Reinstalled Steam after 2 year break :)

Ice Rich · 5 Aug 2007 at 18:17

Hi guys,

I passed on my steam account ages ago to a mate (who I dont see any more). I wanted to play cs:s again so went to purchase it on steam. I downloaded steam and tried registering using my email and it says I already have an account (my old one). Anyway, after entering a few security questions I'm back downloading cs:s. It seems I also have access to all my old games! I never thought I would be able to download them as I purchased the CD version originally?!

I havent seen the m8 I passed my account onto for ages, there are no new games added (from what I can remember). Anyway to check last account activity?

What a great system STEAM is

Thanks

Duke · 5 Aug 2007 at 18:19

It has really come along in the last 12-18 months, with loads of support from big manufacturers. It does make things a lot easier having all games available wherever you are

Jofujofu · 5 Aug 2007 at 18:34

You've just inspired me to install steam after about 2 years! It seems to have improved a hell of a lot!

Paul

4T5 · 5 Aug 2007 at 19:37

Deathmatch Source is Great fun

ic1male · 5 Aug 2007 at 19:54

I was quite agog to find things like Company of Heroes, Longest Journey, Deus Ex, Hitman all available since I uninstalled it after playing Half Life 2: Episode One.

MNuTz · 5 Aug 2007 at 20:30

So you gave your account away to a mate, and now your using the same account to play the games that you actually no longer own? Am i the only one who sees this as wrong?

Streeteh · 5 Aug 2007 at 21:00

MNuTz said:
So you gave your account away to a mate, and now your using the same account to play the games that you actually no longer own? Am i the only one who sees this as wrong?

Depends really, did money change hands, did his friend still use the account? If its either or both of those then its kinda naughty. If no money changed hands and his friend doesnt use it anymore i don't see why he can't reclaim it.

Ice Rich · 5 Aug 2007 at 21:22

TBH its a m8 i have not seen in ages. Last I herd he left UK. The account is exactly as I left it i.e no extra games. No money was taken for the account.

ZG002 · 5 Aug 2007 at 22:03

MNuTz said:
So you gave your account away to a mate, and now your using the same account to play the games that you actually no longer own? Am i the only one who sees this as wrong?

Not if he bought the games in the first place no...

MNuTz · 5 Aug 2007 at 22:30

ZG002 said:
Not if he bought the games in the first place no...

That makes no difference at all, yes he originally bought them but the gave them away which means that they belong to his mate, as does the steam account.

If he had contacted his mate first then that would be different but he has no idea if his mate still uses it. What would happen if his mate tries to log in while he is using it? Will that fact that 2 IP addresses accessing the same account result in a ban?

markyb · 5 Aug 2007 at 22:34

Made even better with id's recent support. Just brought the whole id pack yesterday. Love it.

I always find time for a quick game of CS:S. It is nice having all your games in one place.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 5 Aug 2007 at 22:43

MNuTz said:
That makes no difference at all, yes he originally bought them but the gave them away which means that they belong to his mate, as does the steam account.

If he had contacted his mate first then that would be different but he has no idea if his mate still uses it. What would happen if his mate tries to log in while he is using it? Will that fact that 2 IP addresses accessing the same account result in a ban?

Won't be a ban.

One will be refused (the second to attempt, IIRC).

MNuTz · 5 Aug 2007 at 23:59

markyp23 said:
Won't be a ban.

One will be refused (the second to attempt, IIRC).

But surely it logs IP addresses when people try to login? It will seem very suspect if one IP address is abroad and one is in the uk.

mosehn · 6 Aug 2007 at 07:19

i would try some third party mods ,

zombiemaster
follow freeman mod
insurgency
hidden source
pirates and vikings
garysmod

check for a bigger list at www.moddb.com

div0 · 6 Aug 2007 at 09:23

Multiple account logins from different IP's within a short timeframe DO result in the account being de-activated.

Things you can do:

Log into your account anywhere in the world. Your account then allows you to download all the nessesary game files for any games that have been paid for on your account. That's one of the huge benefits of Steam.

What you CAN'T do:

Share a Steam account with a friend.

If 2 (or more) people are regularly accessing the same Steam account from different IP's, then the account WILL be de-activated (See Steam EULA iirc). The main problem Steam has, is how to tell whether this type of usage is a genuine user moving around the country and logging into the account in more than one place (as he is allowed to do). Or whether it is in fact more than one user.

I believe Steam automatically logs IP's and usage times whenever an account is in use. If the usage pattern is suspious (multiple login's from different IP's within the same day), then this is flagged up and the account will eventually be banned. I have known a few people who gave out their password to share with friends, who then lost their account within a couple of months - the reason it was banned was as described (multiple IP access in a short timeframe).

You CANNOT log into the same Steam account on more than one PC at the same time. When the second person tries to access the account, then they will be told that the account is in use on another machine. They are then given an option to proceed with the connection, in which case the other machine is automatically disconnected from the account.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 6 Aug 2007 at 10:05

MNuTz said:
But surely it logs IP addresses when people try to login? It will seem very suspect if one IP address is abroad and one is in the uk.

Yeah if there is suspicious activity (a lot of attempts when one person is already playing/a few attempts from abroad) they are likely to ban but the odd overlap isn't going to be punished.

Change the password and tell your mate that you're having it back or give it to him proper.

how random · 6 Aug 2007 at 10:42

mosehn said:
i would try some third party mods ,

hidden source

Whats this one all about? Ive looked at a few screenshots and it looks quite good.

Downloading a gameplay trailer now for it.

SpaghettiOs · 6 Aug 2007 at 11:22

div0 said:
I believe Steam automatically logs IP's and usage times whenever an account is in use. If the usage pattern is suspious (multiple login's from different IP's within the same day), then this is flagged up and the account will eventually be banned. I have known a few people who gave out their password to share with friends, who then lost their account within a couple of months - the reason it was banned was as described (multiple IP access in a short timeframe).

I doubt this is true, as people with unfixed IPs would be having lots of problems with it. Some ISPs change the IP every time you connect to the internet, so I doubt they ban like that. It seems more likely that they would detect multiple attempts to connect from two computers at the same time.

div0 · 6 Aug 2007 at 11:28

gamer_boy said:
I doubt this is true, as people with unfixed IPs would be having lots of problems with it. Some ISPs change the IP every time you connect to the internet, so I doubt they ban like that. It seems more likely that they would detect multiple attempts to connect from two computers at the same time.

I'm pretty sure their system will be able to tell the difference between Dynamic IP's from the same ISP, and using different IP's from half way across the country/world.

Trying to access the same account at the same time is NOT against the EULA. I can leave my account logged in at my house. Then go to a friends and log in there. That will tell me that the account is already in use, and if I want to continue the original PC is automatically logged out.

I would only find myself in difficulty if I REGULARLY log into my account from my house and friends house (totally different IP's) within a very short period of time.

I have spoken to Steam Support about this on behalf of a few friends, and the answer is that their account 'had regularly been accessed from multiple IP adresses over the last few weeks. Sometimes from 3 or 4 different IP's within a few hours'.

Kamakazie! · 6 Aug 2007 at 11:38

MNuTz said:
That makes no difference at all, yes he originally bought them but the gave them away which means that they belong to his mate, as does the steam account.

Uhm well if his mate was that bothered in the first place, he should have changed the registered email address surely? that way the account could not have been re-claimed.

MNuTz said:
But surely it logs IP addresses when people try to login? It will seem very suspect if one IP address is abroad and one is in the uk.

Not if the OP changes the password. His mate won't be able to log in any more.