Can't register account in game
Hi, I originally bought the game and all of the dlc through steam but added it to my EA account following the guides on this forum, I also reinstalled it through origin too (I don't have the steam v...
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@pitchtheripoff That's what I'm trying to figure out. There should be no difference between the different editions when it comes to server access - in all cases, it needs to be registered on Origin.
The actual game for Steam and GOG is also identical, the GOG version just has an extra file that "pretends" to be Steam and activates the game without actually opening (or requiring) Steam.
Nevertheless I don't think this is an issue with the game itself (so it won't matter where it's installed from), since as I said, the error message comes from a webpage on spore.com, not the game itself. Error can be reproduced in a modified web browser, no game required.
Steam doesn't include a CD key which makes the "register on Origin" part difficult, since EA support has to do it manually, but otherwise there's no difference. GOG provides the CD key on purchase, and Origin automatically puts it into the library.
I haven't actually been able to personally get in touch with anyone who has registered successfully, but there are some accounts in existence so it seems like it should be possible.
The actual game for Steam and GOG is also identical, the GOG version just has an extra file that "pretends" to be Steam and activates the game without actually opening (or requiring) Steam.
Nevertheless I don't think this is an issue with the game itself (so it won't matter where it's installed from), since as I said, the error message comes from a webpage on spore.com, not the game itself. Error can be reproduced in a modified web browser, no game required.
Steam doesn't include a CD key which makes the "register on Origin" part difficult, since EA support has to do it manually, but otherwise there's no difference. GOG provides the CD key on purchase, and Origin automatically puts it into the library.
I haven't actually been able to personally get in touch with anyone who has registered successfully, but there are some accounts in existence so it seems like it should be possible.
@Kyle_NecrowolfIf it needs to be registered to Origin then apparently my Origin copy isn't registered because I can't connect there either. This is ridiculous. You'd think Origin would work the best considering it's EA's platform. If they don't want to fix the game then why keep it's servers up? Makes no sense
