Empire Total War uses Steam Copyprotection?

SUBMAN1 · 03-08-09, 12:40 PM

Crud!!!!

I guess this is one game I refuse to play once again. They are killing PC gaming. It's like they force you to get the pirate version.

-S

stabiz · 03-08-09, 12:49 PM

Yes, find more excuses to not pay, if that helps you.

SUBMAN1 · 03-08-09, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Yes, find more excuses to not pay, if that helps you.

Not only did you not read my post, if you knew anything about me from the 10K posts I've made on this board, you'd know I buy every damn game I play.

-S

stabiz · 03-08-09, 01:18 PM

I would be more worried if you wanted to be friends. As for 10K posts, I usually dont read your topics.

Morts · 03-08-09, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Yes, find more excuses to not pay, if that helps you.

Not only did you not read my post, if you knew anything about me from the 10K posts I've made on this board, you'd know I buy every damn game I play.

-S

i see no reason to start flinging insults ?

Dowly · 03-08-09, 01:27 PM

Ow for fark's sake. Buy the game and use *cough* to not make it use Steam if you're so darned paranoid about the thing. And just to recap, ETW needs steam only during install, then you can happily switch your steam to offline mode.

Biggles · 03-08-09, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Ow for fark's sake. Buy the game and use *cough* to not make it use Steam if you're so darned paranoid about the thing. And just to recap, ETW needs steam only during install, then you can happily switch your steam to offline mode.

Zachstar · 03-08-09, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Yes, find more excuses to not pay, if that helps you.

Not only did you not read my post, if you knew anything about me from the 10K posts I've made on this board, you'd know I buy every damn game I play.

-S

As for the next generation of idiots spreading FUD about Steam because WON died or Counter Strike got updated.

Steam Copy protection is one of the least powerful out there. The ONLY thing it is there for is to keep the average Joe from cracking it within 5 mins.

Unlike some other companies. Valve is not dumb enough to expect their CP to even put a serious dent in piracy but you have to have SOMETHING or nobody will ever trust you to publish the games.

ReallyDedPoet · 03-08-09, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Yes, find more excuses to not pay, if that helps you.

Not only did you not read my post, if you knew anything about me from the 10K posts I've made on this board, you'd know I buy every damn game I play.

-S

Still, no need for the comment that I edited out.

nikimcbee · 03-08-09, 06:55 PM

So far, this is my first steam game. It seems like it is the same thing as CoH, where it checks in everytime you play, or you need the disk? Still is obnoxious though.

HunterICX · 03-08-09, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So far, this is my first steam game. It seems like it is the same thing as CoH, where it checks in everytime you play, or you need the disk? Still is obnoxious though.

I think like with CoH as long your connected to the internet you will not need the Disc in the drive.

HunterICX

nikimcbee · 03-08-09, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So far, this is my first steam game. It seems like it is the same thing as CoH, where it checks in everytime you play, or you need the disk? Still is obnoxious though.

I think like with CoH as long your connected to the internet you will not need the Disc in the drive.

HunterICX

You are correct.

I still love you sig!

A Very Super Market · 03-08-09, 07:17 PM

You don't need the CD to play, because you will install the entire game in your computer.

Oop, beat me to it.

Zachstar · 03-08-09, 08:47 PM

When in offline mode you can play all games installed up to that point. No CD or anything needed but you dont get updates nor online features.

Thats fine for some and at times even needed. But not connecting always because one thinks Valve is spying on their PC is paranoia and egos out of control because why the hell would they want to spy on your ass when they can spy on some pornstar or something?

em2nought · 03-08-09, 10:59 PM

I think I'm just going to give up pc gaming entirely. Maybe I'll get a wii, I could use the exercise too!

03-08-09, 12:40 PM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Empire Total War uses Steam Copyprotection? Crud!!!! I guess this is one game I refuse to play once again. They are killing PC gaming. It's like they force you to get the pirate version. -S __________________

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stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Yes, find more excuses to not pay, if that helps you. __________________

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stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I would be more worried if you wanted to be friends. As for 10K posts, I usually dont read your topics. __________________ Last edited by ReallyDedPoet; 03-08-09 at 06:11 PM.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	So far, this is my first steam game. It seems like it is the same thing as CoH, where it checks in everytime you play, or you need the disk? Still is obnoxious though. __________________

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A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You don't need the CD to play, because you will install the entire game in your computer. Oop, beat me to it. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

03-08-09, 01:27 PM	#6
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Ow for fark's sake. Buy the game and use cough to not make it use Steam if you're so darned paranoid about the thing. And just to recap, ETW needs steam only during install, then you can happily switch your steam to offline mode.

03-08-09, 08:47 PM	#14
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	When in offline mode you can play all games installed up to that point. No CD or anything needed but you dont get updates nor online features. Thats fine for some and at times even needed. But not connecting always because one thinks Valve is spying on their PC is paranoia and egos out of control because why the hell would they want to spy on your ass when they can spy on some pornstar or something? __________________

03-08-09, 10:59 PM	#15
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,269 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think I'm just going to give up pc gaming entirely. Maybe I'll get a wii, I could use the exercise too! __________________ Looks like we need a Lemon Law for Presidents now! DNC sold us a dud, and they knew it.