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Old 07-15-2016, 03:12 PM   #6
HeatDeath
 
Join Date: May 2012
Default Re: Ogre Computer Game

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Originally Posted by GranitePenguin View Post
That's still not "truly" offline, but it's better than nothing. You still don't "own" the game; if the backend goes away, there's no way to install it again in the future on a new computer. All the games I have CD-ROMS (and floppies, for that matter) are things I can still install and play if I want.

I realize this is mostly a philosophical discussion about DRM and program ownership, but most of us that are old enough to be original Ogre fans grew up in a world where when you bought something, you owned and and could play it whenever and however you wanted. That world appears to be long gone and it's a real shame. Just imagine if your 1977 copy of Ogre had an expiration date on it...
I agree completely.

I have noticed, of late, that some new PC games are seeing simultaneous releases on GOG.com as well as Steam. And GOG.com is much better about allowing you to download and backup a standalone installer and not requiring the software to phone home before use.

I wonder if that is an option?
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