Deadly_Nightshade Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Ten Most Annoying DRM Methods Digital rights management is the bogeyman of PC gaming. Most publishers demand it to help stave off piracy, yet the pirates seem to hack through it as effortlessly as if it was not there at all. Meanwhile, the people caught in the middle "Geez. It's like we lost some sort of bet and ended up saddled with a bunch of terrible new posters on this forum." -Hurlshot
Morgoth Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 I wonder what is more annoying. DRM methods, or people talking the whole time about DRM itself? Rain makes everything better.
Nick_i_am Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) You know what doesn't have DRM? Consoles! Not in any way that actually matters anyway. Edited October 1, 2008 by Nick_i_am (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Oerwinde Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 The Earthbound one doesn't sound annoying, it sounds awesome. The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity.
Magister Lajciak Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Both Fade and Earthbound seem like very reasonable DRM systems. They both only affect pirates, while the legitimate user continues to enjoy hassle-free experience.
Deadly_Nightshade Posted October 1, 2008 Author Posted October 1, 2008 Consoles! Incorrect, but let's not derail yet another topic with your spam. The Earthbound one doesn't sound annoying, it sounds awesome. Both Fade and Earthbound seem like very reasonable DRM systems. They both only affect pirates, while the legitimate user continues to enjoy hassle-free experience. I agree, and I, personally, would not have put them on the list. "Geez. It's like we lost some sort of bet and ended up saddled with a bunch of terrible new posters on this forum." -Hurlshot
Jaesun Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 We really need MOAR DRM threads!!111! Some of my Youtube Classic Roland MT-32 Video Game Music videos | My Music | My Photography
Magister Lajciak Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Consoles! Incorrect, but let's not derail yet another topic with your spam. The Earthbound one doesn't sound annoying, it sounds awesome. Both Fade and Earthbound seem like very reasonable DRM systems. They both only affect pirates, while the legitimate user continues to enjoy hassle-free experience. I agree, and I, personally, would not have put them on the list. Indeed - I wish DRM companies developed and publishers utilized more such ways to hamper pirates while leaving legitimate users unaffected.
Nick_i_am Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Consoles! Incorrect. Boohoo, wah wah, Earthbound DRM which only hurts pirates and an Arcade DRM bug which doesn't exist any more. Singstar is the only valid console DRM on there. So one out of nine, by golly, you're right! You're just bitter mr.DRM thread spammer. Edited October 1, 2008 by Nick_i_am (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Deraldin Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 The Earthbound one doesn't sound annoying, it sounds awesome. Secret Hard Mode?! Awesome!
Deadly_Nightshade Posted October 1, 2008 Author Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Singstar is the only valid console DRM on there. So one out of nine, by golly, you're right! Oh... Now I get it, only ten DRM schemes exist - oh, boy, if it's not on that list it must not be real! EDIT: I only see three topics that I've created - so much for me being the great "mr.DRM thread spammer." Edited October 1, 2008 by Deadly_Nightshade "Geez. It's like we lost some sort of bet and ended up saddled with a bunch of terrible new posters on this forum." -Hurlshot
Nick_i_am Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Sorry, was this a 'most annoying' list? Yes, yes, I think it was. Oh look, it's dominated by the PC, how about that. How about that. EDIT: EDIT: I only see three topics that I've created - so much for me being the great "mr.DRM thread spammer." So it's only spamming if it's MORE than three threads on one subject? Okay! Edited October 1, 2008 by Nick_i_am (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Deadly_Nightshade Posted October 1, 2008 Author Posted October 1, 2008 Sorry, was this a 'most annoying' list? Yes, but that is a subjective designation - as already proved by several posters, including myself, when we agreed that two forms of DRM should not have been on the list. EDIT: I only see three topics that I've created - so much for me being the great "mr.DRM thread spammer." Gold. Let me see... The "Ten Most Annoying DRM Methods" Spore is out, and cracked, on the internets. EA Sticking With SecuROM Yep, those must be exact clones of eachother... "Geez. It's like we lost some sort of bet and ended up saddled with a bunch of terrible new posters on this forum." -Hurlshot
Nick_i_am Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Actually, I was more refering to the 8 threads in 2 pages that all have DRM in either the title or subtitle. And my original point was that this list is PC dominated, but obviously you think that spamming is more important than your own thread. Spammer. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Deadly_Nightshade Posted October 1, 2008 Author Posted October 1, 2008 Actually, I was more refering to the 8 threads in 2 pages that all have DRM in either the title or subtitle. So I'm now SteveThaiBinh, TrueNeutral, Magister Lajciak, and ramza? Cool, but I'll really need the passwords to my accounts back so I can use them... And my original point was that this list is PC dominated. Then why could you not say that instead of the incorrect statement that consoles have no DRM? "Geez. It's like we lost some sort of bet and ended up saddled with a bunch of terrible new posters on this forum." -Hurlshot
Nick_i_am Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) So I'm now SteveThaiBinh, TrueNeutral, Magister Lajciak, and ramza? Cool, but I'll really need the passwords to my accounts back so I can use them... Hey, I didn't say you were the only one, but the threads are being spammed and you're one of the spammers. Then why could you not say that instead of the incorrect statement that consoles have no DRM? So you missed the 'Not in any way that actually matters anyway' part did you? I mean, I actually play consoles rather than ranting about them in my LJ so one would imagine I have a better idea of such. Just saying. Edited October 1, 2008 by Nick_i_am (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Morgoth Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 I think the real reason why DRM is so nasty is due to global warming. Rain makes everything better.
kirottu Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 The Earthbound one doesn't sound annoying, it sounds awesome. That final boss fight part was pure gold. This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
alanschu Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 I am pretty sure the OP is questionably toying with copyright infringement.
Dark_Raven Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 All DRM methods are annoying. Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Nick_i_am Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Gorth! You missed one! (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Llyranor Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) In before lock! Edited October 2, 2008 by Llyranor (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Gorth Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 This way “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
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