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Ripbox wrote:An important question that needs to be asked is.... Is TM2 going to be released on STEAM?

Wouter4009 wrote:Heres a question: what if the download keeps hanging and wont download? Are you lost 20 euros then?

Or will you buy a key and download the game later on PirateBay? So it wont stop?

fng_thatoneguy wrote:One big question for me is will LAN play still be available? I assume since we have dedicated servers, yes, but will those servers be required to be online, or will we be able to play on LANs that aren't connected to the internet?

From the beta it appears to me it will. The dedicated servers are working just like TMUF and the beta menu has "Party Play" still there. I would just like confirmation that it will truly be available.

Thanks in advance...

Hylis wrote:You will still have to be logged on for the individual campaign, which features new functions online, but those parts which have no reason to be connected are still available offline, such as editors, LAN, splitscreen or Hotseat mode.

Maniaplanet is a system of networked games like web 2.0, and as such, it is unnecessary to include a DRM. It's been like that for the last five years with TrackMania which has already sold many copies. That's why Nadeo has continued to develop exclusively on PC and we are very happy with our choice today. It allows for high-definition graphics and many extra things, like communication through forums, social networks, fan sites and involvement at all levels: creative, share, organize competitions, dedicated servers etc. We love this truly international platform, where ganes are becoming cheaper and more accessible. In addition, processors are becoming more integrated allowing our games to run very well - it seems to be the beginning of a beautiful period of the game on PC!

In short, things are looking good and we finally got through the turbulence. In addition, we have worked in depth in preparation for the coming years. New blocks will arrive tonight and will be available in the multiplayer beta next week. Graphic designers and programmers continue to correct and improve versions of Storm, details of which are likely to be available in September. We work on the game individually, in groups, splitscreen and LAN. There are still items to be paid for by planets and maniacredits. In short, a lot of work but fun!

And see you soon on the road

jonthekiller wrote:

Ripbox wrote:An important question that needs to be asked is.... Is TM2 going to be released on STEAM?

No.

isamu wrote:

jonthekiller wrote:

Ripbox wrote:An important question that needs to be asked is.... Is TM2 going to be released on STEAM?

No.

Wait...what? Has this been confirmed?

b.dnl wrote:

Wouter4009 wrote:Heres a question: what if the download keeps hanging and wont download? Are you lost 20 euros then?

Or will you buy a key and download the game later on PirateBay? So it wont stop?

I think (when you buy the game after release) you get an email, there is YOUR key, and the download link (will be available always)