What kind of DRM will Blur use?

acare84 · 05-25-2010, 12:36 AM

I searched the forums but I couldn't find it. Anyone has bought retail version of the game? It is using Securom or Steamworks or other kind of DRM? I hope it is using Steamworks because I can't prepurchase the game from here on Steam. If it is using Steam as a DRM, I will buy it retail. Thanks.

carson_uk · 05-25-2010, 02:40 AM

I hope it connects to my Steam account, I've also pre ordered from a store (hasn't been dispatched yet tho) I know alot of poeple are against this but I do like updates to be done automaticly, being able to find my friends etc etc and lets be honest, other DRM is terrible, like having to be connected online in order to play? please...

But I guess we won't know for sure until some tries their retail copy.

dragon875 · 05-25-2010, 09:20 AM

I hope to find this out soon, whenever my copy decides to show up today.

Suicideking1000 · 05-25-2010, 01:41 PM

I have been trying to find this info out. Have had no luck so far. I contacted Activision's Customer Support with:
"What type of DRM does Blur use?"

Their Response:
"We would not know. We do not have access to that information."

So I shoot back a response:
"Do you have any idea of where or who I would be able to contact to find out what DRM the PC version of Blur uses? I assumed as the publisher of the game, that information would be made available to (or even decided by) Activision. I always try to find out what DRM PC games use before purchasing them. It impacts my decision, and I have not been able to locate that information. Amazon and gamestop don't even have system requirements listed. And no place I have looked at has the DRM system shown, including Steam, Direct2Drive, Wal-Mart and Bestbuy. In todays world of Ubisoft like DRM, a lot of us PC Gamers like to know what we are actually buying."

They shoot back another response:
"You can try the forums here and see if you find anything: http://www.bizarrecreations.com/

They are the developer of the game. That's all that we know."

So I searched Bizarre Creations forums without luck. Found their facebook page and asked them there. Still waiting on a response.

carson_uk · 05-25-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suicideking1000

I have been trying to find this info out. Have had no luck so far. I contacted Activision's Customer Support with:
"What type of DRM does Blur use?"

Their Response:
"We would not know. We do not have access to that information."

So I shoot back a response:
"Do you have any idea of where or who I would be able to contact to find out what DRM the PC version of Blur uses? I assumed as the publisher of the game, that information would be made available to (or even decided by) Activision. I always try to find out what DRM PC games use before purchasing them. It impacts my decision, and I have not been able to locate that information. Amazon and gamestop don't even have system requirements listed. And no place I have looked at has the DRM system shown, including Steam, Direct2Drive, Wal-Mart and Bestbuy. In todays world of Ubisoft like DRM, a lot of us PC Gamers like to know what we are actually buying."

They shoot back another response:
"You can try the forums here and see if you find anything: http://www.bizarrecreations.com/

They are the developer of the game. That's all that we know."

So I searched Bizarre Creations forums without luck. Found their facebook page and asked them there. Still waiting on a response.

That goes to show how much of a ♥♥♥♥ activision give about this game on PC

strangemodule · 05-25-2010, 01:43 PM

Seems like Steam is the only "DRM" it uses, besides the obvious CD Key needed to make an account to play online.

Suicideking1000 · 05-25-2010, 02:03 PM

Does that include the boxed versions as well (using Steamworks), or just the Steam version?

dragon875 · 05-25-2010, 02:04 PM

I am still waiting for my copy to come in the mail (UPS...

)

Once I get it, I will confirm what DRM it has.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suicideking1000

Does that include the boxed versions as well (using Steamworks), or just the Steam version?

I think that is only for the steam version of the game.

dragon875 · 05-25-2010, 05:19 PM

Alright. I finally got my retail copy of the game. If anyone is still interested, this is what I found:

I can confirm that Blur requires the CD to be in the drive in order to play. (Unsure on which CD protection is in use)
There are no install limits. You can install this as many times as you want.
In the game case, there is a cd key printed on the manual. This key is not needed for installation of the game but is entered when you create an account. You can skip the account creation if you want.
Once starting the game, I was prompted to update it. So there is an automatic update service for this game.
Once I entered the game, It already knew my nickname.....creepy. Not sure where it got that information from.

Spyder810 · 05-25-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon875

[*]Once I entered the game, It already knew my nickname.....creepy. Not sure where it got that information from.[/LIST]

It grabs your windows username currently logged in.

StingingVelvet · 05-25-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon875

Alright. I finally got my retail copy of the game. If anyone is still interested, this is what I found:

I can confirm that Blur requires the CD to be in the drive in order to play. (Unsure on which CD protection is in use)
There are no install limits. You can install this as many times as you want.
In the game case, there is a cd key printed on the manual. This key is not needed for installation of the game but is entered when you create an account. You can skip the account creation if you want.
Once starting the game, I was prompted to update it. So there is an automatic update service for this game.
Once I entered the game, It already knew my nickname.....creepy. Not sure where it got that information from.

So DRM-free at retail, Steam DRM on Steam. This makes the retail version better for DRM purposes, for those that consider it when purchasing.

dragon875 · 05-26-2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

So DRM-free at retail, Steam DRM on Steam. This makes the retail version better for DRM purposes, for those that consider it when purchasing.

If you want to be completely offline, then retail is for you. I am not sure if steam will let you play this game in offline mode or not. Can someone confirm?

rdmx · 05-26-2010, 08:01 AM

I have already tested Blur in offline mode, works fine

dragon875 · 05-26-2010, 08:21 AM

That is great! So I guess it does not matter if you get it through steam or retail. Either way, their is practically no DRM. Awesome!

StingingVelvet · 05-27-2010, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon875

If you want to be completely offline, then retail is for you. I am not sure if steam will let you play this game in offline mode or not. Can someone confirm?

All Steam games are supposed to work in offline mode, though it is glitchy at times. I more meant the retail version is superior DRM-wise because it has no online activation and is not tied to an account, it is essentially DRM-free, while the Steam version uses Steam DRM.

05-25-2010, 12:36 AM	#1
acare84 Join Date: Sep 2006 Reputation: 582 Posts: 2,692	What kind of DRM will Blur use? I searched the forums but I couldn't find it. Anyone has bought retail version of the game? It is using Securom or Steamworks or other kind of DRM? I hope it is using Steamworks because I can't prepurchase the game from here on Steam. If it is using Steam as a DRM, I will buy it retail. Thanks.

05-25-2010, 02:40 AM	#2
carson_uk Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 37 Posts: 1,234	I hope it connects to my Steam account, I've also pre ordered from a store (hasn't been dispatched yet tho) I know alot of poeple are against this but I do like updates to be done automaticly, being able to find my friends etc etc and lets be honest, other DRM is terrible, like having to be connected online in order to play? please... But I guess we won't know for sure until some tries their retail copy. Last edited by carson_uk: 05-25-2010 at 09:44 AM.

05-25-2010, 05:19 PM	#9
dragon875 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 25 Posts: 191	Alright. I finally got my retail copy of the game. If anyone is still interested, this is what I found: I can confirm that Blur requires the CD to be in the drive in order to play. (Unsure on which CD protection is in use) There are no install limits. You can install this as many times as you want. In the game case, there is a cd key printed on the manual. This key is not needed for installation of the game but is entered when you create an account. You can skip the account creation if you want. Once starting the game, I was prompted to update it. So there is an automatic update service for this game. Once I entered the game, It already knew my nickname.....creepy. Not sure where it got that information from.

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05-25-2010, 09:20 AM	#3
dragon875 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 25 Posts: 191	I hope to find this out soon, whenever my copy decides to show up today.

05-25-2010, 01:41 PM	#4
Suicideking1000 Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 2	I have been trying to find this info out. Have had no luck so far. I contacted Activision's Customer Support with: "What type of DRM does Blur use?" Their Response: "We would not know. We do not have access to that information." So I shoot back a response: "Do you have any idea of where or who I would be able to contact to find out what DRM the PC version of Blur uses? I assumed as the publisher of the game, that information would be made available to (or even decided by) Activision. I always try to find out what DRM PC games use before purchasing them. It impacts my decision, and I have not been able to locate that information. Amazon and gamestop don't even have system requirements listed. And no place I have looked at has the DRM system shown, including Steam, Direct2Drive, Wal-Mart and Bestbuy. In todays world of Ubisoft like DRM, a lot of us PC Gamers like to know what we are actually buying." They shoot back another response: "You can try the forums here and see if you find anything: http://www.bizarrecreations.com/ They are the developer of the game. That's all that we know." So I searched Bizarre Creations forums without luck. Found their facebook page and asked them there. Still waiting on a response.

05-25-2010, 01:43 PM	#6
strangemodule Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 41 Posts: 992	Seems like Steam is the only "DRM" it uses, besides the obvious CD Key needed to make an account to play online.

05-25-2010, 02:03 PM	#7
Suicideking1000 Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 2	Does that include the boxed versions as well (using Steamworks), or just the Steam version?

05-26-2010, 08:01 AM	#13
rdmx Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 5 Posts: 135	I have already tested Blur in offline mode, works fine

05-26-2010, 08:21 AM	#14
dragon875 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 25 Posts: 191	That is great! So I guess it does not matter if you get it through steam or retail. Either way, their is practically no DRM. Awesome!