by Blue710 » Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:33 am
christianH wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:09 am
I use both versions, Steam and non-Steam. The problem does not exist with the Steam version. The copy protection is regulated there via your Steam account.
So the activation Is more related to DRM then anything else. You still need a code for the web site version. While I do support the Idea that the dev needs to make a living, I don´t find that paying full price again Is the right way to go, specially when the game Is not bug free/stable. There are other ways to generate Income for the game which could make for a better business model.
I also see no benefits, aside from a 2-3€ difference for buying the web site version, even more so when you have the 2 year/3 times activation restrains versus the Steam version which Is free of such handicaps.
Personally I bought the web version sometime ago (+2 years), and now regret It but IIRC their was no Steam version yet. Would have been nice that those who bought the web version would also get a Steam key, specially those who bought It with the original price without the price drop.
Some companies also give you a Steam key when you buy from their site, just a thought...
Blue
[quote=christianH post_id=1840 time=1701421762 user_id=593]
I use both versions, Steam and non-Steam. The problem does not exist with the Steam version. The copy protection is regulated there via your Steam account.
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So the activation Is more related to DRM then anything else. You still need a code for the web site version. While I do support the Idea that the dev needs to make a living, I don´t find that paying full price again Is the right way to go, specially when the game Is not bug free/stable. There are other ways to generate Income for the game which could make for a better business model.
I also see no benefits, aside from a 2-3€ difference for buying the web site version, even more so when you have the 2 year/3 times activation restrains versus the Steam version which Is free of such handicaps.
Personally I bought the web version sometime ago (+2 years), and now regret It but IIRC their was no Steam version yet. Would have been nice that those who bought the web version would also get a Steam key, specially those who bought It with the original price without the price drop.
Some companies also give you a Steam key when you buy from their site, just a thought...
Blue