Skyrim pre-order now $54 at D2D : V

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:47 pm

10% off pre order today at D2D

» Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:59 am

Spam bot?

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:37 pm

Naw, hes just letting people know =) ty dude

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:09 pm

wtf is D2D?

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:34 pm

wtf is D2D?

Direct 2 Drive. I've got games from them before, but won't be doing it again.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:31 pm

I strongly discourage getting it from D2D. Most probably they'll encrypt the .exe, so utilities that modifies it (like the probable OBSE Skyrim's equivalent) won't work.

It simply doesn't worth the offer.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:48 pm

Direct 2 Drive. I've got games from them before, but won't be doing it again.

D2D is good digital download service/store,no problems, and a lot less software overhead compared to Steam!!! Can have GOOD sales occasionally

Problem is, a lot of new games require Steam installed anyway (which kind of svcks)

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:29 pm

I strongly discourage getting it from D2D. Most probably they'll encrypt the .exe, so utilities that modifies it (like the probable OBSE Skyrim's equivalent) won't work.

It simply doesn't worth the offer.

IIRC it does somewhat limit what types of mods you can use. Been a while since I've heard anything about them, so I don't know if this is still true.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:43 pm

I strongly discourage getting it from D2D. Most probably they'll encrypt the .exe, so utilities that modifies it (like the probable OBSE Skyrim's equivalent) won't work.

It simply doesn't worth the offer.

Mods modifying the .exe file ???? Not on my computer they won't be!!

I can't remember EVER having a game mod actually modifying the .exe file - add files usually, or change graphics/map/audio/"rules" files, but NOT the main exe file

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:33 pm

I don't use D2D, just Steam.

Last time I tried to make a purchase there they said that my Paypal account failed to process the transaction and it now prohibits me from even selecting PayPal for any purchases.

Immediately after, I went into Steam and found a $3 game (Indie) I wanted, paid for it via Paypal through Steam and had 0 issues.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:45 pm

Mods modifying the .exe file ???? Not on my computer they won't be!!

I can't remember EVER having a game mod actually modifying the .exe file - add files usually, or change graphics/map/audio/"rules" files, but NOT the main exe file

The script extender executable just hooks into the games executable; it doesn't modify it technically.

» Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:25 am

Still a bad deal due to Forced Steamworks.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:36 pm

Yeah wait, how would D2D even work considering forced Steam?

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:21 pm

The LAA patch for x64 systems modifies the EXE to put the flag in to allocate more than 1.8 gigs of EXE memory and yes it is incredible handy, specifically with heavy texture mods in Beth games.

That is also provided its not already enabled in the game.

Typo.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:16 pm

Yeah wait, how would D2D even work considering forced Steam?

When I bought FEAR 2 (retail), it basically came with Steam on it and said "You need a Steam account to install this game". I already had an account and it detected that and installed the game right into the account.

Chances are the game bought from D2D will do likewise.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:43 pm

When I bought FEAR 2 (retail), it basically came with Steam on it and said "You need a Steam account to install this game". I already had an account and it detected that and installed the game right into the account.

Chances are the game bought from D2D will do likewise.

Well yes but D2D is digital distribution, hence the name "Direct to Drive"

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:37 pm

Use this thread.
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1217664-game-sales-and-deals-steam-gog-etc/

» Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:26 am

I strongly discourage getting it from D2D. Most probably they'll encrypt the .exe, so utilities that modifies it (like the probable OBSE Skyrim's equivalent) won't work.

It simply doesn't worth the offer.

That's only for Oblivion and FO3 (not sure about Morrowind). Since it's a steamworks game, that should be irrelevant now.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 2:51 pm

Direct 2 Drive. I've got games from them before, but won't be doing it again.

I strongly discourage getting it from D2D. Most probably they'll encrypt the .exe, so utilities that modifies it (like the probable OBSE Skyrim's equivalent) won't work.

Both are irrelevant posts. Skyrim is a Steamworks game, so all D2D will do when you buy from them is give you a key that registers on Steam. You still download the game through Steam's servers and it's no different than buying from the Steam site, except that you get it $6 cheaper.

But it's still $4 more than what the game should cost, without discount.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:51 am

Off-topic: can you actually just buy a hard copy for the PC?

» Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:04 am

You can buy a hard copy, but it also registers on Steam, so unless you have to save bandwidth or want it just to display on your shelf, might as well get it from Steam, because you'll get to preload it that way and play the minute it's unlocked.

» Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:54 am

I'll be waiting for retail PC copies to drop to $50, I won't support a $60 price point for PC games, especially since 360 is getting timed exclusive DLC and the removal of spell making.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:41 pm

just keep in mind D2D players in OB at the beginning had a lot of trouble with mods and add-ons. my memory might be rusty though.

i'll be getting the collector's at 150$, if i wouldn't, i'd still get a hard copy, call me old fashioned.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:59 pm

Both are irrelevant posts. Skyrim is a Steamworks game, so all D2D will do when you buy from them is give you a key that registers on Steam. You still download the game through Steam's servers and it's no different than buying from the Steam site, except that you get it $6 cheaper.

But it's still $4 more than what the game should cost, without discount.

I hope you're right, and not just conjecturing. For the buyers' sake.

Myself, I won't take the chances.

» Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:14 pm

irrelevant

No it is not. Somebody asked a question as to what D2D was, I answered that question.