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HunterICX · 04-07-13, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertieck476

Haha,I have just found the antidote, 4 hrs download

Ha...that's fast

I'm usually looking at a 10 - 12 hour download time if it's a big title.
but that doesn't stop me from grabbing it on sales

HunterICX

eddie · 04-08-13, 12:45 AM

I agree Hunter, 10 to 12 hours for a big game download, easy! And Steam just got me for $19.95 again!

I wonder if there is a 12 step program for Steam addicts? Maybe we could get one started here at Subsim!

HunterICX · 04-08-13, 03:49 AM

''Hi my name is Hunter and I'm a Steamaholic....''

HunterICX

eddie · 04-08-13, 05:49 AM

Welcome Hunter to Steamaholics Anonymous. My name is Eddie and I'm a Steamaholic. Admitting you have a problem is the first step on the road to recovery. Now, all we have to do is get rid of our internet account, tear up the credit card, and close the Paypal account. Easy isn't it!?!LOL

bertieck476 · 04-08-13, 03:27 PM

WEE took 4 hrs, i think i read you can log off steam and when you log on again downloads will restart automatically so the long ones maybe are not too much of a problem, I'd like to think i can resist temptation, this game looks pretty good and will have some mileage in it, I'm going to have to read the manual though, also I'm not into shooters or rpg Im more into simulation/strategy and I think there isnt quite so many titles in this genre to tempt me.

HunterICX · 04-08-13, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertieck476

WEE took 4 hrs, i think i read you can log off steam and when you log on again downloads will restart automatically so the long ones maybe are not too much of a problem, I'd like to think i can resist temptation, this game looks pretty good and will have some mileage in it, I'm going to have to read the manual though, also I'm not into shooters or rpg Im more into simulation/strategy and I think there isnt quite so many titles in this genre to tempt me.

Yes the download will continue where you left off when you closed it down. you can also pause it if you wish to do something online.

As for Strategy titles out there well yeah I'm a nut when it comes to those I'm pretty sure about 80% of the games I own is strategy.

The learning curve of WEE isn't that steep and the campaign builds it up quite nicely so you can easily get into it and learn how to play it.

HunterICX

seaniam81 · 04-09-13, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertieck476

Haha,I have just found the antidote, 4 hrs download

Ya that doesn't really help.

oh steam how you love my paychecks.

04-09-13, 06:17 AM

Anybody excited for Wargame Airland Battle like I am??

Steam sales get me all the time too..

A few weeks back I was just on steam getting ready to plop on Civ 5 and play and I was like,
"Im not spending any more money this paycheck I want to save it"

then on the front page I notice Steam yelling at me,

"HEY! HEY! HEY! Arma 2 Complete Edition and Far Cry 3 BOTH on sale for $20!"

Needless to say, I cut 40$ into my bank account that day.

bertieck476 · 04-09-13, 07:03 AM

Yes WAB looks pretty good, the vids and screenshots are impressive, I wont rush out and get it I'll exhaust WEE first and hopefully pick it up at a bargain price sometime later.I have noticed that using auto settings in WEE has set my gfx to low, still looks pretty good though, I might up them to medium and see how it plays.

TinCanWolf · 04-09-13, 11:17 PM

Steam is pretty freakin' awesome, and Valve does all this stuff the right way. They're kind of like Google before Google became as cool as Google is today.

First of all you don't always have to be online, you can tell Steam to remain offline and generally play all of your games just fine that remain offline. Sometimes this doesn't work, and is the only thing I've ever had to troubleshoot with Steam.

You can download to as many computers as you use, there is a code system, but I don't remember exactly how it works as I've only had to use it once in nearly a decade. I remember it being pretty simple and easy.

You can burn your games to discs, you just go to the properties in your game tab, and bam! There's the option. Now you have a physical copy of the game, and it's yours!

Steam has the most amazing sales, and you never have to leave your house. And we're not talking 5% off at Best Buy, and they tell you how wondeful a deal that is on a $60 game. We're talking $30 games for $5, and $60 games for $40 or $30. It can get pretty nuts! Keep an eye on your wallet!

andritsos · 04-20-13, 06:00 AM

is there a way to move a game to another computer instead of downloading all files? or at least the most part of the game,because here my internet is very slow

Mud · 04-20-13, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andritsos

is there a way to move a game to another computer instead of downloading all files? or at least the most part of the game,because here my internet is very slow

Yes

andritsos · 04-20-13, 10:32 AM

how ?

bertieck476 · 04-20-13, 12:02 PM

Hi ya, log onto steam, there you will find top left steam tab, click on it and then one of the options is back up and restore. I have never used it myself but I presume you can back up your game to disc and load onto another machine, then when you log on to steam from that computer you will be emailed a code to input to verify its you then play.
Hopefully,

Bert.

andritsos · 04-21-13, 08:32 AM

thank you , i ll try

04-08-13, 03:49 AM	#18
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	''Hi my name is Hunter and I'm a Steamaholic....'' HunterICX __________________

04-09-13, 11:17 PM	#25
TinCanWolf Sailor man Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 45 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Steam is pretty freakin' awesome, and Valve does all this stuff the right way. They're kind of like Google before Google became as cool as Google is today. First of all you don't always have to be online, you can tell Steam to remain offline and generally play all of your games just fine that remain offline. Sometimes this doesn't work, and is the only thing I've ever had to troubleshoot with Steam. You can download to as many computers as you use, there is a code system, but I don't remember exactly how it works as I've only had to use it once in nearly a decade. I remember it being pretty simple and easy. You can burn your games to discs, you just go to the properties in your game tab, and bam! There's the option. Now you have a physical copy of the game, and it's yours! Steam has the most amazing sales, and you never have to leave your house. And we're not talking 5% off at Best Buy, and they tell you how wondeful a deal that is on a $60 game. We're talking $30 games for $5, and $60 games for $40 or $30. It can get pretty nuts! Keep an eye on your wallet! __________________ U-64/7th Flotilla USS Helm DD388/2nd Fleet

04-08-13, 12:45 AM	#17
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I agree Hunter, 10 to 12 hours for a big game download, easy! And Steam just got me for $19.95 again! I wonder if there is a 12 step program for Steam addicts? Maybe we could get one started here at Subsim!

04-08-13, 05:49 AM	#19
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Welcome Hunter to Steamaholics Anonymous. My name is Eddie and I'm a Steamaholic. Admitting you have a problem is the first step on the road to recovery. Now, all we have to do is get rid of our internet account, tear up the credit card, and close the Paypal account. Easy isn't it!?!LOL

04-08-13, 03:27 PM	#20
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	WEE took 4 hrs, i think i read you can log off steam and when you log on again downloads will restart automatically so the long ones maybe are not too much of a problem, I'd like to think i can resist temptation, this game looks pretty good and will have some mileage in it, I'm going to have to read the manual though, also I'm not into shooters or rpg Im more into simulation/strategy and I think there isnt quite so many titles in this genre to tempt me.

04-09-13, 06:17 AM	#23
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Anybody excited for Wargame Airland Battle like I am?? Steam sales get me all the time too.. A few weeks back I was just on steam getting ready to plop on Civ 5 and play and I was like, "Im not spending any more money this paycheck I want to save it" then on the front page I notice Steam yelling at me, "HEY! HEY! HEY! Arma 2 Complete Edition and Far Cry 3 BOTH on sale for $20!" Needless to say, I cut 40$ into my bank account that day.

04-09-13, 07:03 AM	#24
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Yes WAB looks pretty good, the vids and screenshots are impressive, I wont rush out and get it I'll exhaust WEE first and hopefully pick it up at a bargain price sometime later.I have noticed that using auto settings in WEE has set my gfx to low, still looks pretty good though, I might up them to medium and see how it plays.

04-20-13, 06:00 AM	#26
andritsos Gunner Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 92 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	is there a way to move a game to another computer instead of downloading all files? or at least the most part of the game,because here my internet is very slow

04-20-13, 10:32 AM	#28
andritsos Gunner Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 92 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	how ?

04-20-13, 12:02 PM	#29
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Hi ya, log onto steam, there you will find top left steam tab, click on it and then one of the options is back up and restore. I have never used it myself but I presume you can back up your game to disc and load onto another machine, then when you log on to steam from that computer you will be emailed a code to input to verify its you then play. Hopefully, Bert.

04-21-13, 08:32 AM	#30
andritsos Gunner Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 92 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	thank you , i ll try