Aullido Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Would Starforce run even when I am not playing?. This is the last question that detains me for buying. I want this game badly, but I hate any unwanted aplication running on the background consuming cpu cycles. I am following the DVD release with attention, I still hope DCS decides to ride off copy and DRM for good. The truth I am divided: I want to support sim developers but I don't want to suport DRM. The only way I bought a game with DRM is if the game is exceptional and after a long way until the retail price is low enough to affort been burned for a DMR issue. I will care to loose 60.00 but not 20.00 or less. At the same time, that backfires the use of DRM for publishers. I hope I didn't broke any forum rules asking this. Thanks.
Nate--IRL-- Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I don't see any odd processes running in the background since iinstalled DCS, if that helps. DVD release and download version release will have the same copy protection or so I've heard. Nate Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading
159th_Viper Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Would Starforce run even when I am not playing?. This is the last question that detains me for buying. I want this game badly, but I hate any unwanted aplication running on the background consuming cpu cycles. I am following the DVD release with attention... Thanks. As stated on other threads, the Download and DVD version of Black Shark utilize the same protection system, ie Online activation with a limited amount of activations/deactivations. As an improvement over previous reiterations, the current version of Starforce does not install drivers in your system and as such will not be 'running' in the backround I would think - So away ye go and purchase :D Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
LtFransky Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Well, if I have to be honest, Starforce is rather transparent in BS. I haven't noticed any issues or slowdowns. But then again, I've never had DRM issues, I only dislike it on principle. Ours is not to reason why, but rather to do and die. A man walks into a zoo. The only animal in the entire zoo is a dog. It's a shitzu
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 AFAIK, the download version of Starforce does not install any driver(unlike the DVD version). This is confirmed by the Starforce FAQ and in the quickstart guide. Thus, I believe Starforce only runs when the game actually runs.
spyda Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Would Starforce run even when I am not playing?. This is the last question that detains me for buying. I want this game badly, but I hate any unwanted aplication running on the background consuming cpu cycles. I am following the DVD release with attention, I still hope DCS decides to ride off copy and DRM for good. The truth I am divided: I want to support sim developers but I don't want to suport DRM. The only way I bought a game with DRM is if the game is exceptional and after a long way until the retail price is low enough to affort been burned for a DMR issue. I will care to loose 60.00 but not 20.00 or less. At the same time, that backfires the use of DRM for publishers. I hope I didn't broke any forum rules asking this. Thanks. i haven't had an issue at all with star force on BS HP TouchSmart IQ816 / 25.5" HD touch screen / 9600GS 512/ Core 2 Duo 2.16 / 4GB RAM / VISTA 64 / CH Fighterstick
Tango Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Hi, SF loads upon start of DCS:BS and unloads on its termination. Best regards, Tango.
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