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Can it run on more than one machine?

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#1
UrielApeiron
Jul 14, 2009 15:52:01 i'd like to use my (potential) subscription on more than one machine (but not at the same time). For instance... on my home computer, work computer (i have tons of slack time) and a laptop.

The FAQ didn't answer this... which is odd to me. Seems like an obvious need.

Will i be able to move from machine to machine with one log in? If i DL the updates to more than one machine, will that cause a problem?
#2
malraux
Jul 15, 2009 0:31:20
i'd like to use my (potential) subscription on more than one machine (but not at the same time). For instance... on my home computer, work computer (i have tons of slack time) and a laptop.

The FAQ didn't answer this... which is odd to me. Seems like an obvious need.

Will i be able to move from machine to machine with one log in? If i DL the updates to more than one machine, will that cause a problem?

Well, 90% of the content is web or pdf based, so those involve either moving the pdf or logging into the website. Thus far, the only thing that downloads to the computer and has a limit is the Character Builder. You get 5 separate downloads of the CB per month/update. This means you could keep up to 5 different machines up to date and not run into a problem, though that might technically violate the eula.
#3
atrius2006
Jul 15, 2009 5:27:56 I think I might have to read the EULA then... I have CB installed on my PC and two laptops. I keep one laptop and the PC updated, and leave my Vista laptop untouched since it doesn't load and keeps giving me errors.
#4
UrielApeiron
Jul 15, 2009 8:16:23
Well, 90% of the content is web or pdf based, so those involve either moving the pdf or logging into the website. Thus far, the only thing that downloads to the computer and has a limit is the Character Builder. You get 5 separate downloads of the CB per month/update. This means you could keep up to 5 different machines up to date and not run into a problem, though that might technically violate the eula.

i'm more concerned about the character builder than the PDFs. Sounds like i should be able to do what i want with it.

i'll take a peek at the EULA though it's likely written in Abyssal (lawyer-ese).

Thank you.
#5
mudbunny
Jul 15, 2009 8:27:38 While the EULA says you can only run it on one machine, numerous WotC employees have stated that they understand that people will have it on numerous machines. A home computer and a laptop or two that they bring to games.

That is the reason for the 5-update per month limit.
#6
UrielApeiron
Jul 15, 2009 8:39:41 w00h00!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 UrielApeiron Jul 14, 2009 15:52:01	i'd like to use my (potential) subscription on more than one machine (but not at the same time). For instance... on my home computer, work computer (i have tons of slack time) and a laptop. The FAQ didn't answer this... which is odd to me. Seems like an obvious need. Will i be able to move from machine to machine with one log in? If i DL the updates to more than one machine, will that cause a problem?
#2 malraux Jul 15, 2009 0:31:20	i'd like to use my (potential) subscription on more than one machine (but not at the same time). For instance... on my home computer, work computer (i have tons of slack time) and a laptop. The FAQ didn't answer this... which is odd to me. Seems like an obvious need. Will i be able to move from machine to machine with one log in? If i DL the updates to more than one machine, will that cause a problem? Well, 90% of the content is web or pdf based, so those involve either moving the pdf or logging into the website. Thus far, the only thing that downloads to the computer and has a limit is the Character Builder. You get 5 separate downloads of the CB per month/update. This means you could keep up to 5 different machines up to date and not run into a problem, though that might technically violate the eula.
#3 atrius2006 Jul 15, 2009 5:27:56	I think I might have to read the EULA then... I have CB installed on my PC and two laptops. I keep one laptop and the PC updated, and leave my Vista laptop untouched since it doesn't load and keeps giving me errors.
#4 UrielApeiron Jul 15, 2009 8:16:23	Well, 90% of the content is web or pdf based, so those involve either moving the pdf or logging into the website. Thus far, the only thing that downloads to the computer and has a limit is the Character Builder. You get 5 separate downloads of the CB per month/update. This means you could keep up to 5 different machines up to date and not run into a problem, though that might technically violate the eula. i'm more concerned about the character builder than the PDFs. Sounds like i should be able to do what i want with it. i'll take a peek at the EULA though it's likely written in Abyssal (lawyer-ese). Thank you.
#5 mudbunny Jul 15, 2009 8:27:38	While the EULA says you can only run it on one machine, numerous WotC employees have stated that they understand that people will have it on numerous machines. A home computer and a laptop or two that they bring to games. That is the reason for the 5-update per month limit.
#6 UrielApeiron Jul 15, 2009 8:39:41	w00h00!