wedge_one Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I'm a DCS Steam user, and for the first time I decided to install the standalone version to try the new 2.5 update. I'm trying to activate my FC3 and A-10C modules, but I can't find how. Through the website it's not working and I can't find the module manager. So, what are exactly the steps to activate the Steam keys? Thx! ¬ wedge Wishlist: DCS: F-16C wedgeDCS - Modern Custom CSS themes for the Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolUniverse Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I'm a DCS Steam user, and for the first time I decided to install the standalone version to try the new 2.5 update. I'm trying to activate my FC3 and A-10C modules, but I can't find how. Through the website it's not working and I can't find the module manager. So, what are exactly the steps to activate the Steam keys? Thx! Goto: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com Login goto your profile and find the "Licence Check" box in the bottom left. Should get you started with the transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge_one Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Goto: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com Login goto your profile and find the "Licence Check" box in the bottom left. Should get you started with the transfer. Yeah, done that, but I guess they're already bound to my account, but still I don't know how to activate then/download or something. I log in DCS with my account and there's no module manager, no option to download, and if I click on the module button on the home screen on the DCS it shows only the option to buy the module. This is confusing. Either I'm missing something, or is some kind of open beta issue/bug, or it can't be activated anymore (?) Edit: I'm trying to install both modules using the "DCS_update.exe install" command line. Edit 2: Apparently it worked! Edited January 31, 2018 by wedge_one ¬ wedge Wishlist: DCS: F-16C wedgeDCS - Modern Custom CSS themes for the Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolUniverse Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Yeah, done that, but I guess they're already bound to my account, but still I don't know how to activate then/download or something. I log in DCS with my account and there's no module manager, no option to download, and if I click on the module button on the home screen on the DCS it shows only the option to buy the module. This is confusing. Either I'm missing something, or is some kind of open beta issue/bug, or it can't be activated anymore (?) Edit: I'm trying to install both modules using the "DCS_update.exe install" command line. Edit 2: Apparently it worked! To install the modules you do that inside DCS top left of screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hargreaves Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 So just to confirm, even though steam is now the same version as the standalone, there isn't/won't be compatibility between modules bought on one platform or the other? Presumably due to the different methods used for DRM. Just wondering as I'm trying to tidy up all the different versions of DCS I have and delete unnecessary files. I'm pretty sure all the modules I bought on steam are now activated in my standalone version, so is there no purpose to have DCS on steam? i7-7700K/Gigabyte RTX2080/Win10 64bit/32Gb RAM/Asus Xonar DX+Sennheiser HD380pro headphones/LG 34" UM65 @2560x1080/TM Warthog+VKB MkIV Rudder pedals/Rift CV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessuno0505 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 A question just to be clear: can I purchase a Steam module, since now there are discounts, and then activate It on my standalone dcs? And can I do It with all the modules or Just some of them? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted April 8, 2018 ED Team Share Posted April 8, 2018 A question just to be clear: can I purchase a Steam module, since now there are discounts, and then activate It on my standalone dcs? And can I do It with all the modules or Just some of them? Thanks. only DCS keys for modules releases on Steam before 12th May 2017 can be used on DCS stand alone Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, HP Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader98 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 So basically if you buy a recent DLC module on Steam (like the Harrier addon now on sale) you will install the Steam version of DCS World to be able to use it? Since DCS World and addons needs quite some disk space this is not a good thing. Also it prohibits people to combine DLC bought in the DCS store and on Steam (so no flying in Normandie with the Harrier in my case...). I absolutely love the DCS series so I hope this oversight can be fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagrat Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 So basically if you buy a recent DLC module on Steam (like the Harrier addon now on sale) you will install the Steam version of DCS World to be able to use it? Since DCS World and addons needs quite some disk space this is not a good thing. Also it prohibits people to combine DLC bought in the DCS store and on Steam (so no flying in Normandie with the Harrier in my case...). I absolutely love the DCS series so I hope this oversight can be fixed!It's not an oversight, it is Valves politics. If you can convince Valve to accept other vendors activation keys or DRM in their Steam database, please do so. I doubt ED can do anything about that. Shagrat - Flying Sims since 1984 - Win 10 | i5 10600K@4.1GHz | 64GB | GeForce RTX 3090 - Asus VG34VQL1B | TrackIR5 | Simshaker & Jetseat | VPForce Rhino Base & VIRPIL T50 CM2 Stick on 200mm curved extension | VIRPIL T50 CM2 Throttle | VPC Rotor TCS Plus/Apache64 Grip | MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals | WW Top Gun MIP | a hand made AHCP | 2x Elgato StreamDeck (Buttons galore) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessuno0505 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) Is It possibile to have a list of Steam modules compatible with standalone dcs? As someone said not the harrier and not the viggen too I think. Is the steam Mirage 2000 compatible? While I think there should not be problems with the f-5 and the huey... Is the Nevada map compatibile? Edited April 8, 2018 by nessuno0505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Is It possibile to have a list of Steam modules compatible with standalone dcs? Not really needed, just check if the module bought from Steam has 3rd party DRM (Starforce) As someone said not the harrier and not the viggen too I think. Is the steam Mirage 2000 compatible? As you say - No Starforce DRM, so not compatible. While I think there should not be problems with the f-5 and the huey... They have Starforce DRM - so have a compatible 'key' for DCS stand-alone Is the Nevada map compatibile? No, Nevada is a new module and the Steam version doesn't use Starforce DRM i9 9900K @4.9GHz, 64GB DDR4, RTX4070 12GB, 1+2TB NVMe, 6+4TB HD, 4+1TB SSD, Winwing Orion 2 F-15EX Throttle + F-16EX Stick, TPR Pedals, TIR5, Win 10 Pro x64, 1920X1080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessuno0505 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Well, as I've listed all the modules I'm interested in, I think my choice remains between f-5 and ah-1h, for the other ones I should wait for standalone discounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikonane Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 "How do I add command line arguments to a steam shortcut?" Examples of what to add in the command line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb71 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 For quick and easy reference, I made a screenshot with all DCS modules from Steam which have Starforce (marked with those small white bars): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felthat Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 with steam sale going on it would be nice to update some descriptions, for example https://store.steampowered.com/app/411891/DCS_NEVADA_Test_and_Training_Range_Map/ "This product requires the Beta version of DCS World. In order to install DCS World 2.1.1 Beta, please select to install the openalpha version from your Steam Library / Properties / BETAS window. From the “select the beta you would like to opt into:” drop down, please select the openalpha – Public alpha versions (2.x)." may cause some confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felthat Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 "I can't find who I want to nominate for Best Developer; what can I do? The developer will need to set up their creator homepage through Steam to be eligible for nomination." Cant nominate Eagle Dynamics for best dev award :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wexler Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hmm. didnt know I can support ED on steam. I put the game as best VR game of the year. This category could make it. Ryzen 7 2700X | MSI Trio 1080Ti | MSI X470 Plus Motherboard | 32GB Kingston HyperX Predator 2933 DDR4 | M.2 XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro SSD | Virpil Mongoost-50 throttle | Thrustmaster Warthog Stick | MFG Crosswind | Rift S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felthat Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 https://store.steampowered.com/app/602623/The_Museum_Relic_Campaign/ those screenshots need some love :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solty Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Not really needed, just check if the module bought from Steam has 3rd party DRM (Starforce) As you say - No Starforce DRM, so not compatible. They have Starforce DRM - so have a compatible 'key' for DCS stand-alone No, Nevada is a new module and the Steam version doesn't use Starforce DRM Is this still the case? If I would buy a MiG21 I could add it to standalone. If I would buy F/A-18 on Steam I would not be able to add it to standalone. Is that correct? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]In 21st century there is only war and ponies. My experience: Jane's attack squadron, IL2 for couple of years, War Thunder and DCS. My channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAXX9rAX_Sqdc0IKJuv6dA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted September 17, 2019 ED Team Share Posted September 17, 2019 Is this still the case? If I would buy a MiG21 I could add it to standalone. If I would buy F/A-18 on Steam I would not be able to add it to standalone. Is that correct? You just need to link your steam account to your dcs account A guide and conditions can be found here https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#3303126 Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, HP Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solty Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) You just need to link your steam account to your dcs account A guide and conditions can be found here https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#3303126 This has expired. We need a new instruction for the new Steam layout. I have just bought the Fw190A8 on steam and cannot find the CD-Key anywhere. Could anyone help? EDIT: I re-read everything and I have forgoten that 190A8 is key-less. I have done the transfer. Will check it works. Edited April 2, 2020 by Solty [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]In 21st century there is only war and ponies. My experience: Jane's attack squadron, IL2 for couple of years, War Thunder and DCS. My channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAXX9rAX_Sqdc0IKJuv6dA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Shooter Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3309472/ Where should we put this file in the steam version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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