Q regarding STEAM version

[Toaster]

a question for someone who has the STEAM version:
Do you have to run steam to play it or can you run the game independently from the desktop?

[benji]

Let's assume there aren't enough Steam threads to post this question in.

Of course you have to run Steam, that's the entire point. A desktop icon will simply launch the game from Steam.

If you're concerned about having to be online, you can set Steam to offline mode and not use any updates.

[Toaster]

Thank you for your reply (disregarding the brash part of course, you wouldn't be Benji without one of those... )

I have no problem with the online part, just don't like being forced to run steam every time I want to play.

[benji]

Then order/buy the DVD retail version, otherwise you'll need a client of some sort.

Some of us run Steam pretty much 24/7 anyway and wanted to put all the 2K games on one superior service.

Yes, I added that just for the delicious acknowledgement you made.

[Toaster]

Yeah I've got a friend who is a SteamHead, for him this is really convenient.
I don't really care for that.
And there is actually an alternative to running a client:
*Last year I got it of GamersGate - no client
*This year - http://uk.gamesplanet.com/buy-download- ... 92-34.html

Saves me from waiting an extra week and shelling out an extra 20$ for the retail version (It costs 45$ - 60$ here...)