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Since I have HL2 full game (with Source and CS:S) installed & had episode 1...
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Ant
2007-10-10 11:43:57 UTC
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"Greetings, Gordon!" Uhh... Here's the deal...

I currently have HL2, its Source (for mods), and CS:S installed. I did
NOT install its deathmatch (never cared about it). I had them since its
first release week from a few years ago. Then, I bought episode 2 during
its first release week, but installed it with a separate Steam account
so I could uninstall and sell/give it to someone else (with the
account). All of these, I bought the retail boxes.

I am planning to get Orange Box (cheaper than separate packages via
Steam [don't really like it, but oh well]), but it comes with the
original game, CS:S, episode 1, and the new stuff. Since I already
finished episode 1 years ago and planning NOT to replay it, will I be
able NOT to install it? I also don't care about Portal (never liked
puzzles). Assuming, I did not install and activate them, will I still
give the unused games/packages (Orange Box's HL2 game, its episode 1,
and its Portal) to others as gifts?

I also noticed the recent Minivera mod release requires episode 1. Will
I be able to install episode 1 later on if I need it? Or do I have to
install it right away?

Thank you in advance. :)
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Jethro
2007-10-11 15:51:24 UTC
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Post by Ant
"Greetings, Gordon!" Uhh... Here's the deal...
I currently have HL2, its Source (for mods), and CS:S installed. I did
NOT install its deathmatch (never cared about it). I had them since its
first release week from a few years ago. Then, I bought episode 2 during
its first release week, but installed it with a separate Steam account
so I could uninstall and sell/give it to someone else (with the
account). All of these, I bought the retail boxes.
I am planning to get Orange Box (cheaper than separate packages via
Steam [don't really like it, but oh well]), but it comes with the
original game, CS:S, episode 1, and the new stuff.
Orange box does not come with CS:S.
It has HL2, Episode 1 & 2, TeamFortress2, Portal.
You are supposed to get separate keys for HL2 and Episode 1 which can be
given away.

Since I already
Post by Ant
finished episode 1 years ago and planning NOT to replay it, will I be
able NOT to install it?
You can uninstall it but you still own it and can't give it away. The
2nd one you can give away.

I also don't care about Portal (never liked
Post by Ant
puzzles). Assuming, I did not install and activate them, will I still
give the unused games/packages (Orange Box's HL2 game, its episode 1,
and its Portal) to others as gifts?
Only HL2 and Episode 1.
Post by Ant
I also noticed the recent Minivera mod release requires episode 1. Will
I be able to install episode 1 later on if I need it? Or do I have to
install it right away?
Thank you in advance. :)
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Ant
2007-10-11 20:56:01 UTC
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Post by Jethro
Post by Ant
I currently have HL2, its Source (for mods), and CS:S installed. I did
NOT install its deathmatch (never cared about it). I had them since
its first release week from a few years ago. Then, I bought episode 2
during its first release week, but installed it with a separate Steam
account so I could uninstall and sell/give it to someone else (with
the account). All of these, I bought the retail boxes.
I am planning to get Orange Box (cheaper than separate packages via
Steam [don't really like it, but oh well]), but it comes with the
original game, CS:S, episode 1, and the new stuff.
Orange box does not come with CS:S.
It has HL2, Episode 1 & 2, TeamFortress2, Portal.
You are supposed to get separate keys for HL2 and Episode 1 which can be
given away.
Is that the one on the installation and key card? I haven't used the
DVDs yet.
Post by Jethro
Since I already
Post by Ant
finished episode 1 years ago and planning NOT to replay it, will I be
able NOT to install it?
You can uninstall it but you still own it and can't give it away. The
2nd one you can give away.
Even if I used a different account for episode 1? I gave the episode 1
with the Steam account information (different name and password).
Post by Jethro
I also don't care about Portal (never liked
Post by Ant
puzzles). Assuming, I did not install and activate them, will I still
give the unused games/packages (Orange Box's HL2 game, its episode 1,
and its Portal) to others as gifts?
Only HL2 and Episode 1.
Ah.
Post by Jethro
Post by Ant
I also noticed the recent Minivera mod release requires episode 1.
Will I be able to install episode 1 later on if I need it? Or do I
have to install it right away?
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Jethro
2007-10-12 12:41:33 UTC
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Post by Ant
Post by Jethro
Post by Ant
I currently have HL2, its Source (for mods), and CS:S installed. I
did NOT install its deathmatch (never cared about it). I had them
since its first release week from a few years ago. Then, I bought
episode 2 during its first release week, but installed it with a
separate Steam account so I could uninstall and sell/give it to
someone else (with the account). All of these, I bought the retail
boxes.
I am planning to get Orange Box (cheaper than separate packages via
Steam [don't really like it, but oh well]), but it comes with the
original game, CS:S, episode 1, and the new stuff.
Orange box does not come with CS:S.
It has HL2, Episode 1 & 2, TeamFortress2, Portal.
You are supposed to get separate keys for HL2 and Episode 1 which can
be given away.
Is that the one on the installation and key card? I haven't used the
DVDs yet.
Oh.. not sure. I bought it all online. In my "My Games" list I have
beside Eps1 and HL2, "Gift" tags. When I clicked it, it asks for which
Steam ID I am 'gifting' a copy of the games to.
I guess on the DVD's if there is a CD-key listed for HL2 then you can
just tell someone what it is and then can add it to their "My Games"
list in Steam.
Post by Ant
Post by Jethro
Since I already
Post by Ant
finished episode 1 years ago and planning NOT to replay it, will I be
able NOT to install it?
You can uninstall it but you still own it and can't give it away. The
2nd one you can give away.
Even if I used a different account for episode 1? I gave the episode 1
with the Steam account information (different name and password).
Well yes if you have Eps1 in a separate account you can sell that. But
isn't there a HL2 in there also?
Can your account just have Eps1 in it without HL2?
Post by Ant
Post by Jethro
I also don't care about Portal (never liked
Post by Ant
puzzles). Assuming, I did not install and activate them, will I still
give the unused games/packages (Orange Box's HL2 game, its episode 1,
and its Portal) to others as gifts?
Only HL2 and Episode 1.
Ah.
Post by Jethro
Post by Ant
I also noticed the recent Minivera mod release requires episode 1.
Will I be able to install episode 1 later on if I need it? Or do I
have to install it right away?
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Ant
2007-10-12 14:43:25 UTC
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Post by Jethro
Post by Ant
Post by Jethro
Post by Ant
I currently have HL2, its Source (for mods), and CS:S installed. I
did NOT install its deathmatch (never cared about it). I had them
since its first release week from a few years ago. Then, I bought
episode 2 during its first release week, but installed it with a
separate Steam account so I could uninstall and sell/give it to
someone else (with the account). All of these, I bought the retail
boxes.
I am planning to get Orange Box (cheaper than separate packages via
Steam [don't really like it, but oh well]), but it comes with the
original game, CS:S, episode 1, and the new stuff.
Orange box does not come with CS:S.
It has HL2, Episode 1 & 2, TeamFortress2, Portal.
You are supposed to get separate keys for HL2 and Episode 1 which can
be given away.
Is that the one on the installation and key card? I haven't used the
DVDs yet.
Oh.. not sure. I bought it all online. In my "My Games" list I have
beside Eps1 and HL2, "Gift" tags. When I clicked it, it asks for which
Steam ID I am 'gifting' a copy of the games to.
I guess on the DVD's if there is a CD-key listed for HL2 then you can
just tell someone what it is and then can add it to their "My Games"
list in Steam.
Post by Ant
Post by Jethro
Since I already
Post by Ant
finished episode 1 years ago and planning NOT to replay it, will I
be able NOT to install it?
You can uninstall it but you still own it and can't give it away. The
2nd one you can give away.
Even if I used a different account for episode 1? I gave the episode 1
with the Steam account information (different name and password).
Well yes if you have Eps1 in a separate account you can sell that. But
isn't there a HL2 in there also?
Can your account just have Eps1 in it without HL2?
I guess so. I just have to logoff and login between accounts for Episode
1 and original HL2, Source, CS:S, etc. I guess I will be getting episode
1 again when I install Orange Box.
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