goddamn I FUCKING HATE STEAM
Killah Gorillah
to play a quick bit of HL2, so I fire up ye olde Steam client and
prepare to start in offline mode. Whups, we ain't got no login info,
you'll need to connect. OK. Connect to net, Steam performs unauthorised
update, but it doesn't take very long. Alright, 100% done, let's just
disconnect that internet and restart Steam. Cannot logon to Steam
network, would you like to start in offline mode? YES. OK, but we can't
because we can't login to the Steam network. WHAT PART OF FUCKING
OFFLINE DOES VALVE NOT FUCKING UNDERSTAND!!!??? So now it's just sitting
there checking for game updates (funny, since all games are set to NEVER
FUCKING CHECK FOR UPDATES). The stupid little menu is frozen, and I
can't even open the monitor to see what it's doing. VALVE, FUCK YOU.
cosmo_...@rocketmail.com
the HL2 demo! I can run the actual demo alright in offline mode, but
in order to get into Steam to start the demo, I need to be logged into
the internet (dial-up). Even when I click the "run Steam in offline
mode" option, Steam complains that it cannot connect to the Steam
server... So I have to sign into the net, start steam, log off the
net, and then start HL2. Last night I couldn't play the demo when I
wanted because my phone line was in use. That is ludicrous! I want
to play a single-player demo, and can't because my internet connection
is unavailable!
Please, someone tell me I am doing something wrong here!...
-Patrick
JBM
"Killah Gorillah" <t...@t.bitch> wrote in message
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This is what got off line working for me, found in the steam forums
Quit steam if running, Go to the steam folder and move the
ClientRegistry.blob file to
a different folder, in case steam screws up. Restart steam and log on then
try offline mode again.
Jim M
Jamie_Manic
Sure you got the 'Don't save account info...' box unchecked in the Settings?
BigJIm
"Killah Gorillah" <t...@t.bitch> wrote in message
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Killah Gorillah
No, I'm a fucking moron. Oh, wait, look, it's unchecked. And once I was
finally able to get Steank to let me see the menus, I also was able to
confirm that HL2, which was currently being updated, was set to NOT
AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE. Not angry at you, since your question is perfectly
legit, just frustrated at how stupid Steank is.
Anders Simonsson
>Please, someone tell me I am doing something wrong here!...
I'm sorry you're having trouble, but personally I've never had any
difficulties at all with Steam.
All I can do is point you in the direction of Steam Support,
http://steampowered.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/entry.php
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Anders Simonsson
Website: http://hem.bredband.net/b273622/index.html
fishy_stink_ho
"BigJIm" <Jim1...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I agree with this. Steam is a half-assed attempt to force updates. Halo
had a better system if I remember correctly. It did force updates, but it
didn't lockup. It Big Brother insists on running my life, he'd better do it
quietly. Motherfucker.
Bob
2002 Game Developer's Conference when Steam was officially launched, Gabe
Newell Stated that game companies would be able to track players habits.
Does anybody really know for sure what steam is doing in the background?
We are all Victims of the Steam fiasco,
Bob
"Killah Gorillah" <t...@t.bitch> wrote in message
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Hiro Hirata
should be struck repeatedly in the balls with heavy mining equipment.
I hate the stupid application. I can't play my game because when it
tries to download the content it comes back with the "servers too
busy" message. WTF?
Killah Gorillah
(1) I just want to play single-player HL2. Start in offline mode no
matter what, never attempt to check for updates, never delete my login
info. I can always choose to connect and check for updates at my
discretion. Steam isn't a fucking web browser, so why in fuck's name
does it feel the need to expire my "cookies"?
(2) I decide to check for an update. Steam tries to login to the
network. If it can, fine; it usually doesn't take an outrageous amount
of time (I am happy that the multiplayer is an entirely separate
download, which will only be downloaded if I explicitly tell it to). If
it can't, don't give me any bullshit about "game unavailable" or "not
ready to play". Just let me play what I currently have, and wait to
check for updates later. Don't forbid me from playing the game that I
bought just because you're too stupid to make sure your server capacity
is adequate enough to handle the amount of bandwidth necessary to
deliver updates to a much anticipated large number of gamers.
New S Reader
> (1) I just want to play single-player HL2. Start in offline mode no matter
> what, never attempt to check for updates, never delete my login info. I
> can always choose to connect and check for updates at my discretion. Steam
> isn't a fucking web browser, so why in fuck's name does it feel the need
> to expire my "cookies"?
>
Well, that's pretty much how I play it. And I was worried about getting
just the basic game to play after reading all the weird problems that people
were having here. I think most of us agree that steam is unimpressive at
the very least. I would be okay with a required internet check to prevent
pirated games, but steam is overkill!
Cannon Fodder
the HL1 patches... There was absolute chaos, people running in
circles, screaming and shouting... Raising hell about the 2 hour waits
on fileplanet to download them.... I log onto steam, update starting,
30 seconds later all is well... Remember all the BS of "I tried to go
multi-player and it sez my DLL is out of date" bitches, rants and
raves... All is smooth now...
On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:32:14 -0500, "New S Reader" <ne...@read.er>
wrote:
>
>Well, that's pretty much how I play it. And I was worried about getting
>just the basic game to play after reading all the weird problems that people
>were having here. I think most of us agree that steam is unimpressive at
>the very least. I would be okay with a required internet check to prevent
>pirated games, but steam is overkill!
>
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, cigar in one hand, favorite beverage in
the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out,
and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!"
James H. Hood
Cannon Fodder <gonf...@airmail.net> wrote in message
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> I think Steam is great... You people obviously were not around with
> the HL1 patches... There was absolute chaos, people running in
> circles, screaming and shouting... Raising hell about the 2 hour waits
> on fileplanet to download them
Not me.....I just waited an hour or so for a mirror.
> .... I log onto steam, update starting,
> 30 seconds later all is well...
Sure, if you're on broadband.....but the rest of us have a much longer wait,
during which we have to update when Steam wants us to do so. Previously all
I had to do was set GetRight to download it, go to bed, and the update was
ready when I was ready for it.
> Remember all the BS of "I tried to go
> multi-player and it sez my DLL is out of date" bitches, rants and
> raves... All is smooth now...
No, we still get those for third-party games.
GFree
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> Sure, if you're on broadband.....but the rest of us have a much longer
wait,
> during which we have to update when Steam wants us to do so. Previously
all
> I had to do was set GetRight to download it, go to bed, and the update was
> ready when I was ready for it.
I don't have broadband, but I accept the wait for a Steam update because I
know that patches are a good thing (most of the time).
iv2
>
> I don't have broadband, but I accept the wait for a Steam update because I
> know that patches are a good thing (most of the time).
>
I DO have broadband and Steam keeps freezing around the 35% region. It only
updated over the weekend and took well over an hour. This is fucking
ridiculous.
IV2
lyset
"iv2" <iv2...@bigpond.net.au> skrev i meddelandet
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In some cases a file I think is named ClientRegistry.blob is causing
problems.
One of my kids Steam account locked up and refused to upgrade Steam.
It worked when we deleted that file. As I understand it you get a new one
through Steam. You could at least try to remove it from the folder and see
what happens.
I've tried it and when Steam starts it will upgrade Steam and write a new
ClientRegistry.blob
It is located in the Steam folder.
lyset
James H. Hood
GFree <nick...@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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I accept it because we no longer have a choice.
Killah Gorillah
> I think Steam is great... You people obviously were not around with
> the HL1 patches... There was absolute chaos, people running in
> circles, screaming and shouting... Raising hell about the 2 hour waits
> on fileplanet to download them.... I log onto steam, update starting,
> 30 seconds later all is well... Remember all the BS of "I tried to go
> multi-player and it sez my DLL is out of date" bitches, rants and
> raves... All is smooth now...
>
>
Actually, I do remember the HL1 patches. It was a dream coming from
Quake 2. I installed HL1, tried to play online, downloaded a ton of
patches, and was able to connect immediately afterward. This was on
dialup, btw, so the patches took a very long time to download. They
didn't force them down my throat, though, like Steam tries to do. I only
needed to download them if I wanted to play online.
No matter how many patches I downloaded for Quake 2, I could never get
it to play online.
EvilBill
>
> Actually, I do remember the HL1 patches. It was a dream coming from
> Quake 2. I installed HL1, tried to play online, downloaded a ton of
> patches, and was able to connect immediately afterward. This was on
> dialup, btw, so the patches took a very long time to download. They
> didn't force them down my throat, though, like Steam tries to do. I only
> needed to download them if I wanted to play online.
>
> No matter how many patches I downloaded for Quake 2, I could never get
> it to play online.
I've never had a problem getting Q2 to play online - getting the custom maps
the servers are running is another thing though ;)
--
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There is no spoon.
EvilBill - http://www.evilbill.50megs.com/index.html
My Quake2 FTP site: ftp://65.30.181.223/quake2/EvilBill/
Jack of Hearts of the Eeeevil Trek Cabal (TINC)
pcola...@gmail.com
Shinnokxz
If you're a straight shooter than Steam is more than fine. If you like to mod games, use cheats, and do other weird shit like illegally sale skins then you are going to be on the wrong side of their customer service there.
hobom...@gmail.com
hobom...@gmail.com
Rene Lamontagne
> just thoroughly FUCK STEAM !!!!!!!!
> i tried for a quick game between shifts and it forces updates even though it checked as off , then due to their SLOW as fuck downloading even though i run 100mbps fiber it says over 3 hours to download and install , seriously steam was a great concept , buy cheap games due to no packaging and shipping but theu turned into greedy CUNTS and now charge full tote prices for digital media , FUCK YOU STEAM
>
> FUCK YOU AND ALL YOUR GREEDY WHORE INVESTORS
>
First, wash out your mouth with lye soap.
Second, Fix your screwed up system.
Rene
xtc_...@adsl.on.net
Rene Lamontagne
> Fresh install , everything up to date and all other sources for games smooth , fast and perfect , no malware , no bloatware . System clean and fast , m.2 drives , fast and new hardware , latest drivers for all but steam is a huge bottle neck . Over 12 hours problem solving in the last week including allowing steam through all filters,firewalls,router ports . But sure it's obviously my pc and not at all an overpriced crap games platform .
>
What games were so slow down loading?
Are you on ADSL or a broadband plan
What are some system specs, CPU, memory, video card , Etc.
I recently downloaded 2 games, Giant Machines 2017 and Far Cry plus 2 or
3 Half-Life mods and all went very well and fast.
I have an Intel i7 8700, 16 GB of memory, I am on a 300 Mb/s cable plan
and my download speed is 331 Mb/s, My Steam account is on a 240GB SSD,
My C: windows drive is a 512GB M.2 NVMe.
Lets compare and see if we can find the problem, its worth a try.
Rene
Rene Lamontagne
version.
Thanks, Rene
