Finally got RO sorted, but only after explaining to the
help desk what the solution was step-by-step

(you know when you just want to throw sh1t at them but remain calm to get though the simple, but tedious process)
Well that puts me further off any DRMs or Steam products.
I would like retail version (look I have MY disk, in MY hands

) with online activation/updates/security checks with online play as it currently is with IL2 (no logins to play) = no problem.
I don't care if it costs more to buy retail - in the long run it's always cheaper and less hassle.
Thank you