Pele_10 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Pele_10 aka the PLK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolsy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 The pirated version is already out..the steam thing is really pointless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 god i wish you would all stop moaning i used it an found it quick easy and the patch was great not having to really do anything myself i want to completely congratulate si for their hard work an well done in getting the patch out too just to go that extra mile for your loyal users. if you guys dont like it go buy fifa manager an dont come back, personally i will be buying the game for years to come an urge si to keep doing it this way. i paid for my copy an would not like some cheap idiot getting it for free they work hard and deserve every sale. so because you found it easy and were 1 of the few that got lucky and it actually activated for you, the rest of the 1000s of people should just stop moaning for paying money for something that will go down in history as the worst **** up launch of all time? moron stfu and SI won't offer you vouchers for kissing their arse so **** off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interloper Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 All this drm crap didnt work much... Russians cracked it this morning and now it is floating around with a english version of the game that everyone can play without activating anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfpipey Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 6. Zeke . This just prevents honest people buying the product. No, this wohn't stop a piracy at all. This game will be cracked soon. Soon --- its been done already, all the pain for no gain SI - well done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pele_10 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 When you pay £30 of your hard earned money for a game, that gets cracked the very same day it was realsed, so people will get it for free and without all this hassle. Well my friends, it just makes you feel like a complete mug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spklss Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 +1 What are you gonna do next year, SI? Sell it with a dongle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactus Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 +1What are you gonna do next year, SI? Sell it with a dongle? LOL those were cracked way back in 03. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift89 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 So far we have 50 posts out of thousands of users. This thread is definitely worth while... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interloper Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Isnt that just exactly what they do ? I mean release the game with shitty DRM that has been cracked years ago but still annoys the legal customer ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshmay07 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 bye bye drm but thets face it there will ALWAYS be pirates nothing will stop them so why bother hey us loyal fans keep si going and i know its unfair but hey whats a dog to do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLOJUVENTUS Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 SOLOJUVENTUS, next. Fifa Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsy1982 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Sorry SI I'm in to and I had no problems activating at 11:30 this morning. I must be one of the luck ones. My freind has been trying since around 09:30 and I really do feel his pain. It must be frustrating having a copy of the game and not be able to play it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortonous Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 count me in aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain123 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 should be gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lif_andi Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Worst move by SI for years along with the in game ads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordarod Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 DRM is evil. Now I imagine the guy in the front cover is the son of devil when I look at this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwityke Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Not got the game as It seems NZ hasn't received any copies of it yet, but I predicted when it was announced that the DRM would **** loads of people off, and not work, and force people to pirate the game, cos thats what DRM does, punishes paying customers and doesn't even affect pirates. So count me in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 To all those of you who think they've got a 'cracked' version of the game - the only cracks I've seen on the web are those purporting to convert the demo into the full game. Now, the demo only runs for six months for a very good reason...so that it doesn't include the end-of-season update code so that it can't be converted into the full game. So all those of you who now think they're playing a cracked version, have fun when all the malware, trojans and viruses you've no doubt let loose in your system have their fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xand Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I will not buy the next game if it has DRM. Pirates will crack the game anyway, so no point in making it worse for the ppl actully paying for the game. Signed, Xand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaeren Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Signed Jaeren Coathup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbr Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 i'd rather have these so called "trojans" that dont exist in the cracked versions than this DRM mate cant play it since 9 this morning thats 12 hours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltaroad Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 To all those of you who think they've got a 'cracked' version of the game - the only cracks I've seen on the web are those purporting to convert the demo into the full game.Now, the demo only runs for six months for a very good reason...so that it doesn't include the end-of-season update code so that it can't be converted into the full game. So all those of you who now think they're playing a cracked version, have fun when all the malware, trojans and viruses you've no doubt let loose in your system have their fun. Thank god for AVG:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordarod Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 To all those of you who think they've got a 'cracked' version of the game - the only cracks I've seen on the web are those purporting to convert the demo into the full game.Now, the demo only runs for six months for a very good reason...so that it doesn't include the end-of-season update code so that it can't be converted into the full game. So all those of you who now think they're playing a cracked version, have fun when all the malware, trojans and viruses you've no doubt let loose in your system have their fun. thanks for that info BUT it'll be pirated eventually, it's inevitable, that's a scientific fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardjack Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 signed - save the game SI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexx Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 count me in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamsDefined Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't see a problem with SI trying to protect a product they've spent a year plus of their lives to make... Sure it's had some teething problems, I couldnt activate my copy through Steam for the entire day yesterday, eventually getting it to work through the alternate method, but it's not really reason enough to throw a tantrum. I'm pretty sure SI/SEGA will realise it hasn't been the smoothest launch, but once you get down to it...it's a game... and a pretty damn fantastic one. Having to wait a little longer to get it working isn't the end of the world. People make mistakes, just like every person on this forum would have, multiple times, at some point in their lives. How about enjoying it for what it is rather than getting worked up over something that in perspective is pretty damn minor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 thanks for that info BUT it'll be pirated eventually, it's inevitable, that's a scientific fact. Perhaps so, but they've beaten the pirates this as I've not seen a credible cracked version so far. Other years it was somehow available before the official release, so it's some sort of progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemple88 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 A big "Jog on" to evrything but the FM gameplay. that means u soft anchor or ****** or watever the feck it was!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcas5 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 it should be banned along with in game advertising and anything else they force on you. considering it was ment to collect hardware info about your pc,why didnt they just send an email to all the members asking them to participate in a poll on the forum explaining why they want the info etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTree Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 stop punishing legitimate users. I will not buy FM again if DRM is not removed Exactly Can it not just be removed this year and opened up so that everyone can play ? Come on SI and SEGA admit this is a bodge job and you got it wrong - At least you could save face and fix things for people who have legally purchased and can't even play the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeediuS Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 i prefer this than having to get the cd all the time. fortunately i didnt have any problems authenticating, and can go between laptop and desktop without moving disk all the time, so I'm happy as long as they don't revert back to requiring disk all the time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tottensmurf Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Here here sign Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becco Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Ridiculous process Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouch-tha-gooner Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Hell yeah I'll sign. A. Waterhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haestad Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Signed, A. Haestad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve85 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 matter of principles its me or drm, si Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic_1967 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 god i wish you would all stop moaning i used it an found it quick easy and the patch was great not having to really do anything myself i want to completely congratulate si for their hard work an well done in getting the patch out too just to go that extra mile for your loyal users. if you guys dont like it go buy fifa manager an dont come back, personally i will be buying the game for years to come an urge si to keep doing it this way. i paid for my copy an would not like some cheap idiot getting it for free they work hard and deserve every sale. yep, seconded. Agree with every word Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Aja Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 god i wish you would all stop moaning i used it an found it quick easy and the patch was great not having to really do anything myself i want to completely congratulate si for their hard work an well done in getting the patch out too just to go that extra mile for your loyal users. if you guys dont like it go buy fifa manager an dont come back, personally i will be buying the game for years to come an urge si to keep doing it this way. i paid for my copy an would not like some cheap idiot getting it for free they work hard and deserve every sale. Those "moaning" are doing so for a reason. That is: they bought the game legally, fair and square, and due to the security system; they cannot play it. SI have every right to protect their product from thieving scumbags, but at what cost? The detriment of large numbers of legitimate customers who suffer? The fact is, there must be a different way than this disaster. *Signed Aja. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fightmaster Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm proud that this is my first post here. I'm all for copyrights protection, but the fact is that many fans would buy FM09 anyway even it was offered for free - just to show support for such a great game. In theory, this whole "Activation" process sounds good, but in practice it's actually hurting legitimate customers. That's bad business 101. The relationship between SI and their fans has always been one of the best. People in the forums have the freedom to post their ideas and some of them are actually implemented in the game! That's a rarity in gaming and FM fans are known to be very loyal (to the point that many in these boards were dismissing some very reasonable complaints). Even the F word has been misused. Heck, I'm a Fanboy. I reckon the mods, researchers, beta-testers, programmers, everyone put a lot of hard work into the game AND trying to solve the isssues. Right now the staff must be going crazy with all the complaints. Now imagine if there was no DRM. No problems for buyers. Just praise and constructive criticism. And that's how I hope this thread will be taken by SI and SEGA, as a lesson to be learned. Instead, longtime fans and potential new buyers have been let down and the magic word - TRUST - will have to be regained. I can only hope all this will lead to a better and awesome FM10, complete with useful ideas from gamers, no DRM stuff, and one that is so good everyone will buy it, as opposed to "I won't buy it because, frankly, the copy protection is (insert your valid complaint here)". Pirates? Forget about them. Unless it's hardware or a (i can't believe i'm saying this, please don't do it) dongle, any software can be cracked. And you know what? By using this method SI makes it so all of these guys are going to want the credit for destroying the protection, because it's more of a challenge. And then voila, it's the most pirated game of the year! Just out of spite, sometimes (Microsoft for example). There are so many ways to generate massive revenue for this franchise, but copy protection measures that hurt the legitimate buyer is not the way to go IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Aja Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 "Buy, even if it was offered for free"... Class. Welcome to the forums Max Fightmaster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyIOCS Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I decided not to buy it this year due to the DRM, looks like I made the right choice. It's quite amusing how much of a **** up this game has been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch_YTFC Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 My game works but I don't think I should have to keep my laptop and fm running all night to save the Russian Roulette of it starting tomorrow. I agree these programs should be banned from future FM releases, Chris Fletcher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Liam Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Signed Sir_Liam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fightmaster Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 "Buy, even if it was offered for free"... Class. Welcome to the forums Max Fightmaster Yeah, it was not the best way to put it but I'm sure you all know what I meant. And I have the lovely excuse of English not being my first or even second language, heh. That said, it's my first and last post about this mess. Others have expressed their feelings in much more eloquent and insightful ways, including those who defend SI on this subject. So I expect it would not be wise to take a newb with the grand total of 2 (two) posts opinion very seriously. But hey, thanks for the welcome, Wee. And contrary to what my screename might suggest, I'm not here to fight. I'm a (FM) lover, not a fighter. Darn it, I could be Max Lovemaster - much better. K? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khriztian Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I sign. khriztian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirfry Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Signed. I can't install 3rd party applications for every game I want to play, it just can't continue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Bracelet Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I approve of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyrot Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm in, get rid of that thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_spoony_bard Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I dont mind DRM like last years, but this year is a joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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