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mrlg wrote:
> SayNO,
> Why don't you just reword what you're saying
> so it's what you mean? People have pointed out that
> a boxed retail version of HL2 exists numerous times
> and you still don't get it. You can buy boxed versions
> of multiplayer games from retail stores and they are still
> considered retail versions - "Properly Packaged" too. Of
> course they also require internet connections. But that
> doesn't mean they're not
> "PROPER RETAIL PACKAGED BOX CD/DVD PRODUCT."
>
> You can't play the store bought version of HL2 out of the box.
> You have to connect to Steam after you install the game
> and wait for files to download or decrypt or do whatever they
> do to make the game usable. And it's a bit more time consuming
> than simple product activation, especially if you're on dialup.
> Not a big deal if you play multiplayer games, but if you're
> on dialup (like SayNO seems to be) and normally play only
> single player games, the single player version of HL2 will
> have extra hassle.
>
> But that doesn't mean the boxed version of HL2 isn't a
> "PROPER RETAIL PACKAGED BOX CD/DVD PRODUCT."
> SayNO, you might want "internet connection required, high
> speed internet recommended, even for single player" to be
> emblazoned in big letters across the front of the box,
> but that's not going to happen. The best you can argue
> is that the labelling is somewhat misleading.
It might happen. I'm not sure what the outcome of the German legal
challenge was, but I agree with other posters who want the internet
requirement explained a little more clearly on the box. Doesn't need to
be in fluorescent lettering - just the same as the stuff that says
"This is an expansion pack and you need the original game to play it".
mrlg wrote:
> SayNO,
> Why don't you just reword what you're saying
> so it's what you mean? People have pointed out that
> a boxed retail version of HL2 exists numerous times
> and you still don't get it. You can buy boxed versions
> of multiplayer games from retail stores and they are still
> considered retail versions - "Properly Packaged" too. Of
> course they also require internet connections. But that
> doesn't mean they're not
> "PROPER RETAIL PACKAGED BOX CD/DVD PRODUCT."
>
> You can't play the store bought version of HL2 out of the box.
> You have to connect to Steam after you install the game
> and wait for files to download or decrypt or do whatever they
> do to make the game usable. And it's a bit more time consuming
> than simple product activation, especially if you're on dialup.
> Not a big deal if you play multiplayer games, but if you're
> on dialup (like SayNO seems to be) and normally play only
> single player games, the single player version of HL2 will
> have extra hassle.
>
> But that doesn't mean the boxed version of HL2 isn't a
> "PROPER RETAIL PACKAGED BOX CD/DVD PRODUCT."
> SayNO, you might want "internet connection required, high
> speed internet recommended, even for single player" to be
> emblazoned in big letters across the front of the box,
> but that's not going to happen. The best you can argue
> is that the labelling is somewhat misleading.
It might happen. I'm not sure what the outcome of the German legal
challenge was, but I agree with other posters who want the internet
requirement explained a little more clearly on the box. Doesn't need to
be in fluorescent lettering - just the same as the stuff that says
"This is an expansion pack and you need the original game to play it".
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