January 2, 200620 yr After reading some of the affection that some members here have for this game, I'm gonna play it. I've done some looking around and come up with Gothic 2 and Gothic 2 Gold, which contains the expansion pack along with the original Gothic 2 game. The problem is that some players seem to have problems with something called Starforce. It seems to be some sort of copy protection program that creates havoc with some computers. I would like to play the game with the expansion but I'd consider playing without if it means avoiding potential problems. So how great is the expansion pack? Does it warrant the risk? Also can anyone provide me with a online retailer that sells Gothic 1 for a good price? Thanks!
January 2, 200620 yr I think Starforce won't be a problem. As long as you buy a legal copy of the game, there is no reason to worry about Starforce.
January 2, 200620 yr One of my friend has an English copy. You can try Ebay. I am sure you can find one.
January 2, 200620 yr I would recommend that you download a properly cracked copy from a reputable releasegroup that has starforce removed, not just a cloned CD or similar. I only kow that my HDD broke sometime after installing a legal copy of G2 Now the game itself, there are worse RGPs out there and if youre really bored.. go for it. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
January 2, 200620 yr News to me that Gothic 2 Gold has Starforce. I think you'll find it actually uses a version of Securom. G2G is a bargain - well worth it. That probably rules out Starforce causing your HDD crash, Kaftan.
January 2, 200620 yr Don't risk Starforce unless you absolutely cannot live without the game. No telling if your computer will handle it fine (as some do), or screw up in all sorts of ways (as many do). That, and the official "removal tool" they released doesn't even remove everything or fix the problems in most cases. Besides, they are a company that denounces everyone that reports problems as eith 'crackers' and 'pirates', or idiots that just don't know what they are doing. Starforce should be kicked out of the industry soon enough as rootkit was, unless we're rather unlucky. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
January 2, 200620 yr Gothic 2 doesn't use Starforce. Neither does the expansion. I bought my copy of Gothic from the UK (Amazon) but I haven't been able to find the Gothic 2 Gold yet, at least not in Sweden. Those who have played it usually think the game is better with the expansion (even though it's still unpolished) because it's even more difficult, bigger and more diverse. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
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