Leery of Steam...

82BrewCrew · 03-14-2016, 10:15 PM

I'm not a big fan of Steam. I'm an old guy and I like stuff to come directly from the developer, or better yet, a CD. That being said, I'll go through Steam if I have to for this... Question is, I thought I read where I can download it through E-scension or something like that. Does this mean I won't have to go through Steam?

And excuse my denseness if I'm asking a stupid question.

82BrewCrew · 03-14-2016, 10:16 PM

By the way, I'm the guy on Facebook telling everyone this game has cross era capability.... which makes this game HUGE!

tward13 · 03-14-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 82BrewCrew

I'm not a big fan of Steam. I'm an old guy and I like stuff to come directly from the developer, or better yet, a CD. That being said, I'll go through Steam if I have to for this... Question is, I thought I read where I can download it through E-scension or something like that. Does this mean I won't have to go through Steam?

And excuse my denseness if I'm asking a stupid question.

You can buy directly from the link here. No Steam. You'll pay through the third party but get a key you enter after downloading and installing the game from OOTP.

TNCubsFan · 03-14-2016, 10:38 PM

Steam is an option you can use. Right now Steam, Windows 10, and I are not happy with one another.

On the other hand Steam can be a great way to play your game across multiple platforms as long as you are willing to do it by Steams rules. ( And Windows 10 dosent kill your computer.

)

Personally, Steam is another tool to spread the awesomeness of awesome sauce that is OOTP. A way to advertise the game to others who might not know about it.

I buy straight from Marcus, and will until I dont have that option anymore.

ChromEagle · 03-14-2016, 10:51 PM

I would have never even known that this game even existed if it wasn't for Steam. I trust Steam more because I'm afraid I'm going to get a virus or something if I buy it from another random site

82BrewCrew · 03-14-2016, 10:55 PM

Love all the quick responses... Thanks, I am at ease now

The Wolf · 03-14-2016, 10:59 PM

Steam works great. It won't mess up your system and you never have to worry about CD's or keys or copy protection. And you can play any of your games anywhere on any computer that supports it.

ihatenames · 03-14-2016, 11:06 PM

I absolutely love steam. So easy to install/uninstall games that I never miss the old CD. However, as others have pointed out no need to use it for OOTP. Just buy the game from the website here and you're good to go. I always buy OOTP from the website here anyway as it's my understanding they see a few more of my bucks that way.

BusterKing · 03-15-2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 82BrewCrew

I'm not a big fan of Steam. I'm an old guy and I like stuff to come directly from the developer, or better yet, a CD. That being said, I'll go through Steam if I have to for this... Question is, I thought I read where I can download it through E-scension or something like that. Does this mean I won't have to go through Steam?

And excuse my denseness if I'm asking a stupid question.

I'm 62 and been loving steam for years.

Kent814 · 03-15-2016, 02:04 AM

Not to sound pretentious but i think you meant to say Leery of Steam not Leary

Peregrine · 03-15-2016, 02:36 AM

I love Steam and use it for almost everything but I still prefer to play OOTP via direct download, mostly because I don't want people to see the hours I am putting in with it!

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Originally Posted by Kent814

Not to sound pretentious but i think you meant to say Leery of Steam not Leary

Also I think both spellings are correct, leary is an accepted alternative spelling.

kq76 · 03-15-2016, 03:01 AM

Another key reason NOT to use Steam (besides OOTP getting more money if you buy through them) is that through OOTP you get patches quicker. With Steam you might have to wait a few days.

I used to avoid Steam as much as possible, but since you can usually get good deals with them and it's convenient seeing every game you have with them, I've given in. But for something like OOTP where I'm more concerned about patches and I feel like I'm closer to the devs and would rather them get more of my money, I'd rather go straight through them.

Saul Goodman · 03-15-2016, 03:55 AM

I always buy OOTP direct from here but activate the game through Steam when the key becomes available. Best of both worlds (devs get more money from direct purchase, and I get the convenience of using Steam)

r0nster · 03-15-2016, 06:31 AM

I have never used Steam and no real need for it. Went to the site once just to check it out due to hype in these forums. Used to get CDs in the beginning (Season Ticket and a couple years of OOTP)

tward13 · 03-15-2016, 06:56 AM

I've not had good experiences with Steam, wasted money and will avoid them whenever possible.

I get OOTP as a download.

rudel.dietrich · 03-15-2016, 07:14 AM

I had to read the dates on this thread. When I first clicked into it I thought I had accidently went back to 2009

Hammercraft · 03-15-2016, 08:04 AM

I was an old guy skeptical of Steam and I've made it work fine. The biggest reason I love Steam is that I don't need to keep track of license keys and downloads and stuff, Steam does it for me. If I get a new computer I just log in with Steam and reinstall all my stuff.

One thing to watch out for with 10 and Steam is that OOTP will want to be installed on the C: drive.

Honorable_Pawn · 03-15-2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ChromEagle

I trust Steam

+1

Just like OOTP developments has earned my trust Steam has also earned my trust.

I have not had a single negative experience in 4 years on Steam.

Honorable_Pawn · 03-15-2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Steam works great. It won't mess up your system and you never have to worry about CD's or keys or copy protection. And you can play any of your games anywhere on any computer that supports it.

Not to mention access to a huge library of deeply discounted games for those who are patient or budget-conscious.

Honorable_Pawn · 03-15-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kq76

Another key reason NOT to use Steam (besides OOTP getting more money if you buy through them) is that through OOTP you get patches quicker. With Steam you might have to wait a few days.

I used to avoid Steam as much as possible, but since you can usually get good deals with them and it's convenient seeing every game you have with them, I've given in. But for something like OOTP where I'm more concerned about patches and I feel like I'm closer to the devs and would rather them get more of my money, I'd rather go straight through them.

Although, I love Steam and have had a great experience I still buy OOTP directly from OOTP Developments. It's the least I could do.

03-14-2016, 10:15 PM	#1
82BrewCrew Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 22	Leery of Steam... I'm not a big fan of Steam. I'm an old guy and I like stuff to come directly from the developer, or better yet, a CD. That being said, I'll go through Steam if I have to for this... Question is, I thought I read where I can download it through E-scension or something like that. Does this mean I won't have to go through Steam? And excuse my denseness if I'm asking a stupid question.

03-14-2016, 10:38 PM	#4
TNCubsFan Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 300	Steam is an option you can use. Right now Steam, Windows 10, and I are not happy with one another. On the other hand Steam can be a great way to play your game across multiple platforms as long as you are willing to do it by Steams rules. ( And Windows 10 dosent kill your computer. ) Personally, Steam is another tool to spread the awesomeness of awesome sauce that is OOTP. A way to advertise the game to others who might not know about it. I buy straight from Marcus, and will until I dont have that option anymore. __________________ "If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out" George Brett HOF

03-14-2016, 11:06 PM	#8
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,535	I absolutely love steam. So easy to install/uninstall games that I never miss the old CD. However, as others have pointed out no need to use it for OOTP. Just buy the game from the website here and you're good to go. I always buy OOTP from the website here anyway as it's my understanding they see a few more of my bucks that way. __________________ New Album coming soon!

03-15-2016, 03:01 AM	#12
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 10,698	Another key reason NOT to use Steam (besides OOTP getting more money if you buy through them) is that through OOTP you get patches quicker. With Steam you might have to wait a few days. I used to avoid Steam as much as possible, but since you can usually get good deals with them and it's convenient seeing every game you have with them, I've given in. But for something like OOTP where I'm more concerned about patches and I feel like I'm closer to the devs and would rather them get more of my money, I'd rather go straight through them. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project)

03-14-2016, 10:16 PM	#2
82BrewCrew Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 22	By the way, I'm the guy on Facebook telling everyone this game has cross era capability.... which makes this game HUGE!

03-14-2016, 10:51 PM	#5
ChromEagle Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 234	I would have never even known that this game even existed if it wasn't for Steam. I trust Steam more because I'm afraid I'm going to get a virus or something if I buy it from another random site

03-14-2016, 10:55 PM	#6
82BrewCrew Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 22	Love all the quick responses... Thanks, I am at ease now

03-15-2016, 02:04 AM	#10
Kent814 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 650	Not to sound pretentious but i think you meant to say Leery of Steam not Leary

03-15-2016, 03:55 AM	#13
Saul Goodman Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 125	I always buy OOTP direct from here but activate the game through Steam when the key becomes available. Best of both worlds (devs get more money from direct purchase, and I get the convenience of using Steam)

03-15-2016, 06:31 AM	#14
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	I have never used Steam and no real need for it. Went to the site once just to check it out due to hype in these forums. Used to get CDs in the beginning (Season Ticket and a couple years of OOTP)

03-15-2016, 06:56 AM	#15
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,957	I've not had good experiences with Steam, wasted money and will avoid them whenever possible. I get OOTP as a download.

03-15-2016, 07:14 AM	#16
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,614 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	I had to read the dates on this thread. When I first clicked into it I thought I had accidently went back to 2009

03-15-2016, 08:04 AM	#17
Hammercraft All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 729	I was an old guy skeptical of Steam and I've made it work fine. The biggest reason I love Steam is that I don't need to keep track of license keys and downloads and stuff, Steam does it for me. If I get a new computer I just log in with Steam and reinstall all my stuff. One thing to watch out for with 10 and Steam is that OOTP will want to be installed on the C: drive.