ED Team Wags Posted November 29, 2017 ED Team Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) IMPORTANT: AV-8B COPY PROTECTION CHANGE! Dear all, With the release of the AV-8B today, it is import to know that this will be the first DCS World product that uses our new protection system. Rather than use StarForce keys, we are moving to a “keyless” system which binds your purchase to your http://www.dcs-world.com username, and NOT a key. You will not need a constant internet connection either. The new system will just “phone home” after a three day period or the next time you log into DCS World. This new system will also provide benefits for Steam users and Gifting. Once those details are worked out, we look forward to sharing them with you. We strongly believe that this will make protection of your DCS World products much more simple. At a later point, we hope to apply this same protection system to all of our other modules. Also, the AV-8B release today is for the Open Beta version of DCS World. Please make sure you use this version and that you update it today. We must release all new aircraft modules on the Caucasus map first as not everyone may operate one of the DCS 2.1 maps. We don't believe it fair to force customers to purchase one of these maps to fly their new aircraft. We do though plan to update DCS 2.1 for the AV-8B in the next one to two weeks. Thanks, The Eagle Dynamics Team Edited November 30, 2017 by Wags Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt Twitch: wagmatt System: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3729544#post3729544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitormouraa Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Awesome. One question, is that just for the Harrier however? SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey45 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thank you. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus67 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Awesome. One question, is that just for the Harrier however? The AV-8B NA is the first one. All mods released after the Harrier will have the same copy protection scheme. "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." "The three most dangerous things in the world are a programmer with a soldering iron, a hardware type with a program patch and a user with an idea." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhelms Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I bought the Harrier, but it is not showing up for me either in the Modules Manager, or in the mission editor, etc ... How should I proceed to activate it? Windows 10 64 Bits | Intel I7-3770 | Corsair H100i | 16GB DDR3 | 128GB + 480gb SSD | GTX 1080 G1 Gaming | TrackIR 5 | HOTAS Warthog | CH Pro Pedals [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp2 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Same problem.. but its visible in the Editor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus67 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I bought the Harrier, but it is not showing up for me either in the Modules Manager, or in the mission editor, etc ... How should I proceed to activate it? Which version do you have and is it Stable or Open Beta? "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." "The three most dangerous things in the world are a programmer with a soldering iron, a hardware type with a program patch and a user with an idea." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhelms Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Which version do you have and is it Stable or Open Beta? I have Open Beta. I think I found the problem, as it has been a long time since I did not fly in the Open Beta, it was out of date, I put it to upgrade before and it went to version 1.5.7 and not to version 1.5.8. Windows 10 64 Bits | Intel I7-3770 | Corsair H100i | 16GB DDR3 | 128GB + 480gb SSD | GTX 1080 G1 Gaming | TrackIR 5 | HOTAS Warthog | CH Pro Pedals [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silversmith Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 How do you load the AV8B into the game? I pre-purchased it , but it does not appear in the module manager or the MIssion editor. People seem to be implying in the forum that it HAS been released today, but I see no sign of it, nor has there been any announcement on the DCS News that it is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin5392 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Harrier Has it actually been released - I have no notifications to install even after pre-purchase?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silversmith Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 How do you load the AV8B into the game? I pre-purchased it , but it does not appear in the module manager or the MIssion editor. People seem to be implying in the forum that it HAS been released today, but I see no sign of it, nor has there been any announcement on the DCS News that it is available. .. and also DCS updater says there are no updates available. I have version 1.5.7.11762.396 so unsure what the forum references to version 1.5.8 are. WE NEED SOME GUIDANCE AS TO a. Is this module released yet b. IF so how do we get DCS to install it c. what version of DCS is required CURRENTLY ITS ALL A TOTAL SHAMBLES .. POOR SHOW GUYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warkip Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 colin you need to use the open beta instead of the normal one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans_Dampf Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 sheesh, just take the second link and you should be good to go https://updates.digitalcombatsimulator.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmar67 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Same as Silversmith - DCS Updater is not updating to 1.5.8. Thanks for the link Hans - but I'd like to understand what the significance of 1.5.8 is, why there's no mention of the DCS Updater not updating it, where to get it if it's crucial that's required for install and why it's not been made public as to the whereabouts in the blurb on the Harrier. Please tell me I don't need a THIRD install of DCS to use this module as I currently have 1.5.7 and 2.1.1 installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_A Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Getting issues with copy protection , i downloaded the Harrier from module manager , now when i start DCS i get errors *edit* seems ok now after 10 times that i restarted DCS IAF.Tomer My Rig: Core i7 6700K + Corsair Hydro H100i GTX Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 7,G.Skill 32GB DDR4 3000Mhz Gigabyte GTX 980 OC Samsung 840EVO 250GB + 3xCrucial 275GB in RAID 0 (1500 MB/s) Asus MG279Q | TM Warthog + Saitek Combat Pedals + TrackIR 5 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus67 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Getting issues with copy protection , i downloaded the Harrier from module manager , now when i start DCS i get errors *edit* seems ok now after 10 times that i restarted DCS That looks like server overload. "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." "The three most dangerous things in the world are a programmer with a soldering iron, a hardware type with a program patch and a user with an idea." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VZ_342 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I’m not totally comfortable with the idea that a module that I bought will “call home” (to ED, if I understand correctly) every four DAYS? I’m curious, is ED located in Russia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silversmith Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 OK, so You have to have the DCS OPEN BETA version (or install it from scratch). That version will auto Update to version 1.5.8. Then the AV8B will become available. IT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE STANDARD DCS WORLD VERSION or the DCS WORLD 2 OPEN ALPHA . MUST BE THE OPEN BETA Note in my case I had to FORCE the install of 1.5.8, it did not auto-install when I launched the Open Beta version. Why no-one 'official' could make a CLEAR ANNOUNCEMENT of that is unclear... I'm sure there are many totally confused/annoyed pre-purchasers which is NOT good customer relations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Vzla Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Greetings!,Silversmith Wags say it..."Also, the AV-8B release today is for the Open Beta version of DCS World. Please make sure you use this version and that you update it today." and remember that the autoupdater check is one time per day so if you open the game before the update you has to force it later...i hope it helps sorry for my bad english Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team NineLine Posted November 29, 2017 ED Team Share Posted November 29, 2017 OK, so You have to have the DCS OPEN BETA version (or install it from scratch). That version will auto Update to version 1.5.8. Then the AV8B will become available. IT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE STANDARD DCS WORLD VERSION or the DCS WORLD 2 OPEN ALPHA . MUST BE THE OPEN BETA Note in my case I had to FORCE the install of 1.5.8, it did not auto-install when I launched the Open Beta version. Why no-one 'official' could make a CLEAR ANNOUNCEMENT of that is unclear... I'm sure there are many totally confused/annoyed pre-purchasers which is NOT good customer relations. https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3304547&postcount=61 It says at the top of the notes that it would be in Open beta first. The DCS installer only checks once every 24 hours for a new update. You have to force it if you have run the installer within that time. Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silversmith Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks for the link SiThSpAwN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmar67 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) false alarm. Installed now. Edited November 29, 2017 by wmar67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davee Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3304547&postcount=61 It says at the top of the notes that it would be in Open beta first. The DCS installer only checks once every 24 hours for a new update. You have to force it if you have run the installer within that time. I resolved it by running "Repair" and then the install showed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullant Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Great news on the new copy protection system. Bugger on needing Beta, its the only version I don't have. Big download incoming :( Intel i7 13700K @ 5.3 GHz / ASUS TUF Gaming Z490-Plus / 64 Gb G.Skill DDR4-3600 / RTX 4090 / 2TB Kingston KC3000 NVME / Win 10 x64 Pro / Pimax Crystal / WINWING F/A-18 HOTAS A-10C, AJS-37, AV-8B, F-4E, F-5E, F-14, F-15E, F-16, F/A-18C, F-86F, FC3, Christen Eagle 2, FW190D-9, Mosquito, P-47D, P-51D, Spitfire, AH-64D, KA-50, UH-1H Combined Arms, WWII Asset Pack, China Assets Pack, Super Carrier, Falklands Assets Nevada, Normandy, Persian Gulf, The Channel, Syria, Mariana Islands, South Atlantic, Sinai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_dalan Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 IMPORTANT: AV-8B COPY PROTECTION CHANGE! Dear all, With the release of the AV-8B today, it is import to know that this will be the first DCS World product that uses our new protection system. Rather than use StarForce keys, we are moving to a “keyless” system which binds your purchase to your www.dcs-world.com username, and NOT a key. You will not need a constant internet connection either. The new system will just “phone home” after a four day period or the next time you log into DCS World. This new system will also provide benefits for Steam users and Gifting. Once those details are worked out, we look forward to sharing them with you. We strongly believe that this will make protection of your DCS World products much more simple. At a later point, we hope to apply this same protection system to all of our other modules. Also, the AV-8B release today is for the Open Beta version of DCS World. Please make sure you use this version and that you update it today. We must release all new aircraft modules on the Caucasus map first as not everyone may operate one of the DCS 2.1 maps. We don't believe it fair to force customers to purchase one of these maps to fly their new aircraft. We do though plan to update DCS 2.1 for the AV-8B in the next one to two weeks. Thanks, The Eagle Dynamics Team And what happens if one loses internet connection at some point while the module wants to call home? Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000C, Harrier AV-8B NA, F-5, AJS-37 Viggen, F-14B, F-14A, Combined Arms, F/A-18C, F-16C, MiG-19P, F-86, MiG-15, FW-190A, Spitfire Mk IX, UH-1 Huey, Su-25, P-51PD, Caucasus map, Nevada map, Persian Gulf map, Marianas map, Syria Map, Super Carrier, Sinai map, Mosquito, P-51, AH-64 Apache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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