What happens when EA shuts down the server?

[frostdiamond]

Hi guys, each time I fire up the game, the very first game screen says something like "authenticating downloadable contents with EA server".

Is the game actually doing this???

If the game, or DLCs, is (are) server dependent, wouldn't we be toast is one day EA decides to unplug?

[CursedPanther]

The same situation applies to Valve and Steam, which will have an infinitely worse and dramatic impact to the whole PC community. No one seems to have a definite answer or solution to that scenario so far.

This is why I prefer to spread my games out across many of the current DRM platforms, Steam, Origin, UPlay, GoG etc.

[frostdiamond]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

The same situation applies to Valve and Steam, which will have an infinitely worse and dramatic impact to the whole PC community. No one seems to have a definite answer or solution to that scenario so far.

This is why I prefer to spread my games out across many of the current DRM platforms, Steam, Origin, UPlay, GoG etc.

Diablo III being a prime victim of such potential catastrophe.


I think even if one was to purchase a BOXED version of Command & Conquer The First Decade, all he's getting is a key on a piece of paper to go download the game off Origin.

CDs and jewel cases are "goners".

See this is where console peasants would laugh.

[John Hadley]

The game itself appears to work fine without being connected to the internet. I can shut off my ethernet device and still play even though it says I am not connected to EA servers when I start it. I don't have any DLCs so I can't tell you whether they still work when you cannot connect or not.

[frostdiamond]

Originally posted by John Hadley:

The game itself appears to work fine without being connected to the internet. I can shut off my ethernet device and still play even though it says I am not connected to EA servers when I start it. I don't have any DLCs so I can't tell you whether they still work when you cannot connect or not.

Thanks man for the info, I'm going to try this out myself.

[CursedPanther]

Originally posted by frostdiamond:

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

The same situation applies to Valve and Steam, which will have an infinitely worse and dramatic impact to the whole PC community. No one seems to have a definite answer or solution to that scenario so far.

This is why I prefer to spread my games out across many of the current DRM platforms, Steam, Origin, UPlay, GoG etc.

Diablo III being a prime victim of such potential catastrophe.

Regardless of the quality of D3, Blizzard isn't going anywhere just yet thanks to tens of thousand of loyal WoW fans.

[frostdiamond]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

Originally posted by frostdiamond:

Diablo III being a prime victim of such potential catastrophe.

Regardless of the quality of D3, Blizzard isn't going anywhere just yet thanks to tens of thousand of loyal WoW fans.

I've just read in the news today, that Blizzard stop announcing numbers of active players. Clearly WOW isn't doing all too well these days.

[CursedPanther]

Originally posted by frostdiamond:

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

Regardless of the quality of D3, Blizzard isn't going anywhere just yet thanks to tens of thousand of loyal WoW fans.

I've just read in the news today, that Blizzard stop announcing numbers of active players. Clearly WOW isn't doing all too well these days.

Not surprised really, there's only so much a 11 years old game can do. Blizzard probably didn't expect such extended longevity all those years ago.

It's time for them to come up with something new.

[Tozzeb]

I hate it when they're punishing legit buyers with the DRM. It's a real shame. I buy most of my games at gog, but that site rarely gets any new AAA-games.

There is a lot of talking going on about a new DMCA law (US only), which will let you mod single player (not multiplayer or MMOS) games which requires online activation 6 months after the shutdown of the online activation service to make it playable again. I'm not totally sure about how it works, so dont quote me on that. I could be totally wrong

And WoW is down to 5.5 milion players according to mmo-champion.

[CursedPanther]

Originally posted by Tozzeb:

And WoW is down to 5.5 milion players according to mmo-champion.

5.5 mil is a lot, and still top of the MMO genre right?

At least it's bad enough to get them to start seriously considering their next move.

[Tozzeb]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

5.5 mil is a lot, and still top of the MMO genre right?

At least it's bad enough to get them to start seriously considering their next move.

Yeah, it's still one of the most popular MMOs, and it's even p2p. Just imagine the number if it was b2p or f2p. But I doubt they'll do anything about it until Legion launches. Blizzard has been on the f2p-waters a few times now, so it wouldn't surprise me if WoW goes f2p if the playerbase goes down even more after Legion.

[Candesco]

Originally posted by frostdiamond:

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

The same situation applies to Valve and Steam, which will have an infinitely worse and dramatic impact to the whole PC community. No one seems to have a definite answer or solution to that scenario so far.

This is why I prefer to spread my games out across many of the current DRM platforms, Steam, Origin, UPlay, GoG etc.

Diablo III being a prime victim of such potential catastrophe.


I think even if one was to purchase a BOXED version of Command & Conquer The First Decade, all he's getting is a key on a piece of paper to go download the game off Origin.

CDs and jewel cases are "goners".

See this is where console peasants would laugh.

I have a boxed version of C & C The First Decade, but no Origin in there. I have purchased it in 2006, also the year when The first decade was released. I've got 2 dvd's, a manual with the serials on the back and a poster.

[frostdiamond]

Originally posted by Candesco:

Originally posted by frostdiamond:

Diablo III being a prime victim of such potential catastrophe.


I think even if one was to purchase a BOXED version of Command & Conquer The First Decade, all he's getting is a key on a piece of paper to go download the game off Origin.

CDs and jewel cases are "goners".

See this is where console peasants would laugh.

I have a boxed version of C & C The First Decade, but no Origin in there. I have purchased it in 2006, also the year when The first decade was released. I've got 2 dvd's, a manual with the serials on the back and a poster.

Later on they've switched to just a piece of paper with a code.

[Winston Enjoyer | Razec Razputin]

Originally posted by frostdiamond:

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

The same situation applies to Valve and Steam, which will have an infinitely worse and dramatic impact to the whole PC community. No one seems to have a definite answer or solution to that scenario so far.

This is why I prefer to spread my games out across many of the current DRM platforms, Steam, Origin, UPlay, GoG etc.

Diablo III being a prime victim of such potential catastrophe.


I think even if one was to purchase a BOXED version of Command & Conquer The First Decade, all he's getting is a key on a piece of paper to go download the game off Origin.

CDs and jewel cases are "goners".

See this is where console peasants would laugh.

Burn them all on disc, get them on disc, get no CD-Cracks (sadly you will have to resort to this one day), and if digital store them all on multiple hard drives.

[Leinad Reign]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

The same situation applies to Valve and Steam, which will have an infinitely worse and dramatic impact to the whole PC community. No one seems to have a definite answer or solution to that scenario so far.

This is why I prefer to spread my games out across many of the current DRM platforms, Steam, Origin, UPlay, GoG etc.

I say the same thing : )

[samplexample]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

The same situation applies to Valve and Steam, which will have an infinitely worse and dramatic impact to the whole PC community. No one seems to have a definite answer or solution to that scenario so far.

This is why I prefer to spread my games out across many of the current DRM platforms, Steam, Origin, UPlay, GoG etc.

I have all of my eggs in one basket. Aside from stand-alone games like Minecraft, MMOs, etc. all my games are on Steam. Steam seems to be a pretty stable and methodical company, so the idea of them going out of business and shutting down the servers seem as unlikely as Microsfot doing the same. EA is a big company and no matter how much we all wish it upon them, they probably wont ever be shutting down either.