ltsheppard

They aren't allowed to distribute it. This is just residual.

That's not how licensing works.

You think EA had another licencse for publishing/distributing RotWK on Origin? I don't think so. It certainly applied to all the games, in every form (disc-based and digital). The problem is, while EA might be allowed to upload BFME2 to Origin, they wouldn't be allowed to charge for it without striking a deal with WB.

For us players that's a real shame because the only game needing a disc/image now is BFME2.

I was honestly unaware of this being a thing!

We'll look into this, thanks for notifying us.

 

EDIT: I can't find it on Origin. Help?

You have to contact Origin support and give them your CD-Key. They will then add it to your library. The problem is you still need to install BFME2 from disc.

I've been asking them about the basegame too but it seems there never was an Origin version of that. However, if more people would ask about it maybe they'd consider making one. I've already told them that people would be interested, maybe even for a small price.

I think the reason for not showing it on Origin anymore is that, as far as I know, EA doesn't have the LotR rights anymore. However they still seem to be allowed to distribute RotWK (or else you couldn't have it in your library) in a digital format. And since WB apparently has no plans for selling BFME maybe EA can rework the series for Origin. For my part, I'd love to be able to install and play without disc or images.

I have RotWK on Origin. I never install it there because it is pointless when you can just get it from here, no?

Well, you don't have to do the hassle of downloading a DVD image and mounting it every time you play. Also (although I'm no stickler for that) it's legal, whereas the other options are not.

So why do you not tell people to use the Origin version of RotWK?

It's free if you have a valid key and it works without a disc (or image) and also without the Origin Client running. All you need is to download through Origin and then authenticate at first start with your Origin account details.

Nice, thanks!

So, any news? It's almost been half a year.