ChasePlane - verify licence ... again!

[Ray Proudfoot 8,955]

Their final reply…

”I understand you're frustration but our DRM will not change. We are one of the few developers that have completely shunted piracy of their products. Thanks for your input, it shall be taken into account.”

If they’re not going to change their stance suggesting my input will be taken into account is absolutely meaningless piffle.

I doubt I’ll buy another of their products.

[cowpatz 243]

Can you imagine if every add on you had required this BS process?

[Ray Proudfoot 8,955]

30 minutes ago, cowpatz said:

Can you imagine if every add on you had required this BS process?

They have plenty of products. Perhaps someone who has more than ChasePlane could comment. Total overkill to protect against piracy. 🤨

[Juliett Alfa Romeo 540]

Given the drop in popularity of P3D I think it's a bit late to bet on these supposed security measures now.

I hope it's not a problem created to push users to other platforms....

[Ray Proudfoot 8,955]

10 minutes ago, Juliet Alpha said:

Given the drop in popularity of P3D I think it's a bit late to bet on these supposed security measures now.

I hope it's not a problem created to push users to other platforms....

I was told sales of ChasePlane remain healthy justifying their validation policy.

[Juliett Alfa Romeo 540]

Hum.....

[W2DR 1,860]

Thanks Ray. I was considering buying it and then I read this thread. I won't buy it now.

[Ray Proudfoot 8,955]

2 minutes ago, W2DR said:

Thanks Ray. I was considering buying it and then I read this thread. I won't buy it now.

Don't let the ridiculous licence check put you off. It's an excellent program. A check a few times a year - whilst an insult to legitimate customers - isn't sufficient reason not to buy it.

I can understand if you feel differently.

[Patco Lch 1,465]

1 hour ago, W2DR said:

Thanks Ray. I was considering buying it and then I read this thread. I won't buy it now.

I bought CP through ORBX Central and only have to hit the open key. Central opens automatically when the verify comes up so no inconvenience at all. CP. is certainly worth having and I certainly wouldn’t want to be without it. This is one of the disadvantages of MSFS IMHO. A camera system without Chaseplane.

[vonmar 123]

Today I had to validate to get e-mail on my cell phone.
In the past I have had to validate to run Add-ons in X-Plane11 and Chaseplane in P3Dv4/v5.

The validation requests do not come up that often and it only takes a minute verify so not a big deal for me.

[787flyer 633]

I had one yesterday to verify Chase Plane however it was preceded by an Orbx Central update.

[CW46 101]

Is it a nuisance yes, but not enough for me to stop using ChasePlane. Active Sky requires a login to use with every session, my financial accounts require additional text code or email verification to login now. Too many unscrupulous people in the world today, I cannot fault developers for protecting their livelihood.

[Ray Proudfoot 8,955]

1 hour ago, CW46 said:

Active Sky requires a login to use with every session

That login is pre-filled with your name and password. It automatically connects after a few seconds.

I’ve never said I would stop using CP. But in my opinion it crosses the line over what is acceptable for product protection. I have a PMDG aircraft that cost double what CP did but no such checks are made with that.

Some developers are just paranoid.

[WestEnd 33]

I have had this several times too.

[simfan1983 185]

I used to get this a lot and also having to log into Orbx central every time I opened it. Since I did a Windows reinstall 3 to 4 weeks ago I haven't had this happen. Suggest try logging out of Orbx and deleting all Orbx passwords then logging back in. Not sure if that will help but worth a try.