2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????

warcriminal2 · 12-27-2005, 02:26 AM

I coulda sworn someone made a post on whether EA allows you to install BF2 on 2 systems (ie. Desktop and Laptop) but I cant find it here in the forums.

Im pretty sure that it would be impossible to play online from both at the same time but I dont want to try the install on my laptop and end up having my account suspended by the EA Nazis. Anyone know?

=Sarc= · 12-27-2005, 10:44 AM

There isn't a problem installing on two systems. You can use the same account to log in as long as the other system isn't logged in at the same time.

**TG_Bubba** · 12-27-2005, 10:56 AM

Sarc iis right. I have it on multiple systems and as long as only one is logged in you will have no problems.

**Acid** · 12-27-2005, 10:59 AM

Yep, I have mine installed on multiple machines, it just wont let you log on from 2 diffrent locations at once.

DrunkenSoul · 12-27-2005, 11:25 AM

thats wierd...i have one on laptop and one on desktop...it allows me to login in under 2 different account names but doesnt let my play on the same server

**Acid** · 12-27-2005, 11:45 AM

Wow, is it using the same account or diffrent accounts under the same CD key.

=Sarc= · 12-27-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DrunkenSoul

thats wierd...i have one on laptop and one on desktop...it allows me to login in under 2 different account names but doesnt let my play on the same server

If it's two different CD keys, it may be a problem with using the same Internet connection. Some games have problems when two computers on a LAN want to connect to the same server. It may be a confusion with which computer to send packets to or a PunkBuster cheat protection.

elmerfudd · 12-27-2005, 01:53 PM

It's one CD key. I have to computers and they can LAN together without any problems.

DrunkenSoul · 12-27-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by =Sarc=

If it's two different CD keys, it may be a problem with using the same Internet connection. Some games have problems when two computers on a LAN want to connect to the same server. It may be a confusion with which computer to send packets to or a PunkBuster cheat protection.

its one key

=Sarc= · 12-27-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DrunkenSoul

its one key

If it's one key then you can only have one system playing at a time. It doesn't matter if the accounts are different. The account only logs stats and isn't tied to the CD key. If you install on a computer with a CD key, that's the one used to authenticate when you use that computer. If it's playing on a LAN server, it'll probably work. Most games let you use the same key over LAN or by disconnecting the LAN from the Internet.

DrunkenSoul · 12-27-2005, 07:07 PM

thats wierd...cuase i could swear me and my friend were able to play online on different servers at the same time with the same key installed on both computers

**P8riot** · 12-28-2005, 01:45 PM

Read the EULA it is probably prohibited there. Other than that it shouldn't be a problem.

It used to be common to see an exception addendum to allow two installations with one key - the criterion being one is a mobile device and the other a 'permanent' workstation. One version of XP is that way.. I think it is XP Pro. Many Autodesk products ex. AutoCAD) have that exception in them.

I just spent a few minutes looking for the EULA but couldn't find it in any of the directories.. thats a bit odd. Anyhow, if you find the EULA, depending on how it is written, the master will probably prohibit the installation of the product on more than one computer at a time - but check the addendums to see if there is an exception to the master.

Are you guys using a 'No-CD' patch or a CD image to play?

Ransack · 12-28-2005, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P8riot

Are you guys using a 'No-CD' patch or a CD image to play?

Can you do that? I though PunkBuster would see this and prohbit someone from playing online.

elmerfudd · 12-28-2005, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P8riot

Read the EULA it is probably prohibited there. Other than that it shouldn't be a problem.

It used to be common to see an exception addendum to allow two installations with one key - the criterion being one is a mobile device and the other a 'permanent' workstation. One version of XP is that way.. I think it is XP Pro. Many Autodesk products ex. AutoCAD) have that exception in them.

I just spent a few minutes looking for the EULA but couldn't find it in any of the directories.. thats a bit odd. Anyhow, if you find the EULA, depending on how it is written, the master will probably prohibit the installation of the product on more than one computer at a time - but check the addendums to see if there is an exception to the master.

Are you guys using a 'No-CD' patch or a CD image to play?

But then again there is this addendum in my head that says, "I don't care about the EULA"

=Sarc= · 12-28-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by xRANSACKx

Can you do that? I though PunkBuster would see this and prohbit someone from playing online.

The NO-CD might be a problem but a CD image or mini-image is fine.

12-27-2005, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
warcriminal2 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: norCAL Posts: 181	2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? I coulda sworn someone made a post on whether EA allows you to install BF2 on 2 systems (ie. Desktop and Laptop) but I cant find it here in the forums. Im pretty sure that it would be impossible to play online from both at the same time but I dont want to try the install on my laptop and end up having my account suspended by the EA Nazis. Anyone know? __________________ Warcriminal chillin n' killin wit authoritaaaaa!!

12-27-2005, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,493	Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? There isn't a problem installing on two systems. You can use the same account to log in as long as the other system isn't logged in at the same time. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

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TG_Bubba Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the cell next to Icky. Age: 54 Posts: 5,944	Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? Sarc iis right. I have it on multiple systems and as long as only one is logged in you will have no problems. __________________ Tactical Game Primer\|Call of Duty - Official Rules, Announcements & SOPs\|Have a problem? Need an admin? TG_Mateo: "Forget freedom, democracy, the blues, New York Pizza: our lasting contribution to human society is Bourbon." Sloppy Joe: "Don't play this game like you are on your own, because if you do... it might become a reality." kin3: "I'll try but I have the grandchildren all day today and if I'm not wiped out I'll play."

12-27-2005, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Acid Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA Posts: 3,581	Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? Yep, I have mine installed on multiple machines, it just wont let you log on from 2 diffrent locations at once. __________________

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DrunkenSoul Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NJ/NYC Age: 22 Posts: 1,106	Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? thats wierd...i have one on laptop and one on desktop...it allows me to login in under 2 different account names but doesnt let my play on the same server __________________ \|TG-1stMIP\|DrunknSoul 1st Mechanized Infantry Platoon (C-Team) [medic][conduct][combat][defense] [tog-c1][ma-c1][tpf-c1][ma-c2]

12-27-2005, 11:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Acid Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA Posts: 3,581	Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? Wow, is it using the same account or diffrent accounts under the same CD key. __________________

12-27-2005, 01:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
elmerfudd Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 227	Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? It's one CD key. I have to computers and they can LAN together without any problems. __________________ \|TG\| aschmack

12-27-2005, 07:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
DrunkenSoul Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NJ/NYC Age: 22 Posts: 1,106	Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? thats wierd...cuase i could swear me and my friend were able to play online on different servers at the same time with the same key installed on both computers __________________ \|TG-1stMIP\|DrunknSoul 1st Mechanized Infantry Platoon (C-Team) [medic][conduct][combat][defense] [tog-c1][ma-c1][tpf-c1][ma-c2]

12-28-2005, 01:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
P8riot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL Age: 38 Posts: 2,689	Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY???? Read the EULA it is probably prohibited there. Other than that it shouldn't be a problem. It used to be common to see an exception addendum to allow two installations with one key - the criterion being one is a mobile device and the other a 'permanent' workstation. One version of XP is that way.. I think it is XP Pro. Many Autodesk products ex. AutoCAD) have that exception in them. I just spent a few minutes looking for the EULA but couldn't find it in any of the directories.. thats a bit odd. Anyhow, if you find the EULA, depending on how it is written, the master will probably prohibit the installation of the product on more than one computer at a time - but check the addendums to see if there is an exception to the master. Are you guys using a 'No-CD' patch or a CD image to play? __________________ Age of Conan: Tharashk (Taxiarchos), Thaumiel (alt), guild Ars Tactika - Cimmeria

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