Th premise is that pirating leads to DRM which leads to SimCity, what should have been the arguably the best game of this century now wont get a second look by many many gamers after its debacal launch. But even so pirating is a choice as much as a vice, it may get you the game, and may get you a virus. It happens to anyone pirating sooner or later, with some exceptions. Its a nuisance at least a costly mistake at most. So pirate if you must but beware the consequence sooner or later it will bite. And this is really a game that should make you stop and think before pirating, Squad ain't EA games, its in the name. As best as I can see they are ethical in there attempt to make a game people want to play and pay for and a company that has a vision for the game. Perhaps just like Maxis once had. Sell out to EA though and its open season. Find a way to play this game without pirating and you will enjoy much more without looking over your shoulder, so at speak, waiting for a virus to tap you on the back.