Key-management on steam

[karls]

How does Steam handle Starforce-keys for DCS World? Can it pass them through to the game/starforce or do you still need to handle them manually on there?

[SkateZilla]

Steam Activates it's Modules Automatically.

[gerd]

As I have no intention to use steam on my myin computer, I was thinking about using some older computer to install steam just to purchase the titles and use only the serials in plain DCS World.

 

Does that mean that I will lose one activation by transferring the serial from the temporary "steam" computer to my gaming rig?

[luckybob9]

I might be wrong, but my understanding is that steam DRM is only 32 bit so modules are still activated through starforce upon launching. So theoretically you could buy on steam and just use those serials on the DCS homepage downloads without ever having to run the steam versions

[Big Perm]

I might be wrong, but my understanding is that steam DRM is only 32 bit so modules are still activated through starforce upon launching. So theoretically you could buy on steam and just use those serials on the DCS homepage downloads without ever having to run the steam versions

 

Yep, I just did this with SU-25A and BS-2. I had to dig a bit to find the keys in Steam, but once I did I just downloaded the modules and activated it via DCS: World.

[ApoNOOB]

Yep, I just did this with SU-25A and BS-2. I had to dig a bit to find the keys in Steam, but once I did I just downloaded the modules and activated it via DCS: World.

 

To clarify:

Steam -> Library -> *Right Click on DCS:World* -> View CD Key

[SkateZilla]

To clarify:

Steam -> Library -> *Right Click on DCS:World* -> View CD Key

 

Steam -> Library -> DCS World -> "CD KEY" Option on the right side menu also works.

 

 

Steam uses the Same Starforce Activation, it just pastes the key and activates automatically.

[Serp Supreme]

Transfer of modules to Steam

 

Hello, pilots.

 

I'm wondering if it is at all possible to transfer my modules to the Steam version of DCS World? And if so, how?

 

I'm considering the switch to Steam because it keeps my games much more organized, and since Combined Arms is on sale and I have just enough in my Steam wallet for it.

 

Hope I was specific enough in asking.

 

EDIT: Ah, thanks for the move.

 

Question still stands. :/

Edited September 10, 2013 by Serp Supreme

[Spectre_USA]

I'd like to go the opposite direction, as in purchase though Steam, which I use for other games,

and utilize in my heavily tweaked DCS World build.

 

I thought it would be a good way to max out my collection on the inexpensive side, as I will not

even contemplate buying some of the modules at full price...

[luckybob9]

I believe its the same process. put license key into steam and boom. However there might be a delay upon first purchase since ED may need to send purchased license keys over to steam

[Serp Supreme]

I believe its the same process. put license key into steam and boom. However there might be a delay upon first purchase since ED may need to send purchased license keys over to steam

Wait, excuse me but was this directed to me or the person after me?

[luckybob9]

I think you both want the same thing. Activate steam version with serials purchased on DCS website. I probably should have specified "I believe it is the same process but reversed"

[cichlidfan]

I believe its the same process. put license key into steam and boom. However there might be a delay upon first purchase since ED may need to send purchased license keys over to steam

 

From Matt...

We try to provide Steam a new key code dump each month. So for new purchases, there may be a few days before keys are merged.

[Serp Supreme]

I think you both want the same thing. Activate steam version with serials purchased on DCS website. I probably should have specified "I believe it is the same process but reversed"

 

I'm still installing the Steam version, sorry for any stupidity. How would i go about entering my serial? I don't have to purchase the modules again do I? :cry:

 

Oh and from I remember reading (a while ago, might have changed), there was an issue for those who upgraded from BS1 to BS2? I did that, all non-steam versions, so will I have problems?

Edited September 10, 2013 by Serp Supreme

[Spectre_USA]

I believe its the same process. put license key into steam and boom. However there might be a delay upon first purchase since ED may need to send purchased license keys over to steam

 

Cheers, LuckyBob, I will have to try it and see...

 

:thumbup:

[Ramjet]

I'm still installing the Steam version, sorry for any stupidity. How would i go about entering my serial? I don't have to purchase the modules again do I? :cry:

 

Oh and from I remember reading (a while ago, might have changed), there was an issue for those who upgraded from BS1 to BS2? I did that, all non-steam versions, so will I have problems?

 

In steam, go to the "Game" menu, and choose activate a product on Steam. Enter your key from your profile from digitalcombatsimulator.com

 

With regards to BS2 upgrade, as I understand it. BS2 standalone *will* work with steam, but the BS2 upgrade will *not* work on steam. As far as I know, BS2 upgrade version, and FC3 standalone will not work on steam. All other modules will, as well as FC3 aircraft that have been released as stand-alone modules.

[karls]

Having added A-10A and SU-25 on steam now, it did not activate either of them automatically. It did recognize that the other modules were activated on my computer already though... is automatic steam-activation a work in progress feature or was there just a problem with my computer?

[cichlidfan]

Having added A-10A and SU-25 on steam now, it did not activate either of them automatically. It did recognize that the other modules were activated on my computer already though... is automatic steam-activation a work in progress feature or was there just a problem with my computer?

 

If you bought the modules from ED's eshop then there is no automatic activation on Steam. ED merely provides Steam with a list of valid (sold) key codes so that Steam knows if your key is valid or not. ED does not provide Steam with the ID of the owner of the key since ED has no way of knowing what your Steam account ID is. You still need to manually tell Steam that you want to add a, purchased elsewhere, module to your library. That is unlikely to change.