Activation keys - different types ?

[Abburo]

I saw in today announcement a very interesting statement:

 

Please note that these DLCs use Steam Keys instead of Starforce keys. As such, this purchases cannot be activated on the DCS World e-Shop version.

 

Does this means if DCS is used on STEAM will not have that limitations of 10 activations ???

[Nirvi]

Yes, but these keys are steam only and can‘t be used with the standalone version.

[Abburo]

Yes, i know steam keys are not working on standalone version, but I thought they are still reffering to starforce, inheriting original activation policy.

If they are based on different mechanism, then Steam version will become a more popular and more user friendly option to be considered even we are keen to use ED beta modules which are heavily delayed on this platform.

Edited September 2, 2017 by Abburo

[Blech]

Yes, i know steam keys are not working on standalone version, ...

 

Hi,

 

This is not correct

 

"please note that the DCS: M-2000C and all future DCS World DLC releases on Steam, will now use Steam Keys instead of Starforce keys. As such, these purchases cannot be activated on the DCS World e-Shop version. Previous purchases will not be affected.

 

Please be advised that this only affects NEW modules on STEAM. Pre Mirage 2000C modules will be issued with StarForce serials."

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=187387

[Abburo]

So, my initial question stands: are the modules on STEAM subscribing to 10 activation policy???

[Nirvi]

So, my initial question stands: are the modules on STEAM subscribing to 10 activation policy???

 

Mirage 2000 and NTTR map bought on steam don't have starforce, so no activation limit. All other modules on steam still use starforce.

[Abburo]

Thank you Nirvi, this is what I was looking for, indeed.

 

Interesting, I think that ED needs to make a clear official statement on this topic. Even I was trying to keep myself updated on their endeavour I realized this detail only now.