NovaSilisko
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First off, I'm sorry if there's already a thread on this. I was not able to find one. If there was already, just delete this one and we'll forget about it.
I just want to try to point out a few misconceptions that I keep seeing regarding Steam.
1. Do I need an internet connection to install Civ 5 with Steam?
-Yes. A one time activation menu will pop up during the installation, asking you to enter your serial number, which will then be verified online. After this you can start Steam in 'Offline Mode', which as the name suggests, does not require an internet connection.
2. Does offline mode prevent multiplayer/LAN play?
-As far as I am aware, no. As the game is not released, I cannot say for certain. But I do believe that you will be able to start steam in offline mode on two separate computers, after installing it on the second, and play LAN via that. If you're going for an internet game, based on examples I've seen, Offline mode should not prevent this. It does for games made by Valve, but only because they're made directly and fully for multiplayer.
3. Does steam need to verify my game every time I play?
-If you run in Online mode, it periodically will. Otherwise no, excluding the time at installation of course.
However, there ARE disadvantages.
1. Patches are only available through steam, and offline mode prevents them from downloading.
2. Your account CAN be stolen by someone determined, but this is true of anything you can make an account for.
Possible cons to some:
1. Steam is required to run in the background, even when offline. On average it doesn't use too much memory, but sometimes it will randomly go up to hundreds of MB of memory used.
2. You have to accept the Steam/Valve EULA - and that valve has the right to deactivate your account if they see a reason. Please note that this is very rare however.
3. DLC. You all probably know of this by now.
4. Steam starts with your computer after you install it. However, this can be disabled easily. In the Steam settings menu, under the "Interface" tab, simply untick the "Run Steam when my computer starts" box. No more steam autostart.
As is said in the thread title, please try not to discuss steam. There's already a few threads for that, I just want to give out some facts.
I just want to try to point out a few misconceptions that I keep seeing regarding Steam.
1. Do I need an internet connection to install Civ 5 with Steam?
-Yes. A one time activation menu will pop up during the installation, asking you to enter your serial number, which will then be verified online. After this you can start Steam in 'Offline Mode', which as the name suggests, does not require an internet connection.
2. Does offline mode prevent multiplayer/LAN play?
-As far as I am aware, no. As the game is not released, I cannot say for certain. But I do believe that you will be able to start steam in offline mode on two separate computers, after installing it on the second, and play LAN via that. If you're going for an internet game, based on examples I've seen, Offline mode should not prevent this. It does for games made by Valve, but only because they're made directly and fully for multiplayer.
3. Does steam need to verify my game every time I play?
-If you run in Online mode, it periodically will. Otherwise no, excluding the time at installation of course.
However, there ARE disadvantages.
1. Patches are only available through steam, and offline mode prevents them from downloading.
2. Your account CAN be stolen by someone determined, but this is true of anything you can make an account for.
Possible cons to some:
1. Steam is required to run in the background, even when offline. On average it doesn't use too much memory, but sometimes it will randomly go up to hundreds of MB of memory used.
2. You have to accept the Steam/Valve EULA - and that valve has the right to deactivate your account if they see a reason. Please note that this is very rare however.
3. DLC. You all probably know of this by now.
4. Steam starts with your computer after you install it. However, this can be disabled easily. In the Steam settings menu, under the "Interface" tab, simply untick the "Run Steam when my computer starts" box. No more steam autostart.
As is said in the thread title, please try not to discuss steam. There's already a few threads for that, I just want to give out some facts.