Sorry to muddle up this thread with this,...one last comment and I'll stop.
I actually prefer having to use the disc, or entering the CD key. At least that way I own the thing I've purchased, and I don't have to rely on SOMEONE ELSE. (That's a big thing for me)
It's not just Steam though. I tend to avoid most of these schemes, simply because they are not worth it for me anymore. I have made a few exceptions like LFS (Live For Speed) I don't like the protection scheme, but love the game enough to put up with it. I have not had any issues with it, but it stopped me from buying it for quite a while.
I also use several apps that cost thousands of dollars. These tend to have these crazy scemes also, but I buy them because.
a) It's how I make my living, and these apps make me money. (vs. a game that is simply short term entertainment)
b) I trust that these companies will be around at any time I might need to re-authorize.
ok, I promise I'm done now. Lets talk about this awesome looking game please.
I actually prefer having to use the disc, or entering the CD key. At least that way I own the thing I've purchased, and I don't have to rely on SOMEONE ELSE. (That's a big thing for me)
It's not just Steam though. I tend to avoid most of these schemes, simply because they are not worth it for me anymore. I have made a few exceptions like LFS (Live For Speed) I don't like the protection scheme, but love the game enough to put up with it. I have not had any issues with it, but it stopped me from buying it for quite a while.
I also use several apps that cost thousands of dollars. These tend to have these crazy scemes also, but I buy them because.
a) It's how I make my living, and these apps make me money. (vs. a game that is simply short term entertainment)
b) I trust that these companies will be around at any time I might need to re-authorize.
ok, I promise I'm done now. Lets talk about this awesome looking game please.