Ok - you're talking about the 'client' side of things right? They are going to start charging people to play TFC? I understand the concept of hosting providers charging for the bandwidth/space, etc - but the already released TFC? I don't think that will fly being the majority of these people are under 18 without means to 'pay-to-play' type deal. The WONID you get when you purchase half-life is understandable - unless that's what you mean... I'm kinda lost - sorry - trying to understand.
Britt -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stefan Huszics Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 12:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] Steam linux release Britt wrote: >Is Valve moving toward this way of doing things and slowly get everyone >off the old way of doing things? - Use steam vs. patching yourself and >requiring the steam client? > Probably yes, since it will allow them in the future to cut out the middle man/distributor for new games and get the direct revenues from the players (likely on a monthly-pay-for-account basis). -- /Stefan Software never has bugs. It just develops random features. =) _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
