Should 1C/UBI make Steam optional?

[ElAurens]

The piracy boogyman is a non issue, as everyone knows it will be pirated within the first week of release, if not sooner.

I don't like it, but that's the way it is.

And I'd really like to know where that totally speculative "couple hundred" number comes from.

There is no way to judge the numbers simply by looking at postings on the 3 main forums in the West. Most users never ever post on a forum, or even play online. Ergo, most users don't need Steam.

And I still think that the numbers of additional sales to be had from marketing on Steam, which, BTW has yet to happen, are being grossly exaggerated as well.

Sure there will be some additional sales, you cannot argue against that, but it simply is not going to be the tidal wave of cash rolling in that the Steam supporters say/think it will be. Once the word gets out that this title is actually difficult to master, and requires a fairly hefty investment in equipment and time to do properly, the vast majority of FPS and MMO players will skip right on by, just as they do now.