The comments on the ARS tech [URL=http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2009/03/halpin.ars]article[/URL] gave me the idea.
I am not 200% today so it might be in soem form of zippy speak :P
Ratings/Levels
[COLOR=YellowGreen]OFF[/COLOR]-Offline: This game is completely playable offline
[COLOR=Orange]Acti[/COLOR]-Limited offline=Activation: This game is completely playable offline after activation.
[COLOR=Red]Only[/COLOR]-Online only: This cannot be played offline.
[COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Lim On[/COLOR]-Limited Online:This game offers multiplayer support
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Mixed with all in one name.
[COLOR=DarkOrange]CO[/COLOR]-Connected:=Limited Offline/Online: After Activation offers multiplayer support when online.
[COLOR=Blue]DI[/COLOR]-Disconnected:=Offline/Online: Offers multiplayer when online.
[COLOR=Red]REQ[/COLOR]-Required:=Online activation and connection required for play.
Descriptors
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Install
Limited install to single PC
Limited install to family PC’s
Limited Multiplayer spawning
Unlimited Multiplayer spawning
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Account
Requires online account
Offers online account
No account needed.
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Key
Requires unique serial code
Requires serial code check before play.
Provides trail serial code
Phones home to check serial code
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Uninstall
Doses not remove all files
Removes all files
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Activation
Online activation only
Requires Activation check before play
Phones home regularly to check activation
Offers Online activation
Offers Phone activation
No activation