Originally Posted by radioactivez0r Mass Effect 2 came out before Origin; you don't need Origin but you can register the key if you want. And to my knowledge, all ME DLC is only available through the ing Bioware store. I took a quick look at Origin just in case but it seems that that's still the case.

Where do you find the steam "keys" to activate ME games on Origin?

^^^
You buy the ME games directly from STEAM.

But he's correct, ME 1 and ME2 do not require Origin, you can just download and install as a standalone retail title [awww I remember those days].

Originally Posted by UW_Shocks ^^^ You buy the ME games directly from STEAM.

I was gifted them. Just wondered where I could find the keys.

my first post was extremely unclear. I was gifted the games through steam and I want to register them on Origin. I was wondering where I could find the steam key to register them on Origin.

And "Civ in Space" Alpha Centauri is $3 on GOG (and they finally added the expansion).

Originally Posted by Frithsblessing Where do you find these "keys" to activate ME games on steam?

Right click on the game in your library, "view CD key".

Originally Posted by Frithsblessing I was gifted them. Just wondered where I could find the keys.

Oh, well I think you may be able to find the key in your registry; but I don't really know.

Here's a thread regarding the process: http://forums.steampowered.com/forum....php?t=1938762

Originally Posted by Frithsblessing Where do you find these "keys" to activate ME games on steam?

Select the game in the client. Then look to the menu to the right side of the screen (Only viewable in detail view). Click on "CD Key".

I couldn't get the Mass Effect 1 key to work with registering on Origin. But I had no problem with ME2.

EDIT: Ninja'd by asheskitty. But her description was a bit off, so I'll just leave this here.

Originally Posted by nosferatu51 As I said, G&K is actually at a better price than that right now $4 something at GreenManGaming, then use their 30% discount and it comes out to like $3.15. THAT looked like too much of a steal and I said yes. The GOTY update at $5 looked like it was just scenarios and a couple new civs that I wasn't sure were worth it. So for someone who hasn't played much of it at all yet and will likely never exhaust the base content, that's a no? Can't imagine balance lets any of those addon civs stand out as a must have.

eh, i would say it is a 'maybe'. It doesnt just add those civs as playable, it adds them to the game as enemy civs as well.

I think it adds more world wonders. I like wonders so i was all over that. actually i think you have to buy korea civ separate and also the ancient wonders pack(again, i like to go for the wonders).

just checked, this is what is included in the goty content
All 4 Cradle of Civilization Map Packs (Mediterranean, Asia, Americas, Mesopotamia)
Civilization Pack: Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar II)
Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca
Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia
Civilization and Scenario Pack: Denmark - The Vikings
Explorer’s Map Pack
Official Digital Soundtrack (Soundtrack not available on the Mac)

to get everything, you would have to get that, then get this
http://store.steampowered.com/app/99614/
that is the ancient wonders+ korea civ

+
gods and kings(get it from greenman gamer for 3 bucks,i paid $7.50 on black friday from amazon, but that included a $5 coupon on a future purchase)

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Originally Posted by The End Select the game in the client. Then look to the menu to the right side of the screen (Only viewable in detail view). Click on "CD Key". I couldn't get the Mass Effect 1 key to work with registering on Origin. But I had no problem with ME2. EDIT: Ninja'd by asheskitty. But I gave a bit more detail, so I'll just leave this here.

I got the ME1 to work but it wasn't through the client but a different link at ea.com

I think it was the apply entitlement one IIRC.

Thank you, both, for the help.

Originally Posted by dracula eh, i would say it is a 'maybe'. It doesnt just add those civs as playable, it adds them to the game as enemy civs as well. I think it adds more world wonders. I like wonders so i was all over that. actually i think you have to buy korea civ separate and also the ancient wonders pack(again, i like to go for the wonders). just checked, this is what is included in the goty content All 4 Cradle of Civilization Map Packs (Mediterranean, Asia, Americas, Mesopotamia) Civilization Pack: Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar II) Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia Civilization and Scenario Pack: Denmark - The Vikings Explorer’s Map Pack Official Digital Soundtrack (Soundtrack not available on the Mac) to get everything, you would have to get that, then get this http://store.steampowered.com/app/99614/ that is the ancient wonders+ korea civ + gods and kings(get it from greenman gamer for 3 bucks,i paid $7.50 on black friday from amazon, but that included a $5 coupon on a future purchase)

K, thanks. Think I'll pass. Considering I haven't played much of Civ 5 despite owning it for a long time, don't think I can justify purchasing 2 packs the same day and I feel I got the more important one with G&K since it changes actual mechanics.

Originally Posted by Motoki I got the ME1 to work but it wasn't through the client but a different link at ea.com I think it was the apply entitlement one IIRC.

I heard that you could do something like that. But I never use Origin, so I haven't been sufficiently motivated to make the extra effort to look into it.

Originally Posted by Motoki It should still be on sale at GMG plus you can use the 30% coupon too.

I checked GMG after posting and it is still on sale and the coupon stacks, now I have to decide if I don't want to buy it out of principle.

With 2 minutes left on the flock, I buckled and grabbed 3DMark11.

Looks like I have some serious OC-ing work to do.


I'm moving over to a 32GB, SSD, i77 3770K (Intel Retail Edge Program), same GPU. After plumbing I'll start putting her through the paces. The rig posted above is Air Cooled, and I have a hard enough time playing Skyrim w/o overheating. I just need to spend a day or 2 plumbing her for H20.

Originally Posted by nosferatu51 K, thanks. Think I'll pass. Considering I haven't played much of Civ 5 despite owning it for a long time, don't think I can justify purchasing 2 packs the same day and I feel I got the more important one with G&K since it changes actual mechanics.

yeah i get that. i have put in over 200 hours to civ 5 base game and feel like i barely scratched the surface(i think i am at about 20% or maybe 30% complete of the steam achievements)

edit 262 hours and 32%. but some of those achievements like 'win a game on settler difficulty' just seem like a waste of time. i guess i could try it just to see if i could win in 10 turns or less

Originally Posted by asheskitty And "Civ in Space" Alpha Centauri is $3 on GOG (and they finally added the expansion).

If you want another "Civ in Space" you can get Galactic Civilizations, I have only played II. And it is still on its daily sale too. Quite fun although watching the battles play out is sooooooo boring.

Originally Posted by nosferatu51 K, thanks. Think I'll pass. Considering I haven't played much of Civ 5 despite owning it for a long time, don't think I can justify purchasing 2 packs the same day and I feel I got the more important one with G&K since it changes actual mechanics.

That sounds sensible. G&K already includes a bunch of new Civs so you should have more than enough variety for now.

Originally Posted by dracula eh, i would say it is a 'maybe'. It doesnt just add those civs as playable, it adds them to the game as enemy civs as well. I think it adds more world wonders. I like wonders so i was all over that. actually i think you have to buy korea civ separate and also the ancient wonders pack(again, i like to go for the wonders). just checked, this is what is included in the goty content All 4 Cradle of Civilization Map Packs (Mediterranean, Asia, Americas, Mesopotamia) Civilization Pack: Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar II) Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia Civilization and Scenario Pack: Denmark - The Vikings Explorer’s Map Pack Official Digital Soundtrack (Soundtrack not available on the Mac) to get everything, you would have to get that, then get this http://store.steampowered.com/app/99614/ that is the ancient wonders+ korea civ + gods and kings(get it from greenman gamer for 3 bucks,i paid $7.50 on black friday from amazon, but that included a $5 coupon on a future purchase)

thanks for pointing this out
so I got the $19.99 pack from amazon
if I get the korea and wonders of the ancient world combo for $1.86, i will have everything for the game?

Originally Posted by walkonshadows Your talking about a different mod. The author says to install the 2K version on top of the official free HD texture pack from Bethesda to fill it out. The 2k version of Skyrim Realistic Overhaul weighs in at 5.6 gigs. Your confusing mods. 2k references the size of the texture, but there is also a mod that uses "2k" in name (several, actually). EDIT: Link to what Motoki referenced above: S.T.E.P. Project Wiki S.T.E.P. at nexus

I'm talking about the currently available 2K Textures mods here, not confusing any mods. (You could call it "Skyrim HD" too, but no one seems to call it that.)

I was under the impression that the Realistic Overhaul mod wasn't around anymore, and I've never heard anyone call it the "2K Textures" mod, like the other one is called.

Originally Posted by Genocidal I checked GMG after posting and it is still on sale and the coupon stacks, now I have to decide if I don't want to buy it out of principle.

Refusing a deal out of spite!

FWIW GMG said the DMC4 sale lasts until the new DMC game comes out but the 30% discount is ending soon, though they will probably have another sooner or later.

Originally Posted by Idiotekque I'm talking about the currently available 2K Textures mods here, not confusing any mods. (You could call it "Skyrim HD" too, but no one seems to call it that.) I was under the impression that the Realistic Overhaul mod wasn't around anymore, and I've never heard anyone call it the "2K Textures" mod, like the other one is called.

As with anything, it's around if you look hard enough.

But anyway I follow the (old) STEP process and use 2K AND Realistic Overhaul and others too.