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28-07-2009, 03:38 PM
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| List of DRM-Free PC Games I created this thread for anyone who doesn't like to have DRM software on their system so anyone who knows of any games that ship without DRM please post here! Also please state if there is only a certain version of the game that is DRM free. Thanks  To get things started, I have a copy of Splinter Cell Chaos theory without DRM - it's the one with Ubisoft Exclusive and Focus Essential at the bottom of the case. AFAIK the original version had Starforce. Edit: Games which include DRM on purchase but can be removed by a patch are also welcome on this list but please state if this needs to be done. Also I suppose you could post games with a disc check but make sure that's made clear in your post so people can decide for themselves if that's OK. Thanks. Last edited by watercooled; 29-07-2009 at 01:16 PM.. |
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28-07-2009, 03:44 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games Can I ask, restrict your posts in this thread to game suggestions please. If you've got general comments about DRM, or questions about specific games or implementations, can we do it in another thread, and leave this one for JUST DRM-free games lists. Otherwise, the actual suggestions will get lost in the chatter. Thanks. Noli nothis permittere te terere.   |
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28-07-2009, 03:57 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games http://www.the-prism.com/index.php?P...889&board=35.0 prism is the forum for Reclaim Your Game! and is a nice place to learn about what's got what (or not). Te audire non possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- System 001: Asus P5Q Deluxe, Q6600 @ 3.0ghz, D-Tek FuZion V2 CPU Block, GTX280, Alphacool GPU Block, 4GIG Corsair 6400 DDR2 RAM CL4 @ 800mhz, Corsair HX1000, Dell SP2309W, Logitech 5.1, Seagate 7200.10 320gb x 2 (RAID 0), 500 GIG 7200.9 (backups), Intel X25-M Gen 2 SSD (System), Antec 1200 case, Thermochill 120.3 rad, Vario Pump, Windows 7 x64 [main] System 002: 4200X2, ASROCK (my ass-rocks!) 939 uATX MB, ATI1650 (passive), Zalman 500W psu, Dell 2001FP 20" LCD, £7's worth of 5.1 speakers (they rock) Windows 7 x86[wife/server] System 003: AOpen 1557 GLSLaptop, ATI 9600 64mb, 1.5 GIG of DDR2700 memory, 60gig fujitsu HD 8mb cache, Intel Wireless and it's great! Windows 7 32bit [main lappy] System 004: ASUS A8N Premium, 4200 X2, 2 GIG Corsair, Silverstone HTPC case, XP120 cooler, 8600GTS (passive), Samsung 500GIG, MCE Remote, Samsung 40" LCD (87BDX) via HDMI Windows 7 (32) [media centre] System 005: 7" Asus Eee PC 701-B Intel Mobile, 2GB DDR2, 4GB Solid State HDD, Linux Deleted - XP to replace it!, Black [toy] System 006: Acer Aspire One, 1gb, 120gb HD, 6 cell battery, intel wireless upgrade,Windows 7 32bit Work System 001: HP supplied Quad Core Q6600, 4gb DDR 2, 400gb SATA RAID 0, 250gb SATA backup drive, nVidia 8800GTS 640mb, HP LP2065, Eizo M1700, Windows 7 64 RTM [main work system] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Directory Opus 9 rocks! (click here) Opera Ad-Blocker (click here) |
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28-07-2009, 05:25 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games I'm pretty sure that the original version of Oblivion shipped without any DRM, just a simple CD check. I'm not sure about the GOTY version though, that could be different. And for what it's worth, Dangerous Waters, an excellent modern submarine warfare simulator, and the true successor to 688i Hunter-Killer, ships without any DRM at all, not even a CD check... it's a very good game, but not a genre that appeals to many people. Desktop (Self-built): Antec P180, Corsair HX620, Gigabyte X48-DS4, Q9550 @ 3.4GHz, 4GB Corsair 8500 RAM, 2 x 4870 512MB, Spinpoint F1 320GB, HP w19, Creative T40 Laptop (Dell Studio 1537): 2GHz T5800, 4GB Crucial RAM, Radeon Mobility 3450, 320GB HD Server (Tranquil SQ-A5H): Intel Atom 330, 2GB RAM, 4x1TB Spinpoint F1 Internal, 2x1TB Spinpoint F1 + 1x1.5TB Spinpoint F2 Backup Work Laptop (HP 550): 1.8GHz T5670, 2GB RAM, 250GB HD |
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29-07-2009, 07:32 AM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games Just to be sure, how are we defining DRM in this list? A disk check is DRM by the strict definition. Also are you including games which install the DRM but which you can patch later to remove the check (though the DRM software may remain on your computer from installation for example)? Last edited by kalniel; 29-07-2009 at 07:38 AM.. |
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29-07-2009, 01:37 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games Diablo II: Installs with DRM, patch removes - unknown if any DRM remains on system unused by game. NWN: Installs with DRM, patch removes - likely some DRM remains on system unused. The Witcher: Installs with DRM, patch removes - DRM remains on system but can be completely removed via Tages uninstaller. Lego Star Wars: No DRM. |
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29-07-2009, 03:00 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games Originally Posted by Saracen Spot on. This is a wicked idea and I'd hate to see it spiral downward into a discussion about DRM in general, keep it up guys 
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29-07-2009, 03:04 PM
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 | Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games Supreme Commander and Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance: disk check is removed when game is patched, no online multiplayer without key. All other functions supported (LAN, Single Player) Sins of a Solar Empire: No DRM Gallatic Civilisations II: No DRM Desktop (Cy): Intel Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.6GHz, Prolimatech Megahalems, Gigabyte X58-UD5, Patriot Viper DDR3 6GiB @ 1440MHz 7-7-7-20 2T, EVGA NVIDIA GTX 295 Co-Op, Asus Xonar D2X, KWorld PE355-2T, 2x WD Caviar Black 1TB in RAID 0, 4x Samsung EcoDrive 1.5TB F2s in RAID 5, Corsair HX 750W PSU, Coolermaster RC-1100 Cosmos Sport (Custom), 4x Noctua P12s, 6x Noctua S12Bs, Sony Optiarc DVD+/-RW, Windows 7 Professional Edition, Dell 2408WFP, Mirai 22" HDTV MacBook Pro (Voyager): Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.6GHz, 4GiB DDR2 RAM, 200GB 7200RPM HDD, NVIDIA 8600GTM 512MB, SuperDrive, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, 15.4" Matte Display HTPC (Delta-Flyer): Intel Core 2 Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, Zotec GeForce 9300-ITX, 2GiB of DDR2 Corsair XMS2 RAM, KWorld PE355-2T, Samsung EcoDrive F2 1.5TB, In-Win BP655, Noctua NF-R8, LiteOn BluRay ROM Drive, Windows 7 Home Premium, 42" Sony 1080p Television Ask Scan for a Quote System | Cy Build Log | HTPC Build Log | i7 (Bloomfield) Overclocking Guide Originally Posted by V, V for Vendetta
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30-07-2009, 09:00 AM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games Can we sticky this thread so that others may benefit from this wisdom? Desktop (Cy): Intel Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.6GHz, Prolimatech Megahalems, Gigabyte X58-UD5, Patriot Viper DDR3 6GiB @ 1440MHz 7-7-7-20 2T, EVGA NVIDIA GTX 295 Co-Op, Asus Xonar D2X, KWorld PE355-2T, 2x WD Caviar Black 1TB in RAID 0, 4x Samsung EcoDrive 1.5TB F2s in RAID 5, Corsair HX 750W PSU, Coolermaster RC-1100 Cosmos Sport (Custom), 4x Noctua P12s, 6x Noctua S12Bs, Sony Optiarc DVD+/-RW, Windows 7 Professional Edition, Dell 2408WFP, Mirai 22" HDTV MacBook Pro (Voyager): Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.6GHz, 4GiB DDR2 RAM, 200GB 7200RPM HDD, NVIDIA 8600GTM 512MB, SuperDrive, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, 15.4" Matte Display HTPC (Delta-Flyer): Intel Core 2 Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, Zotec GeForce 9300-ITX, 2GiB of DDR2 Corsair XMS2 RAM, KWorld PE355-2T, Samsung EcoDrive F2 1.5TB, In-Win BP655, Noctua NF-R8, LiteOn BluRay ROM Drive, Windows 7 Home Premium, 42" Sony 1080p Television Ask Scan for a Quote System | Cy Build Log | HTPC Build Log | i7 (Bloomfield) Overclocking Guide Originally Posted by V, V for Vendetta
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30-07-2009, 09:07 AM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games Originally Posted by nightkhaos Yes, but not yet.
A lot of people tend to miss stickys, and it'll get more activity, at least for a while, unstickied. If someone nudges me, or if I notice, I'll sticky it once natural activity dies down and it starts dropping. Noli nothis permittere te terere. |
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02-08-2009, 11:47 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games A lot of Stardock games, all IIRC, are DRM-free. I'm impressed that EA are letting C&C4 be DRM free, even though you have to be online all the time to play. |
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05-08-2009, 09:40 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games can we get the first post updated with the games? cod4 MP only needs a key check  Last edited by shaffaaf27; 05-08-2009 at 09:45 PM.. |
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06-08-2009, 10:50 AM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games so where is the list? why aint the OP constructing an actual list in the first post of this thread? so anyone wanting to know what DRM-Free games their are have to scroll and read through each post?  sort it out OP  |
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06-08-2009, 05:38 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games Firstly, I ain't been very well for a few days so haven't posted at all and secondly because no comments etc were supposed to be posted on this thread so it read just like a list - read the first and second posts please. |
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24-08-2009, 08:15 PM
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| Re: List of DRM-Free PC Games World of Goo! http://2dboy.com/games.php DRM-Free according to web page and it's also available on Steam. Last edited by watercooled; 25-08-2009 at 05:09 PM.. Reason: Wasn't clear if non-Steam, DRM-free verion was available. |
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