Two codes for OOTP 16?

boogeyboard1 · 03-18-2015, 10:59 PM

Is it true that you get 2 game codes, one for you and one for a friend when you purchase OOTP 16?

RchW · 03-18-2015, 11:15 PM

No you don't. You can run the game on two computers but the license is for you and is not to be shared.

bwburke94 · 03-19-2015, 03:17 AM

The license is "technically" not to be shared. Selling license keys that have already been activated on one computer is against forum policy, but there's nothing within the OOTP16 game itself to prevent the two activations from being used by two different people.

The preorder Steam key falls under the standard Steam rules, though it's obviously impossible to split unless you exploit Steam's offline mode (which might be against Valve's terms of service).

sprague · 03-19-2015, 05:56 AM

Was going to start a thread for my question but will Ask it here.

New laptop arrives next weekend but obviouly want to test out the new version this weekend on the current old one.
When new is here should i unliscence the game from old then liscence on the new one. I don,t need the game Running on 2 machines.

Never changed since i got ootp12 hence the question.
Thanks guys

RchW · 03-19-2015, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwburke94

The license is "technically" not to be shared. Selling license keys that have already been activated on one computer is against forum policy, but there's nothing within the OOTP16 game itself to prevent the two activations from being used by two different people.

The preorder Steam key falls under the standard Steam rules, though it's obviously impossible to split unless you exploit Steam's offline mode (which might be against Valve's terms of service).

Nothing to do with the forum or its rules.

There is a contract of sale at play here.

It's a single activation for an individual, hence a single code. I think you may be on shaky legal ground with respect to giving it away to a friend. There is a clear difference IMO between having the game active on two computers in your household and allowing a "friend" in a different location use a code purchased by you and provided for your use.

colourmebrad · 03-19-2015, 09:40 AM

There's also the whole OOTP Developments is a very small developer and not some evil mega-corp, so maybe don't rip them off.

brad

The Wolf · 03-19-2015, 09:44 AM

If people give their second code to someone else, OOTP will stop giving out two codes. So quit already.

03-18-2015, 10:59 PM	#1
boogeyboard1 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1,129	Two codes for OOTP 16? Is it true that you get 2 game codes, one for you and one for a friend when you purchase OOTP 16?

03-18-2015, 11:15 PM	#2
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	No you don't. You can run the game on two computers but the license is for you and is not to be shared. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

03-19-2015, 03:17 AM	#3
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,507	The license is "technically" not to be shared. Selling license keys that have already been activated on one computer is against forum policy, but there's nothing within the OOTP16 game itself to prevent the two activations from being used by two different people. The preorder Steam key falls under the standard Steam rules, though it's obviously impossible to split unless you exploit Steam's offline mode (which might be against Valve's terms of service).

03-19-2015, 05:56 AM	#4
sprague All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,947	Was going to start a thread for my question but will Ask it here. New laptop arrives next weekend but obviouly want to test out the new version this weekend on the current old one. When new is here should i unliscence the game from old then liscence on the new one. I don,t need the game Running on 2 machines. Never changed since i got ootp12 hence the question. Thanks guys

03-19-2015, 09:40 AM	#6
colourmebrad Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 107	There's also the whole OOTP Developments is a very small developer and not some evil mega-corp, so maybe don't rip them off. brad