http://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13990
Summary: Spore Creature Creature: Failed to connect to license server Product: Wine Version: 1.0.0 Platform: PC OS/Version: Linux Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P2 Component: -unknown AssignedTo: wine-bugs@winehq.org ReportedBy: ghoti2007@gmail.com
The retail version of the Creature Creator does not start, it cannot connect to the license server to start. "Ensure your internet connection is active and try again in a few minutes." I tried immediately after with a windows box and worked just fine.
Console output doesn't seem to mention anything other than some harmless warnings about the graphics settings.