D/L From SOE or Steam?

SlotJockey · 2012-11-20, 12:46 PM

I'm leaning with using SOE,

However Steam might be more stable....

With 15 mins to choose I am torn.

BigpermCML · 2012-11-20, 12:48 PM

SOE

Downloading from Steam will just link you to the launchpad and DL from the same servers anyways.

JoeDragon · 2012-11-20, 12:48 PM

I would like to D/L with steam, the only issue I have is whether or not I'd be locked out when Steam is having issues.

I played STO through steam and it wasn't a great experience.

Sifer2 · 2012-11-20, 12:48 PM

I would be highly surprised if Steam didn't just give you the launcher to download the game from SOE.

Shamrock · 2012-11-20, 12:49 PM

Yea im wondering what will be the best option as well, im expecting it to be slow no matter what though.

Tooterfish · 2012-11-20, 01:00 PM

I'll be downloading from Steam, just to show my friends list what I'm playing.

Hamma · 2012-11-20, 01:00 PM

Even if you get it from steam you will still be DL from SOE.

zerozeroseven · 2012-11-20, 01:02 PM

yeah...works really well...

An error occurred while installing Planetside 2 (No Subscription)

Cee · 2012-11-20, 01:16 PM

Downloading from Steam in the UK, 2.9GB of 7.2. Anywhere between 600Kb and 7Mb with a peak of 12.4 so far, which was nice. Hasn't opened the launcher at any point so far.
Website still not loading for me.

Illtempered · 2012-11-20, 01:17 PM

I wanted to go with a DL from Sony. I've never been the biggest fan of Steam. But, Sony failed this time. Their servers crashed apparently. Steam wins and I'm already at 33%.

SlotJockey · 2012-11-20, 01:19 PM

Looks like Steam is the way to go since I am almost done.....

Even if the Launcher needs to be patched the bulk is already going to be done.

Tamas · 2012-11-20, 01:23 PM

Launcher - getting insane speed...

Spoof · 2012-11-20, 01:47 PM

I started with Steam because the site wouldn't load at all. However, Steam's rate started dropping out so when the PS2 site finally loaded I cancelled and went with the SOE launcher...

Steam wanted to D/L 9+Gb, but he launcher only 6.8Gb and is currently going twice as fast! As the launcher requires you to log in I'm wondering if it's related to being a subscribed member?

MrBloodworth · 2012-11-20, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by BigpermCML

SOE

Downloading from Steam will just link you to the launchpad and DL from the same servers anyways.

This is no longer correct, I was wrong.

Steam gives you the full client.

Go with steam, they have the infrastructure.

Warruz · 2012-11-20, 01:58 PM

I went steam , i like using steam since i have my friends list and other functions also they usually are able to handle load when something releases and quick Download speeds.