Steam version VS Non Steam version

[Zero_Soul]

Hey everyone ! How are you ? Hope you're doing great !

Say, I was wondering what would you rather do: Install the RPG Maker MV through Steam or from outside steam from the setup file on the email link ?

Is there even any difference ?

Would be glad to know your opinion !

 

[Shaz]

Steam would give you updates automatically, while the standalone would only be updated when you were made aware that an update is available and you download and install it. That is the only advantage the steam version would have for me personally, because I have no interest in the rest of what steam provides. So I guess it depends on whether you're a big steam user. I hate it, so I much prefer standalone programs.

 

[erikmidnatt]

standalone is better if you dont run steam daily. nothing worse than launching an app only to wait for steam to downloads its own updates and restart...

 

[Matombo]

well it possible to run steam version offline and also possible to have multiple instances of mv running

but it's more easy to do that in the non steam version ^^

the pro's of the vxa steam version aren't there jet in mv (cloud storage and ressource sharing)

so the only real difference as i the atm are the automatic updates as shaz pointed out

with the con of slower start

 

[lPaladinl]

Depends if we get more features for the Steam version as well. Like if Workshop is still a possibility in the future.

I believe Steam Trading Cards were confirmed, for anyone who cares about Steam Market stuff or wants to make the badges. But that's not currently out yet.

 

[KisaiTenshi]

standalone is better if you dont run steam daily. nothing worse than launching an app only to wait for steam to downloads its own updates and restart...

You can completely close Steam and MV will keep running. You only need Steam to launch it (eg running the RPGMV.EXE file)

 

[Mr. Minister]

I installed MV on my laptop already. I also want it on my iMac, but there isn't a standalone version for the osx yet. If I use my key to install the steam version, will that screw me over when and if a stand alone version comes out for osx? I'd much rather not get stuck having to use the steam version. What I mean is, since you can only use the key on two computers, does that mean I won't be able to use my key for each three versions, even though two are on the same computer? 

 

[Shaz]

no. You can use your key to activate both the standalone AND mac versions. If you have any issues it might be because of the number of times it's been used. If that happens, it's just a matter of contacting support and they'll reset the activation counts.

 

[Mr. Minister]

no. You can use your key to activate both the standalone AND mac versions. If you have any issues it might be because of the number of times it's been used. If that happens, it's just a matter of contacting support and they'll reset the activation counts.

Good news! Thank you so much!

 

[Zero_Soul]

Steam would give you updates automatically, while the standalone would only be updated when you were made aware that an update is available and you download and install it.

I was thinking precisly on this when I started this post.... How do you even update the standalone version? Sorry if I look like a real noob

 

[willoneill]

I prefer the Steam version of RPG Maker to the non-Steam version because it lets all my friends know that I'm being productive and creative while they're wasting their lives playing video games.

Meanwhile, I'm actually at Starbucks playing Downwell on my phone.

 

[JosephSeraph]

I'm installing the steam version and keeping the standalone for when i have a decent pc.

 

[trapless]

Does anyone know if it's possible to trade the steam version in for the stand alone version? I think such an answer would help people to carefully consider their choice before purchase. you know.. considering they may want to use a computer with limited resources and how steam wants them.. as minimal as it may be...

 

[Andar]

If you purchase the standalone version, you automatically get the steam version as well - that's one of the advantages of purchasing from the site instead of from steam.

 

[Jomarcenter]

Well I use the standalone if I mod the character generator while GCH is still working on the MV Section of it. And using the Steam version as my default use.

 

[Dimwit_Flathead]

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SFJI but I'm currently converting the HTML HELP pages of v.1.6.1 standalone to PDF and I read in the chapter How to use Aid Tools, just before the § Options:

"DLC (For Steam versions only)
You can download resources from the internet and use them in your game."

Could someone share some light on this, please?
Both versions don't have the very same functionalities? (other than automatic update detection and installation)
Thanks.

 

[ATT_Turan]

...what the heck is SFJI supposed to mean?

"DLC (For Steam versions only)
You can download resources from the internet and use them in your game."

You can absolutely download resources no matter how your copy of MV was installed.

The only difference is if you have the Steam version and you purchase the DLC on Steam, it will automatically be downloaded to your MV installation folder.

Otherwise, you manually manage it.

 

[Dimwit_Flathead]

Sorry For Jumping In.
Usually used when someone joins in a forum a discussion closed ages ago...

 

[Arthran]

[set mode Topic Dig Up ON]

SFJI but I'm currently converting the HTML HELP pages of v.1.6.1 standalone to PDF and I read in the chapter How to use Aid Tools, just before the § Options:

"DLC (For Steam versions only)
You can download resources from the internet and use them in your game."

Could someone share some light on this, please?
Both versions don't have the very same functionalities? (other than automatic update detection and installation)
Thanks.

You can use DLCs in either version. However, in order to purchase DLCs on Steam, you have to have the Steam version of RPG Maker activated.

Since DLCs go on sale on Steam more often than they do on the official site, and they're easier to update and keep track of on Steam, this can be an important consideration (for some people) when determining which version to get/use.

 

[TheAM-Dol]

Sorry For Jumping In.
Usually used when someone joins in a forum a discussion closed ages ago...

Yeah, but generally speaking on most forums (especially this one) we consider this an act of the dark arts; necromancy. Raising a dead thread back from the grave. Joking aside, it's better to just create a new thread instead of bumping an old one. This one is from 2015, so I am sure this old beast is feeling quite tired after such a long nap.