Steam/GamersGate question

Red October1984 · 08-14-13, 06:57 PM

Since I have a GamersGate copy of Crusader Kings II, can I buy DLC from Steam and still be able to use it?

Or do I need to use GG DLC with my game?

Raptor1 · 08-14-13, 10:28 PM

No, you can't. The GamersGate version of the game will only work with DLC from GamersGate (or the in-game store, which is the same thing); the Steam versions won't work.

Red October1984 · 08-14-13, 10:42 PM

Ach...I suspected that.

Oh well.

I really like the game as-is right now. I downloaded a CK2 to EU3 save converter...so I'm gonna have some fun.

Stealhead · 08-15-13, 08:36 PM

The only way a GG/Steam purchased title carries over would be if the GG purchased game required Steam for activation it will say that on the information page at GG.Now it does not make it clear that a GG game that was activated seprate from Steam can not use Steam DLC which it should.

It really does not matter that much as the DLC prices tend to be about the same anyway so you are not losing out buying a game on GG and having to use GG for the DLC.Both sites have sales so you just wait for a DLC to go on sale on GG.You can always scan Steam to spot when GG DLC is cheaper for your GG game.

I just looked and the prices are the same for CCII DLC on both Steam and GG so you did not lose out buying CCII from GG unless you really must have all of your games from Steam.

Red October1984 · 08-15-13, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

I just looked and the prices are the same for CCII DLC on both Steam and GG so you did not lose out buying CCII from GG unless you really must have all of your games from Steam.

The price isn't a problem...it's convenience.

I can deal with it....not a big deal.

HunterICX · 08-16-13, 03:37 AM

a quick How To...if you didn't know it about the GG DLC and CKII

1. you buy the DLC from the GG store page
2. launch CKII
3. go to Ingame Store
4. Log in with your GG account
5. click the DLC you bought and click Install/Reinstall

Also given if you have enough Blue Coins which you gain by making purchases on GG you can buy the DLC with the Blue Coins directly in the In Game Store in CKII.

HunterICX

08-14-13, 06:57 PM	#1
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Steam/GamersGate question Since I have a GamersGate copy of Crusader Kings II, can I buy DLC from Steam and still be able to use it? Or do I need to use GG DLC with my game? __________________

08-14-13, 10:28 PM	#2
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	No, you can't. The GamersGate version of the game will only work with DLC from GamersGate (or the in-game store, which is the same thing); the Steam versions won't work. __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

08-14-13, 10:42 PM	#3
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Ach...I suspected that. Oh well. I really like the game as-is right now. I downloaded a CK2 to EU3 save converter...so I'm gonna have some fun. __________________

08-16-13, 03:37 AM	#6
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	a quick How To...if you didn't know it about the GG DLC and CKII 1. you buy the DLC from the GG store page 2. launch CKII 3. go to Ingame Store 4. Log in with your GG account 5. click the DLC you bought and click Install/Reinstall Also given if you have enough Blue Coins which you gain by making purchases on GG you can buy the DLC with the Blue Coins directly in the In Game Store in CKII. HunterICX __________________

08-15-13, 08:36 PM	#4
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	The only way a GG/Steam purchased title carries over would be if the GG purchased game required Steam for activation it will say that on the information page at GG.Now it does not make it clear that a GG game that was activated seprate from Steam can not use Steam DLC which it should. It really does not matter that much as the DLC prices tend to be about the same anyway so you are not losing out buying a game on GG and having to use GG for the DLC.Both sites have sales so you just wait for a DLC to go on sale on GG.You can always scan Steam to spot when GG DLC is cheaper for your GG game. I just looked and the prices are the same for CCII DLC on both Steam and GG so you did not lose out buying CCII from GG unless you really must have all of your games from Steam.