by themselves.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47537.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47537.page GMT
We upped the limit to 5 a few days ago.

-caryl[/quote]

3,5,10 big freakidy doo... who cares... your people dont get the point do they ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47884.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47884.page GMT http://www.n4g.com/industrynews/News-203860.aspx
saying spore accounts are threatin to be deleted if we talk about DRM. so i just have a question is that like censorship in the fact that we cant talk about something without punishment. its our right to freedom of speech to speak about what we want and the DRM is part of spore so its not like its off topic. idk what are everyones thoughts

ps. i know my speeling sucks...(spelling lol) ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47968.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47968.page GMT http://www.n4g.com/industrynews/News-203860.aspx
saying spore accounts are threatin to be deleted if we talk about DRM. so i just have a question is that like censorship in the fact that we cant talk about something without punishment. its our right to freedom of speech to speak about what we want and the DRM is part of spore so its not like its off topic. idk what are everyones thoughts

ps. i know my speeling sucks...(spelling lol) [/quote]
That was already discussed and proven false.

A regular forum member who was given "SporeMaster" privileges posted that unfounded threat, and has now been removed from power because of it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47990.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/47990.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48037.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48037.page GMT It did cause quite a bit of controversy until a developer stepped in and said that it was false.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48046.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48046.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48066.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48066.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48712.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48712.page GMT
Once you use up your 5 activations (EA has upped the limit to 5) you will just need to contat EA support, explain your situation and ask them to reset your activation counter. I am assuming that it will be less than 3-5 years before they release a new version anyway so you may just need to buy that and not another copy of Spore 1.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48738.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48738.page GMT
I will never buy an EA product again, nor will I buy a Maxis product if it is associated with EA. Both of your companies have taught me a valuable lesson today, being a pirate pays WAY more than being a legit customer.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48739.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48739.page GMT
I will never buy an EA product again, nor will I buy a Maxis product if it is associated with EA. Both of your companies have taught me a valuable lesson today, being a pirate pays WAY more than being a legit customer.[/quote]

The banning of people for discussing DRM and forcing them to buy a new copy of the game has been proven false. Look up about 3 or 4 posts and you will see what happened.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48743.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48743.page GMT
But who cares about that?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48761.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48761.page GMT But who cares about that?[/quote]

A bit difficult to steal something when those who legitimately pay for it aren't the owners of the software anyway. We all paid $XX for something that we can use only under certain circumstances and conditions, that's not ownership in any way shape or form. Try selling a T-Shirt you can only wear on Tuesdays. If you want to wear another one on Wednesday you'll have to call the support line and get authorization. You can't sell the T-Shirt to another person, because it's registered to you and you alone... See what I mean??

I consider myself a sensible and moral person. I don't kill insects because I understand they are part of nature's balance, I try to be a defensive driver because I know that weaving in and out of lanes doesn't help at all, and I tip well when I'm served nicely because it creates a relationship with the company which is beneficial to both parties. And when I do something wrong, and I'm told about it, I make amends to the best of my ability because I genuinely feel bad about it and I understand that meeting people half-way is important.

But in this case I do not feel the least bit guilty about "stealing" from EA/Maxis. Note that I have purchased Spore, several copies of it (for a friend and my girlfriend), but that will be the last time I support EA/Maxis' business model.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48869.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48869.page GMT
We upped the limit to 5 a few days ago.

-caryl[/quote]


5 different computers or 5 installations in total?

In the case that the game is limited to 5 installations in total, what will happend when I will try to reinstall MY game (that for I have payed 57 Euros) for 6th time in MY computer? What happend if I change my hardware everyday?

Thanks for listen your customers.[/quote]

5 installations total - if you need more, you'll need to call our Customer Service folks.

-caryl[/quote]


All of this is ridiculous. I have just called to (spanish) EA support to ask about this, and have told me that it's five installations on five different pcs. Installations on the same pc count as one, as long as the hardware does not change.

What's is going on here? Who is right? The EA's reputation has plummeted. It appears that even the customer service don't know how the system works.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48870.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/48870.page GMT But who cares about that?[/quote]

A bit difficult to steal something when those who legitimately pay for it aren't the owners of the software anyway.[/quote]

You're getting really technical, there. Is EA really going to pull that trump card, come to your house, and take your physical copy of Spore? REALLY?

But I know you don't mean that.

You're (MAYBE) concerned about DRM and installs. Bioshock did that to me. I cracked it. Not going to say how or where I got it, but I justify it because I got it for my birthday (legally purchased at GameStop by my mother) and I'm not going to let a parent's gift collect dust.

Whoa, actually, it is, because the crack let's me play my legally purchased gift without the CD.

I usually do that only to play without the CD, but Spore let's me do that anyway. And I haven't noticed my PC experiencing Nuclear meltdown because of SecuRom. Virus' have not held my PC hostage for days on end demanding 1.21 Teraflops of disc space to upload all my data to EA so I can become hivemind.

I dunno, I just wanted a Back to Future reference and now I think I worked to hard for it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/49012.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/49012.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/49632.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/49632.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50058.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50058.page GMT
I just got the game and I want to install it on my mothers Laptop too. She was looking forward to playing the game. So I wanted this to be over and done with when the game arrived. We don't share computers either, so urgency is a main concern here.

For a game that had cost near $50 and is pretty much 30% of what its suppose to be, plus only one installation is allowed with one account at a time. This game is RIPPING US OFF!


Seriously, Uwe Boll and EA need to disband! They both are destroying the gaming world. Come back to us Will!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50208.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50208.page GMT Stealing is immoral too.
But who cares about that?[/quote]

I agree, stealing is immoral, and EA stole my "ownership rights" along with my money

I don't see anything immoral in "stealing from a thief"]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50334.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50334.page GMT
EA is a big freakin' company. With lots of money, and the ability to hire 349082390482308 lawyers at once.

So, either A make a new topic, or B shut up about it. It ain't gunna happen. EA isn't going to lose. Your money is theres. All your base are belong to us.

Now just STOP.

Now, I apologize for derailing. But people annoy me when they think something big is going to happen.

As for Feedback,

Will there ever be a way to regulate how much is downloaded onto your system at once? Or a possibility to delete more then one spore-downloaded item at once? Also, the game is great, I enjoy it. But there are some tiny annoyances with it, especially in the space stage.

But I'm done for now.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50361.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50361.page GMT
look at this:
[quote=zerosk8j]It's a great idea.

Personally i prefer having another screen name, than re-creating my entire account.

Now i can probably relate certain screen names to certain creatures.[/quote]


[quote=jjwalters3]There's a smile on my face. It's ashamed that we had to yell and scream, but this is indeed good news. Thank you for the information.

[u]By chance, can you sticky this?[/u][/quote]


[quote=korlath]this seems pretty good. im satisfied. :o[/quote]


[quote=battsknox]YIPPIE! My kids are doing the happy dance as I type. And I am rather happy about myself! I appreciate that you guys REALLY are listening. I know there is no pleasing everyone, but this is going to solve alot of families quams about the 1 account issue. THANKS! [/quote]

do you guys realize that if DRM wasnt in place we wouldnt have to fight for this at the first place?

you guys are to easy to please by the foul acts of EA. with this kind of behavior EA will push DRM on all their products.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50400.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50400.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50440.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50440.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50946.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50946.page GMT
P.S. The only reason I got this game was because a friend bought it for me... in the future I don't care how good a game is if it's from EA then too bad...

As a side note: Thanks for ruining bioware EA...

Case in point: the new Sonic RPG for DS (horrible)
the lack of support for Mass Effect
the dying support for neverwinter nights...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50994.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/50994.page GMT
do you guys realize that if DRM wasnt in place we wouldnt have to fight for this at the first place?

you guys are to easy to please by the foul acts of EA. with this kind of behavior EA will push DRM on all their products.

[/quote]

I could just be completely ignorant but I always felt the DRM in the game and online accounts were somewhat a seperate issue. The disk could be loaded with DRM and spore.com would let you register unlimited accounts. Alternatively the game could have no DRM and no copyright control other than a CD key and the online service could only allow a single registration per CD key. Personally, if the DRM causes no harm to my computer and they are reasonable about people who may need an extra installation I'm not going to sweat about it. However, the single registration which actually impacted on my experience really irked me and I am glad that they have made the change. I'm on a Vista computer with a clean install (old hard drive died) and the game works perfectly.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/51020.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/51020.page GMT
securom isnt a virus, it doesnt kill your pc, ea arent the only one who uses it and it has been around for years

if your going to keep whining about something whine about the install limit only, seeing as it is the only thing that changed recently and the only thing you people are really bothered about.

also get your facts straight on things instead of recycling the same old arguments]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/52466.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/52466.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/53183.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/53183.page GMT Have been anxiously awaiting your return and feedback on some suggestions I made earlier (back on page 6).
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/75/2897.page
Just generally asking if it be possible to delegate planets and creatures to screen names and have an option to 'Update' the creator on the sporepedia. When suggested other users seemed to agree with me, while others suggested just re-saving them under a new name. Doing it that way will incur several double ups of many creatures and seeing as the sporepedia is now, a big boom in doubled creatures would flood the server space.
Anyway, it's all there to re-read but I was hoping my suggestion would be taken seriously as I believe it would be beneficial to both EA and the Spore Community.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/54009.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/54009.page GMT
We upped the limit to 5 a few days ago.

-caryl[/quote]


5 different computers or 5 installations in total?

In the case that the game is limited to 5 installations in total, what will happend when I will try to reinstall MY game (that for I have payed 57 Euros) for 6th time in MY computer? What happend if I change my hardware everyday?

Thanks for listen your customers.[/quote]

5 installations total - if you need more, you'll need to call our Customer Service folks.

-caryl[/quote]

Just to be clear:
Is that a toll-free, or toll number? I've heard people claiming it's a toll number all over the place but I haven't actually seen any confirmation one way or another.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/54929.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/54929.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/55681.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/55681.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/56360.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/56360.page GMT
I too would like to know if there has been any progress. It's nice to know that Maxis is working on it, but it would be nicer to have an update as to how the situation is progressing.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/56585.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/56585.page GMT
This would require changes to the game client, and may not work the same for Macs.

The solution we are currently working on is all on the server side.

-caryl[/quote]

Speaking of Macs, why didn't Maxis create a native Mac application, instead of packaging the Windows version in an emulator (which runs slower than a native Mac app)?

I'm sure the folks at Apple would have helped to create a Native Mac OS X version (Universal Binary too).

This would then allow multiple people to play on one computer under different accounts on the computer like you want.

If this requires the removal of the DRM software, then so be it. The DRM software has been proven ineffective in pirating the game (non-DRM'd versions of the game were available on torrent sites 5 days before official release, that has to say something), and has cause nothing but issues for other people.

Not to mention IT security experts have proven again and again that DRM software installed at the kernel level of an OS exposes the OS to security holes and flaws, and the risk of the computer being compromised is higher! Take a leaf from Sony's book when they released their DRM Software (rootkit) with their music CD's, the furor that caused, the backdown that Sony had to make, and the sudden availability of a removal tool from Sony to remove the DRM (rootkit) from the person's computer.

Anestis.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/56748.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/56748.page GMT
I too would like to know if there has been any progress. It's nice to know that Maxis is working on it, but it would be nicer to have an update as to how the situation is progressing.[/quote]

This is another example of why a development blog would be really great.

They could post about their work and progress on things like this, thus giving us a vague idea of the timeline involved.

A dev blog also offers people the opportunity to provide feedback about upcoming features, [i]before[/i] they are released... allowing the community to shape those developments by speaking out against things they might dislike or have a better idea about. This in turn saves the developer time and money by negating the need for them to make additional changes in the future to satisfy people.

Edit: oh and can I get a comment on the toll number question please? In case I ever need to call? (quite possible, for me)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/57455.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/57455.page GMT
I too would like to know if there has been any progress. It's nice to know that Maxis is working on it, but it would be nicer to have an update as to how the situation is progressing.[/quote]

This is another example of why a development blog would be really great.

They could post about their work and progress on things like this, thus giving us a vague idea of the timeline involved.

A dev blog also offers people the opportunity to provide feedback about upcoming features, [i]before[/i] they are released... allowing the community to shape those developments by speaking out against things they might dislike or have a better idea about. This in turn saves the developer time and money by negating the need for them to make additional changes in the future to satisfy people.

Edit: oh and can I get a comment on the toll number question please? In case I ever need to call? (quite possible, for me)[/quote]


In Spain, it is a toll number. 0,0673 Euros / min.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/57836.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/57836.page GMT
So yea, I am still waiting for any update, and it would be great to get one soon. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/58745.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/58745.page GMT [/quote]

Yes, you will both be able to play with your different screen names on different machines at the same time.

-caryl[/quote]

I am sort of upset about this. I am for supporting game developers that create the games that I enjoy, but I also feel as if I got the shaft here. Some points I have to make.

1) I have 2 adults and 3 children in my household, I don't buy 5 vehicles for everyone since I can fit everyone into 1 vehicle.
2) Due to the release I have bought 4 games, 2 for me and 2 for my wife:
[b]Creature Creator [/b][color=red]$9.99 x2[/color] (which is deleted upon installing Spore)
[b]Spore [/b][color=red]$49.99 x2[/color],
Spending over $120.00. When I could have just spent $49.99 for one copy (installed on 2 PCs).

Questions:
1) Is there even a point to having Creature Creator, other than previewing the editing tool? I feel like the software is useless now after buying Spore. $20.00 lost.
2) Is there anything extra you can give to the loyal consumers who got "duped" into buying 2 of each copy?

I like the idea of the multiple screen names that has been posted here, but for parents who bought two copies due to the description on the back of the box.....

"...[b]YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE WITH THE ENCLOSED SERIAL CODE. ONLY ONE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE PER GAME[/b]...."

....we got misinformed and do not benefit from this. I hope a Maxis representative can respond to this.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/58894.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/58894.page GMT
You were not Misinformed since you obviously understood, beause you did buy two copies of the same game.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/60451.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/60451.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/61032.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/61032.page GMT
Speaking of Macs, why didn't Maxis create a native Mac application, instead of packaging the Windows version in an emulator (which runs slower than a native Mac app)?

I'm sure the folks at Apple would have helped to create a Native Mac OS X version (Universal Binary too).

This would then allow multiple people to play on one computer under different accounts on the computer like you want.

If this requires the removal of the DRM software, then so be it. The DRM software has been proven ineffective in pirating the game (non-DRM'd versions of the game were available on torrent sites 5 days before official release, that has to say something), and has cause nothing but issues for other people.

Not to mention IT security experts have proven again and again that DRM software installed at the kernel level of an OS exposes the OS to security holes and flaws, and the risk of the computer being compromised is higher! Take a leaf from Sony's book when they released their DRM Software (rootkit) with their music CD's, the furor that caused, the backdown that Sony had to make, and the sudden availability of a removal tool from Sony to remove the DRM (rootkit) from the person's computer.

Anestis.[/quote]

To merely play devils advocate here, I've yet to see anyone properly document SecuROM's installation process and provide proof that it installs on the Kernel Level. By all means, evidence provided thus far suggests SecuROM is an application shared by more than one application to permit or deny execution of a program.

Why Maxis didn't create a native Spore? Mainly because it would require going back and do a line by line rewriting of Spore for the Macintosh. That's what Aspyr media did for The Sims and its expansion packs. Go and do a line by line rewriting. Note also the delay time in release between PC and the Mac version.

Plus the Transgaming Cipher Wrapper makes it pretty much run seamlessly without any additional rewriting or effort.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/63190.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/63190.page GMT
To merely play devils advocate here, I've yet to see anyone properly document SecuROM's installation process and provide proof that it installs on the Kernel Level. By all means, evidence provided thus far suggests SecuROM is an application shared by more than one application to permit or deny execution of a program.

Why Maxis didn't create a native Spore? Mainly because it would require going back and do a line by line rewriting of Spore for the Macintosh. That's what Aspyr media did for The Sims and its expansion packs. Go and do a line by line rewriting. Note also the delay time in release between PC and the Mac version.

Plus the Transgaming Cipher Wrapper makes it pretty much run seamlessly without any additional rewriting or effort.

[/quote]

I found it on my system in the registry as well. But it doesn't look like Spore put it on my system. No, it was installed under Neverwinter Nights 2 which I borrowed from a friend to play. Oh, and that was installed after Spore. I did a complete search through my registry, so I know it wasn't Spore that installed it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/63239.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/63239.page GMT [/quote]

Yes, you will both be able to play with your different screen names on different machines at the same time.

-caryl[/quote] So he did give an answer to what I asked...Anywho I might just go crazy waiting for this to come out XD]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/63537.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/63537.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/63581.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/63581.page GMT
Thanks for that.

MrKdRck8]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/67590.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/67590.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/67860.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/67860.page GMT
What do you mean by tracking to "status" of your creatures on "other people's games"?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/68643.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/68643.page GMT
Maybe this month or so?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/71705.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/71705.page GMT
Less than a week? Less than a month? Less than 3 months? Experienced programmers should know approximately how long it'll take to write a program.

I'm sure the developers and such are all nice people but the fact of the matter is EA is renowned for screwing the customers in some way and the debacles of Spore has only strengthened that opinion - I ain't buying another game from EA.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/72237.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/72237.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/73337.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/73337.page GMT [size=24][/size][color=darkblue][/color][b]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/73791.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/73791.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/77061.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/77061.page GMT
Can you transfer creations from screen name to screen name?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/77782.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/77782.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/79624.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/79624.page GMT
Can you also give us a rough time release for the patch? like October or November?

There is something else that's wrong with the demo of spore creature creator. When I play after a while, strange black squares appear all over the place, although you can still see the stars thru them. I have Windows, thanks.

Have you seen this guy?

http://www.youtube.com/user/chype

His reviews are awesome. You should give him reconnection. I'm going to upload video's about my game play.

Last thing, if you haven't seen the Spore bombing on Amazon then look it up. How about we have a competition to find the most insulting and stupid thread there. Good luck. Here's mine. (LOL all of them are nubs. Probably didn't even think about reading the GOOD comments.)

http://www.amazon.com/Post-you-NOT-buying-spore/forum/Fx33E4EB7NJXA02/Tx38TBEZK03BYX4/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_rt_tft_tp?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B000FKBCX4]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/80040.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/80040.page GMT
I type [ my ID name ] for search but it can't find anything]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/80591.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/80591.page GMT

Can't wait to play it!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/82836.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/82836.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/83462.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/83462.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/83724.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/83724.page GMT
I'm glad you guys over there are actually listening to make this game better ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/85198.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/85198.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/85432.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/85432.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/85456.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/85456.page GMT was it all just talk and no action?

It would be nice to get an official word on when we can expect this feature.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/91998.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/91998.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/92317.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/92317.page GMT

WHEN ?! The ''Mythic'' Multiple Screen Names (5 per game's account)... will appear ?

They said : We are going to add the ability to have multiple Spore Screen Names for any one Spore Online Account. (09/17/2008 23:53:21)... It has been a while since their announcement.

Now I have 2 people on the same account (but on 2 different computers)... and I wonder what will happen when we will be able to have 2 separate screen name... with our creatures ? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/93941.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/93941.page GMT :mrgreen:]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/94220.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/94220.page GMT
Where have the Maxis people gone? and why can't someone stick there head in and say...

"The multiple account idea was only on the drawing board....it will take us awhile to implement"

or at least give us an Idea of when it might be applied to the game....a stick with out a carrot ussaly turns into a club!!!

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/97550.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/97550.page GMT
I have a question not related to achievements: If I delete my creations, are they deleted for everyone ? (I mean, what about people who have already downloaded my content while it was on-line, and then, I delete it from my PC, will that creature still be available to the people who have already befriended it or are on war with it ? Or the game from others will become corrupted because creations were deleted ?)

I thought of that 'cause I don't know how it works, and I also don't know if this will affect not only other people's games, but also their screen names (downloaded material, information like "john doe befriended creature A" at mysporepage.com, etc...).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/98354.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/98354.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/98999.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/98999.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/99689.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/99689.page GMT
I just don't want all my sister's current stuff in the same account as mine.



(And, of course, aorry if this has already been answered. I'd rather not scrutinize thirteen pages of posts)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/99842.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/99842.page GMT
Bad news: so far, we cannot create multiple logins, even with the patching.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/106368.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/106368.page GMT
I just don't want all my sister's current stuff in the same account as mine.

[/quote]

I would assume this would be as easy as signing in on the new account, opening up the old creation, saving it and voila, now it's got the new accounts name on it already.... this pretty much already happens in the old system.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/106803.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/106803.page GMT
*reads patch notes*

It would seem it has not.

How disappointing.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/108940.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/108940.page GMT
We have been working on a first pass at a solution for this problem and are currently testing it and fixing bugs and usability problems we've run into.

We are hoping to resolve the open issues and get this out in the next couple weeks along with documentation about how to use the new system.

Thank you for your patience. We're as eager to get this out as you are to have it.

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/110671.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/110671.page GMT Thank you for your patience.

-caryl[/quote]

You are welcome, but it is far from easy.
Please get it right ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/110679.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/110679.page GMT
We have been working on a first pass at a solution for this problem and are currently testing it and fixing bugs and usability problems we've run into.

We are hoping to resolve the open issues and get this out in the next couple weeks along with documentation about how to use the new system.

Thank you for your patience. We're as eager to get this out as you are to have it.

-caryl [/quote]


Thank you for the update (and right after my post, as well. cool.)!

Updates like these will keep me sane.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/111639.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/111639.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/117822.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/117822.page GMT
Thanks for the update...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/117848.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/117848.page GMT
We have been working on a first pass at a solution for this problem and are currently testing it and fixing bugs and usability problems we've run into.

We are hoping to resolve the open issues and get this out in the next couple weeks along with documentation about how to use the new system.

Thank you for your patience. We're as eager to get this out as you are to have it.

-caryl[/quote]
Quick question, just how many things [i]are[/i] you guys being forced to work on right now?

Parts Pack, Expansions, Sporepedia and accounts, etc.... You guys must be crazily busy. (And probably don't have nearly enough people working on things like the Sporepedia and accounts.)

Well, keep it up guys. Looking forward to it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/118401.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/118401.page GMT
We have been working on a first pass at a solution for this problem and are currently testing it and fixing bugs and usability problems we've run into.

We are hoping to resolve the open issues and get this out in the next couple weeks along with documentation about how to use the new system.

Thank you for your patience. We're as eager to get this out as you are to have it.

-caryl[/quote]
Quick question, just how many things [i]are[/i] you guys being forced to work on right now?

Parts Pack, Expansions, Sporepedia and accounts, etc.... You guys must be crazily busy. (And probably don't have nearly enough people working on things like the Sporepedia and accounts.)

Well, keep it up guys. Looking forward to it.[/quote]

First off i was going to reinstall the game cause i built a new computer but from what i am seeing it seems that EA is still giving everyone the runaround its 6 days till November and still no multi accounts and reset of the 5 install limit when ya uninstall? hmmm,think ill wait till EA gets around to doing something.

Why are they working on Parts Packs,Expansions,etc. when there is more important things that need there attention? Like for example; getting the multi accounts in,fixing Sporepedia,fixing the patch they messed up,etc? EA really makes no sense at all sometimes err most of the time.

If and when i become a game programmer i do swear ill treat my customers way better than EA does.Sorry if that seemed harsh but its the truth. Oh i wont ever sell my company to EA noway no chance,wouldn't want them to corrupt my name.

I really really wish someone out there would stand up against these company's and force them to see there mistakes and how there treating there customers,i really do. But unfortunately it will never happen This is one of the reasons i like Indie programmers so much better cause they treat there customers with respect,most of them i mean,there is one i wont get into here on the forums,i could get banned.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/118958.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/118958.page GMT
We have been working on a first pass at a solution for this problem and are currently testing it and fixing bugs and usability problems we've run into.

We are hoping to resolve the open issues and get this out in the next couple weeks along with documentation about how to use the new system.

Thank you for your patience. We're as eager to get this out as you are to have it.

-caryl[/quote]

Funny how we get feedback for the website features, and such, but NOTHING for the game.

Not that I don't appreciate it MaxisLucky. Do not get me wrong please.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/118971.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/118971.page GMT
[b]Log in to spore.com and go to your profile page. At the top of the page you will see a link that says Manage Spore Screen Names. That page has an FAQ about the new system.[/b]

Keep in mind, this is just a first iteration of this feature. We hope to continue to improve it and I will keep an eye on the Sporum for feature requests and bugs. We apologize for not being able to solve all of the problems with this system - but Spore was originally designed from the ground up to only support a single player.

Regarding Achievements: In the original post on this board, I stated how we thought Achievements would work. It did not end up working that way.

In this first pass, any achievement you get from this point on will be awarded to all the screen names attached to the Master Account. If you play for 100 hours and get the Spore Addict achievement, it will also show up on your little brother's profile page, even if he's only played for one hour. Any achievements you've earned before now will only show up on your original screen name's profile page.

We know that this is not an ideal solution and will work on improvements to this in the future.

Thank you for your patience and support - and for playing Spore!

-caryl]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125605.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125605.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125654.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125654.page GMT Very cool. Not much use to me personally unless I choose to compartmentalize my sporepedia uploads further, since I'm a single player. But I know this will be pretty helpful to a wide range of households.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125661.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125661.page GMT
I suspect you need to delete them out of your online sporepedia, and have him re-upload them with his name. Any future content he makes should upload under the new name, and it shouldn't affect the saves at all... assuming this all works the way I understand, and works the way "offline play" seems to already.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125665.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125665.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125667.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125667.page GMT
I suspect you need to delete them out of your online sporepedia, and have him re-upload them with his name. Any future content he makes should upload under the new name, and it shouldn't affect the saves at all... assuming this all works the way I understand, and works the way "offline play" seems to already.

[/quote]

Check MaxisLucky's comment on this [url]http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/15/10404.page[/url]
thread as well.

Though it would be good if what Necrobones is suggesting is the case; better than recreating. I have the same problem(bro + sis).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125673.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125673.page GMT
I got:

One that I will Build Creations under "Ascus", my original screen name;
One that I will Build Sporecasts under "Ascidex", only creation will be a mailbox;
One that I will Modify Under "Updated", with that name its clear its not an original;
and one that I will play under "Groxbane"

I also grabbed a 5th, my web domain.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125680.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125680.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125743.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125743.page GMT I'm thinking it'll require making small edits to each creation to update the author and then manually reuploading them. Not the best of all possibilities, but it's a work in progress.

[b]EDIT:[/b]
Gack! But what about comments? I don't want to lose them. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125764.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125764.page GMT
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/10491.page


Locking this one

[i]MaxisCactus edit: Unlocked thread
You may continue to chat about multiple online accounts here, or use the thread Numerator started, linked above.[/i]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125777.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/125777.page GMT Keep in mind, this is just a first iteration of this feature. We hope to continue to improve it and I will keep an eye on the Sporum for feature requests and bugs. We apologize for not being able to solve all of the problems with this system - but Spore was originally designed from the ground up to only support a single player.

-caryl[/quote]

Are you serious?? you (EA) really thought that we would be happy sharing achievements and creations with other family members?? my eldest son is 10 and has preferred to play offline than have to share his in game persona with me!

who ever made that decision(esp. after making the CC multiple account enabled) needs a good talking to!!

ok so im ranting now, but it was a really wrong move.
</me gets off his high horse now>]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/133580.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/133580.page GMT Keep in mind, this is just a first iteration of this feature. We hope to continue to improve it and I will keep an eye on the Sporum for feature requests and bugs. We apologize for not being able to solve all of the problems with this system - but Spore was originally designed from the ground up to only support a single player.

-caryl[/quote]
If Spore was designed from the ground up with one user in mind, then why does page 62 of my instruction manual state that "You may have multiple Spore accounts for each installation of he game"? I bought it the week it came out, but it took me a whole month of arguing with Spore employees for them to tell me that they had changed the rules. I originally bought the game with the promise of multiple accounts in mind, but then I tried and it wouldn't let me!

[quote=Miikel]
Are you serious?? you (EA) really thought that we would be happy sharing achievements and creations with other family members??
[/quote]
I agree. EA really didn't take families into account. My brother and I payed for the game together, but we are stuck using the same account.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/168286.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/168286.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/177527.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/177527.page GMT
[quote=MaxisLucky]So... now that you know we're working to enable multiple screen names per Spore account, I thought I'd answer some questions about how it's going to work after we complete building out the first round of the new system.

[b]-- How many screen names can I have? How will I set them up? --[/b]

On the login page for the website, we'll be adding a link to a page where you can manage your screen names. You'll be able to have a total of 5 screen names tied to one main Spore account. So if you already have a Spore account and screen name, you'll be able to add 4 screen names to that account.

All 5 screen names will be tied to the email address the main account was set up with.

[b]-- What's the deal with my creations and Sporecasts? --[/b]

If you log in with your screen name and upload your creations to the server, they will show up with your screen name as the creator. If your sister logs in with her screen name and uploads creations, they will show her screen name as the creator. And so on for all the different screen names for the account.

Every screen name will get its own My Spore Page. Sporecasts will also show up with the correct screen name of the creator of the Sporecast.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/236420.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/236420.page GMT I would like my girlfriend to be able to play this game, would I be able to have this installed on her PC and mine and have her use a different screenname on that PC?[/quote]

That should work - and as I have more details about the actual implementation I'll try to share them.

-MaxisLucky[/quote]

It's January now; this was originally posted in September. I bought this game for my husband and I to play on our different computers. We're in different galaxies even, but I still can't get it to work unless I use a subaccount. Ever since I started using a subaccount, all of our achievements are combined, which is incredibly lame.

Since we've both been working hard on some of these achievements, we'll both be pretty upset at not being able to get credit for them. As a result, I'm not currently playing a game I love because I see no point in going through all the time and effort to do it when I know that my husband is thorough and will get them all anyway. This sucks.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/311506.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/311506.page GMT Keep in mind, this is just a first iteration of this feature. We hope to continue to improve it and I will keep an eye on the Sporum for feature requests and bugs. We apologize for not being able to solve all of the problems with this system - but Spore was originally designed from the ground up to only support a single player.

-caryl[/quote]

Are you serious?? you (EA) really thought that we would be happy sharing achievements and creations with other family members?? my eldest son is 10 and has preferred to play offline than have to share his in game persona with me!

who ever made that decision(esp. after making the CC multiple account enabled) needs a good talking to!!

ok so im ranting now, but it was a really wrong move.
</me gets off his high horse now>[/quote]

I agree completely. It just seems wrong that we have to deal with this, especially since my husband and I aren't even using the same computer. It seems pretty standard that SP games allow multiple accounts; I know all of the console games we play are that way.

If I knew that staying offline would have allowed me to not share, I might have done it. As it is, I needed to install the patch that still won't install properly on my machine.

I used to love this game.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/311522.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/311522.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/311535.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/311535.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/334555.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/334555.page GMT
Its a valid complaint...

How much will it cost to run two accounts in one house after you add in all the expansion packs that I'm seriously considering NOT buying now?

Sims was family friendly and allowed multiple installs for genuine households, part of why it was so successfull imo. Spore it seems sucks in this regard, and there is certainly no incentive for a family to buy expansion pack after expansion pack if they only work on one account.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/355225.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/355225.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/395298.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/395298.page GMT
What's also weird is you complaining about people that were complaining more than a WEEK ago.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/395324.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/395324.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/screenNameManage but the delete link either side of the undesired username does not exist nor can it be found anywhere on the screen

I originally created the username just to see if the facillity works after numerous problems with EA server error messages. After a number of failed attempts to create anything, it eventually worked although the username is pure gibberish. Also noticed numerous usernames were "in use" despite odds on anyone choosing them would be nil ie dkhsu1837.

I've used both IE and firefox browsers to no avail as Firefox plays up occasionally ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/402990.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/402990.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/511364.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/511364.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/511372.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/511372.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/511374.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/511374.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/673530.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/673530.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1026264.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1026264.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1026281.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1026281.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213389.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213389.page GMT
This is kind of an antique thread...

You can't delete usernames anymore. The reason is debatable... but the short issue is that Maxis turned off the ability to prevent "system problems".

If you have other open "slots" for names, no worries... just don't use that name.

If it's your last one, and you need another, you can call online support and sometimes they will remove them. You are more likely to get them removed if they are your last open slot, or if your kid brother created something obscene for a name.

Most likely you will just have to ignore it and live with it, though.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213713.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213713.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213723.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213723.page GMT
You can't delete them.

Sometimes support will IF you don't have any more open accounts OR the are obscene nonsense. But normally they won't. Especially if you have other names to use, or other open slots.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213735.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213735.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213744.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213744.page GMT

yup its a necroed thread. lets let it die now folks]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213745.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213745.page GMT
And then fearripper asked the SAME question, but refuses to read the answer.

So it's still NOT necro-ed.

If a person, even a silly one, adds content or asks a legitimate question it is NOT a necro. Not on this forum.

Man, I hate that "let it die" stuff. I dont' care what you think personally, the RULE is that it is not necro-ed if content is added.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213769.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213769.page GMT You cannot delete a page name, but...
use the logout option at the top of the forum and then close the tab.
On your "my Spore page, under the settings tab, change your default screen name to who you want to be
close all your spore tabs, except one, log out of that.
login to just [b]emailid@wherever.com[/b]
[b]tell it to remember you.[/b]
you should be logged in as your newly set default id.
go to the community tab, select forums.
If it doesn't log you in automaticlly, login to just [b]emailid@wherever.com[/b]
[b]tell it to remember you[/b]

You should be logged in as the new default you chose across the board now.

hope this helps (it should work, it did for me)

Frog

P.S. which is better, adding an on topic comment to an old thread and getting yelled at for necroing, or asking on a new thread and getting yelled at for posting a duplicate thread? or is one just not supposed to ask a question if someone asked something similar a long time ago?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213853.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1213853.page GMT
You know, I've been on boards that did both, and that is a very good question.

I personally like the option of necroing when new information or questions come up. It makes searches easier, because most of the information is contained in a single thread.

There are quite a few professional boards (as you must know) that operate that way.

I see the point in not necroing, if the board is a social one, where most of the commentary has to do with current TV shows, shipping or stuff like that.

But I think Maxis made a wise choice to allow awakening a thread for new information.

If they have a limit on age, they should implement and autolock function. I've built those for help databases, and I'c guess forums have them built in by now.

That would obviate the whole issue of "how old is too old".]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1214053.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1214053.page GMT


Edit: Oh, whoops. Got here through the Hottest Topics, so I didn't think to look at the date of the last post. Sorry about the necromancy!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355338.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355338.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355340.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355340.page GMT
*grabs microphone*

Happy Birthday to this thread
Happy Birthday to this thread
you were Necroed for your Birthday....
Happy Birthday to this thread]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355523.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355523.page GMT
Did you read his post? He said "Sorry"

If you guys have a problem with the age of the thread, why not go post in feedback that threads should come off the "hottest topic" list after they reach a certain age.

Ot better yet, let a SPOREMASTER (you know, someone with real authority) deal with it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355556.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355556.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355569.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/2897/1355569.page GMT