Steam games issues

[sbr]

Paradox doesn't use any of Steam's DRM.

You can copy/paste the HOI3 folder anywhere else on your PC and then start it by clicking on the .exe and completely bypass Steam.

That is very rare though, you almost always need to go through Steam.  CivV for example has to run through Steam.

[KRonn]

I wanted to get another couple of Paradox games. Vicky 2 for one. So I'm probably better off just buying the box versions rather than deal with Steam, even though downloading the games are an easy way to go.

[garbon]

I've not had any issues running p'dox games that I got on steam. Like CK2 - runs fine when not oline.

[Agelastus]

I wanted to get another couple of Paradox games. Vicky 2 for one. So I'm probably better off just buying the box versions rather than deal with Steam, even though downloading the games are an easy way to go.

Have you tried Gamersgate? I know Paradox seem to be dropping what was their own baby for future releases, but Vicky 2 should still be on there.

It's where I've bought all my digital versions from - I'm rather pissed off that Paradox are going to stop using it for releases since I regard Steam as a piece of crap (legacy of the difficulties I've had installing "Empire: Total War" where I actually did buy the disc, something Steam did not like at all... ]

[KRonn]

I haven't tried Gamersgate. I can check that out.

Garbon, it's good to know that the games run when not online.  I had CK2 on my old computer, downloaded from Steam. That ran without problems but I still feel that the folder naming convention is weird with Steam.

[viper37]

Garbon, it's good to know that the games run when not online.  I had CK2 on my old computer, downloaded from Steam. That ran without problems but I still feel that the folder naming convention is weird with Steam.

I like Steam, I prefer it over anything else.  I believe there is a way to have your games installed on another folder the default one, but all game will go in your new folder.  Anyway, I like having them there rather than Program Files.

Imho, you are better of with Steam than the box version.

[garbon]

I don't like Steam but I don't find it horrible like I did in the past.  Only issue I've found now is when steam wants to update. My wireless at home can be wonky (as I don't pay TimeWarner extra) - so unless I plug ethernet cable in, steam can get stuck unable to update. And at such times, you can't turn on offline mode as that triggers its attempts to update.

[PDH]

TimeWarner is evil.

[Scipio]

You can also buy from Amazon.com, and download direct or get a steam code.  Or both.

[KRonn]

I guess one good point with Steam is that game updates/patches auto update a game. Plus game guides in one place, like there is for HOI3.

I used it with CK2 and it was fine, so I'll get used to it.

[Cecil]

I guess one good point with Steam is that game updates/patches auto update a game. Plus game guides in one place, like there is for HOI3.

I used it with CK2 and it was fine, so I'll get used to it.

Considering how many cry bloody murder over that I´m a bit bemused you bring it up a a point in Steams favour. I like it though as well.

[Agelastus]

I guess one good point with Steam is that game updates/patches auto update a game. Plus game guides in one place, like there is for HOI3.

I used it with CK2 and it was fine, so I'll get used to it.

Considering how many cry bloody murder over that I´m a bit bemused you bring it up a a point in Steams favour. I like it though as well.

Given the number of times Paradox have released patches that are not save-game compatible I can understand why some people might not like that.

[KRonn]

I guess one good point with Steam is that game updates/patches auto update a game. Plus game guides in one place, like there is for HOI3.

I used it with CK2 and it was fine, so I'll get used to it.

Considering how many cry bloody murder over that I´m a bit bemused you bring it up a a point in Steams favour. I like it though as well.

Given the number of times Paradox have released patches that are not save-game compatible I can understand why some people might not like that.

Yeah, that would be an issue. Steam needs to get the ok for the update from the user, or something like that.

[viper37]

I don't like Steam but I don't find it horrible like I did in the past.  Only issue I've found now is when steam wants to update. My wireless at home can be wonky (as I don't pay TimeWarner extra) - so unless I plug ethernet cable in, steam can get stuck unable to update. And at such times, you can't turn on offline mode as that triggers its attempts to update.

don't activate auto-update. You'll update your game when you want.

[garbon]

I don't like Steam but I don't find it horrible like I did in the past.  Only issue I've found now is when steam wants to update. My wireless at home can be wonky (as I don't pay TimeWarner extra) - so unless I plug ethernet cable in, steam can get stuck unable to update. And at such times, you can't turn on offline mode as that triggers its attempts to update.

don't activate auto-update. You'll update your game when you want.

It wasn't the game - it was steam updating itself. Only seen it happen once.