Holy Crap!!!! no more activations...

Chappie · 03-02-2007, 08:18 PM

Well...

this really blows...I am out of activations...I was one of the guys that bought the German download version from metaboli...I've emailed their tech support

Now I just wait..

Chappie

Vitriol · 03-02-2007, 08:47 PM

Sorry to hear that Chappie. Personally I will never order another game via digital DL. Its just too much hassel, next time I want to have my hands on a disk if I'm going to drop the $50 bucks.

Seems some of us are having trouble with the patch. I know Strags working on getting 1.05 server up. I am heading out for the night but hope to see you guys in game tommorow or the next day.

Adv

=Sarc= · 03-02-2007, 10:32 PM

That blows. This is a good reason that more developers should publish on Steam. I've never had a problem with Steam. You login, you see the games you own. Reformatted? Copy the files you backed up so you don't have to download again. No activation needed because it's linked to your account.

Even EA Link sounds better than this mess. I've redownloaded from EA Link before and performed reinstallations without a problem. Direct DL games shouldn't require activation. Publishers need to put more faith in this thing called a CD key.

**Trooper** · 03-02-2007, 10:41 PM

Im in the same boat. After i received my copy from buc i had 2 left...well i used one when i installed and i had to use another when i updated to the latest patch. So hopefully that works for a long time when i get a USA copy later.

Keep us updated

FriedFish · 03-02-2007, 10:49 PM

I'm in the same boat. I ran out of activations, so I have to wait for softwrap/sprocket to reset my activations.

**Shiner** · 03-02-2007, 11:26 PM

I received my re-activation in less than an hour in the past.. but with all the people patching that is unlikely. I do think it speaks to the inherent failure of DRM. They deliver a substandard product (ala softwrap MP crashes) with more hassle. It makes me want to support developers that actively pursue onerous DRM less.

Coridon · 03-03-2007, 02:47 AM

Oh great. I attempted to patch before heading out to work Friday night and experienced an error. If I read correctly I have to completely uninstall everything and try again, yes? I'm probably out of activations as well...this outta be fun...

Vitriol · 03-03-2007, 03:52 AM

Chappie, Coridon, Shiner, Fried Fish, Trooper

I'm not sure if you've seen this but apparently BIS is helping out with the problems your experiancing as well now since Sproket responce is slow.

This is a quote from Maruk
"With sprocket problems for now please contact also support@bistudio.com
We can help out with it.

We need you to provide us with your email address you used to register the software and the purchase reference.

From that we can handle a lot of things.

Normally, it should be softwrap support you use but in case they're slow for whatever reason this is an alternative solution."

Direct link to thread. http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bi...=55705;st=225\

Adv

Chappie · 03-03-2007, 08:48 AM

thanks Vit....

that's the third different address I've emailed now....hopefully one will reply before the weekend is over...

thanks,

Chappie

=Sarc= · 03-03-2007, 09:57 AM

This is pretty crazy. I'm thinking twice about getting the Sprocket version now. Maybe I'll just get the one sold at the Yahoo store since they ship to Canada.

I don't understand why online software distributers try to "activate" software. It's about as stupid as Battlefield using CD copy protection.

FriedFish · 03-03-2007, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the link Vit. I'll send them an email too since I haven't heard back from softwrap.

FriedFish · 03-03-2007, 02:30 PM

I got my activation stuff sorted by the guys at bistudio.com. I'll be joining you guys for some ArmA action Sunday evening.

Chappie · 03-04-2007, 04:31 PM

Hey Hey..

finally got the email late last night...haven't been able to play yet due to real life stuff...

gonna give it a shot in a bit..

cya,

Chappie

03-02-2007, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chappie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edwardsville, Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 534	Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... Well... this really blows...I am out of activations...I was one of the guys that bought the German download version from metaboli...I've emailed their tech support Now I just wait.. Chappie __________________ "I am the prettiest african-american, vietnamese..cong..person." -SugarNCamo 3/22/06'

03-02-2007, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vitriol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 69	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... Sorry to hear that Chappie. Personally I will never order another game via digital DL. Its just too much hassel, next time I want to have my hands on a disk if I'm going to drop the $50 bucks. Seems some of us are having trouble with the patch. I know Strags working on getting 1.05 server up. I am heading out for the night but hope to see you guys in game tommorow or the next day. Adv

03-02-2007, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,625	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... That blows. This is a good reason that more developers should publish on Steam. I've never had a problem with Steam. You login, you see the games you own. Reformatted? Copy the files you backed up so you don't have to download again. No activation needed because it's linked to your account. Even EA Link sounds better than this mess. I've redownloaded from EA Link before and performed reinstallations without a problem. Direct DL games shouldn't require activation. Publishers need to put more faith in this thing called a CD key. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

03-02-2007, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,874	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... Im in the same boat. After i received my copy from buc i had 2 left...well i used one when i installed and i had to use another when i updated to the latest patch. So hopefully that works for a long time when i get a USA copy later. Keep us updated __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

03-02-2007, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
FriedFish Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 928	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... I'm in the same boat. I ran out of activations, so I have to wait for softwrap/sprocket to reset my activations.

03-02-2007, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shiner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 30 Posts: 2,256	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... I received my re-activation in less than an hour in the past.. but with all the people patching that is unlikely. I do think it speaks to the inherent failure of DRM. They deliver a substandard product (ala softwrap MP crashes) with more hassle. It makes me want to support developers that actively pursue onerous DRM less. __________________

03-03-2007, 02:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Coridon Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Age: 34 Posts: 2,360	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... Oh great. I attempted to patch before heading out to work Friday night and experienced an error. If I read correctly I have to completely uninstall everything and try again, yes? I'm probably out of activations as well...this outta be fun...

03-03-2007, 03:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vitriol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 69	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... Chappie, Coridon, Shiner, Fried Fish, Trooper I'm not sure if you've seen this but apparently BIS is helping out with the problems your experiancing as well now since Sproket responce is slow. This is a quote from Maruk "With sprocket problems for now please contact also support@bistudio.com We can help out with it. We need you to provide us with your email address you used to register the software and the purchase reference. From that we can handle a lot of things. Normally, it should be softwrap support you use but in case they're slow for whatever reason this is an alternative solution." Direct link to thread. http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bi...=55705;st=225\ Adv

03-03-2007, 08:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chappie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edwardsville, Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 534	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... thanks Vit.... that's the third different address I've emailed now....hopefully one will reply before the weekend is over... thanks, Chappie __________________ "I am the prettiest african-american, vietnamese..cong..person." -SugarNCamo 3/22/06'

03-03-2007, 09:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,625	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... This is pretty crazy. I'm thinking twice about getting the Sprocket version now. Maybe I'll just get the one sold at the Yahoo store since they ship to Canada. I don't understand why online software distributers try to "activate" software. It's about as stupid as Battlefield using CD copy protection. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

03-03-2007, 10:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
FriedFish Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 928	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... Thanks for the link Vit. I'll send them an email too since I haven't heard back from softwrap.

03-03-2007, 02:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
FriedFish Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 928	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... I got my activation stuff sorted by the guys at bistudio.com. I'll be joining you guys for some ArmA action Sunday evening.

03-04-2007, 04:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chappie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edwardsville, Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 534	Re: Holy Crap!!!! no more activations... Hey Hey.. finally got the email late last night...haven't been able to play yet due to real life stuff... gonna give it a shot in a bit.. cya, Chappie __________________ "I am the prettiest african-american, vietnamese..cong..person." -SugarNCamo 3/22/06'

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