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#3346055 - 07/19/11 08:56 PM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: guod]
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Yep, same experience but without the DVD for me.

Haven't got to the sim part yet, still playing the Optimization and HOTAS settings mini-games.

LOL on the track title for the fps challenge one - "Black Death" indeed!
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#3346094 - 07/19/11 09:43 PM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: FearlessFrog]
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Originally Posted By: Curious142
It sure was sneaky how they slipped Steam in on us. I probably wouldn't have bought the game if I'd know that I'd have to put up with Steam to install and play the game. Pretty sneaky. I need a Product Code to install the game on Steam and can't find it anywhere (email or Gamersgate website). Pretty sneaky.


Well, they did release more or less the exact same version in April, so there's that in terms of warning I guess. I agree the info has been confusing in the run-up to the US release (or NCSA 'North, Central, South America's as they put it).

Is there nothing printed on any of the material that comes with the box, i.e. an inset or something? Might be worth an email to Gamersgate if they sold you the DVD first.


I bought and downloaded the game from Gamersgate. There is no dvd or box. I got an email from GG, but it doesn't have the product code that I need to activate the game on Steam. I have a message/inquiry into GG, and hopefully will get a satisfactory reply (and a product code) in a reasonable amount of time. Somebody sure is dropping the ball here.

And I still think that is was pretty sneaky the way Steam was slipped in on us. Once burned, twice shy.

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#3346190 - 07/20/11 02:20 AM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: guod]
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Not sure why its sneaky, we've known about Steam for months.
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#3346197 - 07/20/11 02:49 AM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: Chivas]
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Originally Posted By: Chivas
Not sure why its sneaky, we've known about Steam for months.
It's not a "feature" that's well-publicized by the websites that are selling the game. Now if I could just find out where to find my Product Code so that I can activate the game on Steam. Does Steam really have any other purpose other than to aggrevate gamers? I should be able to install the game on my machine and play it and not have to deal with this Steam insanity (which adds nothing to the game).

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#3346745 - 07/20/11 02:19 PM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: Curious142]
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Originally Posted By: Curious142
Originally Posted By: Chivas
Not sure why its sneaky, we've known about Steam for months.
It's not a "feature" that's well-publicized by the websites that are selling the game. Now if I could just find out where to find my Product Code so that I can activate the game on Steam. Does Steam really have any other purpose other than to aggrevate gamers? I should be able to install the game on my machine and play it and not have to deal with this Steam insanity (which adds nothing to the game).


You are right.
For me Steam is the reason not to install it. The last time I installed Steam it messed up my Windows installation... frown
Besides that... I do not want to be depending upon a 3rd party.
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#3347305 - 07/21/11 08:32 AM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: tankeriv]
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Originally Posted By: tankeriv
Originally Posted By: Curious142
Originally Posted By: Chivas
Not sure why its sneaky, we've known about Steam for months.
It's not a "feature" that's well-publicized by the websites that are selling the game. Now if I could just find out where to find my Product Code so that I can activate the game on Steam. Does Steam really have any other purpose other than to aggrevate gamers? I should be able to install the game on my machine and play it and not have to deal with this Steam insanity (which adds nothing to the game).


You are right.
For me Steam is the reason not to install it. The last time I installed Steam it messed up my Windows installation... frown
Besides that... I do not want to be depending upon a 3rd party.


Think Ill pass on this one Steam Sucks

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#3347325 - 07/21/11 09:06 AM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: guod]
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I think if it wasn't for Steam I would already be owning the game and be highly annoyed at what seems to be a considerable lack of other features. So Steam saved me some money.

So instead I'll wait for the patches to flow and by then there'll be a No-Steam "fix" around I can then use on my legitimate copy. It's already been cracked in the current version, but what's the point if it's mostly buggy?

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#3347989 - 07/22/11 12:55 AM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: Chivas]
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Originally Posted By: Chivas
Not sure why its sneaky, we've known about Steam for months.


I saw TAGES reference on the pack and nothing on the DVD case. Don't think its a stretch to believe the former was used and not Steam. I thought they had to reference Steam on the package. Far as I know, there has never been an acknowledgement exactly what was included for the DVD CP/DRM.
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#3347993 - 07/22/11 12:59 AM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: Curious142]
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Originally Posted By: Curious142
Now if I could just find out where to find my Product Code so that I can activate the game on Steam.


Digital Download? Go into your Steam Account management and the Product Code should be there under your games.

If you got the DVD, it is on a sheet inside the case.
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#3348007 - 07/22/11 01:19 AM Re: Installation: Cliffs of Dover North American DVD version (32 images!) [Re: guod]
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Perhaps the insert on the DVD case is such an old design that it was made for the US launch before Steam was even added to the game.
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