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I've never had a problem with CD keys or requiring the CD to be in the computer while playing. Tho CD keys are pretty annoying if I lose the case and want to install on a new computer or something. But this kind of DRM puts an excessive burden on me that outweighs the benefits of playing the game when my other options are of similar quality for far less hassle.

Meanwhile the people who share their CDs and download no-disc cracks aren't going to magically switch to buying the games, they're just gonna download the whole game from the start. And the people who were already downloading full games with generated CD keys and no-disc cracks will keep doing so since this does nothing to stop them.