mattaust 85 Posted December 16, 2009 The reason i'm reconsidering is because that there is only allowed to be 1 cd key per computer which frustrates me. Shouldn't i have the right by license to use 1 cd key on 2 computers for LAN purposes? And also, if i cannot play LAN because of: This cd key is in use, What will happen when i join on the internet?, Could we join the same servers? Will we become banned? Or will it just not Grant access for the second computer? I wish for once that ArmA 2 could have a better license. What do you think? Cheers, Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rundll.exe 12 Posted December 16, 2009 Just get 2 copies, it isnt that exepensive really, and well worth it. Get it from sprocket for the best deal (and you dont need to DL it since you got the DVD) for both you and BIS :) For the internet question: The first one to join will work, the other will get kicked with "CD key in use" message, which is for obvious reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattaust 85 Posted December 16, 2009 I am not paying, for 2 copies, thats just pointless and completely utterly wrong to do, I think they just conned you in if they have made you bought 2 keys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadfast 43 Posted December 16, 2009 You want 2 games, you pay for 2 games. Doesn't seem that illogical to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_centipede 31 Posted December 16, 2009 You can install it on as many PC as you want. You just cant play with any of those PCs. You can install it at your office (use at your own risk), and at home, and will be able to play and go to the internet... just not at the same time. So you cannot play LAN (I know it kinda sucks, but it's still a great game). So, if that is a deal breaker for you then the answer is very clear... dont buy the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted December 16, 2009 Look at the license agreement for any game released in the past few years. You can be 99% sure it will be for use only on a single computer. That's just the way it is. If you want to play a game on two computers, you need two copies of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavoC 10 Posted December 16, 2009 First of all, why should you buy it? It is for 2 people right so let the other buy? And if you do it for your own fun.. yeah accept life isn't free.. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master gamawa 0 Posted December 16, 2009 I bought four copies. Four! Quit yer whining and cough it up matey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauxman 10 Posted December 16, 2009 If you want 2 people to play at the same time, you need to buy 2 copies. Otherwise, aren't YOU conning the developers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimRiceSE 10 Posted December 16, 2009 nice logic.... pay the money and support the developer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted December 16, 2009 Well, I guess the original question has been pretty much answered. Maybe better if a mod close this thread before it goes downhill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rekrul 7 Posted December 16, 2009 I think the point OP is trying to make is that a 2nd license should be cheaper. After all, he has already paid for the development of the game with the first DVD, now he just wants to pay for "permission" to let the other player join the same server. Although I see his point, I don't agree as it would be next to impossible to regulate this. Also: I believe several games (like left 4 dead 2, planetarion) offers a second key/game with the first purchase, but it's more of a marketing scheme than a "right". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted December 16, 2009 Rekrul said: I think the point OP is trying to make is that a 2nd license should be cheaper. After all, he has already paid for the development of the game with the first DVD, now he just wants to pay for "permission" to let the other player join the same server.Although I see his point, I don't agree as it would be next to impossible to regulate this. I don't see why a second license should be cheaper. He obviously intends for the second installation to be used by a second person, so why should that person not have to pay for the game just like anyone else? Of course there is such a thing as a volume license, but you won't normally find those for just two licenses. And even if you did, you wouldn't save much money. Rekrul said: Also: I believe several games (like left 4 dead 2, planetarion) offers a second key/game with the first purchase, but it's more of a marketing scheme than a "right". I own L4D2 (bought the UK retail version) and didn't get a second license/key, though I believe there is a 4xL4D2 deal on Steam that comes with a discount (makes sense, as the game is played in groups of four). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonnoguchi 11 Posted December 16, 2009 Seriously, its nobody's loss but your own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kernriver 4 Posted December 16, 2009 Me, my brother, and a friend of ours play Arma2 over virtual LAN (Leaf networks). Each of us has a retail copy of the game. End of story. Mattaust, buy another copy, it's not like it's gonna cost you a fortune, is it? :D ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galzohar 31 Posted December 16, 2009 The reason it should be cheaper is that nobody in his right mind would pay for 2 copies if he's only intending to use them both at the same time 1% of the time. Supply and demand kind of thing. The problem is there is no real way to tell the difference between someone who wants to play with his brother from time to time to someone who is just buying 2 copies for full-time use, so the end result is that people will simply not buy and not play in those cases. But again unless someone has a very bright idea I don't see how they can work around it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walker 0 Posted December 16, 2009 Hmm In reply to the OP. What is the phrase I am looking for? Kind Regards walker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead3yez 0 Posted December 16, 2009 galzohar said: The reason it should be cheaper is that nobody in his right mind would pay for 2 copies if he's only intending to use them both at the same time 1% of the time. Supply and demand kind of thing. The problem is there is no real way to tell the difference between someone who wants to play with his brother from time to time to someone who is just buying 2 copies for full-time use, so the end result is that people will simply not buy and not play in those cases. But again unless someone has a very bright idea I don't see how they can work around it. By this logic: I bought a toothbrush. I use it less than the average person uses theirs, this means I should have been charged less when I bought it. The same could be said about a second 360 controller, shirt, light bulb and TV. Otherwise you're suggesting pay-as-you-go which is not available. I have bought 2 copies of ArmA and 2 copies of ArmA II. I like the games, so I buy two copies. I play with my brother sometimes. Not that hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sic-disaster 311 Posted December 16, 2009 Dead3yez said: By this logic:I bought a toothbrush. I use it less than the average person uses theirs, this means I should have been charged less when I bought it. The same could be said about a second 360 controller, shirt, light bulb and TV. Otherwise you're suggesting pay-as-you-go which is not available. I have bought 2 copies of ArmA and 2 copies of ArmA II. I like the games, so I buy two copies. I play with my brother sometimes. Not that hard. Considering that logic people from the store should just give me a console for free because i dont touch the darn things :D As others have said: you want a second person to play the second copy of the game. That second version will be HIS game. Why would he have to pay less for his right to play than i did? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vasmkd 12 Posted December 16, 2009 2nd copy is a 2nd copy. No discounts here unless the store for some reason says buy one copy and get the 2nd copy with 20% discount. It aint up2 BIS for this to happen anyway. If u can afford two pc's that run ARMA2 u should have no problem getting a second copy of ARMA2. All manufacturers sell there products in big lots and that price has a per unit charge. Usually the bigger the order the cheaper it is per unit but then it's up2 the store that sells them at what they charge and also a middle man has effect on prices too...not BIS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herr_kalashnikov 10 Posted December 16, 2009 So your 2nd PC hasnt got a legit operating system license i supose? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted December 16, 2009 Mattaust said: Shouldn't i have the right by license to use 1 cd key on 2 computers for LAN purposes? You must have some crazy flexible arms if you can play on two computers at the same time...... 1 gamer, 1 license. 2 gamers, 2 licenses. Etc. etc. Very simple concept :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites