Aragorn2002 464 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Haha..."is it really a cm release when there isn't a delay". Well deserved comment. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleader 7 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 8/20/2020 at 7:13 AM, DerKommissar said: Speaking of which... will the steam version have automatic patching? I'd like to know this too. To me, this is the biggest benefit to having the game on Steam as the current process is a royal PITA. I see the prices have been discounted here enough now that it may entice me to buy at least one of the modules. Seems there's no benefit to getting the bundle as the price is the same now. Will the bundle be available on Steam at some point? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
com-intern 72 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I can't recall a single game released on Steam that doesn't have automatic patching. I literally don't think you can do it. However, I think what people are getting at is paid patches. My guess is those won't continue but it would be possible by labeling them as DLC on Steam. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akd 428 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Seems to be released now. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
com-intern 72 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Yep, has anyone received Steam Keys as of yet? Although this is probably a bettter question to be asked over on the Slitherine side of things since they are handling it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
com-intern 72 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I received my keys - had to hard refresh the site. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleader 7 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I did get mine...installing now. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjkerner 534 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Well, after a whole lot of dikking around, much, much more than I ever experienced with normal BFC patches/installs, etc., I finally got the key. But before I bother loading it on Steam...what happens with mods I want to use in the game? Do I have to load them in the Steam/CMSF2 folder in my C drive, or just load them normal in the "Documents/Battlefront/etc. mod folder? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hapless 133 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Can confirm mods will work. They need to go in a folder named "Z" in SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Combat Mission Shock Force 2\Data. You'll probably have to make the folder, but it works. They don't work if you put them in UserData/Mods, which confused me for a while. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjkerner 534 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Thank Hapless! I may not bother with Steam for CMSF then (and the others later), cuz I am using too much space for all my CM stuff on my C Drive already. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BFCElvis 24 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 6:35 PM, 111thGameBn said: I personally find Steam to be rather inconvenient because of the load time for both Steam itself and the game. I don't buy/put anything on Steam if I can get it anywhere else. It's funny that you say that.....I've kinda always felt the same way. And I use it so infrequently that not only does it take a long time to open but it always wants to update the software too. That said, there are also a lot of advantages on Steam. Like the games being "self patching" and all of your games "travel" with you to wherever you have Steam installed. There's no perfect system. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BFCElvis 24 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 @hapless your tutorial videos are fantastic! I really enjoyed them. Thanks! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akd 428 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, Hapless said: Can confirm mods will work. They need to go in a folder named "Z" in SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Combat Mission Shock Force 2\Data. You'll probably have to make the folder, but it works. They don't work if you put them in UserData/Mods, which confused me for a while. Unfortunate that the "mods" folder is not working. That is going to cause a lot of confusion. Edited September 1, 2020 by akd 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paolot 0 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Hi all. I have just redeemed the Steam keys for my game and DLCs. Now, Steam wants to install them, re-downloading all the files. But I have everything already installed in my PC, so is it possible to avoid re-downloading? Is it possible to move the old BFC installation in the Steam folder(s)? Or should I first uninstall the old version and then let Steam download the files (4+ GB of data)? Thank you for the help. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanL 1,663 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 @paolotI'm not support and I don't plan to move to steam but from what I have read there are a few directory differences. My guess would be that you need to re-download. Perhaps someone here who has more steam experience can chime in and say what the secret might be. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akd 428 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 17 hours ago, paolot said: Hi all. I have just redeemed the Steam keys for my game and DLCs. Now, Steam wants to install them, re-downloading all the files. But I have everything already installed in my PC, so is it possible to avoid re-downloading? Is it possible to move the old BFC installation in the Steam folder(s)? Or should I first uninstall the old version and then let Steam download the files (4+ GB of data)? Thank you for the help. Steam needs to install the game in its own file system to work properly, so yes you should let Steam install it. You can copy over your UserData folder from your original install to its new location in steam and that should get all your scenarios (that aren't stock) and saves into the Steam install.* Not sure on the exact path for Steam, but all Steam games are normally in Steam\steamapps\common. *If you have your mods in the "Mods" folder under UserData, this does not appear to currently be read in the Steam install. You would need to create a "Z" folder under "Data" instead and put all mods there. Because that was the "old way" with Combat Mission, you may already have your mods there in your original install. You should also copy over the hotkeys.txt file from UserData to Data as I've heard some people reporting problems with hotkeys on their Steam installs. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jane's 18 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Got mine keys today for base game and Marines and NATO modules. Also just bought the missing British one with 30% discount, so now i have the whole package. It's very convinient to have everything in one place. For me Steam is that place. Hope to see every other CM title on Steam soon! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hundtand 27 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 A buttery smooth experience chucking CMSF2 onto Steam. Thanks to Slitherine and Battlefront! Hope this move helps these games reach a broader audience. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collingwood 10 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Years ago I owned all modules for Shock Force, but for Mac. With steam keys being available, does this mean that now I can buy the complete upgrade package for v2, then install it for PC instead via Steam? If so, that would be awesome. Thank you 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanL 1,663 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) On 9/26/2020 at 7:35 PM, Collingwood said: Years ago I owned all modules for Shock Force, but for Mac. With steam keys being available, does this mean that now I can buy the complete upgrade package for v2, then install it for PC instead via Steam? If so, that would be awesome. Thank you I'm pretty sure that will work. A while ago BFC made keys work for either platform so if you update to CMSF2 you can choose to play on a PC and you can have those keys moved over to steam. If I recall correctly you need to contact support to get your old CMSF1 game upgraded to CMSF2, press the blue new ticket button here: Scenario List - local Edited September 28, 2020 by IanL fixed link 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberbond 0 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) Hi! I have redeemed the steam key without problem but... there is not a Mac version!!! why the Mac version is not aviable in Steam? Edited October 4, 2020 by Roberbond 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt.Squarehead 1,370 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Well that's obvious: Mac = Work of Satan! Steam = Work of Satan! QED 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collingwood 10 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) Thank you IanL. Just confirming that I was able to purchase the Upgrade Bundle for CMSF2, then register my license for SF2 and all 3 modules on my Slitherine account page. Then get the steam keys, redeem them on steam, download, voi-la! I think the move to making BF games available on Steam is a good idea, hopefully it works out and more games are released there. Edited December 5, 2020 by Collingwood 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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