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Prophetbot Aug 21, 2014 @ 1:41am
DRM-Free version?
Just wondering if it's possible to obtain a DRM free version of the game as i'd plan to use the game on more computers, some of which don't allow me to run steam (hi school!) .
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zwergenaufstand Aug 21, 2014 @ 2:43am 
I don't think so.
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Mike Aug 21, 2014 @ 4:05am 
We're sticking with Steam for the forseeable future guys.
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Prophetbot Aug 21, 2014 @ 4:05am 
Originally posted by Yäger:
I don't think so.
That's sad. :'(
I'll have to stick to FTL for now then.
*edit*
Originally posted by Mike_Team17:
We're sticking with Steam for the forseeable future guys.
Dat ninja post!
Last edited by Prophetbot; Aug 21, 2014 @ 4:06am
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sphyvnx Jan 3, 2015 @ 4:37pm 
Originally posted by Mike_Team17:
We're sticking with Steam for the forseeable future guys.

If possible, it would be great if The Humble Bundle Store could sell it. (What terminology would be used there?)
Last edited by sphyvnx; Jan 3, 2015 @ 4:39pm
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Harichi Jan 3, 2015 @ 5:17pm 
Steam is DRM-Free, as you can play games without the need of being online.
But, I understand what you mean. :P
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Prophetbot Jan 4, 2015 @ 2:49am 
Originally posted by Harichi:
Steam is DRM-Free, as you can play games without the need of being online.
But, I understand what you mean. :P
Steam is a DRM itself, as you can't play (most) steam games without Steam.
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Harichi Jan 4, 2015 @ 12:34pm 
Originally posted by Scholar:
Originally posted by Harichi:
Steam is DRM-Free, as you can play games without the need of being online.
But, I understand what you mean. :P
Steam is a DRM itself, as you can't play (most) steam games without Steam.
Yeah, but it's not always-online DRM now that I think of it.
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Mike Jan 6, 2015 @ 2:12am 
Originally posted by albinoPossum:
Originally posted by Mike_Team17:
We're sticking with Steam for the forseeable future guys.

If possible, it would be great if The Humble Bundle Store could sell it. (What terminology would be used there?)

TA DAAAAAA
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/theescapists_storefront

(Please don't tell Steam that I posted this)
Last edited by Mike; Jan 6, 2015 @ 2:12am
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Xyem Jan 11, 2015 @ 3:31pm 
I'd buy this instantly.. if it didn't require Steam (and I don't even have Windows).

I hope you'll provide a DRM-free version once you release the game, so I can join the fun.
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FroBodine Jan 11, 2015 @ 5:11pm 
But . . . but . . . you're on Steam, so you must use it. What's the big deal? If you like the game, just buy it. Who cares if it's on Steam?
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Harichi Jan 12, 2015 @ 8:37am 
Originally posted by Xyem:
I'd buy this instantly.. if it didn't require Steam (and I don't even have Windows).

I hope you'll provide a DRM-free version once you release the game, so I can join the fun.
It's on Humble Bundle. It needs Windows, also, why do you want a DRM free version? You can play this game without internet access anyway.
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Chompy Lobster Jan 12, 2015 @ 8:57am 
I imagine they'll probably stick with Steam until release, as it's an easy way to keep the game updated. Not that you can't do Early Access without it (see Prison Architect), but having the game automatically update and remind people that it exists is probably pretty handy, not to mention Steam also has the announcements and forums tied in.
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Xyem Jan 12, 2015 @ 11:28am 
Originally posted by FroBodine:
But . . . but . . . you're on Steam, so you must use it. What's the big deal? If you like the game, just buy it. Who cares if it's on Steam?
I disliked Steam on principle before I used it. I dislike it even more now I use it.

I care if it is on Steam because when Steam decides to throw a fit (and it does, *frequently* for me, the latest being that it would get to login, then consume 100% CPU and never start.. even after re-installation), I won't be able to play the game that I paid for and I just don't find that acceptable.
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Xyem Jan 12, 2015 @ 11:32am 
Originally posted by Harichi:
622954302091072021It's on Humble Bundle. It needs Windows, also, why do you want a DRM free version? You can play this game without internet access anyway.
Buying it on Humble Bundle will net me just a Steam key so it being on there makes no difference.

I may be able to get it working on my non-Windows platform. Even if it doesn't work now, it may do in the future. The thing is, it requiring Steam means I would have to get 2 things working :)
Last edited by Xyem; Jan 12, 2015 @ 11:38am
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Xyem Jan 12, 2015 @ 11:40am 
Originally posted by Cumpy Lustard:
I imagine they'll probably stick with Steam until release, as it's an easy way to keep the game updated. Not that you can't do Early Access without it (see Prison Architect), but having the game automatically update and remind people that it exists is probably pretty handy, not to mention Steam also has the announcements and forums tied in.
Yeah, don't get me wrong, Steam does provide some useful tools and I don't have a problem with it existing or being used.. I have an issue with it being used _exclusively_. Throwing the game files at Humble/Desura/CDN-of-your-choice is not an arduous process unless you've intentionally made it so. You should be able to automate it easily.. if you can't, what are you doing coding a game?! :)

If a DRM-free version was provided, but only updated every 2 months (so it lags behind Steams version for a bit).. that'd be fine with me. I just don't want someone else (Valve) having control over whether I can install and play my games, either intentionally or unintentionally (by their client not working today).. when they aren't strictly required for the game to function.

When I release my game, I will be putting it on every platform that will accept it. Maximum choice for everyone!
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