why bother with the DRM free versions in the humble indie bundle?

It seems to me that you're way better off with the Steam copies; I don't get what the fuss is over DRM free. The steam versions have achievments and track how many hours you and your friends play so its easy to see how far your friends are. It's great if you want to know if you can talk to them about a particular game you're both playing.

I took the Steam keys then let my friends use the DRM-free versions.

I took the Steam keys then let my friends use the DRM-free versions.

ChubbyGuy40

I dunno that sounds fishy. Normally I'm all about sharing my games with my friends but when the price is pay what you want and you can give to charity I think everyone should throw some skin in the game.

I like having backups. Steam is eventually going to go down and all of the games with it (the patch thing is a legal nightmare that won't happen) so I want to be able to play certain games 10 years from now like I do with certain games from the early 2000's.

I like having backups. Steam is eventually going to go down and all of the games with it (the patch thing is a legal nightmare that won't happen) so I want to be able to play certain games 10 years from now like I do with certain games from the early 2000's.

Whiteblade999

It seems to me that you're way better off with the Steam copies; I don't get what the fuss is over DRM free. The steam versions have achievments and track how many hours you and your friends play so its easy to see how far your friends are. It's great if you want to know if you can talk to them about a particular game you're both playing.

Naylord

[QUOTE="Naylord"]

It seems to me that you're way better off with the Steam copies; I don't get what the fuss is over DRM free. The steam versions have achievments and track how many hours you and your friends play so its easy to see how far your friends are. It's great if you want to know if you can talk to them about a particular game you're both playing.

zhangweizheng3

I took the Steam keys then let my friends use the DRM-free versions.

ChubbyGuy40

I like having backups. Steam is eventually going to go down and all of the games with it (the patch thing is a legal nightmare that won't happen) so I want to be able to play certain games 10 years from now like I do with certain games from the early 2000's.

Whiteblade999

Some people don't like steam intruding.

I copied the DRM free versions on a USB stick and let my friends play them, thats what friends do after all. I don't really care about giving to charity or the developers.

HyperWarlock

[QUOTE="HyperWarlock"]

I copied the DRM free versions on a USB stick and let my friends play them, thats what friends do after all. I don't really care about giving to charity or the developers.

JC_Spot

I meant for the bundle, Obviously when a new game comes out that I want, i'll buy it. Thats when they get my money. I'm not going to just hand it out. Plus I did pay $10 for the bundle so it's not like i'm being cruel.

Because when Steam loses the rights to a game, the game is not on Steam anymore. If you want proof, look up Dragon Age 2 on Steam. People bought that game, and it went away.

I would rather have a DRM-free version of a game, so that I own it. But if you must have it on Steam, donate at least $1 and they give you a Steam code for your games.

[QUOTE="JC_Spot"][QUOTE="HyperWarlock"]

I copied the DRM free versions on a USB stick and let my friends play them, thats what friends do after all. I don't really care about giving to charity or the developers.

HyperWarlock

I meant for the bundle, Obviously when a new game comes out that I want, i'll buy it. Thats when they get my money. I'm not going to just hand it out. Plus I did pay $10 for the bundle so it's not like i'm being cruel.

How do you pirate from the Humble Bundle sells their games for a penny and is giving money to charity? Scum of the earth right there.

[QUOTE="HyperWarlock"]

[QUOTE="JC_Spot"] Why do you not care about the devs? Do you want them to keep making games? I deliberately gave all the money I payed to the devs.Mr_Ditters

I meant for the bundle, Obviously when a new game comes out that I want, i'll buy it. Thats when they get my money. I'm not going to just hand it out. Plus I did pay $10 for the bundle so it's not like i'm being cruel.

How do you pirate from the Humble Bundle sells their games for a penny and is giving money to charity? Scum of the earth right there.

No, I bought the bundle and then loaded the files onto a USB stick to let my friends try them. If they want to buy it it's their choice but I did buy it.

People like DRM free games? Madness!

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

[QUOTE="HyperWarlock"]

I meant for the bundle, Obviously when a new game comes out that I want, i'll buy it. Thats when they get my money. I'm not going to just hand it out. Plus I did pay $10 for the bundle so it's not like i'm being cruel.

HyperWarlock

How do you pirate from the Humble Bundle sells their games for a penny and is giving money to charity? Scum of the earth right there.

No, I bought the bundle and then loaded the files onto a USB stick to let my friends try them. If they want to buy it it's their choice but I did buy it.

Uh yeah dude. You distributed a DD to multiple people, while keeping one copy for yourself on Steam. Thats called Piracy. They make it DRM free to prevent you from having the hassel of dealing with DRM--not so you can distribute it to your friends free of charge.

[QUOTE="HyperWarlock"]

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

How do you pirate from the Humble Bundle sells their games for a penny and is giving money to charity? Scum of the earth right there.

Mr_Ditters

No, I bought the bundle and then loaded the files onto a USB stick to let my friends try them. If they want to buy it it's their choice but I did buy it.

Uh yeah dude. You distributed a DD to multiple people, while keeping one copy for yourself on Steam. Thats called Piracy. They make it DRM free to prevent you from having the hassel of dealing with DRM--not so you can distribute it to your friends free of charge.

[QUOTE="Whiteblade999"]

I like having backups. Steam is eventually going to go down and all of the games with it (the patch thing is a legal nightmare that won't happen) so I want to be able to play certain games 10 years from now like I do with certain games from the early 2000's.

Klipsh

Can I borrow that crystal ball that lets you see the future?

[QUOTE="Klipsh"][QUOTE="Whiteblade999"]

I like having backups. Steam is eventually going to go down and all of the games with it (the patch thing is a legal nightmare that won't happen) so I want to be able to play certain games 10 years from now like I do with certain games from the early 2000's.

Whiteblade999

Can I borrow that crystal ball that lets you see the future?

Steam won't go down. That's like Microsoft, Nintendo or Sony going out of business.

[QUOTE="Klipsh"][QUOTE="Whiteblade999"]

I like having backups. Steam is eventually going to go down and all of the games with it (the patch thing is a legal nightmare that won't happen) so I want to be able to play certain games 10 years from now like I do with certain games from the early 2000's.

Whiteblade999

Can I borrow that crystal ball that lets you see the future?