Multiple Spore Accounts Issue?

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A thread on EA's UK Spore Support Forum explores an issue with account creation in EA's just-released life simulation. Users are having difficulty creating more than one account for Spore, even though the manual states: "you may have multiple Spore accounts for each installation of the game." There are differing opinions about what EA is actually promising with that statement, with some suggesting that this may still require purchase of another copy of the game for a new CD key, with others feeling they are being deprived of a promised feature. According to one post one EA support rep said they were escalating this question to their supervisor, suggesting even EA support is not clear on how this should work. Thanks Stemot.

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Sep 8, 2008, 11:14

Longswd

While I don't know the answer either, one thing I am certain of when dealing with EA; it will be resolved in whatever manner is least favorable to the customer.




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Sep 8, 2008, 05:56

Submariner

I cannot even get one account working, thanks to the Invalid CD key problem and EA have no answer. Ended up, I took the game back and got a refund, as they have sold out of all stock.

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Sep 8, 2008, 04:06

space captain

I considered the fact you're an idiot who never knows what he's talking about. But anything more than that, no.

its not surprising, because you are completely fucking clueless either way

hearing you call me an idiot is a compliment




Go forth, and kill!

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Sep 8, 2008, 04:02

Sepharo

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/09/05/spore-things-to-know/

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Well crap....

Sep 8, 2008, 00:18

Dreagon

my wife and I looked forward to this game, but we aren't going to buy it if we have to get a copy for each of us.




------ Carpe Papilla "@Dreagon - Comparing Oblivion to Deer Hunter was just ridiculous and you should be ashamed of yourself... it just made you look like a Class-A cunt." - theyarecomingforyou

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Sep 7, 2008, 22:46

sponge

did you even consider that perhaps he was speaking of gasp another aspect of the games shitfest?? you idiot - spore good - durrr me not like you say DRM, ugg! I considered the fact you're an idiot who never knows what he's talking about. But anything more than that, no.

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Sep 7, 2008, 21:10

Jerykk

Wow, I found this Spore video from 2005. The game actually had depth back then. The shape, size, placement, etc, of your parts actually mattered. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nejN-umj824&feature=related

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Sep 7, 2008, 19:55

Wolfox

Actually, all reviews agree that the game is pretty much a collection of shallow minigames, that even the most developed phase (space) has its share of issues, and that the game doesn't live to the hype. They acknowledge those things at the same time they praise the idea itself, the content sharing concept, and the technical implementation - which are ultimately the aspects that are getting such high notes on reviews. In short, it's Black & White all over again. Great concept, great technology, but not a good game.

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Sep 7, 2008, 19:09

Kxmode

@Bone43

I don't think so because it seems like there's a awful lot of negative visitors here on Blue's.

If you branch out and do some research you'll discover lots of feedback...

video review
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/spore/video/6197295/spore-video-review-1

video review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W9o934eJf0

user reviews
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3169768&p=1

user reviews
http://rr.pc.ign.com/rrobj/pc/object/735340/

blog review
http://pcgabe.wordpress.com/2008/09/02/spore-a-review/

aggregate score
http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/926714.asp

aggregate score
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/spore

And of course the place where I first heard about Spore... Gaming Steve.
http://www.gamingsteve.com/blab/index.php?board=12.0

I wish he would post a podcast with his review of the game. More than anyone I trust Gaming Steve.

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Sep 7, 2008, 18:45

Bone43

Thought this game sucked ass? at least thats what most here have said about the game so far. so why all of the 90% plus reviews on every site I see, just more shills?

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Sep 7, 2008, 17:17

Kxmode

"Get the fuck outta my way I have to go to the bank. Why don't you start getting naked?"

Fixed that.

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Sep 7, 2008, 15:39

space captain

did you even consider that perhaps he was speaking of *gasp* another aspect of the games shitfest??

you idiot - spore good - durrr me not like you say DRM, ugg!




Go forth, and kill!

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Sep 7, 2008, 15:24

sponge

It's not even related to the DRM. If you want to use the online components of a game, you need an account. But I won't stop some of the idiots here from rambling like it's SecuROM or whatever.

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Sep 7, 2008, 14:22

Verno

I don't think it's the DRM(for a change), just typical EA stupidity. People should have the right to multiple accounts as one household might have more than one member, they shouldn't all have to buy separate copies when it's the same damned computer.




Playing: Ever Oasis, Doom, Horizon Zero Dawn Watching: Riviera, The Mist, Lucky Number Slevin

Again...

Sep 7, 2008, 14:02

necrosis

...glad I didn't buy it. Can't wait till the DRM backlash gets into full swing.

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Sep 7, 2008, 13:31

Wallshadows

They quickly responded with "Get the fuck outta my way I have to go to the bank".

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