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English forum => Small talk => The Chat Lounge => Topic started by: dexter7 on August 21, 2011, 16:36:55

Title: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: dexter7 on August 21, 2011, 16:36:55
So, What are the good things about Steam?
I bought a game on Steam and it is a complete waste of money :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: VirtualSkipper on August 21, 2011, 16:38:27
I'd say it's O.K.

Most of my games are from Steam now, mostly because it's cheaper there.
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: --tractorman-- on August 21, 2011, 21:14:15
Mixed feelings.

Slow on updates

Releasing the next version of Railworks for free if you already have Railworks 2
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: TheBobBarker on August 21, 2011, 21:25:02
??? WTH is steam?? ???
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: danhill on August 21, 2011, 21:25:14
I think one of the best things about steam, is that my games that ive brought in store or through steam are on my account forever. Even if i loose the CD from a store brought game that uses steam it does not matter as i can just download it though steam again.
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: --tractorman-- on August 21, 2011, 21:47:00
Quote from: TheBobBarker on August 21, 2011, 21:25:02
??? WTH is steam?? ???

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=steam
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: The Ferry Man on August 21, 2011, 23:51:10
Steam - good for somethings...

NOT Good for ShipSim Extremes...
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on August 22, 2011, 17:17:40
Personally I don't like steam...it fogs up my glasses when I'm drinking a cup of tea ::)
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: dexter7 on August 22, 2011, 17:20:08
;D :doh:
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: larsdehaan on August 22, 2011, 20:30:52
yeah well mixed feelings 1) cause it can take a really long time to download the game from steam (or is that only for me..) but on the other hand i dont have to keep looking for a disc
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: danhill on August 22, 2011, 21:18:32
Its more than likely your internet connection speed, I usually get about 10 megabyte download speeds, and around 12 megabytes download speeds at night through Steam. Steam have very fast servers and can handle very high download speeds, providing of course you have a high speed internet connection.
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: The Ferry Man on August 22, 2011, 21:21:33
they also release untested beta patches... thus breaking your SS Game...  :doh:
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: 2000 on August 23, 2011, 12:42:20
Like the Ferry Man said for SSE it's bad but for everything else its ok.
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: Bullets on August 24, 2011, 01:52:49
Quote from: 2000 on August 23, 2011, 12:42:20
Like the Ferry Man said for SSE it's bad but for everything else its ok.
:doh:   :thumbs:
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: dexter7 on August 27, 2011, 18:58:02
well with all the opinions about steam i'd rather stick with electricity for the next SS
Title: Re: Steam Powered... what are the advantages?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on August 27, 2011, 21:39:21
In some ways I like the concept of Steam, but what I don't like is how I feel reliant and dependent on it. I also like the idea of being able to 'rely' on developers or individual sites and forums for information, rather than it just being centered at Steam for the most part. I feel as though I can't independently play the game without Steam having it's input somehow; I find it more irritating than helpful :thumbdown:. But as I said earlier, I like the concept...so it's mixed feelings on the poll I think.

Jack.