OK to own a DL version as well as a CD version?

Antonin · 03-24-2003, 10:18 AM

It's been more than a week since I ordered the CD version of OOTP5, and still I have not received it.

I see that you don't have to DL it all in one chunk; you can get the game in 12-13 separate pieces. This is a VERY good setup, because not everybody has high speed access and/or a stable dialup connection, and not everybody wants to install download managers that put God-knows what else on their computer.

I would really like to begin playing the game and I'm thinking of having the computer dude at work download the game for me and put it on floppies for me to take home and install on my machine. But I suppose my CD will eventually, someday, arrive in the mail. Is it OK to have one copy of the game on CD and a downloaded copy on my computer? Is there any difference between the DL version and the version that will one of these days show up in my mailbox?

Steve Kuffrey · 03-24-2003, 10:25 AM

Yes, but you still only have two installs or licenses to use. I'm thinking that this would work as I have not actually tried it.

Antonin · 03-24-2003, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by Steve Kuffrey
Yes, but you still only have two installs or licenses to use. I'm thinking that this would work as I have not actually tried it.

Only two installs could present problems for some people, because it really limits your flexibility to upgrade your machine and or buy a new machine, and does not take into account "acts of God" like crashes, viruses, corruption of data, etc. Also, when your hard drive starts filling up, the tendency is to uninstall some games and play others for a while, and then eventually un-install those and re-install others. I'm assuming that uninstalling and re-installing multiple times will not be possible with OOTP5 unless you buy another license.

On my home computer, I've lost all my data 2 times since I bought it, once because of a computer store "service" department screw up and once to a virus.

Because of the business I'm in I understand fully the need to protect intellectual property, but with the hassle of e-licensing and limited installs, I wish OOTP5 could have been an "order the CD" game, with the buyer getting a "key" associated with that CD, and required to insert the CD to play the game.

I'm not questioning 400 Studios' need to protect its product, I'm just saying that the current e-licensing system seems, to me, to be less than user friendly. I'm aware that this is just the way it's going to be...this is just my 2 cents.

I have a question for you, Steve, about the video setting required and how that is handled by the game, but I'll PM you about it rather than clutter the board.

spleen1015 · 03-24-2003, 11:41 AM

You don't have 2 installs. You get 2 licenses. There's a difference. You can uninstall and reinstall as many times as you want.

If you buy a new PC unlicense the game from the old PC and relicense on the new one.

If you have a virus/crash/lose a license, send an e-mail to Via-Tech's tech support and they will restore your license. I had a crash and the restored licenses for OOTP4 and TDCB within 24 hours.

Sturmie · 03-24-2003, 12:26 PM

e-Licensing = BAH! see my story as to why over in this thread HERE.

sturmie

Antonin · 03-24-2003, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by spleen1015
You don't have 2 installs. You get 2 licenses. There's a difference. You can uninstall and reinstall as many times as you want.

If you buy a new PC unlicense the game from the old PC and relicense on the new one.

If you have a virus/crash/lose a license, send an e-mail to Via-Tech's tech support and they will restore your license. I had a crash and the restored licenses for OOTP4 and TDCB within 24 hours.

Thanks for the explanation. I hope this process with Via-Tech continues to be relatively painless, because it appears that some gamers with a lot more experience with e-licensing than I have are very much not in favor of it.

Still, I wish I could just pop a CD in and play. Just my personal preference.

Steve Kuffrey · 03-24-2003, 12:40 PM

As Mr Spleen has so been so kind to clarify my post above about the licenses, they can be used any number of times(Via-Tech will gladly reset them if you have any crashes, etc) but you can use NO MORE than 2 at one time.

Feel free to search the boards on this topic as it has been brought up many times in the past and will in the future I'm sure.

Let me know if you have any questions.

One thing to keep in mind is that MOST of the problems that people have had were a number of years ago and much less are recent issues.

A.J. Holz · 03-24-2003, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by Antonin
I wish OOTP5 could have been an "order the CD" game, with the buyer getting a "key" associated with that CD, and required to insert the CD to play the game.

Aigh!

This is just my personal preference speaking, but I've got OOTP installed in two separate locations, and shuttling the CD back and forth just to make sure I could play the game at any given time would be a large hassle.

I hate the 'no-CD, no-play' copy mechanisms, but I can understand why they're needed. I'd just hate to see it applied to OOTP.

03-24-2003, 10:18 AM	#1
Antonin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,537	OK to own a DL version as well as a CD version? It's been more than a week since I ordered the CD version of OOTP5, and still I have not received it. I see that you don't have to DL it all in one chunk; you can get the game in 12-13 separate pieces. This is a VERY good setup, because not everybody has high speed access and/or a stable dialup connection, and not everybody wants to install download managers that put God-knows what else on their computer. I would really like to begin playing the game and I'm thinking of having the computer dude at work download the game for me and put it on floppies for me to take home and install on my machine. But I suppose my CD will eventually, someday, arrive in the mail. Is it OK to have one copy of the game on CD and a downloaded copy on my computer? Is there any difference between the DL version and the version that will one of these days show up in my mailbox?

03-24-2003, 10:25 AM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	Yes, but you still only have two installs or licenses to use. I'm thinking that this would work as I have not actually tried it. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

03-24-2003, 12:26 PM	#5
Sturmie Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 24	e-Licensing = BAH! see my story as to why over in this thread HERE. sturmie __________________ Kittens and cats are one in the same.

03-24-2003, 12:40 PM	#7
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	As Mr Spleen has so been so kind to clarify my post above about the licenses, they can be used any number of times(Via-Tech will gladly reset them if you have any crashes, etc) but you can use NO MORE than 2 at one time. Feel free to search the boards on this topic as it has been brought up many times in the past and will in the future I'm sure. Let me know if you have any questions. One thing to keep in mind is that MOST of the problems that people have had were a number of years ago and much less are recent issues. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

03-24-2003, 11:41 AM	#4
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,002	You don't have 2 installs. You get 2 licenses. There's a difference. You can uninstall and reinstall as many times as you want. If you buy a new PC unlicense the game from the old PC and relicense on the new one. If you have a virus/crash/lose a license, send an e-mail to Via-Tech's tech support and they will restore your license. I had a crash and the restored licenses for OOTP4 and TDCB within 24 hours.