linux registration issues

zoomzilla · 12-03-2013, 11:58 AM

I purchased ootp(ubuntu linux) months ago and have a lot of data in this game that I don't want to lose. Every once in a while when I boot the game it gives me the "thank you for trying the demo version..." and I have to re enter my license number. It's worked every time until now. This time it won't take my license code. It gave me two licenses when I purchased the game so I'm going to use it and see if it works, but I just know this is not going to work sometime and I'm going to lose my game.
Any body else have experience with this or have any suggestions?

hopeful1212 · 12-03-2013, 12:50 PM

Sadly yes, this has basically been my experience as well. PISD sucks (they handle the registration for the linux version). If you do any major update to your system it's best to unlicense the game first, then update, then license again. For me it mostly seems to be kernel updates that cause the problems, but not always. If you do get both of your licenses stuck you can get PISD to release one or both by emailing their support about it. That happened to me a couple years ago. I've currently got one of mine stuck but the other is still going strong. Hope it makes it to the next version.

So, the good news is that you shouldn't be totally locked out, but the bad news is that dealing with the licensing system on linux really is a pain.

buffalo_pete · 12-03-2013, 12:51 PM

I often have the game pop up the "Thanks for trying the demo" message, but I have never not had my license key work. Try to release your license (there should be a button on the home screen) and then re-enter it.

Shawn0531 · 12-03-2013, 08:35 PM

I updated my Linux version without having to unlicense the game. However, I did have one license not work after a certain point so I used the other license.

Fellini · 12-09-2013, 07:52 PM

I have this issue as well but it happens EVERY time I start the game after rebooting my PC with Ubuntu 13.10 even if there weren't any updates installed.

It always says I'm in demo mode, where I then release the license (why would I have to release it? If it's stored in there then it should know I have one!) and re-enter it.

zoomzilla · 12-13-2013, 09:26 PM

Thanks for the help everyone. So far no problems. It appears the Linux version is sub standard in pretty much every way, but it works and I don't have to use windows so its still worth it

12-03-2013, 11:58 AM	#1
zoomzilla Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 169 Blog Entries: 1	linux registration issues I purchased ootp(ubuntu linux) months ago and have a lot of data in this game that I don't want to lose. Every once in a while when I boot the game it gives me the "thank you for trying the demo version..." and I have to re enter my license number. It's worked every time until now. This time it won't take my license code. It gave me two licenses when I purchased the game so I'm going to use it and see if it works, but I just know this is not going to work sometime and I'm going to lose my game. Any body else have experience with this or have any suggestions?

12-09-2013, 07:52 PM	#5
Fellini Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 8	I have this issue as well but it happens EVERY time I start the game after rebooting my PC with Ubuntu 13.10 even if there weren't any updates installed. It always says I'm in demo mode, where I then release the license (why would I have to release it? If it's stored in there then it should know I have one!) and re-enter it. __________________ Experience is what you get while looking for something else

12-03-2013, 12:50 PM	#2
hopeful1212 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 385 Blog Entries: 257	Sadly yes, this has basically been my experience as well. PISD sucks (they handle the registration for the linux version). If you do any major update to your system it's best to unlicense the game first, then update, then license again. For me it mostly seems to be kernel updates that cause the problems, but not always. If you do get both of your licenses stuck you can get PISD to release one or both by emailing their support about it. That happened to me a couple years ago. I've currently got one of mine stuck but the other is still going strong. Hope it makes it to the next version. So, the good news is that you shouldn't be totally locked out, but the bad news is that dealing with the licensing system on linux really is a pain.

12-03-2013, 12:51 PM	#3
buffalo_pete Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: The City, MN Posts: 65	I often have the game pop up the "Thanks for trying the demo" message, but I have never not had my license key work. Try to release your license (there should be a button on the home screen) and then re-enter it.

12-03-2013, 08:35 PM	#4
Shawn0531 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 24	I updated my Linux version without having to unlicense the game. However, I did have one license not work after a certain point so I used the other license.

12-13-2013, 09:26 PM	#6
zoomzilla Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 169 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for the help everyone. So far no problems. It appears the Linux version is sub standard in pretty much every way, but it works and I don't have to use windows so its still worth it