HL2 and Steam

[murcielago]

Hi

This may have ben asked already else where but i was wondering if u purchase the retail version of HL2 from a shop, not over steam, do u still need a steam account 2 play it. hope not! :P if u do need a steam account how do i get 1?

Thanks

[andy_wh2000]

yes you do need an account to play. and all you need to setup an account is the disc and an inernet connection.

[murcielago]

hey thanks

how do i get a steam account. Even if u want 2 play singleplayer do u still need the internet :bucky!:

thanks

[Soupdragon]

The Internet is used to communicate with Steam's validation process. Once that's done, you can play HL2 offline.

The demo has to have Steam to operate. (It's included in the install). So you need to set that up and start a steam account to get going.

Through Steam, you can purchase other stuff from Valve. Once it's up, it's a very simple programme to operate.