Steam game sharing feature appears in client code

[Vagrant0]

The only issue I have with Steam is that the offline mode is limited to 2 weeks without internet service. But I doubt that disaster victims and people who recently moved (like myself) will be upset when they can't play some of their games. I just played my Xbox until we got our internet.

 

Internet service is becoming more reliable in many parts of the world (and with the exception of Asia, is probably going to be a Microsoft imperative within the next 5 years). I know it isn't the case everywhere, but depending on what company you're with, how far you're moving, and how much you can plan ahead, you could probably get internet service back within a week if it was a priority. As for offline mode lasting 2 weeks, I don't recall any such limitation last time I used it, and there are certainly ways around that, especially if you have a laptop and can hook into a free hotspot for a few seconds. Additionally, a good number of games on Steam can even be run directly from their folders without even starting up Steam or applying some sort of patch.

 

Point being, it doesn't have to be much of a limitation unless you make it one or don't have time to prepare for it. And for those unexpected cases... You just make sure that you have some stuff from Humble Bundle downloaded and archived somewhere for a rainy day.

[OpheliaNeoma]

Well all the games that I have weren't able to run without starting Steam. Especially when I tried with NV and Skyrim, using NVSE and SKSE doesn't do it.

 

Of course I have internet now, but when I first moved my PC to the new house I had no connection so I could use Steam fine, until after two weeks (I didn't move into this house entirely right away) I couldn't play any of my Steam games. It worked as soon as I did some tweaking with the router that the cable guy installed.

[AquilusOrus]

It looks like they may need to add more than just sharing to the code. http://www.geekosystem.com/valve-digital-games-resale-suit/

 

I'd love to 'resell' some games I got. Or trade them for something towards newer games.

[JimboUK]

And here it is....... http://store.steampowered.com/sharing/

 

You share your entire library rather than individual games, when you want to play one of your games the person "borrowing" your library get's told to get off or buy the game.

[bben46]

Before you have an orgasm, please read the FAQ section of the steam announcement. http://store.steampowered.com/sharing/

 

It looks like not all games will be included. All allowed games from your library will be shared at once. If you want to play any game - not just the one they are currently playing, the borrower has the option to get off - or buy the game.

 

This will be a limited by invitation beta starting in a few days (mid September is the projected kick off) Only 1000 people will be invited at that time. So get your request in now if you want a chance to get in on it. :thumbsup:

[JimboUK]

Before you have an orgasm, please read the FAQ section of the steam announcement. http://store.steampowered.com/sharing/

 

It looks like not all games will be included. All allowed games from your library will be shared at once. If you want to play any game - not just the one they are currently playing, the borrower has the option to get off - or buy the game.

 

This will be a limited by invitation beta starting in a few days (mid September is the projected kick off) Only 1000 people will be invited at that time. So get your request in now if you want a chance to get in on it. :thumbsup:

 

I'm Far from "Having an orgasm", I'm more than a little disappointed, it's not sharing games, it's sharing the entire library leaving the person lending unable to play anything at all until you kick your friend/family member off.

[Allannaa]

DRM is a nasty joke and always will be. It's not against the law for me to give away a blouse or a pair of jeans I've outgrown. It's not against the law for me to give away a puzzle or a doll that my child no longer plays with. But somehow it's illegal for me to give away a game I no longer play, a song I no longer listen to, or a video I no longer watch? Huh?

 

And regardless of what Steam and Valve try to tell you, yes, indeed, they most assuredly DO practise DRM. As someone above me pointed out, free does not equal no DRM.

[JimboUK]

DRM is a nasty joke and always will be. It's not against the law for me to give away a blouse or a pair of jeans I've outgrown. It's not against the law for me to give away a puzzle or a doll that my child no longer plays with. But somehow it's illegal for me to give away a game I no longer play, a song I no longer listen to, or a video I no longer watch? Huh?

 

And regardless of what Steam and Valve try to tell you, yes, indeed, they most assuredly DO practise DRM. As someone above me pointed out, free does not equal no DRM.

 

Here in Europe we have the right to sell software on, it's the various companies (Valve, EA, Ubisoft ect) that are stopping us from exercising that right.

[Thor.]

Its drm, but its also not forced upon you to use it, Developers can opt out if they wish anytime they like. Its more of a place holder for developers to have a place to host their games. Greenlit is also a good example of its place holder status, its a good way to get new developers noticed other then the use of kickstarter.

 

Its not like Origin or Uplay where the drm is forced and you have no say in the matter. The way that steam works, even consoles don't have that freedom.

Edited September 13, 2013 by Thor.

[OpheliaNeoma]

Thor, you can't play Steam games offline after two weeks of no connection. After those two weeks you need to connect to the internet and restart Steam to play again.