I spent money buying the DVD of S2TW, I don't understand why I have to access Steam to get my game. Furthermore, I can't even begin to figure out WHY in the name of all that is holy/unholy do I need to access Steam just to play?!? I work on an island with intermittent internet connection (at best) with a gods awful sloooooow speed. Just to download the patch (which I wasn't even asked or informed about until I tried playing the game) has taken me over 18 hours (and that is only at 70% d/l).
I bought the bloody DVD, can't I expect to be able to play the damned game without having to access Steam???