SKIDROW claimed their crack removed the DRM checks entirely rather than just emulating a server. The Message:
This system was widely criticized as "draconian," especially after a DDoS attack on Ubisoft's servers left legitimate buyers unable to play their games for hours. The Christian Science Monitor The Release: SKIDROW's "Fix" Assassins Creed 2 NoDVD 1.01 SKIDROW FIX AUTO
"Next time focus on the game and not on the DRM. It was probably horrible for all legit users. We just make their lives easier" Evolution: SKIDROW claimed their crack removed the DRM checks
If a user's internet connection dropped for even a second, the game would immediately pause or kick the player back to the main menu, often causing a loss of unsaved progress. Assassins Creed 2 NoDVD 1.01 SKIDROW FIX AUTO