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Sharkbait Jan 29, 2021 @ 11:25am
Remove Xbox live login
Steam only or I'll riot!
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Prax Jan 29, 2021 @ 7:58pm 
I understand your frustration but rioting will not do much since it's a Microsoft exclusive and it's why there is a Xbox login. I didn't liked it too at first but it's not that hard to press on the Esc-button and then you can start a single-player game. This game is also really great and I put 200+ hours in it already and haven't even played the last 5 patches yet.
People really need to understand that, if you're running this on windows, then you have an Xbox live account, you just use your Microsoft login and presto your logged in, no need to buy an account, that's just for Xbox owners.
As for Linux users, well you should already know that most games don't really support Linux, and the games that get support later on, are usually done by Steam, or GOG, etc, not the games developers, (most of the time).
If you look at the system requirements, it says under OS that you need at least windows 7 to run it.
Grat Dalton Jan 30, 2021 @ 2:19pm 
Originally posted by Dr. IronCock McDicksmash M.D.:
People really need to understand that, if you're running this on windows, then you have an Xbox live account, you just use your Microsoft login
- False. You do not need an account to have windows operating system.
Prax Jan 30, 2021 @ 10:49pm 
Originally posted by Grat Dalton:
Originally posted by Dr. IronCock McDicksmash M.D.:
People really need to understand that, if you're running this on windows, then you have an Xbox live account, you just use your Microsoft login
- False. You do not need an account to have windows operating system.
👍True. Which I also mentioned in my post '..press on the Esc-button'. I've never logged in.
SpiritofTrini Feb 1, 2021 @ 7:15am 
Most of the replies I see on this... folks just don't get it. There are some of us ( me included ) who is just turned off by the fact it says "must log into XBOX acct, etc".

I bought the game NOT to play solo and I wanted my best bud and I to chill with this. Stupid me and I acknowledge that I did not pay attention to that brown note that said the thing about XBOX log in. ( I now know to look at that thing before I buy any games - so lesson learnt )

Long story short... they can do something about this. Thought the same thing would happen with Satisfactory because of Epic store crap, but no they did it right. You don't have to log into or create Epic store acct. basically you can use "steam".

I've uninstalled this game and just wont be playing it. and lastly if I can't eat a 30 dollar lost or what ever I paid for then I think I would have much more things to worry about.

Again... just make it where you can use your steam acct. if you don't want anything to do with Microsoft/XBOX.

I'm so sick and tired of these big company's wanted to be tied into your computer etc all the dang time.

For gaming I basically just want to use Steam and some form of voice chat be it Discord, or what ever.

It is a nice game but, I'm sure there are a lot of people who will be turned off by that Microsoft/XBOX thing. So people really need to stop with the just do this... or do that....

Simply put, a game developer/publisher/etc. would want to hit max clients so they can make some decent $$$$$$. If they don't look into this then they will miss out on a lot of customers.

That is just my humble opin, and I really do hope it changes in the future because yes, I want to play this game with my buds.

And yes I do have an XBOX acct. but that is for when I'm on my XBOX, not my PC...
Plake Feb 3, 2021 @ 11:09pm 
Originally posted by SpiritofTrini:
Most of the replies I see on this... folks just don't get it. There are some of us ( me included ) who is just turned off by the fact it says "must log into XBOX acct, etc".

I bought the game NOT to play solo and I wanted my best bud and I to chill with this. Stupid me and I acknowledge that I did not pay attention to that brown note that said the thing about XBOX log in. ( I now know to look at that thing before I buy any games - so lesson learnt )

Long story short... they can do something about this. Thought the same thing would happen with Satisfactory because of Epic store crap, but no they did it right. You don't have to log into or create Epic store acct. basically you can use "steam".

I've uninstalled this game and just wont be playing it. and lastly if I can't eat a 30 dollar lost or what ever I paid for then I think I would have much more things to worry about.

Again... just make it where you can use your steam acct. if you don't want anything to do with Microsoft/XBOX.

I'm so sick and tired of these big company's wanted to be tied into your computer etc all the dang time.

For gaming I basically just want to use Steam and some form of voice chat be it Discord, or what ever.

It is a nice game but, I'm sure there are a lot of people who will be turned off by that Microsoft/XBOX thing. So people really need to stop with the just do this... or do that....

Simply put, a game developer/publisher/etc. would want to hit max clients so they can make some decent $$$$$$. If they don't look into this then they will miss out on a lot of customers.

That is just my humble opin, and I really do hope it changes in the future because yes, I want to play this game with my buds.

And yes I do have an XBOX acct. but that is for when I'm on my XBOX, not my PC...
The one who "doesn't get it" is certaily you...! Learn to deal with the fact that the big players in the gaming industry rather have you use their own launcher (R*, Ubicr4p, EA, etc.), no matter where you bought the game! And if you want to play a game that is made by a company with their own console as in this case, you either deal with the fact that they share the login, or move on. But the second will drastically minimize the amount of games you'll be able to play in the near future...
Sharkbait Feb 4, 2021 @ 2:01am 
Originally posted by Plake:
Originally posted by SpiritofTrini:
Most of the replies I see on this... folks just don't get it. There are some of us ( me included ) who is just turned off by the fact it says "must log into XBOX acct, etc".

I bought the game NOT to play solo and I wanted my best bud and I to chill with this. Stupid me and I acknowledge that I did not pay attention to that brown note that said the thing about XBOX log in. ( I now know to look at that thing before I buy any games - so lesson learnt )

Long story short... they can do something about this. Thought the same thing would happen with Satisfactory because of Epic store crap, but no they did it right. You don't have to log into or create Epic store acct. basically you can use "steam".

I've uninstalled this game and just wont be playing it. and lastly if I can't eat a 30 dollar lost or what ever I paid for then I think I would have much more things to worry about.

Again... just make it where you can use your steam acct. if you don't want anything to do with Microsoft/XBOX.

I'm so sick and tired of these big company's wanted to be tied into your computer etc all the dang time.

For gaming I basically just want to use Steam and some form of voice chat be it Discord, or what ever.

It is a nice game but, I'm sure there are a lot of people who will be turned off by that Microsoft/XBOX thing. So people really need to stop with the just do this... or do that....

Simply put, a game developer/publisher/etc. would want to hit max clients so they can make some decent $$$$$$. If they don't look into this then they will miss out on a lot of customers.

That is just my humble opin, and I really do hope it changes in the future because yes, I want to play this game with my buds.

And yes I do have an XBOX acct. but that is for when I'm on my XBOX, not my PC...
The one who "doesn't get it" is certaily you...! Learn to deal with the fact that the big players in the gaming industry rather have you use their own launcher (R*, Ubicr4p, EA, etc.), no matter where you bought the game! And if you want to play a game that is made by a company with their own console as in this case, you either deal with the fact that they share the login, or move on. But the second will drastically minimize the amount of games you'll be able to play in the near future...

Most Players want all in one client deal. instead of spreading them over various clients and platforms, having tons of various clients that are often very poorly designed.

While this wasn't adressed to me, tho I am the creator of this thread. his respons is exactely what I feel, and yes I dont play many games that requires additional clients to run as I don't wanna deal with more accounts to keep track of, more clients to have installed. I just wanna have all in one.

Its the same with any media. what once was this cool idea of having a streaming service where u can watch whatever you want from one single client, has now become what we all hated with Cable tv. Multitude of streaming clients offering their ♥♥♥♥ (which in this case require you to pay them a monthly fee,) and If I wanna watch something I have to find out where that ♥♥♥♥ is streamed and then pay that monthly fee, racking up a large sum of money at the end of the day. This is why piracy for movies and shows hasn't died down like it did for music.

Spotify is the only streaming service that seems to have all music in one platform (or at least the vast majority of music). You pay a small fee and get access to all the songs where ever you when ever you are. you dont need to jump clients and services. Just play a song and listen. Spotify is what most people want for each type of media. Example; steam for games, Netflix for all shows and movies and Spotify for all music. simplicity, cheap and easily accessable.
SpiritofTrini Feb 4, 2021 @ 6:35am 
Originally posted by Plake:
The one who "doesn't get it" is certaily you...! Learn to deal with the fact that the big players in the gaming industry rather have you use their own launcher (R*, Ubicr4p, EA, etc.), no matter where you bought the game! And if you want to play a game that is made by a company with their own console as in this case, you either deal with the fact that they share the login, or move on. But the second will drastically minimize the amount of games you'll be able to play in the near future...

Lol, thanks for your reply :steamthumbsup:
Last edited by SpiritofTrini; Feb 4, 2021 @ 6:36am
Tiel Feb 4, 2021 @ 12:05pm 
Grounded has cross platform play, due to the microsoft login. It's literally the sole reason as to how people are able to play with eachother from xbox one and steam.

So effectively, by demanding they remove it, you are demanding that those who play with their friends on both systems, are no longer allowed to do so.

Why? Because you're unwilling to sign into your microsoft account, or create one, when you're using.........windows..........a microsoft product.

Seems really sad that anyone, literally anyone, would request, let alone demand, that people can't play with their friends, all because you don't want to login to an....account..........
Garrish Feb 4, 2021 @ 1:00pm 
I'm happy with cross platform, I have a PC and my son has an Xbox, so yeah. Microsoft account is free, and as far as companies going after your info or whatever, Windows runs on Microsoft already. You may not have a Microsoft account where you can access the features they offer, but they already have your data nonetheless, and even of you spoof your IP or something, your MAC address that you use to create a Windows account is tied to your individual PC.

I can see people not wanting multiple logins, but it auto-logs you into your Microsoft/Xbox Live account, after you first tie your game to your Microsoft account, and you can play with more than just Steam Friends.
Sharkbait Feb 4, 2021 @ 1:23pm 
Originally posted by Aura:
Grounded has cross platform play, due to the microsoft login. It's literally the sole reason as to how people are able to play with eachother from xbox one and steam.

So effectively, by demanding they remove it, you are demanding that those who play with their friends on both systems, are no longer allowed to do so.

Why? Because you're unwilling to sign into your microsoft account, or create one, when you're using.........windows..........a microsoft product.

Seems really sad that anyone, literally anyone, would request, let alone demand, that people can't play with their friends, all because you don't want to login to an....account..........

Me rioting wont change anything. Tho I wish it would yes. I want one platform to rule them all. not a multitude of clients that requires tons of logins and accounts, when you could have one single one. but I digress.

Im saying that I should be able to use my steam client and play with other steam clients, not be forced another client to play. one of the reasons I dropped Assassins creed series.
Or simply have clients be able to interact so xbox can meet steam users without having to log into anything. alas everyone wanna be steam these days. Just like how everyone wanna be netflix. when they could simply make a collabartive client that is neutral ground.

In short. Grounded won't be a game I be playing because of this. I already have Uplay and even that urks me a ♥♥♥♥ ton.
Xajar Feb 26, 2021 @ 5:48am 
Thank for this post, I was really considering this game but like many others the attachment to Microsoft/xbox is too much.
2ndForm Mar 1, 2021 @ 8:27am 
Be one thing if it actually worked, MS sure loves to strong arm their ♥♥♥♥ onto decent products. The fact it bugs out every second time, or the fact it could be so so much simpler really is frustrating.

Why anyone would defend this shoddy and shoe horned 'feature' is beyond me, simply saying 'lol everyone does it get with the program' is so brain dead I dont even know where to begin.
Garrish Mar 1, 2021 @ 8:54am 
To each his own.
2ndForm Mar 1, 2021 @ 9:23am 
Originally posted by Garrish:
To each his own.
Would be a fine statement to make if one could decide to not take part... as it stands your statement means nothing.

Not to mention it is not as simple as logging in, it frequently borks, and is not necessary for multiplayer or cross platform. It's just unnecessary bloat to appease some MS suits that probably have no experience with games as developers or consumers.

Less 'to each their own' and more 'mediocrity for all'.
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