CS: Source

[Sakura]

So do you need a Steam account if you buy the boxed version?

[J.]

yes, all games made by valve now require a steam account in order for you to play them. (FULL STOP)

[Katahu]

If I were you, keep the original box and the codes that come with it as you will be required to submit a scanned copy of the original CD-key in case you're trying to deal with a problem with your account.

Also, I would recommend that you link your account to an email that you can create for free [ie: hotmail, gmail, yahoo, etc.] and can access anywhere. I made the mistake of linking my account to an email that was based on an internet service like Cebridge. When I canceled my subcription to Cebridge, I realized that I forgot to update my old email. And to make matters worse, I forgot the password. Thankfully, I had the original box with the CD-key for Half-Life 2 printed on it. When I submitted that, the admin was kind enough to update the email for me so that I can reset my password and then access my one-and-a-half-year-old account.

In addition, I would recommend that you keep the receipt of the boxed product. This is so that the admins can reset the CD-key should Steam's server tell you that the CD-key has already been activated. Note: Make sure your receipt is less than 90 days old if you ever encounter this problem. Otherwise, it's no good.

[Slotback]

vac banned haha you idiot!

so why did you hack?

Originally I was using VAC - Secure wall hack just so I could own my friend. But then I killed the admin like 6 rounds in a row, mind you, the kill that got me banned was legit. In Assault, the dumbass run through roller inside.... I shot him from windows. Banned. Since I was banned from the best server provider - the only one I care about - I got some random hax (aimbot) and purposely got banned from almost every Australian server... 3 days later VAC banned.

[J.]

your an idiot mate, hacking of any kind is stupid and idiotic!

[Mazza]

your an idiot mate, hacking of any kind is stupid and idiotic!

Only noobs hack

[Vuikag]

your an idiot mate, hacking of any kind is stupid and idiotic!

Only noobs hack

harumph!

[pepper_airborne]

Hacking is boring as hell, writing hacks is fun though, really interesting to see how to intercept the data that comes and go's to the engine.

Mind you, i never did write a hack or hacked!

[Vuikag]

yeah, the writing part is fun. I don't know about CS as i don't have it yet but in CoD 4 it's possible to code both the silenced m-21 into the game and make all skins the ghillie suit. but that would be cheating!

[Slotback]

Fine then I'll kick your a$$ with no hacks then.  ;D


Got new copy... waiting to be uncapped....