latent power Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Steam is no issue really. Weekly updates to whatever games you have.. A few adverts and the front page has turned into a shopfront... but no big thing. Just ensure it doesn't load on start-up unless you play regular and are happy for it to update (every Friday i think) on its own. Lp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_geekster Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Well, I did it. I signed up with "Steam". I played H-F 2 for a bit to see what I thought and it appears to be okay. I still am not excited about logging-in every time I want to play a game, but it seems like I don't have to use any disk. This is a plus, if it is the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
integrale Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks to all for your input. As long as it doesn't cost me more dinero (money), I guess I'll give it a try. I'll get good off-line, then, go for the gusto on-line. no you wont, youll get competant offline learning from bots and computer ai and when you play people itll be a rough lesson play online.. ive played online fps's for the last 10 years and a guarentee online against people is the best way to learn for some of these games edit* and no you dont ever need the disc, ever. even if you format, as long as you have your key, you can download steam off a website if you want, input your key, and haver access to all your games etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 I keep my steam installation on another drive, so when I reformat I can use it right away. Without downloading and decrypting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenix-Dark Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 What you're supposed to do with any device that you disagree with the TOS/EULA and isn't presented to you until after you purchase it, is to call up/send it back to the manufacturer (with a copy of the receipt) and get a refund. Since its opened software, there is 0 chance that a retail store will take it back for a refund, even if you say you don't wish to comply with their EULA. No, I'm not pulling this stuff out of my butt. I recently asked my friend that passed her bar exam a similar question, and that was the response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobia69 Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 I didn't really care for Steam in the beginning, but was glad for it when I discovered one of my HL2 install discs would no longer work. With Steam knowing that I purchased a copy, I was able to download the game through it after my last clean install. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RohypnoL Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 Man.. I can't believe you're JUST getting HL2! I had that on preorder forever and I was a CSS beta tester, too. It was a really good game and I think you'll like it. If you do and want more like I did, pick Episode 1 up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_geekster Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 Man.. I can't believe you're JUST getting HL2! I had that on preorder forever and I was a CSS beta tester, too. It was a really good game and I think you'll like it. If you do and want more like I did, pick Episode 1 up. I am not rich like all of you younguns! Being retired, I wait for the price to get to $30 or less. They are still new games to me. The disks don't look any different at that price than at $50. I have now taken all of your advice. I joined "Steam" and have begun to learn the ins and outs. I even learned how to set it up to play off-line. This saves logging in all of the time. Thanks for your help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RohypnoL Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 lol I know it's contradictory to what I said about the PS3, but HL2 was the only game that I've ever pre-ordered in my whole life. It's the only ANYTHING I've ever preordered. I bought the collector's edition for 80, + my preorder was 10 bucks and shipping was another 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekoldschool Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 I recently bought HL2 Episode 1 for only $19.99 (can) and although some complain its too short, IMO its worth the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollietwinam Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 Can't wait for Episode 2 and Portal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
integrale Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 Can't wait for Episode 2 and Portal neither can i, but not for ep2 but their supposedly goona bring out dual core support with this game... at last.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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