Poll regarding Steam users

[sfmadmax]

I honestly don't see what the big deal is, so many ppl bickering about steam. If you don't like it.. don't use it.

Originally Posted by sfmadmax

I honestly don't see what the big deal is, so many ppl bickering about steam. If you don't like it.. don't use it.

Sure, but what if we have to use it if we want to play Cliffs of Dover...

[Codex]

Originally Posted by Hecke

Sure, but what if we have to use it if we want to play Cliffs of Dover...

Then you'll need to install and use Steam, otherwise no CoD.

[Revvin]

I've not had any issues with Steam. I view the features it has as a bonus not a reason to not buy a game.

[ElAurens]

I've used it a couple of times in the past.

I had Red Orchestra, and a couple games I cannot even remember anymore.

I just don't like the idea of not having the disc in my hands. And I had issues with their login system all the time, and well, it does not matter really, as I won't use Steam ever again.

[Novotny]

That's a pity El Aurens, as I had thought you were looking forward to CoD. Il-2 will still be a fine game for many years to come, though.

[ElAurens]

Originally Posted by Novotny

That's a pity El Aurens, as I had thought you were looking forward to CoD. Il-2 will still be a fine game for many years to come, though.

Are you saying I have to use Steam to play the game?

[JG53Frankyboy]

the question is:
if you need STEAM only to play ONLINE or to use it in total..

as i said, the blog is not clear in that, at least not for me as a no native english speaker. more clarification from official side would be very nice. and this blog from 7.march is the first mention of STEAM in the CoD development ever!

[Codex]

You know you can make installable DVD backups of any steam game and you don't need to be connected to the net to play, only to activate the game.

[JG53Frankyboy]

just to make it clear again, this topic is because of this, not totaly clear , blog entry:
"We received many questions about the Digital Rights Management solution used in IL2 : COD. we understand it is an important subject for many of you, and we are a glad to tell you that IL2 Sturmovik: Cliff of Dover will use the SolidShield DRM solution. SolidShield features a flexible activation process and allows for up to 3 simultaneous game installs.

Please note that the game will also use the Steam platform for services such as matchmaking, anti-cheat etc… So you will need a Steam account to play the game."


http://il-2-sturmovik.ubi.com/cliffs...log/uk/?p=1162