Hello, what DRM will be used with the game ? (Please note that any stuff like Origin and Steam ARE DRM and should be included in the answer if used)
If DRM are used, will you release a version without DRM ? (At release or later)
This is an important question as it will define if the game is worth the money, time and energy or not.
Fightning with a DRM to play a game is just not worth it.
I hope one of those fun ones where you can play like 2 hours but you can never beat the "boss" because you pirated the game. Those ones are my favourites.
I have nothing against DRM like they were with games like Diablo II or the first Starcraft, they didn't add any process running in background messing with your saves, or adding services to the computer (wich is a FLAW, don't let a game run as system !)
Currently EA doesn't support any games with absolutely no DRM (to my knowledge). Expect Origin required as well as an online check-in to verify any DLC is my guess, same as what a lot of other games publisher use, whether they release through e.g. Origin, Steam, or UPlay.
Personally I wouldn't view these kind of DRM fighting with it, as you put it, gog.coms no DRM policy is far and few between. If one were only to invest in games with absolutely no DRM, then very few games would be available. My advise judge the game on content merit and not solely on DRM.
I'm cool with Origins as long as I can play offline like with the Sims games. I can't even get South Park because it's on Steam. Yes, I'm one of those few people who prefer Origins over Steam.
Origins I think too, and perhaps something with the Dragon Age Keep?
I hope they release a Steam client version.
It would be nice to get the official word regarding this. I fully expect that the downloadable versions being sold via the Origin store will require Origin. I'm more interested in the retail versions since my ISP's monthly cap is just 12GB/month (satellite sucks) and downloadable games are much larger than that.
The ongoing issue of EA's hostile DRM policies is one the main things that keeps me distrustful and grumpy towards EA.
Personally, I really do hope that the retail version does not require a mandatory origin client despite EA's recent track record. It would be great for them to surprise and delight in ALL aspects of the game.
If it's mandatory like ME3 was, then I'll have to see if they've modified the EULA since the last time I checked or not. I didn't buy ME3 new because of issues with their EULA/Client, and it may well be that I'll buy secondhand for console for DAI as well. Which would be a shame since it is looking somewhat better than DA2 and I would prefer to be able to reward Bioware by purchasing new if they'll just sell me a game without reserving the right to use their client as spyware, or to revoke my right to play what I have paid for in the future.
It's going to use Origin, which by the why is no more hostile than Steam.... well actually you don't have to worry about that VAC tracing that Steam does to monitor what websites you visit.
Since they will use Origin to distribute DLC I doubt it will be available on DRM free places such as GOG unless a large enough surge of consumers show that it is viable. EA does release games DRM free on GOG but nothing from there newer catalog.
Also, due to Steams restrictions on DLC, it won't show up on the Steam client like more recent games. If you want it on Steam you will need to petition Valve to remove the DLC restrictions.
I don't see a reason to petition Steam.
No other publisher has a problem with Steam.
Definitely Origin - although I'm cool with that. Of all the different digital distribution software packages - Origin is my favourite. Gives me the least amount of issues when I play disconnected. After a move and the computer being in a box for a month - it boots up, realises there is no internet - all my games were playable offline for the next 3 months until we got internet....can't say the same for Steam or uPlay.
What has me worried is the Keep system though - that seems like a likely extra layer of DRM since the idea that it 'needs' the cloud is nonsense. If we end up needing online activation to start new games and log in every time we play I'll be pretty furious. Holding off any purchases until that nugget has been clarified.
You have to fly to Bioware Edmonton with your receipt, three forms of primary identification, and if applicable, the credit card used to make the purchase.
Then they will stamp your hand, and usher you into a special room, where you have to grapple with other buyers in order to secure your copy.
You have to fly to Bioware Edmonton with your receipt, three forms of primary identification, and if applicable, the credit card used to make the purchase.
Then they will stamp your hand, and usher you into a special room, where you have to grapple with other buyers in order to secure your copy.
I'm fine with doing all this if once I have my copy - I never need to connect online ever again.
I'm fine with doing all this if once I have my copy - I never need to connect online ever again.
Yes. The prize for victory is freedom from DRM. The penalty for failure is death.
May the odds be ever in your favour.
Yes. The prize for victory is freedom from DRM. The penalty for failure is death.
May the odds be ever in your favour.
Haha.
I am prepared to live ... or die... with this too. That launch trailer though better be hot stuff for me to risk it.
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