STEAM RTW 2 or NON STEAM RTW 2 version.. that is the question

[Gallus]

NON STEAM, because I was once unable to install a brand new game because of the duplicate cd code error. Steam support informed me that someone activated my code a few months before I bought the game.

[Birk]

I hope i can buy CD's since my internet is ing horrible. Then add it to steam, so i don't have to manually download patches...

[-=PHX=-Hades]

Steam version.

Steam hasn't sucked for years. Don't know why people still hate it.

[Clock]

Even if I had the choice between a non-steam version and one with steam integration, I'd still go for the Steam version every time. I've been using the service since 2004 (even without particularly fast internet) and I've never really had any issues with it in all those years. That doesn't mean it's perfect, and just because I've not had any trouble with it, doesn't mean nobody else does. But for me personally, the benefits are just too good to lose.

[Dan113112]

Even if I had the choice between a non-steam version and one with steam integration, I'd still go for the Steam version every time. I've been using the service since 2004 (even without particularly fast internet) and I've never really had any issues with it in all those years. That doesn't mean it's perfect, and just because I've not had any trouble with it, doesn't mean nobody else does. But for me personally, the benefits are just too good to lose.

I like how you can just invite your friends to play the same game (if they have it). MP is much smoother than Gamespy.

[renegade765]

Empire total war is what actually got me to use steam back in 2009. I haaaated the thought of using steam beforehand. Now I feel like an idiot. Steam is the best thing that's happened to my gaming life. Can't go without it.

Besides unless I really, really support the company I never buy games at full price anymore thanks to Steam deals.

[Alpha TWC]

steam is an important promoter of the games for PC, from triple A title to indie games. PC games need it for the future otherwise totally dominated by console.

steam allows mod, offline, many options, backup, disable upgrades, disable ad, workshop and many other things.

Steam haters have very few serious topics. Haters.... hate.

[Emperor Domitianus]

No problem with steam. I agree with it.

[CptAustus]

I can see the reasons you wouldnt want a steam-only version, but, for me anyways, it out balances the benefits. I do respect how people here are saying their opinions without huge flame wars.

[underworld965]

This is hard for me to take a side on. While I don't like some aspects of steam (especially the locked modability) I do like the auto-updates (patches) and the automatic inclusion of DLC once purchased.

[AngryTitusPullo]

This is hard for me to take a side on. While I don't like some aspects of steam (especially the locked modability) I do like the auto-updates (patches) and the automatic inclusion of DLC once purchased.

Whatever reasons you don't like Steam to be true, locked mdability is certainly not one of it. Just saying.

[underworld965]

Whatever reasons you don't like Steam to be true, locked mdability is certainly not one of it. Just saying.

I have a hard time explaining this, but I cannot, for instance, go into the files and unlock all the other factions for campaign without making myself unable to play multiplayer with others as far as I'm aware.

[IlluminatiRex]

I have a hard time explaining this, but I cannot, for instance, go into the files and unlock all the other factions for campaign without making myself unable to play multiplayer with others as far as I'm aware.

That has nothing to do with Steam. That is with the game, the file types, file structure etc...

[vinh834]

I have a hard time explaining this, but I cannot, for instance, go into the files and unlock all the other factions for campaign without making myself unable to play multiplayer with others as far as I'm aware.

... How can you understand how to mod yet don't understand that when you do this, your game version will be different and you can't play with others unless they have the same setup as you?

[AngryTitusPullo]

I have a hard time explaining this, but I cannot, for instance, go into the files and unlock all the other factions for campaign without making myself unable to play multiplayer with others as far as I'm aware.

Many mods are doing fine MP wise. You sure you know what you're doing ? Or you mean it's difficult to mods from ETW until Shogun 2 ? Even if ETW/NTW etc are not released on Steam it's much more difficult to mod compared to older games.

[MrBoBo1]

Steam saved pc gaming. Only people who dont like it are drm heroes (nobody takes serously) and pirates pretending to be DRM heroes. 50 gazillion people happily use steam so your little rants are basically a small loud minority trying to push an agenda by force the majority (reality check) dont want. Even just looking at the rating here on a forum that 99% has rants about steam and dlc, its clear to see, people wub it.

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[vietanh797]

Steam saved pc gaming. Only people who dont like it are drm heroes (nobody takes serously) and pirates pretending to be DRM heroes. 50 gazillion people happily use steam so your little rants are basically a small loud minority trying to push an agenda by force the majority (reality check) dont want. Even just looking at the rating here on a forum that 99% has rants about steam and dlc, its clear to see, people wub it.

I have TW RII in my wish list but honestly I prefer have a digital one
having it with steam is annoying

[Dan113112]

Is there a point to this thread? CA has already made it clear that Rome2 will be on Steam.

[kikokyle]

Steam, easily. Easy to manage, Valve is awesome, more interaction with community, safer modding, easier game manager.

[Petroniu]

Why is this still open? This kind of threads are a waste of time. CA announced that they are going to continue their collaboration with Valve and keep using Steam no matter what a small part of their fan base wants.