Sabre Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 So, here's me all pumped for alpha protocol. I'm saving my pennies to get it on the day and what happens?DRMSlamming my hopes for that into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Define Drm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"User" Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Digital Rights Management Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 So i'm asuming its a game? or code for a computer?Sorry i have no idea what alpha protocal is ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Macdowel Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 im clueless here. someone care to explain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"User" Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 So i'm asuming its a game? or code for a computer?Sorry i have no idea what alpha protocal is 'http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management - Quite a controversial topic if I may say so myself.I'm guessing he bought Alpha Protocol (a game) online but now can't transfer/copy it to play it on other computers, or play it in generalSabre would have to explain in more detail the specifics of his case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 DRM. A form of copy protection that installs a bunch of usually hidden and fiddly crap on your computer. To play the game it has to check with online to see if you have permission to be playing the game you pay for. Install it enough times, the server goes down (or they simply decide they dont want to pay for running it) or you lose your internet connection, you're game don't work.Alpha Protocol is a spy action RPG, think Mass Effect with borne and bond instead of picard.http://www.giantbomb.com/alpha-protocol-trailer/17-336/http://www.giantbomb.com/alpha-protocol-cg-trailer/17-696/I was really looking forward to it, but I hate DRM, it punishes the lagit users while the pirates don't have to put up with it. I want to buy it, but I also don't want DRM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyIN Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 DRM? :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"User" Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 DRM? Sabre just explained what it's about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Sabre just explained what it's about...Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyIN Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Derp. I see...Well good luck with that >____> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 http://www.defectivebydesign.org <- everything you need to know about DRM.This is my concern about things like Steam. What if Valve goes under, or decides to shut-down Steam? What happens to the hundreds of dollars worth of games that I purchased that would no longer work?A Sony BMG DRM scheme ended up damaging Windows installs a few years ago by acting like malware in the way it hid itself from detection.It's basically a way for content providers to screw you after you already buy their products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylum Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 DRM was a good idea to protect publishers and developers but it was terribly executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DRL Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 http://www.defectivebydesign.org <- everything you need to know about DRM.This is my concern about things like Steam. What if Valve goes under, or decides to shut-down Steam? What happens to the hundreds of dollars worth of games that I purchased that would no longer work?A Sony BMG DRM scheme ended up damaging Windows installs a few years ago by acting like malware in the way it hid itself from detection.It's basically a way for content providers to screw you after you already buy their products.True.Also by doing this they are not goingto stop pirates. If it is protected, someonewould crack it, so, why attack your honest custommers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 http://www.defectivebydesign.org <- everything you need to know about DRM.This is my concern about things like Steam. What if Valve goes under, or decides to shut-down Steam? What happens to the hundreds of dollars worth of games that I purchased that would no longer work?A Sony BMG DRM scheme ended up damaging Windows installs a few years ago by acting like malware in the way it hid itself from detection.It's basically a way for content providers to screw you after you already buy their products.Steam at least offers a good service, works, and goes away when you tell it too. Also valve have a plan for if they go under, basicly a steam update that will make automaticly OK all games, you just won't be able to DL them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Steam at least offers a good service, works, and goes away when you tell it too. Also valve have a plan for if they go under, basicly a steam update that will make automaticly OK all games, you just won't be able to DL them again.Lets just pray that i won't come to that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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