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[psych0black]

Well the title says it all. Should Hawken once finished be distributed through steam_ Personally I think its ideal since the majority of PC Consumers are either using its digital distribution service or its community features or both. Indie developers and major publishers alike have had allot of success in selling their games there and its a safe and simple process for people who think internet transactions are often sketchy. Steam helps in many other ways as digital distribution cuts the need for money to be spent on retail manufacturing of CD's and other financial elements with shipment.

So what does the community think. Should Hawken be on steam_

[SixEcho]

I vote down on Steam mainly because I don't want to split that PC player base even more. Would always prefer a hard release or some kind of way to meld the servers if downloading through peripheral software is unavoidable.

[Eck]

TheDubstepDisciple said:

I vote down on Steam mainly because I don't want to split that PC player base even more. Would always prefer a hard release or some kind of way to meld the servers if downloading through peripheral software is unavoidable.

I don't really see how Steam(if Hawken is steam exclusive) would split the PC community. Steam would help promote Hawken if anything___.


That does raise some questions though about their attack plan for PC multiplayer.

[wazups2x]

TheDubstepDisciple said:

I vote down on Steam mainly because I don't want to split that PC player base even more. Would always prefer a hard release or some kind of way to meld the servers if downloading through peripheral software is unavoidable.

Wait, I don't get it_ How exactly would Steam split the PC player base_ If anything it brings more people together.

[The_Silencer]

IMO, Steam is a great online distribution and multiplayer platform.

Upon a time, the servers go down for a while, yes; but besides this I think it's an excellent platform from the developer and also the end-user points of view and gaming experience.

[psych0black]

The_Silencer said:

IMO, Steam is a great online distribution and multiplayer platform.

Upon a time, the servers go down for a while, yes; but besides this I think it's an excellent platform from the developer and also the end-user points of view and gaming experience.

I agree fully!

[Martok]

I sincerely hope not. I am not a fan of steam at all.

[KamakazeChickn]

There would be nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Currently this is how Tribes: Ascend is working. You can either download the game from their site or go through Steam. Steam doesn't limit players to only playing with other people from Steam. There would just be a big boost in new people taking a look at the game who would have otherwise not been exposed to it in the first place.

[Commadore_Bob]

If Steam is an "in addition to" option, I see no problem with it.

[skatcat31]

It either has to be steam, or no steam. Reason: PATCHES! Steam patches have to be approved, and then rolled out to server and clients SIMULTANEOUSLY  This requires a huge amount of work, and time. And if something is game breaking, means waiting with a broken game until it gets a green light. I say no to steam, because it splits the player base base on patches servers are running. This has already been asked several times as well. Please, stop asking it -.-

[MoreStatik]

Steam would be a great way to distribute, would definitely attract more attention to the game. Well, more than it already has. It would be great if it was on Steam, and if it wasn't I wouldn't complain. I would just add it as a non-steam game so I can keep the steam overlay and in my library.

[CharlieCroker]

I would like to be available on steam but not steamworks. Steamworks gets on my nerves a little with games that seem multiplayer focused. If I can't get it on steam though, I just hope the overlay works ingame so I can still have some semblance of social interaction as I get absorbed more and more into Hawken

[Spazz]

I vote for Steam. I own about 200 games, maybe more on Steam I never have any issues with any of the multiplayer games I play on it. Beside, you would be exposing your game to over 25 million users.

[Ezio]

In my opinion, the community that can come with steam may not be the best. Although I understand the attraction for a larger audience.

[WARLOCK]

I would definitelly like this on steam.

[Vulture]

I vote for steam.

[Ayr]

Steam is a must for games these days, it makes it extremely easy to download and update things, as well as keeping you and your steam friends in touch during gaming. Do want steam hawken.

[Bruallord]

I would vote it to be on Steam but not requiring it. As for updates, it would be like Tribes:Ascend.  In that Steam wouldn't update the game but Hawken itself would be doing the updating.

[KnightWing]

I def think it should go to steam. It would be ideal. Make it easy for people to download it and maintain any patches as well as promote the game. I own most of my games through steam and I just love having everything in one central place.

[SmaCkexe]

Guys ... Steam wont be needed.  Think League of Legends and its 40+ Million world wide players.   This game needs to be stand alone so it can grow and adapt quickly for its community.   Steam is a terrible idea ... unless your goal is less than 1 million players.   This game needs to be shooting for League of Legends numbers ... not Steam numbers.   I think you guys will be pleasantly surprised with what they have in store.


EDIT*  Games that require regular updating are a nightmare on Steam.  This game is going to need daily patching at first and then consistent weekly patching just like an MMO or MOBA.  Steam is a bad idea.  

I might add... I love STEAM!  SOOOOOO MANY GAMES ON IT!

Edited by SmaCkexe, September 17 2012 - 02:58 PM.