Blu02 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Really, because my disk from Gamestop had nothing except the Steam software. I had to download the entire game. I remember many people had that issue around release. Not sure if it's a bug or some Steam setting, but you can avoid it by disabling your internet connection when starting the install. That will force it to use your DVD content instead. Would be kinda retarded to sell DVD's with only Steam on them :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7x5631 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Steam version, takes hours to download and hours to install, through the CD it´s 15 minutes to install. After it downloads, it's pretty much installed. Besides, it takes 30 minutes to go to the store to buy the actual game. The game uses Steam anyways. Save some paper and plastic and buy it digitally. Plus you might catch another sale. Not long ago it was 50% off. For the OP, I haven't bought skyrim yet... I did play it when it first came out for 10 or so hours but not a copy of my own and I downloaded a lot of mods. I am going to buy it now. Here are some questions: 1. Do all mods work with the steam version of skyrim? (even the memory expansion and special script mods?) 2. Does steam save your saved game data so if I stop playing/uninstall and reinstall on another computer in the future I will have my saved game? 3. Does nexus mod manager work even if I get the steam version of the game? 4. Is there a reason that I would want to use nexus mod manager for my mods or does steam mod manager have all the good mods minus the adult ones? Yes Yes Yes Personal preference. I use both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ym0671 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 If you have limited bandwidth, go with the box version. It will be a lot faster to (re)install.In any case, you are forced to use steam (which i will never use if i had the choice. IMO, it has a very lame updating system) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFBryan18 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Really, because my disk from Gamestop had nothing except the Steam software. I had to download the entire game. I remember many people had that issue around release. Not sure if it's a bug or some Steam setting, but you can avoid it by disabling your internet connection when starting the install. That will force it to use your DVD content instead. Would be kinda retarded to sell DVD's with only Steam on them :P Well, I did think it was retarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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