SW: Battlefront 2 question...

[jlg6184]

Hey all, just got Battlefront 2 off a friend, for some reason, he couldn't get it to work, something about his onboard video not working with the game, anyway, he let it go for $30. The problem is that the first disk is scratched really bad. It will install, but takes forever, but when I try to play, it just does nothing. I think that the disk is too bad to play....(Don't know why it would install though...)Is there a way to make a backup of just the first cd without the problems from the scratches carrying over, or will that even work? I don't like using cd emulators because they are just a nuisance (sp??). I just don't know if it is possible to copy cuz on the back of the game case it says in red
[Notice: This game contains technology intended to prevent copying.]
Sorry if this has been asked before I searched for a similar topics, but couldn't find anything on it.

[glenbo]

in theory you are legally allowed to get a back up of that game from anywhere as long as you keep hold of your copy as proof.

[jlg6184]

I know if I own the game I can make archival copies, I am just curious if a.) copy protection will prevent this. and b.) if the scratches would prevent this...

[glenbo]

no my point is,if you can aquire a copy from elsewhere,ie a friend etc..it would still be legal as you own the game.

[Grumpy]

@glenbo

if you can aquire a copy from elsewhere,ie a friend etc..it would still be legal as you own the game.

Hmm, this statement is questionable!
No-one ever owns the game, they own the license to play the game on one machine at a time. Being allowed to create a backup of your own game does not mean getting a copy of your friends game 'etc'. I certainly hope your are not saying it is ok to download a copy if you already own the game? As this is not true.
Each EULA is different, not all allow you to create a backup.

@jlg6184
If the disc is scratched try cleaning it with toothpaste or car polish. There is good thread here about cleaning and repairing scratched discs.

[jlg6184]

Thanks Grumpy...I will try that, I know I didn't pay full price for it...(Lucky me...LOL), but I didn't know if I could copy the disk or not with the scratches, I will try the tooth paste or car polish....I have another question now, why do they not say "You are only buy a license to play" on the box, it is very misleading to purchase a game, only to find out once you open it that it is not actually yours. I may be missing the point here, but if I pay for the item, that particular copy should by all rights be mine to do with as I please, unless otherwise stated on the box at the time of purchase. Because once you get the game home and go to install it and realize that the EULA has a clause that you don't really own the game, but a license there of, is completely false advertisement. That portion of the contract should be on the box, simple as that. That was gamers have a real option to purchase or not to purchase. Sorry about my rant, I just don't understand EULA's that want you to purchase a new game if for say, your disc breaks, you should have the express right to copy that game, so not to damage the original.

I am done ranting....thanks for the advice on the scratches though

[Grumpy]

As I have said before, each Eula can be different in some parts.
Some publishers will actually replace your damaged disc, free of charge, if the damage is thru no fault of yours and happens in the first 12 months of purchase. What exactly they mean by 'no fault of yours' can also be very questionable! You also have to supply proof of purchase and in some cases you have to post the damaged disc back.
Most others will replace a damaged disc at a small price to cover postage and handleing costs.
Not all Eula's will allow you to create a backup! It really does pay to read the Eula for each game or software you are about to use or install.
And yes, it has always been the same argument that you are not allowed to return a game after opening the seal on the box, yet the Eula is not readable until you actually go to install the game! So Yes I have always stated that the Eula should be printed on the box or you should be made to read and sign it before you actually are allowed to purchase.
Use Google and search for 'Eula', there are quite a few interesting articles on the subject.