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Lanny Aug 24, 2015 @ 2:30pm
CD Version to Steam?
Hi, I've had the CD version of M2TW Gold Edition ever since it came out. Recently, my CDs have become very scratched. It takes forever to boot the game, its a pain to uninstall, then reinstall it every time I feel like playing some M2 (And I keep putting the 2nd disc in the dumbest of places, losing it entirely) and the Crusades campaign wont install due to the state of the 2nd disc. I tried to put in my CD key on steam a year or two back, but I couldnt register the game to steam. Is there any way someone could help me get my copy of Gold on steam? I know the entire collection is like 5 bucks on sale, but I want to take this $&!@ back to the middle ages NOW!
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Preacher Aug 25, 2015 @ 4:54am 
I also have the CD version. I went to 'ADD A GAME...' at the bottom left corner. Click on 'Activate a Product on Steam', enter your CD code. TW recently allowed this because Gamespy went down. If it worked for me, it'll work for you. Try it again.
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Telfram Aug 25, 2015 @ 5:28am 
There are no-cd patchs out there, used to use them myself until bought another copy on Steam.
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Preacher Aug 25, 2015 @ 5:34am 
What patches?
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Telfram Aug 25, 2015 @ 7:31am 
Originally posted by 7491Blackout:
What patches?

Try :
http://www.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_medieval_2.shtml
for a 'no cd' patch.
You install as normal, install the patch and no longer need to insert the disc to play.

'and the Crusades campaign wont install due to the state of the 2nd disc'
Try a disc polisher(about £10-15), unless it has deep scores, that recovers most discs.
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Telfram Aug 25, 2015 @ 7:35am 
Not sure why Steam has censored the address, just type Medieval 2 no cd patch into a decent search engine.
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Lanny Aug 25, 2015 @ 5:49pm 
Yep, putting the CD key in again worked. Thanks for letting me know Blackout.
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Preacher Aug 26, 2015 @ 4:43am 
Originally posted by Chief Slap-A-Ho:
Yep, putting the CD key in again worked. Thanks for letting me know Blackout.
No problem! Always happy to help! I just figured this out a week ago.
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Preacher Jul 17, 2019 @ 3:19pm 
Originally posted by DoxInfect3D:
Confirmed working, just activated the Gold Edition and received the Definitive Edition on my account. Tried this years ago and it didn't work, happy that it does!
That's great news! Glad it worked out!
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To Hell With The Trolls! Jul 17, 2019 @ 4:43pm 
Remember, using the cd key through steam set's you up for all updates without questioning the site (my cd's didn't work anymore on new comp) PLUS you get later content that was made free after purchase!

I had Rome, Barbarian invasion and Medeival... but through steam I got all the free expansions.
Last edited by To Hell With The Trolls!; Jul 17, 2019 @ 4:44pm
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Inardesco Jul 18, 2019 @ 3:50am 
The only version that gets updated is the Feral Interactive version for linux/mac
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spaceweezle Aug 12, 2019 @ 5:00am 
Originally posted by DoxInfect3D:
Confirmed working, just activated the Gold Edition and received the Definitive Edition on my account. Tried this years ago and it didn't work, happy that it does!

Is there any difference between the boxed gold edition and the definitive edition ?

I've been using an ancient install on a slave drive for many years. It's just a pain to load the dvd. Then again I have other games not redeemable on steam that also require discs.

I don't really want to use cracks as the new code has a propensity to make games more unstable and potentially hinder performance.

One reason why I am hesitant to redeem it on steam, is that my install has been extensively modded and tweaked, meaning I'd need another separate install from steam and redo all the work.
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Preacher Aug 12, 2019 @ 5:05am 
Anymore, I don't think there is any difference between Gold and Definitive. Definitive is something CA did recently for older titles where they allowed everyone to have the DLC free. In this case, Kingdoms.

You will have to reinstall it regardless for the Steam version, even if you already have it installed.
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spaceweezle Aug 12, 2019 @ 6:00am 
Originally posted by Preacher:
Anymore, I don't think there is any difference between Gold and Definitive. Definitive is something CA did recently for older titles where they allowed everyone to have the DLC free. In this case, Kingdoms.

You will have to reinstall it regardless for the Steam version, even if you already have it installed.

Ahh ok. I guess there is no real point in redeeming it. Maybe I should just try to make a 1:1 image file so I can play without the disc. Right now I have a dvd-rom drive hanging out of the side of my case lol.
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Preacher Aug 12, 2019 @ 6:28am 
Originally posted by spaceweezle:
Originally posted by Preacher:
Anymore, I don't think there is any difference between Gold and Definitive. Definitive is something CA did recently for older titles where they allowed everyone to have the DLC free. In this case, Kingdoms.

You will have to reinstall it regardless for the Steam version, even if you already have it installed.

Ahh ok. I guess there is no real point in redeeming it. Maybe I should just try to make a 1:1 image file so I can play without the disc. Right now I have a dvd-rom drive hanging out of the side of my case lol.
Yeah, the only real advantage to having it on Steam is the ability to still play multiplayer. lmao, it's weird that they aren't even bothering putting optical drive slots in case towers anymore.
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spaceweezle Aug 12, 2019 @ 6:43am 
Originally posted by Preacher:
Originally posted by spaceweezle:

Ahh ok. I guess there is no real point in redeeming it. Maybe I should just try to make a 1:1 image file so I can play without the disc. Right now I have a dvd-rom drive hanging out of the side of my case lol.
Yeah, the only real advantage to having it on Steam is the ability to still play multiplayer. lmao, it's weird that they aren't even bothering putting optical drive slots in case towers anymore.


Yeah, I wish there were more options for modern cases with drive bays. I totally regret buying this NZXT case for that reason. I also have a HDD sitting on a foam block under my GPU because it won't fit anywhere else..

Luckily I have a Cosmos II case, but the system inside has issues. My new build will definitely be going inside it.
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