Non refundable activation slots

[orinn]

So, some of the newer EA games have limited activation slots that are not refundable even if you uninstall the game from your machine. Red Alert 3, Mercenaries 2 World in Flames for example.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Alert_3#cite_note-50

This is a diff trend from say Bioshock, whose publisher/dev finally caved in and created a install slot refund app.

So in effect, this is the same as me buying a car, then I got told that in the car's lifetime there can be a maximum of five drivers, if the 6th pair of hands drove the car it would kill itself and fit for the wrecking yard.

Isn't the purpose of CP/DRM is to ensure only one person using the product at a given time, and not this kind of rubbish?

Not trying to change the rules or whatnot, just a thought.
Sorry, please move this to General Gaming if it should be there.

[DABhand]

Bahh why are people dumb, when activations run out you contact EA and get more.

They just dont leave you with a non working game.

[tualatin]

All it takes is just one installation then zip it up and burn it. Sure it takes some education but it's well worth the effort. Those suits will never walk in your shoes. Take action now.

[orinn]

Originally Posted by DABhand

Bahh why are people dumb, when activations run out you contact EA and get more.
They just dont leave you with a non working game.

And get 1 more activation slot? Do you pull facts out of your ass or can you actually back up what you say?

[DABhand]

Yes I have Mass Effect and I had to call EA when install slots were finished. I got the same amount again.

I like to clean my system out every 2 month or so. So have to reinstall Mass Effect.

They were happy and reactivated the account. Simple.