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Computer Related => Video Games => Topic started by: GT40 on April 30, 2015, 12:39:52 PM

Title: Newbie at Steam
Post by: GT40 on April 30, 2015, 12:39:52 PM
I notice that my Steam folder is very heavy (16.5 GB!), Wow something like several DVDs!

But I only have one active game (FSX) and deleted the rest. I don't understand.

Does it mean that FSX is a stand-alone program on my PC and I can play without an internet connection to Steam? Before that, I thought that all the datas were located on the server.

If not, to me (horrible egoist) Steam isn't interesting. :(

Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: Data on April 30, 2015, 12:50:03 PM
Only 16.5 GIG ?

According to the Steam Microsoft Flight Simulator page (http://store.steampowered.com/app/314160/) the game requires 30 GIG of hard drive space.

So yes you need to have all your Steam games on your hard drive.

I know you don't play games these days GT but most modern games need something like 20 GIG drive space. 
Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: GT40 on April 30, 2015, 14:22:50 PM

Many thanks Data. I'm lucky, my Steam with FSX runs on a 32 GB memory card...

No more games, I'm not a gamer. :D

Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: GT40 on May 07, 2015, 16:38:44 PM

Strange, very strange Steam... Today I can connect with My W7 netbook (first time).

No real interest because Flight Simulator requires a 1024x768 display (mine is 1024x600 only).

That's why I continue to use my Windows 8.1 netbook (1366x768). No problem for now.

Maybe it would be a good idea to buy, one day or another, a true computer. After Windows 10? :scratch-head:


Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: GT40 on August 09, 2015, 10:44:59 AM

After loading Steam on my basic W8.1 machine, I did the same thing on my W7 netbook.

As expected, FSX can't work on it (the resolution problem) but... at least I discovered Lara Croft. Nearly 20 years later.

I'm late for everything. One day or another, I'm afraid I will discover the social networks. ;)

Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: Freddy on August 09, 2015, 15:32:19 PM
Look up Tomb Raider anniversary edition - I got it a few weeks ago, takes some time to master the controls though.

The original Tomb Raiders can be found on Steam too, ideal for a low spec PC.
Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: GT40 on August 10, 2015, 12:13:34 PM

Yes, Freddy. The TombRaider I found on Steam works on my modest netbook.

I remember, many years ago, an article saying that this game was a pretext for husbands to watch a sexy girl while "working" on their computer.

No doubt I prefer Second Life. But SL isn't on Steam. Because SL isn't a game. And I'm not a gamer. :D

Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: Data on August 11, 2015, 13:42:32 PM
Quote from: GT40 on August 10, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
No doubt I prefer Second Life. But SL isn't on Steam. Because SL isn't a game. And I'm not a gamer. :D

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2013/09/why-second-life-isnt-on-steam.html (http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2013/09/why-second-life-isnt-on-steam.html)
Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: GT40 on August 12, 2015, 14:29:25 PM

Strange story... :scratch-head:

Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: Data on August 12, 2015, 14:49:36 PM
Yeah it is strange that SL isn't on Steam, after all Steam has all kinds of software to offer, not just games.
Title: Re: Newbie at Steam
Post by: Freddy on August 12, 2015, 14:57:04 PM
Hmm, SL not a game ? I wonder why on the SL home page they say "Play Now" then  :D ;)