Advice: should i buy "fisical" CLOD?

[Bolelas]

I am not a Clod player because i still dont have a computer able to run it, and i am thinking of geting new rig only within a year. I found a remaining copy of Clod in a local store (the one with the fabric map, it is the original from march 2011 launch), its now 63 euros (was 70). I am not used to that STEAM stuff, and i dont like it, i prefer to have the disc with me. So the question is: Should i grab it? ( i know i will not see it any more) It is only intended for me to use in the future as an offline game, to learn more about complex engine management, and to practice take of and landings. In the box says "Requires online activation to play" Realy? And everytime i want to play do i need connection, or just once? (do they still provide the activation or the site is shutt down?) Is STEAM involved in the DVD copy i want to buy? Are there any limit of installs i can do in my rig?
And is there any "crack" so i dont have to use the DVD everytime i want to play?
I do it in the il2 1946, i have the original well stored in the shelv

[JG52Uther]

If you are going to buy it, get it on download.You will need steam to play it, so might as well get it there.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/63..._7_suggest__13

[ATAG_Dutch]

Only buy the physical copy if you really want the map and manuals, although the price you're looking at seems very high. Too expensive in fact I'd say.

The collector's edition is currently £14.99 at ubishop.

http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/en...61800/sac.true

[Bolelas]

Thanks a lot. just 3 more: If i need to erase OS and install everythink again, do i need to buy it again? Do i have to activate the game again? Do i have a limit number of installs?

[JG52Uther]

It will be in your steam directory.When you reinstall steam and log in, the game can be downloaded again.No need to activate the game again.

[baronWastelan]

You only need to connect to Steam to install the game and run it once. Then you can set Steam to "offline" and run CloD without ever connecting to the Internet. You can even copy the Steam folder to another disk and run it from there. I was able to reinstall Windows 7 and didn't have to reinstall Steam or CloD. Its against the EULA but good luck trying to sue me.

[Bolelas]

Thank you all for your replies. You sure saved me some money! And now i know how steam works, in the future when i have new computer i will buy CLOD from them.

[Sokol1]

And, after the install via STEAM, that is the final version, you can make a copy of installed files - via STEAM tools - and burn the in CD/DVD or future reinstall without download.

Sokol1

[Bolelas]

Thank you Sokol! After all, this steam think is better that i taught.

I hope soon to be able to join your GAVCA forum, and trade ideas on home made stuff. (throttle, joystics, etc) I will make another login. See you!