Valve's Steam thing has pissed me off from day one. Now I'm just fuming.

Zepp88 · 06-08-2008, 12:08 PM

I remember when Steam came out, it was buggy and annoying as all hell, I never used it and hoped it would just go away. Now they've made it permanent, and required just to play their games.

I bought The Orange Box the other day went it install it and then realized I needed to be connected to the internet not only to install the game, but apparently to play it too. This really sucks because it has to install these huge fucking updates, and for somebody stuck on dial up this is a MAJOR drag, I can't be connected to the internet trying to install a game for a fucking week.

Fuck you Valve, you've alienated a part of your user base and have succeeded in thoroughly pissing me off.

Stitch · 06-08-2008, 12:15 PM

What is steam in a nutshell?

Does this mean you can't play Portal? That's brutal.

Zepp88 · 06-08-2008, 12:17 PM

Steam is a program that Valve has been using to distribute their games, and I think organize online games, buddy lists etc...it also serves as a copy protection tool.

And, yes, this means that I own Portal, but can't fucking play it

cev · 06-08-2008, 12:18 PM

Open Steam -> File -> Go Offline

You still need to get the patches installed initially, but after that if you just leave it in offline, you never need to worry again.

Makelele · 06-08-2008, 12:20 PM

Meh, I've never had a problem with steam.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...3160-AGCB-2555

too slow with the offline mode thingy...

Zepp88 · 06-08-2008, 12:21 PM

The trouble is getting that initial install done. I just pisses me off to no end...

And it doesn't help that dial up on my Windows install runs MUCH slower than on OS X...

Makelele · 06-08-2008, 12:22 PM

have you got any friends who have DSL or something a bit faster than dial-up? In that case take your computer there and get it installed.

philkilla · 06-08-2008, 02:23 PM

Steam owns (with cable speeds). Updates are annoying, but a necessity.

Digital Black · 06-10-2008, 12:56 AM

56k only option? nobody nearby you could "borrow" a wireless signal?

Even satellite internet would get you up and running..

s7eve · 06-10-2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zepp88

The trouble is getting that initial install done. I just pisses me off to no end...

And it doesn't help that dial up on my Windows install runs MUCH slower than on OS X...

Would Crossover help that? I don't have a Windows install but I tried Crossover and what worked worked incredibly well.

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06-08-2008, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Makelele ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,034 Real Name: Markus Main Seven: Ibanez RG2077XL, Jackson Rig: Flextone 2 Thanked: 24	Meh, I've never had a problem with steam. https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...3160-AGCB-2555 too slow with the offline mode thingy... Now I lay me down to sleep Blah, blah, blah my soul to keep If I die before I wake I'll go to hell for heaven's sake

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Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,794 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 109	What is steam in a nutshell? Does this mean you can't play Portal? That's brutal.

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Zepp88 MIDI Zombie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: A Technological Deadzone Posts: 8,046 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Main ERG: I haven't felt the need.. Rig: MP-1>50/50>Vader Thanked: 54	Steam is a program that Valve has been using to distribute their games, and I think organize online games, buddy lists etc...it also serves as a copy protection tool. And, yes, this means that I own Portal, but can't fucking play it

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cev Trollhammaren!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 132 Real Name: Jeff Main Seven: RG7321 w/ Evo 7 Rig: Peavey Classic 30 Thanked: 0	Open Steam -> File -> Go Offline You still need to get the patches installed initially, but after that if you just leave it in offline, you never need to worry again.

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Zepp88 MIDI Zombie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: A Technological Deadzone Posts: 8,046 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Main ERG: I haven't felt the need.. Rig: MP-1>50/50>Vader Thanked: 54	The trouble is getting that initial install done. I just pisses me off to no end... And it doesn't help that dial up on my Windows install runs MUCH slower than on OS X...

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Makelele ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,034 Real Name: Markus Main Seven: Ibanez RG2077XL, Jackson Rig: Flextone 2 Thanked: 24	have you got any friends who have DSL or something a bit faster than dial-up? In that case take your computer there and get it installed.

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philkilla Jesus Saves Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 426 Real Name: Philip Main Seven: Ran 7 String Invader Main ERG: EEEEEEEERRRRRRRRGGGGGGGG Rig: Triple Rec 2 Channel Thanked: 9	Steam owns (with cable speeds). Updates are annoying, but a necessity.

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