Travelling + Origin + Steam

trigger-happy · 15 Dec 2011 at 18:23

I will be going to 3 or more different countries in January, China, UAE (Dubai) and maybe Russia (Moscow). I'm wondering will EA throw their ban hammer at me? I'm sure steam wont since they have steam guard on my system so they wont think I have been hacked but purchasing games in multiple countries could get me in trouble?

Any ideas guys?

tidusjar · 15 Dec 2011 at 18:30

Contact steam support and ask?
Not too sure to be honest.

gropingmantis · 15 Dec 2011 at 18:31

Seeing as how EA have been giving out Origin permabans for EA Forum infringements I would avoid using/buying games whilst away. As you said, with Steamguard you may be ok playing on Steam but I would probably avoid buying. Could set up a temporary account when out there and gift stuff to yourself, problem solved, but I don't think thats allowed either...not that they will find out.

Seeing as the countries you are visiting include China and Russia I would probably just put Steam in offline mode for the duration.

Gazanimal · 15 Dec 2011 at 18:35

tidusjar said:
Contact steam support and ask?
Not too sure to be honest.

Do this to both Origin & Steam to find out.

Then ask again as I suspect, especially with Origin/EA customer service they will say it's fine when it isn't & vice-versa.

Then keep a copy of any conversation you have as well for proof!

TheDome · 15 Dec 2011 at 18:37

Surely if you still buy from the UK store front there will be no issue?

You should ask both companies

trigger-happy · 15 Dec 2011 at 18:40

Thanks guys! I will contact them asap!

TheDome said:
Surely if you still buy from the UK store front there will be no issue?

You should ask both companies

I could use a UK VPN when purchasing, just to be safe.

orderoftheflame · 15 Dec 2011 at 18:56

I've used Steam in a different region a few times without issue, I'd avoid buying games though.