Moving Origin Game Files To Steam & Then Verifying Integrity?

[Rapid]

Hello, so I own Star Wars Fallen Order on Origin, however I have EA Play and figured I might as well play Fallen Order on Steam (since I hate using multiple launchers). Thing is I got pretty bad internet and wanted to know if I can simply install Fallen Order on Steam, immediately pause it, copy the Data from Origin into the Steam directory, and then verify files? Or is the data structure completely different? Thx

[Nx Machina]

Just checked the store and Jedi Fallen Order is part of EA Play. Now assuming you have EA Play on Steam the appmanifest file will be generated when you start the download BUT again as stated in post #4

Автор сообщения: Nx Machina

You could start a download on Steam and then pause it, exit Steam then copy all the files, folders from the Origin version but no guarantee, Steam will not re-download the game.

[Rapid]

Автор сообщения: Mr. Gentlebot

Автор сообщения: Mato

In which instance did I "flame" anyone?

Автор сообщения: Mato

maybe they don't understand English so well)?

Автор сообщения: Mato

Previous reply got hostile for no reason, because of personal sensitivity.

Those are examples of flaming and looking to start an argument. Deflecting with a wildly inaccurate "sensitivity" when you're told to act essentially, more mature is preventing you from getting into trouble plus you were given an answer, though anyone with knowledge knows without the ACF it's pointless as pointed out:

Автор сообщения: Crazy Tiger

Steam uses the app manifest (the .acf file) to manage the installed status. Without it, Steam will redownload the whole thing anyway. So no, it won't work the way you like it.

There's also no need to make 3 replies in a row. Use the edit button.

Автор сообщения: Mato

so it's obviously a result of people not reading either the OP or the replies before replying (in which case the fault is not by me if they're not reading or can't read *no offence*.)

If those replying all have similar responses, then you didn't present it well enough.

You got your answer. [/quote

Автор сообщения: Mr. Gentlebot

Автор сообщения: Mato

In which instance did I "flame" anyone?

Автор сообщения: Mato

maybe they don't understand English so well)?

Автор сообщения: Mato

Previous reply got hostile for no reason, because of personal sensitivity.

Those are examples of flaming and looking to start an argument. Deflecting with a wildly inaccurate "sensitivity" when you're told to act essentially, more mature is preventing you from getting into trouble plus you were given an answer, though anyone with knowledge knows without the ACF it's pointless as pointed out:

Автор сообщения: Crazy Tiger

Steam uses the app manifest (the .acf file) to manage the installed status. Without it, Steam will redownload the whole thing anyway. So no, it won't work the way you like it.

There's also no need to make 3 replies in a row. Use the edit button.

Автор сообщения: Mato

so it's obviously a result of people not reading either the OP or the replies before replying (in which case the fault is not by me if they're not reading or can't read *no offence*.)

If those replying all have similar responses, then you didn't present it well enough.

You got your answer.

As you saw I already marked a topic answer. No need for further replies as it's unnecessary (and in your case, unrelated anyway).
Stating that someone might not be fluent in English is by no means an insult. If you find it as such then you're in effect insulting anyone that's not fluent, or can't speak English at all...
I'll give you the benefit of your ego to get in your last reply, as for me I got my answer and don't have further use for this thread. Take care.

[Rapid]

Автор сообщения: Nx Machina

Just checked the store and Jedi Fallen Order is part of EA Play. Now assuming you have EA Play on Steam the appmanifest file will be generated when you start the download BUT again as stated in post #4

Автор сообщения: Nx Machina

You could start a download on Steam and then pause it, exit Steam then copy all the files, folders from the Origin version but no guarantee, Steam will not re-download the game.

Thanks I just testing a few minutes ago, unfortunately it reverts to downloading from scratch despite trying multiple solutions.

[Crazy Tiger]

Автор сообщения: Mato

Автор сообщения: Nx Machina

Just checked the store and Jedi Fallen Order is part of EA Play. Now assuming you have EA Play on Steam the appmanifest file will be generated when you start the download BUT again as stated in post #4

Thanks I just testing a few minutes ago, unfortunately it reverts to downloading from scratch despite trying multiple solutions.

Yeah, because the app manifest that gets created has all data as "not installed".

That's why the general advice when moving games (for example backing them up before reinstalling Steam) always is to copy the whole Steamapps folder. That way you have both the files and the app manifest. Copying the folder back and then hitting install in the library will recreate the connection and show the game as installed and playable.

So your idea might work if you have an app manifest of an installed version.

[Nx Machina]

Автор сообщения: Mato

Thanks I just testing a few minutes ago, unfortunately it reverts to downloading from scratch despite trying multiple solutions.

I do not think the actual files, folders for the game are actually any different between the clients, they are structured the same way, but maybe some form of copy protection (client based) to stop people copying games between different PC clients and getting them for free. Note: just a theory.

Note: this does not happen if you start a download in Steam which then creates the appmanifest file, pause it, exit Steam and then copy the game from a friends Steam install.

[tintingaroo]

Steam can recognise data - the appmanifest file is not necessarily required.

Mato, check if the folder name of the games are the same - I've just been doing this with Aer: Memories of Old from EGS to Steam.
First it was downloading all data but I saw that in Steam the folder is named "AER", while on EGS it's "AERMemoriesOfOld". I "uninstalled" the Steam download, renamed the folder to the Steam way. This time Steam said something about recognising existing data, went on to validate the files and continued the download from the EGS files present.

[Rapid]

Автор сообщения: tintingaroo

Steam can recognise data - the appmanifest file is not necessarily required.

Mato, check if the folder name of the games are the same - I've just been doing this with Aer: Memories of Old from EGS to Steam.
First it was downloading all data but I saw that in Steam the folder is named "AER", while on EGS it's "AERMemoriesOfOld". I "uninstalled" the Steam download, renamed the folder to the Steam way. This time Steam said something about recognising existing data, went on to validate the files and continued the download from the EGS files present.

Oh really, I will try this quick. I just noticed also that I previously copied the Origin game files into the SteamLibrary/SteamApps/common/Jedi Fallen Order directory, but this might've been dumb of me since there's an actual "downloading" directory inside the SteamLibrary folder. There's a folder called 1172380, which contains files for Fallen Order. When doing this method should I be copying the game files into this directory inside "downloading" instead of "common" that I did earlier?

[Nx Machina]

Автор сообщения: tintingaroo

Steam can recognise data - the appmanifest file is not necessarily required.

Mato, check if the folder name of the games are the same - I've just been doing this with Aer: Memories of Old from EGS to Steam.
First it was downloading all data but I saw that in Steam the folder is named "AER", while on EGS it's "AERMemoriesOfOld". I "uninstalled" the Steam download, renamed the folder to the Steam way. This time Steam said something about recognising existing data, went on to validate the files and continued the download from the EGS files present.

Good catch. Had not thought about the install folder having a different name.

[tintingaroo]

Автор сообщения: Mato

Автор сообщения: tintingaroo

Steam can recognise data - the appmanifest file is not necessarily required.

Mato, check if the folder name of the games are the same - I've just been doing this with Aer: Memories of Old from EGS to Steam.
First it was downloading all data but I saw that in Steam the folder is named "AER", while on EGS it's "AERMemoriesOfOld". I "uninstalled" the Steam download, renamed the folder to the Steam way. This time Steam said something about recognising existing data, went on to validate the files and continued the download from the EGS files present.

Oh really, I will try this quick. I just noticed also that I previously copied the Origin game files into the SteamLibrary/SteamApps/common/Jedi Fallen Order directory, but this might've been dumb of me since there's an actual "downloading" directory inside the SteamLibrary folder. There's a folder called 1172380, which contains files for Fallen Order. When doing this method should I be copying the game files into this directory inside "downloading" instead of "common" that I did earlier?

Copy to the common folder.

[Nx Machina]

All games install to steamapps\common.

All files, folders you copy need to be in that location.

[Rapid]

Автор сообщения: Nx Machina

All games install to steamapps\common.

All files, folders you copy need to be in that location.

Doing this now, just waiting for the copy to finish then I will check if it works.

[Rapid]

Автор сообщения: tintingaroo

Steam can recognise data - the appmanifest file is not necessarily required.

Mato, check if the folder name of the games are the same - I've just been doing this with Aer: Memories of Old from EGS to Steam.
First it was downloading all data but I saw that in Steam the folder is named "AER", while on EGS it's "AERMemoriesOfOld". I "uninstalled" the Steam download, renamed the folder to the Steam way. This time Steam said something about recognising existing data, went on to validate the files and continued the download from the EGS files present.

Good news this worked. After validating everything Steam only had to download a few megabytes, which was quick! Seems there's no core difference to the file structure, and that it mainly comes down to naming the folders appropriately, as stated. Thanks for the help guys, I will update this thread's topic answer accordingly.

[Crazy Tiger]

Автор сообщения: Mato

Автор сообщения: tintingaroo

Steam can recognise data - the appmanifest file is not necessarily required.

Mato, check if the folder name of the games are the same - I've just been doing this with Aer: Memories of Old from EGS to Steam.
First it was downloading all data but I saw that in Steam the folder is named "AER", while on EGS it's "AERMemoriesOfOld". I "uninstalled" the Steam download, renamed the folder to the Steam way. This time Steam said something about recognising existing data, went on to validate the files and continued the download from the EGS files present.

Good news this worked. After validating everything Steam only had to download a few megabytes, which was quick! Seems there's no core difference to the file structure, and that it mainly comes down to naming the folders appropriately, as stated. Thanks for the help guys, I will update this thread's topic answer accordingly.

Neat. I'll bookmark the post, learned something new today.

[Nx Machina]

Автор сообщения: Mato

Автор сообщения: tintingaroo

Steam can recognise data - the appmanifest file is not necessarily required.

Mato, check if the folder name of the games are the same - I've just been doing this with Aer: Memories of Old from EGS to Steam.
First it was downloading all data but I saw that in Steam the folder is named "AER", while on EGS it's "AERMemoriesOfOld". I "uninstalled" the Steam download, renamed the folder to the Steam way. This time Steam said something about recognising existing data, went on to validate the files and continued the download from the EGS files present.

Good news this worked. After validating everything Steam only had to download a few megabytes, which was quick! Seems there's no core difference to the file structure, and that it mainly comes down to naming the folders appropriately, as stated. Thanks for the help guys, I will update this thread's topic answer accordingly.

Good to hear. Good catch by tintingaroo.

Enjoy your game.