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Did a little research, and figured things out. Appreciate the responses, and giving all below a +1, since I can't actually mark my question as "solved", as I posted wrong. Thanks again...


Want to thank all for replying below. Basically, it seems the general belief is that "other DRM "can be just about anything, and it's up to the buyer to find out. At this point then, I guess if anyone who has purchased GSB knows the type it has, would appreciate hearing from you, and I'll make a notation in my OP that my inquiry has been "solved" as I was too stupid to post it as a question in the first place ;-) Thanks again all..

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Hey all, if this question has been asked and answered before, apologies...did a quick look, and couldn't find it. When GG lists a game as having "other DRM", what exactly does that mean? Is that a one time activation through the internet, or just a simple key activation like old time disc games? Also, by one-time activation, I don't mean Steam, or the like, as I don't use that. I am considering for instance Gratutitous Space Battles, and the DRM type is listed as above. Thanks, appreciate any explanations.

*sorry...just realized I shouda posted this as a question :-/

It could be anything. They use "other DRM" if the game is using a DRM scheme that GG doesn't explicitly call out, such as Steamworks, Securerom, etc...

Best bet would be to research the specific game to see what it's got on it.

Most probably an activation through the internet everytime you reinstall the game and you may force you to have an account with the software makers for playing Multiplayer.

Other DRM can also mean "just type in your serial at the game start", without activation shenanigans.

Yeah, hear ya. I noticed they usually will list DRM types such as Securom, Steam, ect., so I was kinda hoping "other" was something simple like a key or simple one-time activation generally speaking. Will just have to delve a little deeper I guess. Thanks for the reply :)

*** Thanks to all, for your imput...so basically, I really do just have dig deeper on my own to find the type it has. It can be relatively harmless/simple, or as bad as having to register with the developer, and reactivating everytime I reinstall the game...hmmmm