Yes, you can say so. The "StarForce 3"-version, that this game uses is quite strong! I also play the game (on version 1.2) and I have to use my original DVD for playing.
There is one possibility to play the game with an IMAGE in a Virtual Drive, but the CD-/DVD-ROM-DRIVES have to be disconnected for that! Or they can also just be disabled by using
"StarForce Nightmare 1.12". But I never tested this program, so don't ask for details!
MontyBurns1985