anyone downloaded this game via steam?

Laffertytig · 02-01-07, 06:19 AM

i have but its only patched up to 1.3. how to i get it fully patched up, this site advises against updating the game manually as its supposed to happen automatically.

and how is modding affected? the game path is different now.

darksideadept · 02-01-07, 09:27 AM

I also have the steam version, and with the departure of Jamie from SCS I think I'm going to try downloading and manualy patching the steam install. Has anyone else tried this? I know Jamie said that they two versions are identical, the only problem was getting steam to recognize that DW needed to be patched.

Laffertytig · 02-01-07, 10:37 AM

have u added any mods to your steam version? is it easily done?

Bera · 02-01-07, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by darksideadept

I also have the steam version, and with the departure of Jamie from SCS I think I'm going to try downloading and manualy patching the steam install. Has anyone else tried this? I know Jamie said that they two versions are identical, the only problem was getting steam to recognize that DW needed to be patched.

Don´t try to manually install the patch (at least is the info I´ve got from STEAM). See below:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=104776

Frying Tiger · 02-01-07, 11:41 AM

We're still working to get the steam patch up. I'll let you know as soon as it's ready.

SUBMAN1 · 02-01-07, 12:23 PM

I wouldn't ever purchase a Steam game. It has got to be the most intrusive service ever devised for the internet / computer based world.

Here are some snipets on Half Life 2 for example from a quick Google search on the subject:

http://www.inis.net/?postid=46

Do yourself a favor and buy yourself a boxed version instead of downloading whatever steam game you want to own.

-S

Laffertytig · 02-01-07, 12:58 PM

ok il wait for the patch. how bout the mod question, does steam make adding mods tricky?

SleazeyWombat · 02-01-07, 02:27 PM

DW gets installed under steam as a directory under the steamapps directory. You might have to search a bit for it, as the steam directory structure is a bit crowded, but DW's directory is named (wait for it.....) "dangerous waters".

The Dangerous Waters directory has exactly the same structure as the CD (Battlefront) installed DW directory. Mods that affect only the database, graphics, and doctrines directories should be invisible to Steam.

Anything that touches the executables, or probably any of the .dll's, would most likely break the DW Steam install.

Just make a backup of the directories that will be touched by mods you are installing, BEFORE you install. That way you can back out the mods easily, install new patches from Steam, and then reinstall the mods (after making backups of the patched directories....)

I have not used JoneSofts JSME(?) against my Steam installed DW, I just do it manually, so I have no wise words about using it, but I see no reason it would not work.

CptSimFreak · 02-04-07, 12:29 PM

still nothing on steam...

Bera · 02-05-07, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CptSimFreak

still nothing on steam...

Yeah, that´s really annoying... Shouldn´t it be a simple technical stuff? Hope to get the patch soon...

Laffertytig · 02-05-07, 02:46 PM

i made a post on the general forum but they moved it to the dangerous forums but never even answered it!

ive also pm'd the moderator but still no reply.

u just cant beat good customer service eh

Laffertytig · 02-06-07, 05:30 AM

to frying tiger

u said we are workin to get the patch up at steam. do u mean we as sonalysts or or steam? and how long do u reckon it will be?

im gettin zero feedback from them

Frying Tiger · 02-06-07, 10:43 AM

I posted an update in the thread about the Steam patch. Basically, we're working with Valve to modify Steam for 1.04. I'll let the community know when I've got any more info.

Thanks!

sonar732 · 02-06-07, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Laffertytig

i made a post on the general forum but they moved it to the dangerous forums but never even answered it!

ive also pm'd the moderator but still no reply.

u just cant beat good customer service eh

The moderator has nothing to do with Sonalysts...only the fact that you placed the topic in the wrong forum. Also, the true Sonalysts forum website is here.

Laffertytig · 02-08-07, 05:24 AM

cheers for the response frying tiger.

to sonar

i assume the moderator of the steam forum would be employed/working for steam right?
would've been nice if they had responded to the question after moving it or to the pm i sent him almost a week ago. pretty damn rude id say old boy

02-01-07, 06:19 AM	#1
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	anyone downloaded this game via steam? i have but its only patched up to 1.3. how to i get it fully patched up, this site advises against updating the game manually as its supposed to happen automatically. and how is modding affected? the game path is different now.

02-01-07, 11:41 AM	#5
Frying Tiger Sonalysts Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Waterford, CT Posts: 113 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We're still working to get the steam patch up. I'll let you know as soon as it's ready. __________________ *Roger "Frying Tiger"* Long** Art Lead Sonalysts Combat Simulations "the atom-powered submarine: Her engines were to be a miracle of speed and power, her sides strong enough to withstand any blow... The mind of man had thought of everything - except that which was beyond his comprehension!"

02-01-07, 12:23 PM	#6
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't ever purchase a Steam game. It has got to be the most intrusive service ever devised for the internet / computer based world. Here are some snipets on Half Life 2 for example from a quick Google search on the subject: http://www.inis.net/?postid=46 Do yourself a favor and buy yourself a boxed version instead of downloading whatever steam game you want to own. -S __________________

02-01-07, 02:27 PM	#8
SleazeyWombat Mate Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 57 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Mods seem to be no trouble with Steam DW DW gets installed under steam as a directory under the steamapps directory. You might have to search a bit for it, as the steam directory structure is a bit crowded, but DW's directory is named (wait for it.....) "dangerous waters". The Dangerous Waters directory has exactly the same structure as the CD (Battlefront) installed DW directory. Mods that affect only the database, graphics, and doctrines directories should be invisible to Steam. Anything that touches the executables, or probably any of the .dll's, would most likely break the DW Steam install. Just make a backup of the directories that will be touched by mods you are installing, BEFORE you install. That way you can back out the mods easily, install new patches from Steam, and then reinstall the mods (after making backups of the patched directories....) I have not used JoneSofts JSME(?) against my Steam installed DW, I just do it manually, so I have no wise words about using it, but I see no reason it would not work.

02-06-07, 10:43 AM	#13
Frying Tiger Sonalysts Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Waterford, CT Posts: 113 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I posted an update in the thread about the Steam patch. Basically, we're working with Valve to modify Steam for 1.04. I'll let the community know when I've got any more info. Thanks! __________________ *Roger "Frying Tiger"* Long** Art Lead Sonalysts Combat Simulations "the atom-powered submarine: Her engines were to be a miracle of speed and power, her sides strong enough to withstand any blow... The mind of man had thought of everything - except that which was beyond his comprehension!"

02-01-07, 09:27 AM	#2
darksideadept Nub Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I also have the steam version, and with the departure of Jamie from SCS I think I'm going to try downloading and manualy patching the steam install. Has anyone else tried this? I know Jamie said that they two versions are identical, the only problem was getting steam to recognize that DW needed to be patched.

02-01-07, 10:37 AM	#3
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	have u added any mods to your steam version? is it easily done?

02-01-07, 12:58 PM	#7
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	ok il wait for the patch. how bout the mod question, does steam make adding mods tricky?

02-04-07, 12:29 PM	#9
CptSimFreak Frogman Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 291 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	still nothing on steam...

02-05-07, 02:46 PM	#11
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	i made a post on the general forum but they moved it to the dangerous forums but never even answered it! ive also pm'd the moderator but still no reply. u just cant beat good customer service eh

02-06-07, 05:30 AM	#12
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	to frying tiger u said we are workin to get the patch up at steam. do u mean we as sonalysts or or steam? and how long do u reckon it will be? im gettin zero feedback from them

02-08-07, 05:24 AM	#15
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	cheers for the response frying tiger. to sonar i assume the moderator of the steam forum would be employed/working for steam right? would've been nice if they had responded to the question after moving it or to the pm i sent him almost a week ago. pretty damn rude id say old boy