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NEWS: Egosoft enters the age of Steam

Posted: Sat, 22. Jul 06, 23:39
by CBJ
No, we're not developing a train simulator, nor has a new race appeared in the X-Universe with steam-powered spacecraft!

In order to bring both X²: The Threat and X³: Reunion to the widest possible audience, there is now a new way to buy them that means you don't even have to leave your seat. Just head over to Steam where you can purchase both games for download directly to your PC. No more disks and an excellent price, especially for those who act quickly.

Since the Steam version does not include a registration code, access restrictions on forums and downloads relating to X³: Reunion have been lifted.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 01:12
by BlackVBlack
wait, so does that mean there would be no starforce protection since there would be no cd?

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 01:51
by Stormsong
The Steam versions of X² and X³ don't use Starforce, no.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 01:55
by Mopy
Wow, impressive. Hopefully that'll hit a new audience that wouldn't have necessarily tried such games. Nice to see X alongside such a widely accepted title like Half life 2 for that reason alone.

Props to whoever sealed that deal ;) Brilliant news.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:06
by Diesel309
Good point, whoever had the idea and made the deal deserves a pay rise and share options. This is the best idea since bread let alone sliced bread. I hope it goes well for Egosoft, just make sure those updates are available or you will have 6 months of moaning like you did last time :wink:

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:10
by Stormsong
Diesel309 wrote:Good point, whoever had the idea and made the deal deserves a pay rise and share options. This is the best idea since bread let alone sliced bread. I hope it goes well for Egosoft, just make sure those updates are available or you will have 6 months of moaning like you did last time :wink:
Erm, the updates are already available...

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:12
by Diesel309
Ok so ignore everything after sliced bread :wink:. Oh and
I hope it goes well

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:16
by Erius
Will all the modifications and tools that work with the DVD version work with steam? Since it automatically updates it may try to overwrite changes files. In the same context, does it have the same file structure and launch menu?

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:32
by morts
Can I register the copy I already own (bought from store) on STEAM so that everything's nicely together?

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:38
by Stormsong
morts wrote:Can I register the copy I already own (bought from store) on STEAM so that everything's nicely together?
No.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:39
by Diesel309
To be honest Erius if it is just file structure I'm sure they will work, if not the guy's in S&M will be able to change them very easily.
Oh and I think it has already been said but maybe not in this post, but just because you have the DVD/CD's does not mean you can use X3 with Steam. I think you have to buy it through Steam to use it through Steam.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:40
by Stormsong
Erius wrote:Will all the modifications and tools that work with the DVD version work with steam? Since it automatically updates it may try to overwrite changes files. In the same context, does it have the same file structure and launch menu?
I don't see why not. As far as I know, the file and folder structure for the game itself is no different than the DVD version.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:40
by morts
That's a pain... Firstly since it'd be easier to manage patches with STEAM and secondly I don't have to have that fkin CD in the drive each time I play. PLUS I can install it wherever the hell I please, providing I log in with STEAM... Oh well...

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:42
by Tracker001
How would it hanndle any scripts/ mods ?
If X2/X3 are updated automaticlly,from steam.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:42
by Stormsong
Understandable. However, I can tell you that there will be a no-DVD patch for the regular version of X³. I just don't know when that will be...

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:43
by morts
Oh thank GOD! At long last!

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 02:46
by Stormsong
Tracker001 wrote:How would it hanndle any scripts/ mods ?
If X2/X3 are updated automaticlly,from steam.
It's possible that the updates for X² and X³ are not handled automatically by Steam. As far as patches, the games should (hopefully) already be up to date anyway.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 03:00
by Diesel309
It's still a damn good idea, and I'm sure we all look forward to all the new "how the hell do I play this game" posts :lol:

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 05:31
by Vic Mackey
AceofproZ wrote:
Diesel309 wrote:And it was answered if you read back. The answer was soon, does it matter? my DVD drive hasn't exploded yet has yours :lol: . Too much hype over a copyright program or what!
I'm still confused as to how software causes hardware failure. I'm a hardware engineer and I don't see the problem. If your hardware is so weak that it cannot be taxed a bit, then of course it will fail. If you buy cheap thats what you get.
True that, regarding the hype.

When the starforce protection system scans the DVD it only does for 2 or 3 seconds its not that long, so truly there shouldnt be a problem. What the problem is is the laziness of people to open the disc, insert and let it run. lol

By the way guys some feedback on the Steam system, im currently downloading X2 the threat on Steam and its going at about 60 Kb/s, so far a moderately slow download. Im not certain if this is normal or if its just been happening to me. Would appreciate some input for others who are downloading/have downloaded X2 or X3 on Steam.
Im downloading X3 on steam at 546KB/s. Must be your connection to steam or the servers are just slowing down. Steam is a great way to distribute games. If your system is stable, there should be no problems. Ive had Steam for a long time and never had any problems with getting the games or purchasing them. Also, you can backup your games onto a cd/dvd so you wont need to d/l them again.

Posted: Sun, 23. Jul 06, 05:37
by OneSleepyDrinker
Nice Vic,

Ok im not sure which side it could be, but ill be checking the troubleshoot in the Steam website to try and figure this out. its stabilized at 60-68 kb/s.

My system is showing up all green right now, so its hard to tell :(