Anyone buy off Steam?

**Stella** · January 12, 2009, 12:33 AM

I bought the Rome Complete Pack on Steam because it was so cheap but to my dismay the multiplayer doesn't work. It says "Invalid CD Key" but Steam doesn't give you a CD key so I'm not sure what to do. I asked over at the Steam RTW forums but they are pretty much dead so I was wondering if anyone here bought off of Steam and got MP to work.

Any help would be appreciated.

**Xavier Dragnesi** · January 12, 2009, 02:41 AM

Well, to my knowledge, you must have a CD-Key to play multiplayer.

**Selifator** · January 12, 2009, 03:14 AM

I'd contact Steam about this, sounds like you should receive one from them since they sold you the product.

**Stella** · January 12, 2009, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by Selifator

I'd contact Steam about this, sounds like you should receive one from them since they sold you the product.

Oh man...dude I wanna let you know that it was ClunytheScourge's YouTube videos with you that made me wanna get this game in the first place, and it's why I'm so keen on getting into the MP. You guys rock.

But yeah, I contacted Steam support and they basically told me to take it up with CA. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me but I've dealt with Steam support before and there's no use arguing with them. I guess CA didn't give Steam a version where the MP works without a CD key or whatever, and I doubt they'll do that just because of me so screw that. Hell it was only $10, and I've already gotten enough enjoyment out of the single-player to be worth double that so I'm not opposed to just buying a retail version. Problem is I can't find it in a store anywhere (I live in a small town so no Gamestop or anything, just Wal-Mart basically).

Is there somewhere online where I can pay with a credit card and just get a working CD key?

**Selifator** · January 12, 2009, 04:11 AM

Yep! The TWC store is one. This is the link for the Uk/Eu store. and here is the one for the Us store.

You can also look at other online stores, amazon for example, play.com as well. They sell the game with package.

**jehanzeb** · January 12, 2009, 04:55 AM

Yeah Play.com selling it for £5.83 for Total War Eras version here is the link

http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/1060...searchsource=0

Regards

**Vulpes** · January 12, 2009, 08:02 AM

I recieved my game without a cd-key. I sent a mail to Sega and they offered to give me a cd-key if I sent them a copy of my receipt. (I had already sent the game back and bought a new one before I got this answer)

So, I don't know whether you have a receipt or any proof that you've actually bought it, but you should try mailing Sega. Answering can take a few days though.

**Selifator** · January 12, 2009, 09:06 AM

Well, that might be an option, except that Stella might not have gotten a receipt from Steam. I have got them through PayPal, so I don't know how that works for other ways.

**Yojimbo** · January 12, 2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Stella

I bought the Rome Complete Pack on Steam because it was so cheap but to my dismay the multiplayer doesn't work. It says "Invalid CD Key" but Steam doesn't give you a CD key so I'm not sure what to do. I asked over at the Steam RTW forums but they are pretty much dead so I was wondering if anyone here bought off of Steam and got MP to work.

Any help would be appreciated.

if you pre oprder etw you get rtw free

i have 50gb of steam games

**Selifator** · January 12, 2009, 01:37 PM

Ok, that's a lot.

**Yojimbo** · January 12, 2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Selifator

Ok, that's a lot.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/Sixcuts/games

**Scutarii** · January 12, 2009, 07:06 PM

Steam is terrible for downloading games compared to GamersGate... Looking at just the RTW copy, it has tons of problems with online, mods, and having multiple installs (folders). I like having my disc.

**jehanzeb** · January 13, 2009, 03:59 AM

mee too I don't like the idea of downloading and paying them (and ending up with making a disc myself) Soo much hassle. I like to get them in full disc format (makes me feel well worth the money

)

Regards

**Selifator** · January 13, 2009, 05:01 AM

I've downloaded a couple of small games, Audiosurf, Team Fortress 2, World of Goo, Portal. Those don't even have a separate CD so that's not biggie.
But I think we are digressing a bit from he OP...

**Lord Thesaurian** · January 14, 2009, 12:55 PM

u can get practically anything on ebay, so id check there 4 anything u wanna buy

**Stella** · January 15, 2009, 01:48 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys, went ahead and ordered it off amazon...keeping myself busy with Roma Surrectum (which is awesome and surprisingly works with my steam version) til it gets here.

Btw Selifator, just watched your battles with Loki on Youtube, great stuff.

**Selifator** · January 15, 2009, 02:15 AM

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying them, the latest ones were of a long list of fun battles we had, just selecting armies that are not competitive at all, and just beat the crap out of each other.

**LuciusVerenus** · January 19, 2009, 12:25 PM

Dude I have the same problem lol I can help you find your CD key the problem is lol it still doesnt work for me at least. Do you have vista or XP if u have XP its a little different but I still think it can help.