July 2017
So I updated my computer to windows 8.1 and when I tried to open my origin and put in my password it said that I needed to be online when I login for the first time. Now I can't play any of my games. I need help.
August 2017
Check the following link for troubleshooting steps on this:
http://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Complete-Support-Origin-Connection-Issues/td-p/5019298
Please note, it may be as simple as setting your time and date correctly:
Let us know what, if anything resolves this for you.