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    as stated here
    http://il-2-sturmovik.ubi.com/...vers/blog/uk/?p=1162
    STEAM will be used in CoD.

    i would like to get some more clarifications about it.
    -will the CoD install run trough STEAM ?
    -will STEAM be the only possibility to play online or will 3.party tools like Hyperlobby still be possible. Is a STEAM account than still needed ?
    -is a Steam account needed for strictly offline play?



    i am asking because i have preorded the CE of COD via amzon.de . But, as i had only bad experiences with STEAM, i am thinking about to swith my order to the standard edition (to reduce the risk of wasted money) or to cancel it at all.
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    M_Gunz's Avatar Banned
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    Collectors Edition is a physical disk and other materials. STEAM is a download system/operator.

    Which did you buy? Physical box that gets shipped or download that does not?
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    sure the physical box, with hopefully an DVD in it

    BUT, my last experience with STEAM was that it didnt let me install TotalWar Empire from my DVD !!
    STEAM told me i would not have enough Harddrive space left - actually i had over 1 TB free...
    I, <span class="ev_code_RED">personaly</span>, have only bad experiences with STEAM. Because of that i normaly dont buy anything that has something to do with STEAM.

    i just want some further explanations on the use of STEAM in CoD from an UBI official.
    the Blog is not os clear, at least for me.
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    Already on it... I've emailed to ask for more information
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    thx a lot
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    I use to have all kind of reserves about using STEAM, and thinking back it may have to be with the fact that:

    1. I had a low-end PC
    2. I always like to install my games in a custom games folder i.e: C:\_GAMES\
    3. I happen to prefer full-modable games like arma, flashpoint, oblivion, neverwinter, etc.

    I currently own and have intalled the following games

    DVD
    ArmA 2
    Bad Company 2
    IL-2 1946
    Fallout 3
    Oblivion

    STEAM
    Mount & Blade: Warband
    Global Agenda
    Grand Theft Auto IV
    Fallout New Vegas

    without any problem at all

    now if I could install my games he way I want it and not in !"··$%&\steam\steamapps\etc I would be a happy man

    so if COD is steam only I have no problem with it
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    I have Steam with a couple of games, but I've never used the download versions; I originally got the Call of Duty Modern War 2 Disk and got Steam with it. I found that it allows me to play any of the games I have on any of my home computers' hard drives anywhere, which comes in handy when I travel with a laptop.

    My preference will always be to have the disk in hand, but once the game is installed on any of my machines, it is awfully convenient to be able to play it on any of my other machines or even on a friend or relative's system in some cases, without having to bring along the disk.

    If the game will be available to me here in the States on Steam AND on disk, I will think it a good thing. On the other hand, if I cannot get the game on disk and am forced to download, I'm going to be less happy.

    cheers

    horseback
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    Steam IMO is brilliant.
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    Originally posted by ms-kleaneasy:
    Already on it... I've emailed to ask for more information
    I would also be very interested in knowing if having a DVD edition also _requires_ a form of online activation or per use interaction to use in any way.

    S! Waffen, got my Warband through Avangate after an Amazon/Steam waste of time back in early October.

    My #1 problem with download games is what can happen if your PC or HD dies with your info on it, or (much more often) there is need to wipe and reload or upgrade. The DVD's so far let me reinstall except for upgrade-outdated games (old ones) and SH4 that installs fine but never ran right more than minutes before the crash, and a few DRM-crippled games I pitched into the trash.

    Some DRM has caused me to stop buying from certain publishers altogether. UBI is very close to being on that list after SH4 which would have been strike 3 if not for the IL2 series. I sincerely hope that UBI doesn't screw IL2 up.
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    This seems to say it all...

    http://il-2-sturmovik.ubi.com/cliffs...log/uk/?p=1162

    Please note that the game will also use the Steam platform for services such as matchmaking, anti-cheat etc… So you will need a Steam account to play the game.
    So even if you have a disc not purchased through Steam, you have to have a Steam account to play the game.

    This is sad to say the least.

    Is it possible to cancel orders at the UBI Shop?
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