Greenmangaming deal question (preorder bonuses?)
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thats not entirely true.
I got RO1 from the logitech facebook promotion a while back and eventhough I play in english and the Key should be a international one, I only get the "reduced gore" option.
You can only play the cut version of RO1 in germany, no way around it, which is imho the worst solution ever implemented.
The best would simply be if TWI would call Steam and tell them that they need an age verification system in place ASAP.
And in exchange for doing that you tell them how to combat the low digital distribution adoption rates in germany...
... its by implementing a age verification and selling unrated copies.:IS2:
(what a surprise)
Theres already a steamgroup which at least managed to get a response from Valve that "they are looking into finding a solution". I think it can only help when there is a game developer that is pushing for the same agenda.
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/foruncuthttp://steamcommunity.com/groups/foruncut
Please join the group, maybe someday Valve will finally implement a system that makes their steam store adequate for the german market.
I just bought it, just want to confirm that you still get TF2 hats. And Germans who want the uncut version, couldn't you just find a free VPN tunnel that's outside of Germany? I don't know German laws but I thought it wasn't actually illegal to bypass the censor, publishers just have to sell one censored version and make the uncensored one optional?
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Its not, in fact it isnt even illegal to sell a uncensored version in the first place. Even a indexed version can be sold (as long as you provide a proper age verification and make sure the customer is an adult)
The problem is that using proxies is against the Steam Guidelines and jeopardizes your account.
Oh, well that's no good. What about buying it from GMG using a foreign VPN and then activating on Steam (which you have to do anyway)? You'll get a non German CD Key and won't break any Steam rules, and if they shut down your GMG Account that hardly matters as you play the game using Steam anyway. Presuming you don't have a GMG account with a lot of games obviously.
I've even heard of Germans contacting Steam support saying they want the uncensored TF2 version and getting it that way, I don't think Steam will make a fuzz. Bit impractical but hey.
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Yes i heart about that. Was your Steam system language, the first time you enter the key, on German? If yes, that could be the reason, for the cut version. Some people register the German retail key, or bought the German Steam version, and got the uncut version. But only if there steam and game language were set NOT on German.
OK GMG said to me, they only have, at the moment, global keys. So if the cut/uncut information is saved on the key, anybody should have the uncut version...if not maybe all retail keys (UK/German/US...) are cut for Steam user, with a German IP. Anyway f*k this, it is really a confusing mess and nobody knows anything.
There sure is a way around it, but only for vanilla RO, afaik not for Darkest Hour / Mare Nostrum.
If that is how it works (as TWI said), that GMG buyer IP determines cutness of key, yeah, that'd be a way to do it. The pound/dollar price that GMG has for games also tends to be better than the euro price my Dutch friend sees.
EDIT: Or, if the above post's GMG info is correct, all GMG keys are uncut. Owel.
Have not heard of that
source? I'd like uncut TF2 plz.
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well, Germans that already had the uncut versions from TF2 could change it back to uncut if they bought the uncut version before it was f2p (some of the uncut versions got changed to cut).
And Steam dont change cut versions to uncut from retail games. I was unaware that the orangebox was cut in germany (episode 1 was uncut :S), so i tried it with the steam support.. had to buy it again through amazon.co.uk
I just bought RO2 throug Green... i hope it will be uncut... do u think i can get a refund if its cut? There is nothing on theire page that says "you get the Low violence Version".
And Steam dont change cut versions to uncut from retail games. I was unaware that the orangebox was cut in germany (episode 1 was uncut :S), so i tried it with the steam support.. had to buy it again through amazon.co.uk
I just bought RO2 throug Green... i hope it will be uncut... do u think i can get a refund if its cut? There is nothing on theire page that says "you get the Low violence Version".
well, Germans that already had the uncut versions from TF2 could change it back to uncut if they bought the uncut version before it was f2p (some of the uncut versions got changed to cut).
And Steam dont change cut versions to uncut from retail games. I was unaware that the orangebox was cut in germany (episode 1 was uncut :S), so i tried it with the steam support.. had to buy it again through amazon.co.uk
I just bought RO2 throug Green... i hope it will be uncut... do u think i can get a refund if its cut? There is nothing on theire page that says "you get the Low violence Version".
From what I can recall GMG goes by the country of your ip and I am sorry to say it might just be the crippled version, if you bought (and registered) it from Germany...
Hey guys,
This is an UPDATE to my post on the front page of this thread, i'm reposting it because I wanna bump the thread and fix the coupon code. I will be editing the first page's coupon code, but yeah There's another 20% OFF coupon code at GreenManGaming. Currently Red Orchestra 2 has an automatic discount of 15% + with the 20% coupon code, you're in for some really big savings! The key is a SteamWorks key so it will register to and work with Steam. Generally you should be getting everything you get with DDE minus the hats. Some have been able to get receive the TF2 hats like myself but others report not being able to do so please keep that in mind!
Coupon: 20SUM-MERSA-VINGS
I'd appreciate it if you used my referral link
.
.. WARNING: REFERAL LINKS (You get +$5 credit AFTER your first purchase for being referred)
.
Standard: $33.95 before 20% Coupon, $27 AFTER, +$5 BONUS for using Referral
[url]http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad/?gmgr=yatikiwa[/URL]
Deluxe: $42.45 before 20% Coupon, $33.96 AFTER, +$5 BONUS for using Referral
[url]http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad-digital-delux/?gmgr=yatikiwa[/URL]
but if you don't want to click any referal links, that's cool too, just save some money!
.
.. Click links below HERE if you do NOT want to click any referral links (but NO +$5 Credit after you buy)
.
Standard Version: $33.95 before 20% Coupon, $27 AFTER
[url]http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad[/URL]
Digital Deluxe Version: $42.45 before 20% Coupon, $33.96 AFTER
[url]http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad-digital-delux/[/URL]
This is an UPDATE to my post on the front page of this thread, i'm reposting it because I wanna bump the thread and fix the coupon code. I will be editing the first page's coupon code, but yeah
There's another 20% OFF coupon code at GreenManGaming. Currently Red Orchestra 2 has an automatic discount of 15% + with the 20% coupon code, you're in for some really big savings! The key is a SteamWorks key so it will register to and work with Steam. Generally you should be getting everything you get with DDE minus the hats. Some have been able to get receive the TF2 hats like myself but others report not being able to do so please keep that in mind!Coupon: 20SUM-MERSA-VINGS
I'd appreciate it if you used my referral link
.
.. WARNING: REFERAL LINKS (You get +$5 credit AFTER your first purchase for being referred)
.
Standard: $33.95 before 20% Coupon, $27 AFTER, +$5 BONUS for using Referral
[url]http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad/?gmgr=yatikiwa[/URL]
Deluxe: $42.45 before 20% Coupon, $33.96 AFTER, +$5 BONUS for using Referral
[url]http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad-digital-delux/?gmgr=yatikiwa[/URL]
but if you don't want to click any referal links, that's cool too, just save some money!
.
.. Click links below HERE if you do NOT want to click any referral links (but NO +$5 Credit after you buy)
.
Standard Version: $33.95 before 20% Coupon, $27 AFTER
[url]http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad[/URL]
Digital Deluxe Version: $42.45 before 20% Coupon, $33.96 AFTER
[url]http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad-digital-delux/[/URL]
oh ok
we will see. its a little bit confusing some ppl say cut other say uncut.. greengaming first said its cut.. than they said, maybe its uncut because they only have world keys.. and steamsupport said sth like "we think its uncut"Steam itself says only "Red Orchestra 2 - Deluxe Retail" nothing with ROW or german version...
i just hope i can get a refund if its cut... most of the time i can easlily buy uncut games... othertimes its sooo confusing
nvm i guess i have to wait
oh ok
Steam itself says only "Red Orchestra 2 - Deluxe Retail" nothing with ROW or german version...
i just hope i can get a refund if its cut... most of the time i can easlily buy uncut games... othertimes its sooo confusing
nvm i guess i have to wait
Yeah, I have been in those threads, mostly for getting info on the hats, and I sure have seen the cut/uncut-confusion. I sure hope it turns out remain intact. Good luck!
thx JaspisB
you are looking at the libary, u have to to look at the order history or whatever its called (click on Shop and than click in the upper right at ur login name)
yes u will get it.
you are looking at the libary, u have to to look at the order history or whatever its called (click on Shop and than click in the upper right at ur login name)
Oh yeah, one thing I should add:
If you guys have already used the old coupon to buy RO2 from GMG, you can also use the 20% OFF Coupon on other games, such as Dead Island or Deus Ex, or whatever video games are available.
Again, I encourage you to use the referral links posted above to get a $5 credit (though it is for new customers, not sure if you can get double rewards by clicking the referral links but it would be super appreciated!).
Thanks everyone
If you guys have already used the old coupon to buy RO2 from GMG, you can also use the 20% OFF Coupon on other games, such as Dead Island or Deus Ex, or whatever video games are available.
Again, I encourage you to use the referral links posted above to get a $5 credit
(though it is for new customers, not sure if you can get double rewards by clicking the referral links but it would be super appreciated!).Thanks everyone
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