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[M.Ress]

I would like to (finaly) get into mass effect,
I have no doubt that my computer itself is up for it now, (its a hp dv7 as opposed to my piece of crap vaio from 4 years ago) But, one of the reasons I didnot get into mass effect back then was because of the SecuROM controversy.
I do not want to download malware onto my computer- but i'd like to start with ME1 and then go onto ME2 and so on- and not have to jump into ME2 because the SecuROM is being douce-y
I heard that the SecuROM is no longer a problem with new players downloading ME1, is this true?
Can I buy ME1 and not worry about it taking over my computer?

[Janus Prospero]

I don't have the games on PC, but I will attempt to explain the DRM to the best of my ability.

The retail copy of ME1 requires a one-time online SecuROM authorization when you install it in order for it to activate the game. After that, you can play offline. However, you have a limited number of installs, and you should use the de-authorization tool to free up installs if you're going to uninstall ME1, get a new computer, reformat your hard drive, swap major hardware, etc.

ME2 requires an offline disc check. No online access needed.

Of course you can bypass any EA DRM by buying the games on Steam. Digital copies from origin.com may also be missing SecuROM, but I'm not sure.

Modifié par Janus Prospero, 11 juin 2011 - 01:23 .

[Moondoggie]

It won't "take over your computer" there were lots of rumours flying around about root kits and the like but nothing was actually proven. Unfortunately conspiricy theorists tend to only look at one piece of evidence that supports their claim and ignore all others that don't so you never get the real facts.

It's only really going to be a problem if you want to install it on multiple machines or something like that. On a single install you won't even notice it.

[SSV Enterprise]

If you buy Mass Effect from Steam you won't have to deal with the SecuROM, they remove it for you.

[WoW Refugee]

I am also interested in finally trying out Mass Effect, and I've also been delaying because of SecuROM. Wikipedia states: "More recent versions of Mass Effect on budget prices (those available on EA classics and Steam) have SecuROM omitted." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SecuROM)

Does anybody know where I could buy an "EA classics" edition of Mass Effect in the US? I've looked online and have only been able to find them sold by vendors in other countries such as South Africa and New Zealand.

[Lebrine]

WoW Refugee wrote...

I am also interested in finally trying out Mass Effect, and I've also been delaying because of SecuROM. Wikipedia states: "More recent versions of Mass Effect on budget prices (those available on EA classics and Steam) have SecuROM omitted." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SecuROM)

Does anybody know where I could buy an "EA classics" edition of Mass Effect in the US? I've looked online and have only been able to find them sold by vendors in other countries such as South Africa and New Zealand.

no they dont..... My EA value version of Mass Effect has just decided to start telling me I've reached my machine limit....
So becuase I've upgraded so many times over the past couple of years I can't play the game I love...... Stupid SecuROM ****, now I have to go through the hassle of trying to get EA to deauthorise all the machines attached to my Mass Effect.

Whats worse I can't even add my key to Origin..... yet I can add my Mass Effect 2 key... I am starting to loathe EA and SecurROM

[Bogsnot1]

Give live chat a few tries. Every once in a while you will get a nice, friendly and helpful rep who will add the key to Origins for you. Most of the times though, you just get "Computer says no" muppet.

[Lebrine]

I tried I got the computer says no muppet
She kept telling me that it probably can't be added because its not an online game o.o