AltreU Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My new laptop should be arriving in the mail tomorrow and I got to thinking about which version of Skyrim I should purchase. Are there any downsides to buying it in one format over the other (as in software issues)? Oblivion had issues with modding and Steam, which I never had to deal with and I'd like to keep it that way with Skyrim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralFire Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I'm using Steam atm and have no issues with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staind716 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I have the disk simply because it is far faster to install and reinstall if need be without having to wait a tenth of the time it takes Steam. I like the convenience of it better myself. It takes me hours to install through Steam and less than 20 minutes with the disk. I also have slow internet too so it may be faster for you than me with a Steam install. Just my personal preference. And it comes with a pretty map too. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlcr Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) @AltreU, well, its faster installing Skyrim from disk and patch via Steam; instead of,downloading and installing the entire game over the internet..Regardless if you've got the physical retail DVD discs or online digital-only purchase, you'll still need the Steam client to activate. here are some links w/info:https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5357-FSQM-0382http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1258133-installing-from-disc-instead-of-steam/ Edited June 27, 2012 by xlcr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltreU Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Thanks xlcr, the second link answered all of my software queries. As far as installing it goes, I rely on Wifi services from fast food joints due to my internet being satellite based. That is unless my buddy gets a day off of work and I head to his place... Anyways, thanks again! Edited June 27, 2012 by AltreU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlcr Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) @AltreU, np, yeah the bethsoft admins/moderators did a good job on that info page.Be aware, an update patch can be as big as 200-300MB; so, you might want to look into a few waysthat are available to block unauthorized updates from Steam which can be problematic.Running Skyrim in offline mode until you're ready and on a decent ISP is a good way to go.just say'n lol.i've been running Skyrim on an older asus g73sw-a1 laptop w/i7 cpu & nvidia 460m gpu with no issues. Edited June 28, 2012 by xlcr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltreU Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I'll probably let it update while I'm at work.<br>I was wondering which method of mod installation I should use. I've read that the NMM has stability issues (and I'm not too keen on things that auto update). I used Wrye Bash for Oblivion. Is it compatible with Skyrim now? I'm sure that my new machine can handle all the fine bits of Skyrim. I got the MSI GE60 42US with an i7 (2.3 ghz) and GTX 660M gpu. This will be my first quality machine and I am sooooo excited. XDI'll probably spend hours at McDonalds downloading stuff ( as well as purchasing the only I ever get there, which is coffee, lol). I was the "mod more than I play" kind of person with Oblivion. Edited June 28, 2012 by AltreU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegril Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I've read that the NMM has stability issues:unsure: I have never had a problem with NMM. Steam workshop autoupdates, and determines your load order. NMM allows you to control these things. Some people use both.I came over to NMM from the workshop because I found that the environment was much more supportive, experienced and kinder. :biggrin: The only issue I have ever had with NMM for downloading mods is that it is unable to handle really large mods, but they can be added manually easily enough. Lots of people here are always happy to try to help. And especially if you are a modder and an Oblivion alum, my guess is that you would feel at home with the NMM setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooker75 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 If you're on satellite, then your daily bandwidth usage is metered? If so, you should leave Steam offline permanently (after activating Skyrim and updating) and firewalled for extra measure. Otherwise, it WILL download things without bothering to ask you and use up your bandwidth. I have Hughesnet internet myself and can't stand having to use Steam because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodah100 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 It all goes through Steam anyways. If your connection is good and you don't have a download cap digital is fine. Otherwise it is quicker to get the disk version, install it that way, and just patch it via download. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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