Will You Buy a SecuRomed Empire?

**Theory** · 10-28-2008, 16:48

No Securom here: the game will use Steam at retail.

**hellenes** · 10-28-2008, 16:52

Originally Posted by Theory

No Securom here: the game will use Steam at retail.

Im happy!!!! But Im also sad for people without internet access and the fact that even steam wont do nothing on copy protection front....NBA2k9 proved that beyond doubt....

**Intrepid Sidekick** · 10-28-2008, 17:15

I've been have been burning to tell you about this for ages! But I had to keep my lips sealed until now.
So now you know.
We hope this is the kind of news you wanted to hear/read

As you will have seen in Kieran's interview recently we are looking to create a happy multiplayer community and we understand that some haven't felt that we have done as well as we should. We feel that with Steam's support we can deliver the experience you have been asking for in a number of ways that you will find interesting.

**SpencerH** · 10-28-2008, 17:29

So how does Steam effect me as a (potential) single player of ETW?

**Theory** · 10-28-2008, 18:19

Originally Posted by SpencerH

So how does Steam effect me as a (potential) single player of ETW?

You'll need to be online when you install it, and Steam will start before the game runs.

**rajpoot** · 10-28-2008, 18:38

This works for me. Good choice CA.

So, Empire is in the have to buy, no matter what list for me, now.

You'll need to be online when you install it, and Steam will start before the game runs.

You need to be online only the first time you start it, for single player that is, thereafter you can play single player offline too.

**Intrepid Sidekick** · 10-28-2008, 18:53

As a Single Player you just need to go online once for authentication and activation.
Also any time you do go online with Steam, it will automatically inform you of any updates and patches that have been made available. You will be informed of any other Empire related news too.

**gardibolt** · 10-28-2008, 20:31

Originally Posted by Intrepid Sidekick

I've been have been burning to tell you about this for ages! But I had to keep my lips sealed until now.
So now you know.
We hope this is the kind of news you wanted to hear/read

Yes, indeedy! This is now on my To Purchase Definitely list instead of my Uh, No Thanks list. Thank you VERY much.

Any chance of a version of Kingdoms via Steam without Securom? I'd buy that too.