Buy CoD 4 via Aspyr download or Retail? Help!

mclaughj · Oct 6, 2008

Just to let everyone know,

I have a ticket open with Aspyr to either get a full refund or get the game downloaded after a ton of hassle. I have replied 2 times to the ticket but have still not received an answer from Aspyr.

As to my hassle trying to download this game: I have tried to download the game 10-12 times with no success. After my original download limit was exceeded, I sent an email to the email provided and in 4-5 days received an answer telling me I should use Internet Explorer or Netscape. As I am on a Mac, I can't use Internet Explorer (or Netscape) without installing Windows again, which I refuse to do since it's a Mac game.

Here are a couple of images while trying to download the game, as you can see, image one shows that one of the downloads is 2.8GB while the other is 6.8GB. They are both supposedly the same file. The next one shows that by the time they are finished, they are both only 2.8GB and won't mount.

Thanks a ton Aspyr... I don't know how anyone has received this game as it looks like the file on the server is screwed up. If anyone knows a solution to the problems I've had, please let me know. I'm tired of dealing with Aspyr.

mclaughj · Oct 6, 2008

kjv280zx said:
Putting a the disc inside your computer isn't that hard to do. And since everyone is having so much trouble downloading the game i would recommend just buying it from apple online. Shipping is free and costs about $59 with tax. I ordered mine, it shipped the day i ordered, and got it in four days.

Sorry for the double post,

We can't just abandon the download method, I would love to, but I have already paid Aspyr $60 and their refund policy clearly states there will be no refund for online orders. I don't think this game is worth $120 to me. If they won't refund my money when all is said and done, I will get them to send me a hard copy without a serial and will use the serial I bought online.

double action · Oct 6, 2008

Hi, new to these forums. I too was unable to download an usable copy of CoD4 from Game Agent. Of course there was no response to emails about resetting the number of downloads, or any response at all, for that matter.

What I did do was get a refund by calling them. Their number was hard to find, as it's not listed anywhere on their website.

952-253-1234

Get your money back

Cheers!

fredsarran · Oct 6, 2008

txa1265 · Oct 7, 2008

Well I downloaded last night from GameAgent, it took about 4 hours and ran >=500k/s continuously. It appeared to be pinned there as it didn't impact anything else in terms of internet usage ... plan to play some tonight and hopefully all will go well!

Mr_Ed · Oct 7, 2008

FWIW . . . This advice obviously does not apply to those who have already purchased the Aspyr download, but I ordered it from Apple on-line on Oct. 2nd and according to FedEx, it will be delivered today. I had many of the same questions/doubts expressed here about downloading the game. I would say just order the media and be done with it. By the looks of it, the download is a bit of a crap shoot and you may wait a few days to get issues resolved anyway.

The Apple store previously indicated availability as "Ships in 6-8 weeks." I waited until it indicated "Ships in 1-5 business days" since I assumed they had them in stock, and placed the order. BTW: As of a few minutes ago, the status is still "Ships in 1-5 Business Days". $54.95 with free shipping.

palebluedot · Oct 7, 2008

Mr_Ed said:
FWIW . . . This advice obviously does not apply to those who have already purchased the Aspyr download, but I ordered it from Apple on-line on Oct. 2nd and according to FedEx, it will be delivered today. I had many of the same questions/doubts expressed here about downloading the game. I would say just order the media and be done with it. By the looks of it, the download is a bit of a crap shoot and you may wait a few days to get issues resolved anyway.

The Apple store previously indicated availability as "Ships in 6-8 weeks." I waited until it indicated "Ships in 1-5 business days" since I assumed they had them in stock, and placed the order. BTW: As of a few minutes ago, the status is still "Ships in 1-5 Business Days". $54.95 with free shipping.

PLEASE let us know when you get the media if it requires you to have it in to be able to play the game (NO CD check)

Mr_Ed · Oct 7, 2008

The CD must be inserted to play. It sucks but I pretty much expected it.

palebluedot · Oct 7, 2008

Mr_Ed said:
The CD must be inserted to play. It sucks but I pretty much expected it.

Thanks. Looks like I'll be dealing with the download version even with its crappy DRM. Its worth it to not have the CD in.

That makes me sound super lazy I know

ert3 · Oct 8, 2008

fredsarran said:
Hi,

To all of you that legally payed for CoD4 online and did not manage to download the file, here are links to a mirror : (this is the original file that somebody legally bought and downloaded and decided to upload it and split it in 74 .RAR files.

And Rapid shire disabled them all.

Please note I still have not been able to download the game the legitimate way as while the download speed has increased I find it randomly stopping the download.

WhiteNoiseMaker · Oct 8, 2008

Mr_Ed said:
The CD must be inserted to play. It sucks but I pretty much expected it.

Anyone know if the retail serial works with the downloaded version? If it does downloading the game from Rapidshare or some other source might be the way to go, then just enter the serial for your retail DVD. No need to find the DVD every time you want to play.

I've got the retail version in the post it should arrive tomorrow

ert3 · Oct 8, 2008

WhiteNoiseMaker said:
Anyone know if the retail serial works with the downloaded version? If it does downloading the game from Rapidshare or some other source might be the way to go, then just enter the serial for your retail DVD. No need to find the DVD every time you want to play.

I've got the retail version in the post it should arrive tomorrow

I am starting to think I should have mail ordered mine because this **** is just ridiculous.

Personally I fail to see how forcing us to use their download server prevents theft when anyone could just make a torrent of the game and the crack for activation will probubly be made by some one who owns the game.

Making the download uninteruptable is not protecting anyone its just making the download option as anoying as possible.

ert3 · Oct 8, 2008

mclaughj said:
Just to let everyone know,

I have a ticket open with Aspyr to either get a full refund or get the game downloaded after a ton of hassle. I have replied 2 times to the ticket but have still not received an answer from Aspyr.

As to my hassle trying to download this game: I have tried to download the game 10-12 times with no success. After my original download limit was exceeded, I sent an email to the email provided and in 4-5 days received an answer telling me I should use Internet Explorer or Netscape. As I am on a Mac, I can't use Internet Explorer (or Netscape) without installing Windows again, which I refuse to do since it's a Mac game.

Here are a couple of images while trying to download the game, as you can see, image one shows that one of the downloads is 2.8GB while the other is 6.8GB. They are both supposedly the same file. The next one shows that by the time they are finished, they are both only 2.8GB and won't mount.

Thanks a ton Aspyr... I don't know how anyone has received this game as it looks like the file on the server is screwed up. If anyone knows a solution to the problems I've had, please let me know. I'm tired of dealing with Aspyr.

Its not Aspyr thats handling the download service its Digital River. just so we are all clear on that one point.

palebluedot · Oct 8, 2008

WhiteNoiseMaker said:
Anyone know if the retail serial works with the downloaded version? If it does downloading the game from Rapidshare or some other source might be the way to go, then just enter the serial for your retail DVD. No need to find the DVD every time you want to play.

I've got the retail version in the post it should arrive tomorrow

This is a good idea. Could one of the brave souls that bought the online version upload it to say - a private FTP for the rest of us who will then buy the game in physical media?? Maybe the keys are different though.

mclaughj · Oct 8, 2008

ert3 said:
Its not Aspyr thats handling the download service its Digital River. just so we are all clear on that one point.

I hate to say it, but Aspyr has a lot more control over it then they own up to. Digital River provides bandwidth, server space, and payment processing. Their support can only increase download limits and handle refunds.

I have had a lot of back-and-forth with Aspyr support and THEY have increased my download limit multiple times. Digital River isn't selling the game, they are providing a vehicle for Aspyr to sell the game online.

As to my success/failure: Aspyr finally gave me the option to receive a hard copy of the media and use the serial online. All in all, they weren't hard to deal with, but I wish it didn't take them half a business day (or more) to respond to email/support tickets.

Hope you can all get the game, hopefully with less hassle then I did. I think the copy of the game on servers in the Rocky Mountain area is corrupted 2.81 GB into the file. That's been my experience anyway.

Hope this information helps all of you,

Joseph McLaughlin :apple:

fredsarran · Oct 8, 2008

I really want to help and as soon as I notice that the links are down, I update them to working ones

So now, it has been the 3rd time updated. This time it is only 18 files of 400MB each and the server is quicker

I have not tried it but I guess they are working and that the final file is the same. Those links comes from a very reliable source.

Delu · Oct 8, 2008

You only need the disc in for single player, so it isn't that bad.

palebluedot · Oct 8, 2008

Delu said:
You only need the disc in for single player, so it isn't that bad.

Wait so I can play the game in multiplayer with the physical media with OUT having the disc in? Cause I never intend on touching the single player - I just want to play multiplayer.

Delu · Oct 8, 2008

palebluedot said:
Wait so I can play the game in multiplayer with the physical media with OUT having the disc in? Cause I never intend on touching the single player - I just want to play multiplayer.

Yep, just found out this morning when I was playing and then noticed the disc next to me.

mclaughj · Oct 8, 2008

fredsarran said:
I really want to help and as soon as I notice that the links are down, I update them to working ones So now, it has been the 3rd time updated. This time it is only 18 files of 400MB each and the server is quicker

I have not tried it but I guess they are working and that the final file is the same. Those links comes from a very reliable source.

This will take 9 days to download from mega-upload due to their 2 downloads-per-24hr period rule. Thanks for the upload though, I'm sure it will help somebody.

WhiteNoiseMaker · Oct 9, 2008

Delu said:
Yep, just found out this morning when I was playing and then noticed the disc next to me.

My copy just arrived! The retail serial did not work with the download version. But I can confirm what Delu says, you only need the DVD in the drive for single player mode!

ert3 · Oct 9, 2008

fredsarran said:
I really want to help and as soon as I notice that the links are down, I update them to working ones So now, it has been the 3rd time updated. This time it is only 18 files of 400MB each and the server is quicker

I have not tried it but I guess they are working and that the final file is the same. Those links comes from a very reliable source.

I have tried to peace them together 2 times now and I am still unable to mount the disk image.

However now I am getting halfway decent download speeds (more to blame my college for the slow rate) at about 200kb/s so I will keep everyone informed if that works out instead.

mclaughj · Oct 9, 2008

ert3 said:
I have tried to peace them together 2 times now and I am still unable to mount the disk image.

However now I am getting halfway decent download speeds (more to blame my college for the slow rate) at about 200kb/s so I will keep everyone informed if that works out instead.

I'll be done downloading it tomorrow. I'll let you know if I get it working and how I did.

ert3 · Oct 10, 2008

mclaughj said:
I'll be done downloading it tomorrow. I'll let you know if I get it working and how I did.

That'd be great seeing as how I finally finished up and guess what it failed again.

I just don't get how limiting the download helps protect the game from theft if you still need a code to activate the damn thing.

For all the trouble this is worth they should atleast lift that burden.

mclaughj said:
This will take 9 days to download from mega-upload due to their 2 downloads-per-24hr period rule. Thanks for the upload though, I'm sure it will help somebody.

I actually coffed up the ten dollars for an account just to download this in a timely manner

ert3 · Oct 10, 2008

Finally got an email response from aspyr explaining the finer parts OF DOWNLOADING A FILE. which got me a little angry, they did however say I am welcome to try as many more times as it takes to get the file.

Well I am now using the windows half of my mac (boot camp not parallels) and tried the download in both IE and Chrome which failed because the file is to big so I then started the download in firefox.

If that fails I will try using Free download manager and the next post will tell my results. I know sending money microsoft ways is not the most atractive way to download this file but at this point I feel that the download install may have been simply a big mistake with the current level of DRM enforcement.

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