Transferring the game.

[pellaken]

Wondering how exactly I'll be able to turn my current RimWorld copy into a Steam copy?

[Tynan]

We'll use an automated webpage where you put in your email and it sends you your key.

[oldeguy]

Originally posted by Tynan:

We'll use an automated webpage where you put in your email and it sends you your key.

Well what if I don't want to pla y on Steam will it still update through the webpage?


Thanks, love this game

[Maligner]

https://ludeon.com/blog/

Non-Steam players will also get the same updates at the same time, through the current SendOwl distribution system.
Regarding giving out keys, I’m afraid I can’t promise this because of Valve’s policy. The old answer from the FAQ still applies.

https://ludeon.com/blog/faq/

Will I get a Steam key?
– It depends when you bought the game. If you bought the game on or before November 4, 2014 you will get a key when the game is released on Steam. If you bought the game after that, we will try to get you a Steam key but Valve’s policies prevent us from being able to guarantee this.

[sugebearx]

I just bought Rimworld last week and had no clue it was coming to Steam any time soon...I am gonna be really ticked if I can't get a Steam key. I have bought quite a few games from companies before they released on Steam and have gotten a key for EVERY game. I fail to see why this should suddenly be an issue with this game. If the Dev can't provide Steam keys he should offer a refund to those who wish to purchase it on Steam.

Don't get me wrong, I prefer DRM free, but if Rimworld utilizes Workshop there is no parity between the two versions. In my experience, once modders start uploading to Workshop many, if not most, stop uploading elsewhere. Needless to say this is more than a minor inconvenience.

I suppose it's my own stupidity for not doing my research. I let my guard down and assumed a Steam key was implicit with the purchase when available...guess I was wrong. Really, really disappointed.

[Mad Dog Torx]

Originally posted by sugebearx:

Really, really disappointed.

Disappointed with what? Tynan has stated you'll be able to get a key from the studio's website.

[sugebearx]

Originally posted by Mad Dog Torx:

Originally posted by sugebearx:

Really, really disappointed.

Disappointed with what? Tynan has stated you'll be able to get a key from the studio's website.

According to the FAQ [TG] Maligner linked, Steam keys are not guaranteed for recent purchases.

[BlackSmokeDMax]

Originally posted by sugebearx:

Originally posted by Mad Dog Torx:

Disappointed with what? Tynan has stated you'll be able to get a key from the studio's website.

According to the FAQ [TG] Maligner linked, Steam keys are not guaranteed for recent purchases.

I think it just takes reading between the lines of some other comments. He can generate as many keys as he wants. What he can't do is "promise" keys before it is on sale on Steam. So right now he is not "promising"

[Star Lord]

Originally posted by sugebearx:

Don't get me wrong, I prefer DRM free, but if Rimworld utilizes Workshop there is no parity between the two versions. In my experience, once modders start uploading to Workshop many, if not most, stop uploading elsewhere. Needless to say this is more than a minor inconvenience.

We don't know that for sure. Take Skyrim for example. Hell of a lot more mods on Nexus than Workshop. There's even many mods out on Nexus now for Rimworld.

[Pickle Bath]

I think Tynan needs to make a stickied post here and a post on his Ludeon dev blog to clearly state what is going on with the Steam keys. Because the FAQ makes it seem like you _won't_ get a key if you bought from the webpage after Nov 2014. But then his subsequent comments make it seem like you _will_.

So really some clarity in a central location would be great and allay a lot of fear and growing panic, because as good as Rimworld is I don't think anyone is prepared to pay $60 to buy it twice.

[lennylenny3 aka xSariusx]

Originally posted by Olrac:

I think Tynan needs to make a stickied post here and a post on his Ludeon dev blog to clearly state what is going on with the Steam keys. Because the FAQ makes it seem like you _won't_ get a key if you bought from the webpage after Nov 2014. But then his subsequent comments make it seem like you _will_.

So really some clarity in a central location would be great and allay a lot of fear and growing panic, because as good as Rimworld is I don't think anyone is prepared to pay $60 to buy it twice.

Due to Steam policy he isn't allowed to promise keys for the ones who bought it after it has gone to Greenlight

[Pickle Bath]

Originally posted by lennylenny3 aka xSariusx:

Due to Steam policy he isn't allowed to promise keys for the ones who bought it after it has gone to Greenlight

That's basically what the FAQ says. But then Tynan has clarified right above (and elsewhere) that eventually there will be a way to request a Steam key if you have the webpage version, regardless of purchase date. And enough reading here and on his blog gives you the sense everyone who bought the game and wants a Steam key will get one (eventually).
The original key limitation is really just while Rimworld is in early access.

Regardless you can see the confusion, and I hope Tynan can as well and just puts a sticky to clear up any panic.

[Anonymous2012]

Quote from Tynan:
https://ludeon.com/blog/2016/05/steam-release-this-summer-with-scenario-system/#comment-140296

Valve’s rule isn’t against giving keys to people after the game is out. It is against selling keys before the game is available on Steam.

I am also able to generate all the keys I like. But, as I’ve been specifically told by Valve, I’m not allowed to sell those keys right now. That’s why I don’t promise keys.

So, to summarize. Later, I’ll be allowed to give keys to everyone. But now, I’m just not allowed to sell those keys, until the Steam release. Note the subtle but important difference.

[Diarmuhnd]

Tynan @ Ludeon games has allways done his best for his community. You can be sure he won't leave you out in the cold. Unless some alien entity has possessed him and he's no longer in control of himself.... >".'<

[Thirty7Beers]

I don't even care. I'm going to gladly buy it a 2nd time just to support!

[Tynan]

37Beers - I much appreciate it if you do :) But if you want to support me, it's best to buy it on the website instead of on Steam; Steam takes a cut.

After Steam release you'll get your key either way.

Muchas gracias!