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June 9, 2009 4:42:38 AM from Sins of a Solar Empire ForumsSins of a Solar Empire Forums

I have recently baught a copy of Sins of a Solar Empire and while reading the instruction manual I noticed that I can A - download the game with my key after registering it, and B -  the manual says I can play the game with another person via LAN using the same key. Now before I go ahead and do just that I wanted to double check - it is OK to download a second copy of Sin of a Solar Empire for a friend, using my key, so that we may play it together on LAN?

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Reply #1 June 9, 2009 6:54:02 AM
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As far as i know this is fine. I don't think you can both be connected online at the same time though. This is purely for LAN games. If you're friend likes the game tell him to buy a copy here on impulse and he won't be dissapointed. Hope this helps.

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Reply #2 June 9, 2009 8:11:29 AM
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Yes, it's okay to install the game for your friend, but since he doesn't own it, you should uninstall it after the LAN and poke him with a cattle prod until he buys his own copy

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Reply #3 June 9, 2009 11:08:20 AM
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Are you all sure about that? I mean it just doesn't sound right.. Assuming it does not get removed off the friends system, he/she can play it at home single player without having to pay for it.. Just doesn't sound right

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Reply #4 June 9, 2009 11:37:04 AM
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Annatar is correct.

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Reply #5 June 9, 2009 11:44:11 AM
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That's pretty cool.. Guess when you think about it it is a pretty good marketing scheme..

 

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Reply #6 June 9, 2009 12:05:53 PM
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Excellent! Thank you all for your help

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Reply #7 June 9, 2009 12:10:42 PM
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Quoting Drunder40,
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Are you all sure about that? I mean it just doesn't sound right.. Assuming it does not get removed off the friends system, he/she can play it at home single player without having to pay for it.. Just doesn't sound right

Stardock does go on the honor system here a little bit

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Reply #8 June 9, 2009 12:23:15 PM
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An approach I far prefer to DRM

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Reply #9 June 9, 2009 6:33:20 PM
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You can also play it in online multiplayer via Ironclad Online, including playing games with just your LAN friend(s).

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