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[CapivaRasgor]

So, I've logged on Origin just a few moments ago and saw this. Those of us who preordered the digital version on PC will be able to start downloading the game from November 14 onwards. I apologize If this has already been announced somewhere else on the forums, I didn't find it.

[Yriss]

I wasn't aware of that. This is the first time I've pre-ordered a game in digital form, so pre-loading is a new concept for me. All of my previous Bioware games were bought in physical copies.

 

Thanks!

[Reznore57]

I can pre download on the 17th at 6 pm .

[CapivaRasgor]

I can pre download on the 17th at 6 pm .

 

UK release I take it?

[Reznore57]

UK release I take it?

 

I think the UK gets it on the 21st and the rest of Europe 20th?

I should get the game on the 20th.

[Kantr]

When do they take the money then?

 

Wonder if it's possible to play said files or will they be encrypted

[movieguyabw]

Likely the files will somehow be date locked through Origin. It may be *possible* to bypass it, but I imagine it'd be complicated, as in my experience, Origin will not run if you have the wrong date set on your computer's system. (My computer clock went back to factory default after unplugging it one day - Origin refused to connect until it was changed back.)

I also wouldn't really recommend trying to bypass the Origin check, but that's just me.

[Kidd]

When do they take the money then?

Didn't we pay already?

[llandwynwyn]

I dont think it download everything. Someone correct me if Im wrong, but exe and mayber some other files dont download. So it hás no risk to bypass

[Reznore57]

Didn't we pay already?

 

Not in my case?

I suppose Origin will take the money on the 20th?

 

Edit: Well it seems it's paid, I just checked Origin.Can't remember seeing it on my bank account, though...I'll have to investigate.^^

[Serza]

Great -.-

 

Why did I have to pre-order retail, again?

 

I'll be lucky if it gets here before the weekend...

[Letavia]

I'm in Europe: Preload available from the 17th at 6pm, and we'll be able to play the game the 20th at 0.00... Which made me feel a bit better for not been able to purchase the physical deluxe edition, cos I can start playing the night before, yay!

[CapivaRasgor]

I dont think it download everything. Someone correct me if Im wrong, but exe and mayber some other files dont download. So it hás no risk to bypass

 

Actually, it does download everything, I preloaded Mass Effect 3 as well and when the date came the game was good to go. If I were to guess, I think there is a date based encryption that prevents people from playing before the game gets out.

[Derek French]

When do they take the money then?

 

Wonder if it's possible to play said files or will they be encrypted

Closer to the release and no, you can't play early, ya sneaky buggers. 

 

Didn't we pay already?

Not usually. Usually your money is processed at a set time before the game releases. Depends on the retailer and I don't quite remember the exact timing for Origin.

 

I dont think it download everything. Someone correct me if Im wrong, but exe and mayber some other files dont download. So it hás no risk to bypass

Yes, you get everything in the pre-load. You just can't play the game until the exact unlock day and time for your regions. We should know those details right before the game launches.

 

Not just PC either. If you pre-order with Sony they will also be doing pre-loads.

[Sanunes]

 

Not usually. Usually your money is processed at a set time before the game releases. Depends on the retailer and I don't quite remember the exact timing for Origin.

 

 

I don't have digital experience from EA, but if my memory serves with my pre-order for a physical copy of Mass Effect 3 they charged me when they shipped the item even though that was before the game's release so my expectations are that when the pre-loading starts that is when people will be charged for the game.

[Schreckstoff]

Not just PC either. If you pre-order with Sony they will also be doing pre-loads.

Urgh I wish MS would speed up the preloading for XBL.

I'll get EA access for DAI anyways but it'd still be nice to finally be able to preload every game.

[blahblah]

It sucks amazon wont be able to preload >.>

[ghostzodd]

Likely the files will somehow be date locked through Origin. It may be *possible* to bypass it, but I imagine it'd be complicated, as in my experience, Origin will not run if you have the wrong date set on your computer's system. (My computer clock went back to factory default after unplugging it one day - Origin refused to connect until it was changed back.)

I also wouldn't really recommend trying to bypass the Origin check, but that's just me.

 

The Russians will find a way to bypass it

 

[dutch_gamer]

Great -.-

Why did I have to pre-order retail, again?

I'll be lucky if it gets here before the weekend...

Because retail is cheaper and there is no real need to start playing the game the exact same second as it gets released. What is there to lose if you can't play until the weekend or if you have to wait only a few extra hours?

I find it unfortunate so many gamers find preloading more important than competitive pricing. It won't take long until publishers will be the only source to buy your games for PC (no longer any other store nor site) and Sony and Microsoft will be the only source for consoles. So everyone will eventually only have one choice, paying full price simply because of the insane want for preloads. Sorry but I am a fan of true competition but this looks rather bleak for the future of entertainment.

[ElitePinecone]

If you pre-order with Sony they will also be doing pre-loads.

 

Awesome, great news!

[madzilla84]

Urgh I wish MS would speed up the preloading for XBL.
I'll get EA access for DAI anyways but it'd still be nice to finally be able to preload every game.

Xbone now supports pre-loading, they announced it at Gamescom. No confirmation on DAI or other games yet, but as Madden (another EA title, and also included in their EA Access thing) is doing it, it's quite likely DAI will. I guess we'll have to wait and see...

[Nimlowyn]

Yessss and you can start playing at 9PM the night before release day.

[Sekou]

Yessss and you can start playing at 9PM the night before release day.

What?????? I wants to believe this because as it stands now, it will kill me being at work from 11pm to 7 am knowing my game is sitting there unplayed :-(

If I could get two measly hours in before work, why, I might even accomplish something at work the morning of the 18th.

[Ajna]

Mine still says available from midnight on the 21st ...9pm would have made me happy..