Direct2Drive question

[alizee]

If I purchase something on Direct2Drive, do I get unlimited downoads, a la Steam? Because I change hardware so often and reinstall windows as often, I don't like keeping track of discs, so Steam has been perfect for me because I can reinstall, download and then play.

But, I remember reading about a particular download service that offered unlimited downloading for a limited amount of time (I think it was EA). If I can back up the material to CD, I think I'd be ok with that, I'd just want to know ahead of time.

Thanks

 

[pontifex]

yes and no. they have install limits (or used to) but you an email them or i assume call also and get additional activations. you can download the game any time.

EA has the download expiration which is a bunch of BS.

 

[alizee]

Originally posted by: pontifex
yes and no. they have install limits (or used to) but you an email them or i assume call also and get additional activations. you can download the game any time.

Install limits? Does that mean I can only install it, say 3 times or whatever, and then I have to contact D2D to install it more?

I wish they're support site had critical information like this (I did just email they're support).

Thanks

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: alizee

Originally posted by: pontifex
yes and no. they have install limits (or used to) but you an email them or i assume call also and get additional activations. you can download the game any time.

Install limits? Does that mean I can only install it, say 3 times or whatever, and then I have to contact D2D to install it more?

I wish they're support site had critical information like this (I did just email they're support).

Thanks

yes

 

[Glitchny]

i think pontifex is somewhat correct about D2Drive but I'm not sure if the install limit applies to all games or only certain ones. I have bought a few games and whenever i need to i just log on, download them and install without having an install limit.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Glitchny
i think pontifex is somewhat correct about D2Drive but I'm not sure if the install limit applies to all games or only certain ones. I have bought a few games and whenever i need to i just log on, download them and install without having an install limit.

it may be certain games. i don't know for sure though. i've had a few that needed reactivated so i assumed they were all like that.

 

[MTDEW]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: Glitchny
i think pontifex is somewhat correct about D2Drive but I'm not sure if the install limit applies to all games or only certain ones. I have bought a few games and whenever i need to i just log on, download them and install without having an install limit.

it may be certain games. i don't know for sure though. i've had a few that needed reactivated so i assumed they were all like that.

And it simply sucks having to wait for a reply to be able to install again.
When i PAID for the game i expect to be able to install any time i want and
Not have to ask for permission and wait until someone feels like replying before i can install again. (which for me was always next day or more)

IMO, i HATED Direct2Drive last time i used it and wont ever use it again.

 

[pontifex]

they've been very quick to get back to me. besides, it's a game, not a life or death situation...

 

[Drift3r]

Originally posted by: pontifex
yes and no. they have install limits (or used to) but you an email them or i assume call also and get additional activations. you can download the game any time.

EA has the download expiration which is a bunch of BS.

I can confirm this when I upgraded my pc once. NWN 2 stopped working and I had email customer support. Apparently NWN2 and a few other games are linked to your hardware so they may not work if you change your hardware around. Took a few days to get it all sorted out but frankly I like Steam better.

 

[alizee]

Originally posted by: Drift3r
I can confirm this when I upgraded my pc once. NWN 2 stopped working and I had email customer support. Apparently NWN2 and a few other games are linked to your hardware so they may not work if you change your hardware around. Took a few days to get it all sorted out but frankly I like Steam better.

That's exactly the game I was looking at. Mybe I'll just buy the physical discs. I wish it were on steam...

 

[soccerballtux]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: alizee

Originally posted by: pontifex
yes and no. they have install limits (or used to) but you an email them or i assume call also and get additional activations. you can download the game any time.

Install limits? Does that mean I can only install it, say 3 times or whatever, and then I have to contact D2D to install it more?

I wish they're support site had critical information like this (I did just email they're support).

Thanks

yes

No.

I bought UT3 through them. I downloaded the torrent instead of downloading the exe through their server. Virtually mounted the ISO and installed with the CDkey provided. No problems.
edit: it may depend on the game.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: soccerballtux

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: alizee

Originally posted by: pontifex
yes and no. they have install limits (or used to) but you an email them or i assume call also and get additional activations. you can download the game any time.

Install limits? Does that mean I can only install it, say 3 times or whatever, and then I have to contact D2D to install it more?

I wish they're support site had critical information like this (I did just email they're support).

Thanks

yes

No.

I bought UT3 through them. I downloaded the torrent instead of downloading the exe through their server. Virtually mounted the ISO and installed with the CDkey provided. No problems.
edit: it may depend on the game.

well no shit. you downloaded a torrent and didn't use their exe

 

[Harmattan]

You get unlimited downloads, but the registration code can only be used for several installations (usually 5).

However, I recently had to reinstall SupCommander a 6th time and had to e-mail them to unlock the code. They responded within 10 minutes and unlocked it no problem.

 

[alcoholbob]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: soccerballtux

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: alizee

Originally posted by: pontifex
yes and no. they have install limits (or used to) but you an email them or i assume call also and get additional activations. you can download the game any time.

Install limits? Does that mean I can only install it, say 3 times or whatever, and then I have to contact D2D to install it more?

I wish they're support site had critical information like this (I did just email they're support).

Thanks

yes

No.

I bought UT3 through them. I downloaded the torrent instead of downloading the exe through their server. Virtually mounted the ISO and installed with the CDkey provided. No problems.
edit: it may depend on the game.

well no shit. you downloaded a torrent and didn't use their exe

lolololol