UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 14, 2011 Im just wondering about uploading OFF onto Steam (yes, I know what people think about Steam..and I agree..it sucks on many levels!) However, with my format now complete..and OFF well and truly Gone (along with a fair bit of other stuff)...I have my Steam games on another drive...Have downloaded the steam client..and bobs ya uncle...all games work! You can upload a non steam game too....just wondered if anyone has tried? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted January 14, 2011 By uploading to Steam, do you mean running through (or associating with) Steam? You should be able to. I was running one of the Wings Over games and Vice City through it at one point. It just needs to know the location of the .exe, from there it adds it to your Steam library. It's usually not particular about what you add, so long as the game doesn't already appear in the Library list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted January 14, 2011 Wait...you can add NON-Steam games to your Steam library? FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Wait...you can add NON-Steam games to your Steam library? FC Yup Thanks saywhat...I'll check that out Edited January 14, 2011 by UK_Widowmaker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted January 14, 2011 Good luck with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 14, 2011 And could anyone tell me, what Steam is and does? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted January 14, 2011 Maybe a better question is if I blow up my computer and want to use Steam on a new computer to get my games back, will NON-Steam games be restored as well (basically turning Steam into an online backup service)? If so, that would be the MONEY! FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted January 14, 2011 And could anyone tell me, what Steam is and does? Steam is a distribution service for games run by Valve software (makers of Half Life) and is a form of DRM. It works similar to Rise of Flight, in that if you are online, it verifies the game before you start it. HOWEVER, it does not have to be online...if you are offline, the game will still play normally (except for multiplayer games, obviously). There are pros and cons for such a system as you can find discussed in other places. The main reason I like Steam is that my account is tied to me, not to a specific computer. So I can play a game on one computer, save my progress, then go to another computer to continue the game from that point, all seamlessly...very useful because I'm on the road a lot. In addition, if you blow up your computer, any Steam games you have can be restored from online backup...simply reinstall the Steam client, login, and choose the games you want restored. Depending on the game, even your save points will be restored. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted January 14, 2011 Nope, 'fraid not FC. Steam only provides you access to downloading/redownloading of games you've bought through them already. Anything you associate with it (non Steam games), you'd have to reinstall separately and add to Steam. When I transfer all my gear to my new machine (when I get around to it), once I install Steam and log in, anything that's been registered to my account I'll have access to to reinstall again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted January 14, 2011 Well, that's a bummer, but not unexpected. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted January 14, 2011 I only tried steam and didnt care for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 14, 2011 Thank you, Fast Cargo and Say What?!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted January 14, 2011 The moree we invest in Technology the further we go back... Whatever next the paddle wheel ??? Is this the Steam you are looking for ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 Posted January 14, 2011 Probably not Slarti But I'll take a K4 over a piece of software any day of the week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 16, 2011 I wonder..if you upload to Steam..perhaps your pilots etc might be saved in case of a crash/format...hmm..will investigate further Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 16, 2011 Didn't someone create a little proggy, which saves your pilot data? Herr Prop-Wasche, perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
