Does anyone here NOT have Steam?

[karhuwaari]

Ive been using Steam ever since it was released. I play DoD, CS, HL, HL2, CS:S, DoD:S and tons of mods with it and Ive never had any problems with it, expect when it was released but that was just because the servers were overused.

 

[Troels]

I downloaded steam the day I heard that RO was coming to it.

 

[trench]

Looks like I will have to download it - anyone got a link for STEAM ?

 

[Krokar]

Here you go

http://www.steampowered.com/index.php?area=getsteamnow

 

[Wolfsglen]

I have a Steam account left lurking from trying DoD:Source and Half Life 2, not installed or used at the moment though and i suspect i will only put it back for RO:O.

 

[Donut]

I wanted to ask, after the "verification" w/Steam, do you need to have it running every time you wamt to play? Does it require you to have it running so the server can see if its a legit copy whenever you go to play a game, or is the initial verification stored server-side? And as I was typing, it occurs to me that it probably would do something like a "CD-key" check, to see if it was in use(the "CD key already in use error).

 

[karhuwaari]

I wanted to ask, after the "verification" w/Steam, do you need to have it running every time you wamt to play? Does it require you to have it running so the server can see if its a legit copy whenever you go to play a game, or is the initial verification stored server-side? And as I was typing, it occurs to me that it probably would do something like a "CD-key" check, to see if it was in use(the "CD key already in use error).

The Steam is constantly on when you want to play Steam-games, it works as Server-browser, authentication by your Steam-account and as an connector to multiplayer games.

Steam account works like an CD-key, If you get banned from a server, it bans your steam-account from that server. There is also an possibility that if the Valve Anti-Cheat finds you cheating, you cant play that game on any multiplayer-server which has VAC on, Im not sure whether its permament or temporary, I have never cheated in any multiplayer-game.

I hope that clears up some of your concerns.

 

[Donut]

Actually, it creates some... Thought Id just use Steam to verify, then re-block it with firewall, and if not needed every time I go to play(as Ithought it might(never used it before, so IDK), uninstall it. Now it appears Ill be stuck with this on my system if I want to play RO. I DO, but not so bad that Im going to use a program I dont need, except to play a game. Steam would have no other function for me, other than allowing me to play RO. Now looks like Ill have to wait till next version... Oh well, I got time.
Edit: Forgot to mention I DO have Steam, just blocked in firewall untill I got Ro, but think Ill just uninstall, since its not gonna work the way I thought.

 

[Valac]

There isn't a next version that isn't magically not going to use Steam. As far as something you don't need except to play a game, that sounds a little silly to me. It uses up very little space and resources.

It's kinda like saying I won't get gas just so I can drive my car.

 

[Hyperion2010]

Steam is a good program, its not something that you should try to avoid. I really dont understand where all this prejudice came from. Steam connects you to the community and to other gamers. It's not something that should be treated like a retarded child. It should be treated as a highly intellegent and social child.

Steam is better for everyone, devs and gamers alike.

 

[Valac]

People base their opinions off of earlier releases, or off of someone who is basing their opinion on earlier releases.

I think anyone that really don't have the faqs on Steam, or its latest versions should DL it, get a game demo and run it. You will see it isnt a evil monster like you think it is.

 

[Pyros777]

Easiest thing to do for me was get the HL2 demo. It was a pretty quick and user friendly process. No complaints here.

 

[totenkopf44]

Steam has come a LONG way and is now a pretty good system as I use often and have little trouble at all.....the extreme early days had some hiccups but as of the last 18 months or so it has been good to go...other then the broken friends list feature....but there is better programs for that anyhow....so have no fear, go get it and get up to speed....


-totenkopf44

 

[Witzig]

Well i downloaded Steam yesterday, created an Account all in under 10 Minutes (with Download), seemed to work better then most MMORPGs

 

[[CoR]MiccyNarc]

For some bizarre reason alot of people are paranoidly terrified of Steam.

 

[Donut]

Its NOT a space/resource issue, its a matter of I can do a bunch of stuff witout it, like finding servers(in-game, or something like ASE), installing/uninstalling is already in my O/S, and since I already have the disk, no need to verify ownership online. Just see no real reason for it.

 

[Ghad]

and since I already have the disk, no need to verify ownership online.

Bad argument, baaaaad. Online keycheck is way better than any lame cd check. Firstly: cd check is way more prone to piracy, and secondly it sucks to have to change cd all the time

 

[Donut]

NEVER had to change mine, what are you talking about?

 

[Ghad]

You obviously have a life besides gaming and only have time for ro. Dont hassel the hoffs who dont.

 

[totenkopf44]

Its NOT a space/resource issue, its a matter of I can do a bunch of stuff witout it, like finding servers(in-game, or something like ASE), installing/uninstalling is already in my O/S, and since I already have the disk, no need to verify ownership online. Just see no real reason for it.

new game releases, game updates, engine updates, news releases, etc....


ya no reason I can see.....lol