Is it better to purchase once and use it multiple times, or should you buy it every time?

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Is it better to purchase once and use it multiple times, or should you buy it every time?

Is it better to purchase once and use it multiple times, or should you buy it every time?

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KliksG
Junior Member

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10-10-2019, 09:09 PM

#1

I own three computers at home, and my children will likely enjoy playing some of the games I plan to play next year. Is it okay to purchase a game and run it on all my devices? Will it function properly with today’s security software?

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KliksG

10-10-2019, 09:09 PM #1

I own three computers at home, and my children will likely enjoy playing some of the games I plan to play next year. Is it okay to purchase a game and run it on all my devices? Will it function properly with today’s security software?

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thehappy84
Senior Member

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10-15-2019, 04:00 AM

#2

Which game? If it's available on Steam, you can install it as many times as you like.

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thehappy84

10-15-2019, 04:00 AM #2

Which game? If it's available on Steam, you can install it as many times as you like.

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Akunos_
Junior Member

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10-15-2019, 10:11 AM

#3

Is it morally sound? Probably not, since people won’t respect you just because you saved money by running games on a few devices.

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Akunos_

10-15-2019, 10:11 AM #3

Is it morally sound? Probably not, since people won’t respect you just because you saved money by running games on a few devices.

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mymonitorisoff
Junior Member

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11-06-2019, 05:41 AM

#4

Find it on Steam. Share with your family.

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mymonitorisoff

11-06-2019, 05:41 AM #4

Find it on Steam. Share with your family.

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s3tBR
Member

179

11-08-2019, 05:50 AM

#5

It seems some games require an account to play, or you need to share a library with someone else using Steam Family Sharing. Just remember, only one person can access the shared library at once.

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s3tBR

11-08-2019, 05:50 AM #5

It seems some games require an account to play, or you need to share a library with someone else using Steam Family Sharing. Just remember, only one person can access the shared library at once.

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_Skyqueen99_
Member

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11-27-2019, 11:41 AM

#6

Acceptable. Proceed with installation.

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_Skyqueen99_

11-27-2019, 11:41 AM #6

Acceptable. Proceed with installation.

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bnorwood
Junior Member

36

12-08-2019, 10:00 AM

#7

Family Steam account details

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bnorwood

12-08-2019, 10:00 AM #7

Family Steam account details

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RoiMP
Member

80

12-08-2019, 09:25 PM

#8

Acceptable and officially endorsed. Keep in mind that when sharing with family, only one person may access the shared steam account at a time. Consider purchasing discounted or sale games so each PC can enjoy something locally while you buy premium titles once and share them. For example, getting multiple copies of Rocket League lets everyone play together, with someone using the main account while others use the shared version.

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RoiMP

12-08-2019, 09:25 PM #8

Acceptable and officially endorsed. Keep in mind that when sharing with family, only one person may access the shared steam account at a time. Consider purchasing discounted or sale games so each PC can enjoy something locally while you buy premium titles once and share them. For example, getting multiple copies of Rocket League lets everyone play together, with someone using the main account while others use the shared version.

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TheGaamer68
Member

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12-09-2019, 01:56 AM

#9

I think it's totally fine to purchase a game once and then install it multiple times. However, I can't share specific advice on how to do that because of the rules. From an ethical standpoint, it's worth thinking about the size of these companies—paying extra won't hurt them, and if anything is unfair, it might be better for someone else. Unless it's from a small indie developer, they're usually okay with it.

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TheGaamer68

12-09-2019, 01:56 AM #9

I think it's totally fine to purchase a game once and then install it multiple times. However, I can't share specific advice on how to do that because of the rules. From an ethical standpoint, it's worth thinking about the size of these companies—paying extra won't hurt them, and if anything is unfair, it might be better for someone else. Unless it's from a small indie developer, they're usually okay with it.

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xttra
Junior Member

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12-12-2019, 06:42 PM

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xttra

12-12-2019, 06:42 PM #10

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