bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 which one should i get. im afraid that if i get steam version it would take too long to load as it would first load up steam unless im wrong. if i get the boxed version im scared of scratching it orlosing it or something.. please help!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMac Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 wow, havnt you noticed the numerous other threads about this.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 wow, havnt you noticed the numerous other threads about this.... can you link me ! im dying out here!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_G_32201 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 if your dying over a game, you shouldnt be playing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyIOCS Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Edit: Nevermind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 can you link me ! im dying out here!!! i highly doubt you are dying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Make a decision. We're not babysitters. touche..but is it true about steam that it has to load first before it loads up the game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavolo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 go steam.. as for why.. maybe reading this helps a little. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/football-manager-2010/Exclusive-Football-Manager-2011-blog-with-Miles-Jacobson-day-19-Installing-via-Steam-extra-achievements-and-the-new-Trophy-Room-article620823.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyFun Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 touche..but is it true about steam that it has to load first before it loads up the game? Yes it's true, but it only takes a few seconds, Steam is a very lightweight program. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappingjoelewis Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i would never pay for over priced steam .. its box every time .. and think off this ... i done a boot fair in the summer selling all my old pc games .. i made over 100 pound ... but if i payed for them over steam then i cant sell them in years time can i Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 touche..but is it true about steam that it has to load first before it loads up the game? the installation of steam takes minutes (dependant on your internet connection) the download of fm11 also takes minutes (again on your internet) then the game can be played in offline mode meaning no more minutes loading times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyIOCS Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 touche..but is it true about steam that it has to load first before it loads up the game? I edited that because it felt a bit harsh on reflection. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyFun Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i would never pay for over priced steam .. its box every time .. and think off this ... i done a boot fair in the summer selling all my old pc games .. i made over 100 pound ... but if i payed for them over steam then i cant sell them in years time can i Ok, but not everyone feels the need to sell old games, so for them it's not an issue. Some people on this forum still have the CM/FM games from 10 years ago, and like to revisit them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacant0 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Steam takes a couple of seconds to load up - its never been a hassle for me. Going to be buying the boxed version but installing it via Steam myself anyhow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 go steam.. as for why..maybe reading this helps a little. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/football-manager-2010/Exclusive-Football-Manager-2011-blog-with-Miles-Jacobson-day-19-Installing-via-Steam-extra-achievements-and-the-new-Trophy-Room-article620823.html so can you still install through steam eith the boxed version e.g. putting the dic in installing via steam??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Ok, but not everyone feels the need to sell old games, so for them it's not an issue. Some people on this forum still have the CM/FM games from 10 years ago, and like to revisit them. this. i prefer the convenience of having not to drive miles to a clustered store with annoying mothers and children running riot in a games store Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Steam takes a couple of seconds to load up - its never been a hassle for me.Going to be buying the boxed version but installing it via Steam myself anyhow. i see so you can install it via steam with the boxed version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Chevalier Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I think the op is trying to make us lol. i lol'd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFuzzyDunlop Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Deja vu, I'm sure I've been here before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappingjoelewis Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box .. steam £30 you get : A download..... box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet .. so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Chevalier Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Anyway Steam is only, what £30? Basically a £5 difference big deal. I went to game and being the useless planks they are, when i asked how much it would be they just said,'errrrr, dunno, maybe £30, maybe £35. Dunno, durrrrrr'. This was today by the way. I might just use steam now actually to buy the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Chevalier Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..steam £30 you get : A download..... box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet .. so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round This seems logical, though no-one reads the manual do they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyFun Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..steam £30 you get : A download..... box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet .. so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round Convenience? Why would you want a box, a manual and a disc when you can have the files on your PC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..steam £30 you get : A download..... box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet .. so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round why is zavvi £18 and gamestation is £25? same boxed game? because it's a different company! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappingjoelewis Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 and heres one more reason for a box copy ... lets say after 5 months or a year you no longer want your game .. you can then sell it ..ok not for much ..but you can do as you please with it .. again cant do that with a over priced steam game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..steam £30 you get : A download..... box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet .. so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round the money i save in petrol and parking alone saves me more btw £3 parking (or £3 on a bus?) by the time you get to a store (unless you walk) the difference is the same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathers123 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 If i download a copy off STEAM and my computer needs rebooting for example, will i still be able to play the game or will i have to buy it off steam again? I dont want to download it to then have my computer break, and then have to buy it again? Help please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sandman Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 are there any other in game benefits other than the retro skin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappingjoelewis Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 my point is that the price should be the other way round .. steam cheaper than box . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 also, do you need the CD to play ? even if its installed via steam ??? ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacant0 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 If i download a copy off STEAM and my computer needs rebooting for example, will i still be able to play the game or will i have to buy it off steam again? I dont want to download it to then have my computer break, and then have to buy it again? Help please You'll have to redownload it but you won't have to pay for it again. Purchases/Downloads are linked to your Steam account not your computer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 If i download a copy off STEAM and my computer needs rebooting for example, will i still be able to play the game or will i have to buy it off steam again? I dont want to download it to then have my computer break, and then have to buy it again? Help please the files you download are safe because its attached to your steam account online and not on the computer! so you can download them all again free...you only need to purchase them once! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacant0 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i see so you can install it via steam with the boxed version. Yes. You just type the code on the manual into Steam and it downloads the game - and no, you don't need the disc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 If i download a copy off STEAM and my computer needs rebooting for example, will i still be able to play the game or will i have to buy it off steam again? I dont want to download it to then have my computer break, and then have to buy it again? Help please no mate you don't need to buy it again (although you will need to re-downlaod steam and then re-download your game, if you have formatted your CPU) but the game will still be yours in the steam program (it saves to your username/password) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yes. You just type the code on the manual into Steam and it downloads the game. awesome and you dont the CD to play??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio MVP Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Awful thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappingjoelewis Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 but loss your password and username ... then your stuffed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 awesome and you dont the CD to play??? no once you activate on steam you can play without DVD in drive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTC Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 For me i buy the boxed version as i like to have something physical for my money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 but loss your password and username ... then your stuffed unless in this extreme case you are a bit ********, you can then email steam for new username and password (sent to the email you provided) your hate for steam is getting tiresome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CovFan Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Get the boxed edition and register the code on the back of the manual to your Steam account. Best of both worlds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Get the boxed edition and register the code on the back of the manual to your Steam account. Best of both worlds. how do you do this? cant find it anywhere unless im being a dumb arse! thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbuck Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Steam >> tappingjoelewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Steam >> tappingjoelewis yea thanks i found it! never mind! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacant0 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 how do you do this? cant find it anywhere unless im being a dumb arse! thanks! Open Steam. Click on 'games' on the top menu. Then click 'Activate a product on Steam'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistuk Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Open Steam. Click on 'games' on the top menu. Then click 'Activate a product on Steam'. thanks 8) i found it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_no_7 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I don't trust steam, i want to have a box and a manual. If it means getting it a few hours later then so be it. I'll be straight down asda in the morning to demand my copy of FM11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I'm a technophobe, but a lazy one, and so just installed and registered with Steam, and the pre-load is whizzing through the pipes at the moment. To anyone sitting on the fence, I'd say it's worth giving it a chance, particularly if you're a lazy b*st*rd who can't be arsed to go to the shops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms2007 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I'll be straight down asda in the morning to demand my copy of FM11. Will you demand their groceries too? I want a 4 pack of beans NOW!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Just a question: can I get the boxed version and install it via Steam? (like in fm09) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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