I missed the Steam Sale for Crysis

It was on this past Friday. The one day I forgot to check. Not only that, but it was the second time I missed this deal.

No. No. No. NOOOOOOOO!!!!!

I'm a nervous wreck. I can't handle myself. Gahh.

Awww, then i missed it too. Of course it would probably just melt my computer.

I have the sudden urge to post this:

I saw it, but didn't buy it.

I do regret missing the Total war sale though.

Am I only one who actually bought it then? o-o

And don't worry OP, its not that great Unless you have uber good computer that is.

I just wanted it to play Living Legends myself anyways.

I have a laptop. A ''MacBook laptop that needs to boot into Boot Camp to play PC games. That should tell you enough.

But you know... in case I ever get a better computer...

You wouldn't need a better computer, you would need a ridiculously expensive computer that is uber good. And like I said, gameplay itself isn't that special compared to other FPS. Its not a bad game, but without graphics nothing special.

Note that I'm trying to make you feel better as I myself bought it too in case I would ever get an uber good computer

Don't worry. The Steam version still has the stupid DRM, so you aren't missing anything.

It does? ._.*didn't notice anything*

I saw used copies on sale at Amazon for $9.99. Now, I'm not especially educated in the horrors of DRM, but I thought Secu Rom means you can only install the game a limited number of times, which was make selling a used copy somewhat moot. Can anybody explain more?

And what exactly are the details of the DRM?

You pretty much hit it on the nail. And yes, buying a used copy is going to be totally pointless since it's probably already at it's install limit, or the original user still has an active account, both of which will screw you over.

I considered buying it, but as soon as I heard it uses SecuROM I passed it up. I don't want to support developers who use SecuROM.

edited 13th May '11 7:58:45 AM by PhiliusLupae

Most games on the PC these days have it, and only more are going to adopt it as time passes. Besides, it only becomes a problem if your hard drive suffers a total crash with no backup, because as long as you copy your entire OS and system data, you'll be able to transfer the game without it counting against the install limit.

Honestly, if you really feel that you would like the game, then by all means buy it - in the end, you're supporting the company and ensuring that they will not give up on making products for the PC.

^^ Doesn't the majority of AAA titles use SecuROM?

But does the Steam version have this install limit?

Steam lets you know when the game has SecuROM.

In this case, the Steam version of Crysis still does (5-install limit).

edited 13th May '11 8:53:41 AM by EarlOfSandvich

If it still has SecuROM, then yes.

edited 13th May '11 8:54:57 AM by Litis

EDIT: Nevermind.

edited 13th May '11 8:55:14 AM by Neo_Crimson

What makes you say that? There are plenty of games on Steam that don't use SecuROM (I own about a hundred). They have DRM (since Steam is a form of DRM), but not the draconian kind that I want to discourage. Even if a lot of AAA titles use it, there are plenty of games for me to choose from that don't if I don't want to give money to companies that abuse their own customers.

edited 13th May '11 11:07:41 AM by PhiliusLupae

Plus, PC Gamer includes a bit in their reviews about what Copy Protection system is used, and if it's bad enough, they'll go into detail in the actual review (such as the Silent Hunter 5 review).