Monk's method is the best.
They sell 1gig USB sticks for $4 AUS. Thats like $2.50 USD.I got it for like $12 US iirc.
Thanks for the up-date Monk. I have domestic connection so that at least is one less problem (just can't link the pc I use for games to the net for work reasons, just not worth the risk).
From looking up Steam authentication before posting I had basically give up on the idea of getting this title as I couldn't see a way round the connection issue.
Best news is I can now risk pre-ordering a whiff of grape shot for March.
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