Steam download or DVD

**Mailman653** · 02-09-2009, 22:21

I was going to get the box but I think I'll go with Steam, it's really a matter of convience for me at least. I already have almost no room in my drawers to put another box and to get it would just add to the clutter.

What does concern me a little is patching, I know several games get patches for the retail and d/l version, the d/l version usually seeing a patch much later after retail does. I hope that kind of problem does not develop where people with the retail version get a patch and those with the d/l version have to wait weeks or months to get the same patch.

**Discoman** · 02-09-2009, 22:25

Originally Posted by Mailman653

What does concern me a little is patching, I know several games get patches for the retail and d/l version, the d/l version usually seeing a patch much later after retail does. I hope that kind of problem does not develop where people with the retail version get a patch and those with the d/l version have to wait weeks or months to get the same patch.

Well the way Steam works is, you can just put the serial number of your game into steam and it is downloaded and registered to your account. Which is good because you can just download it online or use the disk. Steam updates are released via Steam and everyone (regardless of downloading or buying a hardcopy) gets the same patch. One more benefit of Steam is that you don't need the disk to play (or install for that matter) No matter what why you buy it we're all playing it through Steam.

**Sir Beane** · 02-09-2009, 22:52

I'm going for the Special Forces DVD option. I wants me a paper campaign map so I can pin coloured string and tacks to it and pretend that my study is a war room.

Yes, my reason is a little odd.

**Monk** · 02-09-2009, 23:01

Originally Posted by Sir Beane

I'm going for the Special Forces DVD option. I wants me a paper campaign map so I can pin coloured string and tacks to it and pretend that my study is a war room.

Yes, my reason is a little odd.

Gentlemen! You can't fight here, this is the war room!

Odd or not, it's certainly a valid one. Paper maps in games such as this are always nice, they can add a little extra spice of immersion. If only ambient immersion!

**Fisherking** · 02-09-2009, 23:13

Originally Posted by Monk

Gentlemen! You can't fight here, this is the war room!

Odd or not, it's certainly a valid one. Paper maps in games such as this are always nice, they can add a little extra spice of immersion. If only ambient immersion!

Has he told you about the 1803 Admiral’s Dress uniform and his three aid decamps and the steward yet?

I think some legal questions arose over the cannon…

**Sir Beane** · 02-09-2009, 23:21

Originally Posted by Fisherking

Has he told you about the 1803 Admiral’s Dress uniform and his three aid decamps and the steward yet?

I think some legal questions arose over the cannon…

Oh I wish I owned a cannon. With a mighty metal artillery peice I would be the happiest man alive. (Briefly, before being arrested for flattening several houses).

If I ever do come across a replica naval uniform I shall buy it and wear it as often as possible.

**Sheogorath** · 02-09-2009, 23:35

Well, here's my view:

The DVD version IS the steam version, just on DVD. Sort of like with the Orange Box.

So basically, you're paying the same price for the DVD version, and getting more stuff. The downside is that you have to go to the store to get it/wait for it to come in the mail.

Hence, you get everything the steam people get (download via steam if you lose the disc or whatever), PLUS the manual, map, and any other goodies in the collectors edition/whatever.

Overall, I think it justifies my preordering it off Amazon :P

**Mailman653** · 02-09-2009, 23:36

Originally Posted by Sir Beane

Oh I wish I owned a cannon. With a mighty metal artillery peice I would be the happiest man alive. (Briefly, before being arrested for flattening several houses).

If I ever do come across a replica naval uniform I shall buy it and wear it as often as possible.

Like this guy?

Admiral Boom

**scipiosgoblin** · 02-09-2009, 23:42

My son, Ian, owns two cannons ... and a pirate ship.

He's 4 months old. Possibly mom and dad went a little overboard. NAAAAHHHHHHH.

It's taller than he is at the moment. Maybe I'll let him play with it when he's 4 "years" old.

SG

**Fisherking** · 02-09-2009, 22:53

I ordered the SF DVD.

Silly or not I just feel better with the hard copy. I also wanted the special units and any extras they felt like adding. I guess you can have all but the map through Steam. I can’t say the price was bad buying early. I would expect to pay more getting it in a shop.