Topic: Game has arrived!!! (Read 112278 times)

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #100 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:23:54 »

Quote from: The Ferry Man on August 25, 2010, 13:22:10

But if you pull the plug, or not allow internet access...?

I imagine it still wouldn't work, because the game cannot access the internet in order to activate, so the game itself may reject the license key, because it can't check to see if it's valid or not.

Like I said, I am just assuming of course

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #101 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:24:36 »

Quote from: Captain Spencer on August 25, 2010, 13:23:54

I imagine it still wouldn't work, because the game cannot access the internet in order to activate, so the game itself may reject the license key, because it can't check to see if it's valid or not.

Like I said, I am just assuming of course

But what if you didn't have internet access?

sonarman · « **Reply #102 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:25:01 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on August 25, 2010, 13:22:27

Sorry if this is a daft question, but does this mean we need a steam account to install the game?

Yes, looks like it for boxed purchases at least, probably not though if you buy the downloadable version through VStep/Gamersgate as Paradox's Gamersgate platform is a direct competitor to Steam. But Frank/ Vstep would have to confirm that one.

Frank_VSTEP · « **Reply #103 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:27:32 »

Paradox boxed versions require STEAM and a one time internet activation (after this one time activation you can then play the game offline without internet activation every next time you play it.)
The other boxed versions don't have STEAM integration.

Tomaten · « **Reply #104 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:28:23 »

Interesting,
Quite smart thought,
Good against Piracy

sonarman · « **Reply #105 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:28:33 »

Quote from: The Ferry Man on August 25, 2010, 13:24:36

But what if you didn't have internet access?

Yes, that's more and more of a problem these days as Silent Hunter 5 users found out to their cost they must have a permanent connection or they cannot even play the game. Thankfully Steam & Vstep's solution is not so demanding a one time internet activation is in most cases all that is needed then you can play in offline mode.

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #106 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:28:45 »

So can Sonarman not play it til Friday then?

and what if you have never heard of Steam before today?

*Like me...

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #107 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:29:01 »

Quote from: The Ferry Man on August 25, 2010, 13:24:36

But what if you didn't have internet access?

Then you wouldn't be posting on the forum!

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #108 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:29:34 »

Quote from: Captain Spencer on August 25, 2010, 13:29:01

Then you wouldn't be posting on the forum!

True...

Tomaten · « **Reply #109 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:29:36 »

Shipaddict · « **Reply #110 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:31:46 »

Quote from: Frank_VSTEP on August 25, 2010, 13:27:32

Paradox boxed versions require STEAM and a one time internet activation (after this one time activation you can then play the game offline without internet activation every next time you play it.)
The other boxed versions don't have STEAM integration.

Ah right I see, so download versions you wouldn't need to make an account on Steam?

sonarman · « **Reply #111 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:32:18 »

Quote from: The Ferry Man on August 25, 2010, 13:28:45

So can Sonarman not play it til Friday then?

and what if you have never heard of Steam before today?

*Like me...

Nope, the door is locked! Gives me time to build my new system anyway and see the game at it's best, at least I can look at the manual & polish the box!

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #112 on:** August 25, 2010, 13:32:50 »

Quote from: sonarman on August 25, 2010, 13:32:18

Nope, the door is locked! Gives me time to build my new system anyway and see the game at it's best, at least I can look at the manual & polish the box!

not very fair - paid 40 euros and can't play the game...