You only have to start Origin before you start the cracked demo, you don't need to sign in. I've managed to play, even though I don't even have an Origin account.

Most of my kids want to torture/swing around/jump rope, at least once a day. And they all want to learn x skill every now and then. Only the skills are a little annoying.

I also have a YA who spends her days complaining, because she can't get to the freaking flowers. I think that's what's mostly pissing me off.