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The Launcher Client from Steam IS NOT WORKING

You cannot play the game with Steam

Steam will DELETE your client and force a complete redownload

Contrary to what some have said, the issues with STEAM are ongoing.

I am demanding a refund for my STEAM STO preorder (because STEAM charges your CC immediately for preorders) and buying the game from a local retailer.

SAVE YOUR TIME, MONEY, AND FRUSTRATION: DO NOT BUY FROM STEAM.
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    my client works just fine after redownloading from steam. dunno why other people are having problems. but i feel bad for them.

    never had a problem with steam since i started using it just before half life 2 came out so many years ago. don't have that many games through it, but use it whenever it's available for games i want to play.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Um. There's nothing wrong with buying the game on Steam, I did that myself.

    Just don't download it through Steam and you're set, however. That's what I did, no problems here.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    You can use steam just turn of automatic updates and launch game via the launcher in the install folder.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    wrote:
    Um. There's nothing wrong with buying the game on Steam, I did that myself.

    Just don't download it through Steam and you're set, however. That's what I did, no problems here.
    Will you still be able to get your retail key from Steam on the 2nd if you didn't download/install it through Steam?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    So is that's what's going on? I haven't been able to play for like 12 hours. The launcher just freezes at a blank white screen.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    When game lauched on the 2nd back up your install folder (this is to make sure steam dont touch it) lauch steam start installing the game, right click on the name selete view CD-key copy CD key to account page delete STO from steam list restore back up and you are go!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Itanius wrote: »
    Will you still be able to get your retail key from Steam on the 2nd if you didn't download/install it through Steam?

    Yeah, just backup the current game and go to install it, but instead of letting it actually download just grab the key from Steam then delete the game/shortcut from Steam, then launch from the backed up version of STO.

    Basically what the above poster said.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    rakiyama wrote:
    I'm reposting here too in case I can save somebody the trouble and frustration everyone that made the mistake of buying from Steam has suffered:

    The Launcher Client from Steam IS NOT WORKING

    You cannot play the game with Steam

    Steam will DELETE your client and force a complete redownload

    Contrary to what some have said, the issues with STEAM are ongoing.

    I am demanding a refund for my STEAM STO preorder (because STEAM charges your CC immediately for preorders) and buying the game from a local retailer.

    SAVE YOUR TIME, MONEY, AND FRUSTRATION: DO NOT BUY FROM STEAM.

    i bought the game through steam and the only thing i have experienced on that list is the re-download when the head start went live, other than that zero issues with steam, now Cryptic on on the other hand has been making it hard to stay happy with my over 300 cnd purchase.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    What version of STO did you buy from Steam? I downloaded the very basic pre-order with no goodies, and I never had to redownload anything. The game just launched after a 40mb update.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Kirkfat wrote: »
    What version of STO did you buy from Steam? I downloaded the very basic pre-order with no goodies, and I never had to redownload anything. The game just launched after a 40mb update.

    I think the problem was with people who were using the Beta client from Steam. People who downloaded STO from Steam after the Headstart wouldn't have been affected, I'd wager.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    I bought mine off Steam and have STO on my laptop and desktop.

    The desktop will not launch it but the laptop does, but they both run the same steam account.

    So it's totally random
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Simple fix get it working then TURN of automatic updates and create a DIRECT link to the game laucher problem solved (as steam wont decide theres a problem and reinstall it.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    ethzero wrote: »
    I think the problem was with people who were using the Beta client from Steam. People who downloaded STO from Steam after the Headstart wouldn't have been affected, I'd wager.

    I also downloaded the beta from Steam when I pre-ordered at the start of OB. I did, however, keep that beta fully updated through the OB launcher prior to headstart.

    I just don't get why everyone is having a problem that I'm not having. Someone else mentioned that it had something to do with launching the game via desktop icon v. opening steam and launching it through there. I always click on the STO desktop icon.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    How odd I did have to do the complete download but never had a problem running it with steam.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Kirkfat wrote: »
    I also downloaded the beta from Steam when I pre-ordered. I did, however, keep that beta fully updated through the OB launcher prior to headstart.

    I just don't get why everyone is having a problem that I'm not having. Someone else mentioned that it had something to do with launching the game via desktop icon v. opening steam and launching it through there. I always click on the STO desktop icon.

    Ah I see. Yeah launching the game through the Cryptic Launcher to update is the right way to go, I think the problem was people trying to update the game using Steam. Rather, the fact that they didn't disable updates for the game inside Steam settings.. it seems Steam went to update the game by itself, saw that the game wasn't where it was supposed to be (god knows why) and decided to redownload the entire thing.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    I got it from Impulse myself and it worked. If you want a Digital version try that or Direct2Drive.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    ethzero wrote: »
    I think the problem was with people who were using the Beta client from Steam. People who downloaded STO from Steam after the Headstart wouldn't have been affected, I'd wager.

    I think you may be right. I bought and downloaded the special edition version on Steam just after the Headstart and have had no problems (other than in-game bugs).

    I launch it through Steam too.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    I got it from Impulse myself and it worked. If you want a Digital version try that or Direct2Drive.

    There's no good reason to not use Steam if you haven't downloaded it yet, really, as far as I've gathered.

    The issue only seems to affect people who had a copy of the client before Headstart, I think.

    Still, if you download the game through Steam, remember to use the Cryptic Launcher to patch, just for safety's sake.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    rakiyama wrote:
    I'm reposting here too in case I can save somebody the trouble and frustration everyone that made the mistake of buying from Steam has suffered:

    The Launcher Client from Steam IS NOT WORKING

    You cannot play the game with Steam

    Steam will DELETE your client and force a complete redownload

    Contrary to what some have said, the issues with STEAM are ongoing.

    I am demanding a refund for my STEAM STO preorder (because STEAM charges your CC immediately for preorders) and buying the game from a local retailer.

    SAVE YOUR TIME, MONEY, AND FRUSTRATION: DO NOT BUY FROM STEAM.

    It's perfectly working on steam dude !
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Yeah, they can just use the key from Steam and launch it from elsewhere. It's simple. But these people are (understandably) angry against Steam. Let them vote with their money(as much as they can.....).
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Let them vote with their money(as much as they can.....).

    Haha.

    They always seem to forget though, that for every person that quits, two or three people will sign up.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Keevi wrote:
    You can use steam just turn of automatic updates and launch game via the launcher in the install folder.

    This.


    Ive bought from Steam, did have the complete re download, looked into it, set the game to not auto update, launch game via STO folder and not steam. Works.

    Also made a backup just incase. :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Don't buy anything from steam :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    rakiyama wrote:

    Yes it is

    Yes you can

    It did not do that for me.

    I believe you if you say you have these issues but it might be a config issue as it is far from universal. I know several people who have managed to get Steam STO working (albeit with all the other bugs associated with this no quite ready for prime time game)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    rakiyama wrote:
    The Launcher Client from Steam IS NOT WORKING

    You cannot play the game with Steam

    Steam will DELETE your client and force a complete redownload

    Contrary to what some have said, the issues with STEAM are ongoing.

    I am demanding a refund for my STEAM STO preorder (because STEAM charges your CC immediately for preorders) and buying the game from a local retailer.

    SAVE YOUR TIME, MONEY, AND FRUSTRATION: DO NOT BUY FROM STEAM.

    I purchased STO Preorder Digital Deluxe Edition from Steam. I had the STO beta already installed and simply applied the supplied key to my STO account. I simply then ensured that my steam client did not download STO, as I already had it installed, which is pretty easy to do, so do not see what the big issue is?

    All you have to do is apply some common sense :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Yeah it removed mine too.

    But you know what? I had to be patient for 5 hours and then I tried to get in but the server was down 8)

    Oh what a release.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    same from the Atari Digital Download, they have an Atari Download Manager thing that costs $4, to allow you to download the client more than once from what im hearing, i opted not to get it, i figured id download the game, and burn the files to dvd/dvd-dl, so i wouldnt have to download it again... ever.
    once it downloaded and installed, the install files deleted themselves :mad:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    I had to redownload once the headstart opened, but other than that I've not had trouble with them.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Yeah, they can just use the key from Steam and launch it from elsewhere. It's simple. But these people are (understandably) angry against Steam. Let them vote with their money(as much as they can.....).

    It's pretty silly to have to isolate a game from Steam that I bought... from Steam. Star Trek Online is the first MMO I bought via digital distribution rather than buying the disks from a game store. It certainly won't be the last, as CD/DVD will go the way of the dodo for video games in the somewhat near future. In the mean time, I'll tell anyone that will listen to avoid buying MMOs from Steam. The convenience is most certainly not worth the trouble at this point.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    rakiyama wrote:
    The Launcher Client from Steam IS NOT WORKING

    You cannot play the game with Steam

    Steam will DELETE your client and force a complete redownload

    Contrary to what some have said, the issues with STEAM are ongoing.

    I am demanding a refund for my STEAM STO preorder (because STEAM charges your CC immediately for preorders) and buying the game from a local retailer.

    SAVE YOUR TIME, MONEY, AND FRUSTRATION: DO NOT BUY FROM STEAM.

    Would you kindly stop cluttering up every single forum with this? We get it, you're unsatisfied. Doesn't mean the rest of us that purchased from Steam are having problems.
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