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I think about it this way. People throw a fit at the one time activation stuff in Windows. Why are people tolerating constant online "activation" of their games that support offline modes of play?


You have a very good point there. But in the case of games, I personally prefer it to CD Safedisc copy protection. I hate having to stick the CD in the drive every time I want to play a game. Online verification is just easier for me.

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The problem with this is that offline mode doesn't always work.


Then that's a big problem. And of course, even when it does work, if you accidentally pick the wrong menu item, it stops working again until you can get back on the 'net. That does suck pretty badly.

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I haven't played Half Life multiplayer since they now basicially force Steam to be installed


Well, fortunately, Unreal Tournament 2004 is much more fun anyway.
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Tony Fabris