Quote Originally Posted by Polemists View Post
Wait? So it's not just for activation? We have to get on it every time we launch the game? Won't that require constant internet?
No, because Steam has an offline mode. You boot it up in offline mode and then launch Empire. So long as Steam is installed you don't need regular intenrnet access at all.

Did anybody read my posts regarding how Steam works?

@ BeenPlayingSinceRTW

Are you really that determined to see Steam as a threat? I understand if you don't want to install something like that on your computer but calling it spyware is a bit harsh. Steam doesn't do anything that say, MSN messenger or anything else you sign up for with a name and e-mail does. As for the EULA agreement? Those things aren't even legally binding, if Steam really does break your PC, and you can prove it, they will be at fault.

I'm pretty certain that every company on the internet already has my (and your) e-mail, and I don't care if they get my name, since I signed up to Steam with the name Beane.

This is all beginning to sound like some kind of conspiracy theory.