Steam

[Faun]

re: Steam related discussions

^^The game downloaded will be ready to run or an installation has to be done before you can play the game.

Last question IMO...haha. Thanks for the clarifications.

 

[skeletor]

re: Steam related discussions

^^ It will get downloaded and just work. No installation will be required.

 

[Liverpool_fan]

re: Steam related discussions

As for DRM , yes it has DRM. IIRC valve has stated it has the master key for the DRM, and in case Valve goes out, they'll release you the games.

 

[Faun]

re: Steam related discussions

^^ It will get downloaded and just work. No installation will be required.

That's perfect

And do I get the keys for the game so that I can play the game procured from other media/sources.

As for DRM , yes it has DRM. IIRC valve has stated it has the master key for the DRM, and in case Valve goes out, they'll release you the games.

Sounds reasonable then ?

 

[Liverpool_fan]

re: Steam related discussions

And do I get the keys for the game so that I can play the game procured from other media/sources.

If you mean to use Steam purchased games outside Steam, then no you cannot, mostly. In case you want to add a retail purchased games to be authenticated by Steam, then it's up to the developer of the software really.

 

[Faun]

re: Steam related discussions

^^:frownface:

Anyway, I will see the optimal way then.

 

[skeletor]

re: Steam related discussions

And do I get the keys for the game so that I can play the game procured from other media/sources.

You don't get any serial key with Steam games.

 

[JojoTheDragon]

Re: Steam related discussions

You do get sl. keys if you buy any retail version of any steam game. Like mafia 2, you need to activate the game via sl key in steam and then only the installation proceeds.

 

[skeletor]

Re: Steam related discussions

*support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601

 

[JojoTheDragon]

Re: Steam related discussions

i don't get what you are trying to say. what i said is right afaik

 

[Liverpool_fan]

Re: Steam related discussions

What Jojo said is correct for the games in the list.
The opposite is not true however. If you buy a game via Steam, you don't get a retail copy or any CD-key, you only get the game authorized to your account.

 

[skeletor]

Re: Steam related discussions

One thing, can I add someone as a friend who has no games in his account (except those HL2 freebie games)???

i don't get what you are trying to say. what i said is right afaik

My point is that you can buy CoD4 both retail and on Steam. Registering CoD4 retail on steam will not work.

Only the retail games in my list can be registered with Steam.

Already got this, though not from Steam.

I think you should be able to register Metro 2033 with your Steam account using the key if you want to.

 

[DigitalDude]

Re: Steam related discussions

What Jojo said is correct for the games in the list.
The opposite is not true however. If you buy a game via Steam, you don't get a retail copy or any CD-key, you only get the game authorized to your account.

certain games in steam have cd keys like when I purchased dirt2 in steam it came with a cd key which had to be entered in the 'games for windows live' screen in the game... though it's tied to my steam account


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[sasuke]

Re: Steam related discussions

hey guys pls everyone having a steam account here pls give me your steam friend id so i can add you in steam in my friends list

 

[skeletor]

Re: Steam related discussions

hey guys pls everyone having a steam account here pls give me your steam friend id so i can add you in steam in my friends list

Post your ID here: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/gamerz/134533-share-your-steam-psn-xbl-xfire-etc-ids-here.html

Also, get mine from there. ^^

Edit: I've sent you a request on Steam. Please accept it. Congrats on your Metro 2033 purchase.

 

[sasuke]

Re: Steam related discussions

thanx ico

 

[skeletor]

Re: Steam related discussions

Steam Christmas sale starts.

I suggest getting the Valve Complete Pack for $25. It has everything.

Edit: They made it $50 now.

 

[Liverpool_fan]

Re: Steam related discussions

[NOPARSE]
This is a crazy offer...And if I purchase it I'll most probably get extra copies HL2, HL2E1, HL2E2, HL2M, HL2:LC, Portal, TF2, and DoD:S probably to give away
I actually need only HL2:Antology@7.5, but this offer is too tempting :/
[/NOPARSE]

 

[skeletor]

Re: Steam related discussions

^^ No, you'll only get extra copies for HL2 and HL2:EP1.

*support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4502-TPJL-2656

Read the link before you make any decision.

and a big edit....Valve Complete Pack is $50 now. May be they made a mistake. [Discussion: *forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1665737 ]

 

[Liverpool_fan]

Re: Steam related discussions

awww I missed it then :/

Whoever got *that* deal had a steal :/

Still $50 is a great deal if you don't any Valve game. Not for me though.

Anyway I got Half Life Anthology @ $7.5