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STEAM- Announcements & Updates 2011 Edition |OT2|
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For offline mode disable your network connections. (LAN ports, wireless cards, 3G connections etc.)
As long as you're set to auto-sign in (and have done so online) offline mode should work fine.
If my net is down, steam will just time out as it can connect to the router so it thinks Internet is active.
Disable my network connections -> instant offline mode
As long as you're set to auto-sign in (and have done so online) offline mode should work fine.
If my net is down, steam will just time out as it can connect to the router so it thinks Internet is active.
Disable my network connections -> instant offline mode
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
No. It has to verified your account and game files to play offline. Unless I'm missing something.Blizzard said:But...if you start up your computer without an internet connection, can't you still use offline mode?
Edit: Hmm, going to try what commisar said.
Edit 2: Doesn't do a thing.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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3chopl0x said:
Yeah I know. It's "semi" off-topic for ME cause I already own some of the Commandos titles on Steam lol. Sorry, I know people here are more informative than any other PC-related thread.
BigJiantRobut said:
Yeah. Shrink-wrapped. Let's see how it goes...
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
It's also one of the fastest places to get an answer about something that would generally seem a bit obscure or random.shagg_187 said:
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Yeah lol. I love you all equally. <3Stallion Free said:
In other ON-TOPIC news: waiting for Steam to cancel my preorder for Deus Ex.:HR Hopefully they do it for it's so much cheaper elsewhere! Though it came with a gifted copy of Deus Ex:GOTY which I had already gifted to my brother (he hasn't played it though) so hopefully it's all Hassle-free. Oh and the TF2 preorder weapons...
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Oh wow. I was completely unaware that Eidos Interactive (on in this case, Square Enix) doesn't have the rights to Commandos anymore, and instead City Interactive have the rights. No wonder the damn game is DRM-free!
The opening splash-logo has also changed and Eidos logo is not there anymore, instead it's City Interactive's logo.
Gotta see if the Steam version has Eidos logo or not...
I want a sequel so bad! I hope City Interactive makes it! :!
EDIT: Steam release is published by Kalypso Media Digital. How Bizarre!
Oh and Pyro Studios' resume is... interesting:
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Commandos: Beyond The Call Of Duty
Commandos 2: Men Of Courage
Praetorians
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin
Imperial Glory
Commandos: Strike Force
Planet 51: The Game (Their ONLY current-gen game).
The opening splash-logo has also changed and Eidos logo is not there anymore, instead it's City Interactive's logo.
Gotta see if the Steam version has Eidos logo or not...
I want a sequel so bad! I hope City Interactive makes it! :!
EDIT: Steam release is published by Kalypso Media Digital. How Bizarre!
Oh and Pyro Studios' resume is... interesting:
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Commandos: Beyond The Call Of Duty
Commandos 2: Men Of Courage
Praetorians
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin
Imperial Glory
Commandos: Strike Force
Planet 51: The Game (Their ONLY current-gen game).
Don't even get me thinking about a new game in that series. That was not only one of my favorite series ever, but my brother's as well growing up. I'd actually sit there and just watch him play in amazement and then help him out if he gets stuck. It's one of those games where you feel like you just won a major award (The Christmas Story reference!) every single time you beat a level.shagg_187 said:
I wish I could find it for cheap. As long as it runs properly, I'd play that all the way until the BF3 beta drops.
Sgt.Pepper said:
I already posted what I tested earlier...I think the two cases I tried were having Steam running, and pulling the plug. Still worked. I think I then tried pulling the plug, then launching Steam -- still worked.Benedict said:
The one case I haven't tried is pulling the plug, THEN turning on my computer, then trying to autologin.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
demolitio said:
I know a website where you can get it for $3. Does it have to be Steam activated though? D:
Meh, cheap games comes before Steam for me. I just add the shortcuts to Steam and still get the benefit of the overlay. So any game that doesn't require Steam activation and is cheaper elsewhere is worth it. It's just that Steam happens to be the place with the best sales most of the time.shagg_187 said:
I mean, 14 bucks isn't bad on Steam, but every dollar counts for me right now and I rather save it for a new game than old games that I've already played. Although I don't think I've played them all.
demolitio said:Meh, cheap games comes before Steam for me. I just add the shortcuts to Steam and still get the benefit of the overlay. So any game that doesn't require Steam activation and is cheaper elsewhere is worth it. It's just that Steam happens to be the place with the best sales most of the time.
I mean, 14 bucks isn't bad on Steam, but every dollar counts for me right now and I rather save it for a new game than old games that I've already played. Although I don't think I've played them all.
i should have subscribed to your mentality and got Tropico 3 Gold for 2.50 on GamersGate
The_Player
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Just finished the original Prey for the first time. What could I say? Such a marvelous game it is. It is almost like a Doom 3 but better in many ways. The Doom 3 is better to me though, but only because I'm a fanboy of the series.
I strictly recommend Prey to everyone who loves old-school FPS flavored with interesting story and voice acting. 9/10.
I strictly recommend Prey to everyone who loves old-school FPS flavored with interesting story and voice acting. 9/10.
You should have in that case. But anything considered my mentality usually isn't a good thing. That game is worth every penny though. Hopefully Tropico 4 will still sell well but will be cheap not too far into the future. Such a unique game.wilflare said:i should have subscribed to your mentality and got Tropico 3 Gold for 2.50 on GamersGate
Sgt.Pepper
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I reset my computer and turn off the modem and unplugged the Ethernet cable. It didn't do anything for me though.Blizzard said:
demolitio said:You should have in that case. But anything considered my mentality usually isn't a good thing. That game is worth every penny though. Hopefully Tropico 4 will still sell well but will be cheap not too far into the future. Such a unique game.
wanted to jump on Tropico 4 on GMG but seems like it may not be Steamworks (forum talk) gah
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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OK. I'm sorry but I really have to show this awesomeness.
This is "Commandos: Complete" collection, released February 2010. You'd expect retail games released in 2010 will be full of DRM and require CD to run, and the installation process is fucked up. Well, I can assure you it isn't the case.
Seriously. It's four simplest steps.
1. Autorun the disc. Select which game you want to install.
2. Click "Next" just once. Yes, just once. No need to read the ToS. No need to choose "installation type". Nothing.
3. Wait.
4. Remove the disc and shelf it in your memories. Share it with friends if you would like to.
No really... That's it!
NO "I accept this bullshit. Install the damn toolbar for me as well. Let me read the Terms of Services. Oh, you need the CD Key? Let me look at it in the back of the... oh wait it's on the CD itself. You want to connect online and want me to register? Want my credit card information too? OK then! Wait, you want the CD to be inside while I play? Fine by me..." BULLSHIT!
What is this sorcery!?! Why can't more developers/publishers be like this?! :/
This is "Commandos: Complete" collection, released February 2010. You'd expect retail games released in 2010 will be full of DRM and require CD to run, and the installation process is fucked up. Well, I can assure you it isn't the case.
Seriously. It's four simplest steps.
1. Autorun the disc. Select which game you want to install.
2. Click "Next" just once. Yes, just once. No need to read the ToS. No need to choose "installation type". Nothing.
3. Wait.
4. Remove the disc and shelf it in your memories. Share it with friends if you would like to.
No really... That's it!
NO "I accept this bullshit. Install the damn toolbar for me as well. Let me read the Terms of Services. Oh, you need the CD Key? Let me look at it in the back of the... oh wait it's on the CD itself. You want to connect online and want me to register? Want my credit card information too? OK then! Wait, you want the CD to be inside while I play? Fine by me..." BULLSHIT!
What is this sorcery!?! Why can't more developers/publishers be like this?! :/
Sir Ilpalazzo posted on behalf of me about my problem with offline mode earlier. I think I may know what caused it too.
First of all, I still don't have internet, I'm on a random wireless network I found, which is part of how I managed to get offline mode to work again.
I moved into a college dorm today, and I'm supposed to hook up a computer to the network, open any browser, and it will get to a network registration page, where I enter my university credentials. Until I enter those credentials, EVERYTHING else is blocked on the network, however Steam doesn't know that, it just thinks my Internet is crappy.
What I ended up doing was using the wireless on my laptop to find a wi-fi network, then using virtual router, get a connection to my desktop. I could go online with steam, then do Steam > Go Offline.
The reason I couldn't just log in with my university credentials was because apparently the authentication server is down, who knows when it will be back (I hope they don't make it wait til Monday).
So the moral of the story is this:
If you're on a network that blocks traffic to Steam at the very least, and you plan to boot up the computer and have it be in offline mode, LEAVE THAT ETHERNET CABLE UNPLUGGED UNTIL STEAM STARTS SUCCESSFULLY IN OFFLINE MODE. After that, plug it in. Steam thinks you have full Internet access when in reality you don't. Since when you start it tries to update, it doesn't let you start it in offline mode after that because it thinks it is not completely up to date. If you plan to use Steam from a new place you aren't completely sure of the internet status in. Don't connect to the network until Steam successfully starts in Offline Mode.
First of all, I still don't have internet, I'm on a random wireless network I found, which is part of how I managed to get offline mode to work again.
I moved into a college dorm today, and I'm supposed to hook up a computer to the network, open any browser, and it will get to a network registration page, where I enter my university credentials. Until I enter those credentials, EVERYTHING else is blocked on the network, however Steam doesn't know that, it just thinks my Internet is crappy.
What I ended up doing was using the wireless on my laptop to find a wi-fi network, then using virtual router, get a connection to my desktop. I could go online with steam, then do Steam > Go Offline.
The reason I couldn't just log in with my university credentials was because apparently the authentication server is down, who knows when it will be back (I hope they don't make it wait til Monday).
So the moral of the story is this:
If you're on a network that blocks traffic to Steam at the very least, and you plan to boot up the computer and have it be in offline mode, LEAVE THAT ETHERNET CABLE UNPLUGGED UNTIL STEAM STARTS SUCCESSFULLY IN OFFLINE MODE. After that, plug it in. Steam thinks you have full Internet access when in reality you don't. Since when you start it tries to update, it doesn't let you start it in offline mode after that because it thinks it is not completely up to date. If you plan to use Steam from a new place you aren't completely sure of the internet status in. Don't connect to the network until Steam successfully starts in Offline Mode.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Isn't there a way to get a paid proxy server to provide you access to Steam and beyond?
EDIT: Ahh. Nevermind. Credentials be confusing. Good tip, will keep that in mind next time! (In fact, could've used it when I moved a month ago!).
EDIT: Ahh. Nevermind. Credentials be confusing. Good tip, will keep that in mind next time! (In fact, could've used it when I moved a month ago!).
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Steamgift invite? What's that? D:
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but by "It didn't do anything for you" do you mean Steam worked before you turned your computer off, but the autologin never times out when you power it back on? Exactly what message did you get?Sgt.Pepper said:
*edit* The description about going partially online makes sense. Steam would probably screw up in that case.
DarkSoul520
Member
wilflare said:who wants a Steamgift invite?
Me also.
EDIT: Wait, you only had one. Damn.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Just redownloaded Steam after a year of not using it and what trouble I had. It seems to hate my wireless connection so as soon as I boot Steam up my internet connection just fucks up constantly/dies. Thankfully I've got round that now by having a wired connection and it hasn't since been a problem. What a carry on.
I'm just downloading the Dawn of War 2 demo because the games are on offer at the mo so was interested in seeing how I got on with it.
I'm just downloading the Dawn of War 2 demo because the games are on offer at the mo so was interested in seeing how I got on with it.
balladofwindfishes
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promo items are made not tradeable until the game is out to prevent people from trading the item then cancelling the pre-order. It wasn't a big deal until the RIFT promo, where this idea was really overblown and used all over.Sutton Dagger said:
However, Valve seems to have forgotten to make the from dust promo tradeable.
Rift had two promo items, the Sun-on-a-stick and Sharpened Volcano Fragment, which were also the first promo weapons with unique stats and introduced the Genuine tag.
EDIT: Whoops, I guess he meant that's when people really tried to game the system for free items.
EDIT: Whoops, I guess he meant that's when people really tried to game the system for free items.
BobsRevenge
I do not avoid women, GAF, but I do deny them my essence.
Well that explains it. Pretty horrible, imo.archnemesis said:
balladofwindfishes
Member
yea, because it was the most expensive game to ever have a promo item. The previous ones had been like 20 dollars at most.KarmaCow said:
After installing a new Windows 7 64-bit and gfx card, I am trying to reinstall the backup of my steam-games. But I can't get it to work. Steam can't find the files.
This is how the backup looks like, 65 gb.
Doesn't it work because I installed Steam on a new HDD (not C this time) and because I've installed a 64-bit Windows 7 instead of 32 bit Vista which I had before?
Appreciate some help and answers.
This is how the backup looks like, 65 gb.
Doesn't it work because I installed Steam on a new HDD (not C this time) and because I've installed a 64-bit Windows 7 instead of 32 bit Vista which I had before?
Appreciate some help and answers.
Benedict said:
Ha! This guy's totally wrong. I'm going to take a screenshot just to prove --
(close Steam, disconnect from internet, open Steam)
-- "Unable to connect to the Steam network. 'Offline Mode' is unavailable because these is no Steam login information stored on this computer. You will not be able to use Steam until you can connect to the internet again."
... oh.
RoaringHawk
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Benedict said:
Benedict said:After installing a new Windows 7 64-bit and gfx card, I am trying to reinstall the backup of my steam-games. But I can't get it to work. Steam can't find the files.
This is how the backup looks like, 65 gb.
Doesn't it work because I installed Steam on a new HDD (not C this time) and because I've installed a 64-bit Windows 7 instead of 32 bit Vista which I had before?
Appreciate some help and answers.
Did you back them up through Steam using the backup function ? I think you have to install them though Steam also.
It's 16 folders because he didn't change the default DVD sized chunks the backup makes.Carm said:Umm, why the hell is there 16 backup folders listed for that game? Should only be one, that might be the problem. Just in case, you are trying to restore through Steam right?
Edit:65gb
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