So how does Steam effect me as a (potential) single player of ETW?
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Re: Will You Buy a SecuRomed Empire?
So how does Steam effect me as a (potential) single player of ETW?
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You'll need to be online when you install it, and Steam will start before the game runs.Originally Posted by SpencerH
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This works for me. Good choice CA.
So, Empire is in the have to buy, no matter what list for me, now.
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.You'll need to be online when you install it, and Steam will start before the game runs.
Last edited by rajpoot; 10-28-2008 at 18:40.
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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.
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It seems like a good decision.
E Tenebris Lux
Just one old soldiers opinion.
We need MP games without the oversimplifications required for 'good' AI.
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So can we confirm then; no install limit, no need for subsequent online verification after the initial activation for a given installation, and no hard-to-delete files left behind after uninstalling? Just a single simple online activation each time I reinstall the game?
If so, this is very good news indeed. Steam is definitely something I can live with.
I guess I can now finally cast my vote in the poll in this thread; "will I buy a SecuRomed Empire?" No, because I won't be able to.
One question though: Does this have any implications for modding? Is there any danger that me mucking about with the game files in the carefree way I tend to may cause problems with Steam? Conversely, will Steam be used to provide resources for modders?
In fact, more information generally on moddability would be much appreciated here.
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Now can I buy a boxed version without dealing with Steam without DRM? Or has the series moved solidly onto Steam as a distribution model?
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This is exceedingly good news. Thanks IS.
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Using Steam sounds really cool, and its nice to know I can play the game without the disk. The only thing I don't like is Steam running in the backround, which always lags my computer.
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This makes me a happy man. I am, as of now, actually very much considering buying this game.
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