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MurkyAssassin

I activated EU version of Total War: Rome II on Steam and GamersGate emailed me for refund because I live in one of the region locked countries which means the EU version is not playable but still in my Library. I pre-order a physical copy of Total War: Rome II now Asian version. Will I be able to activate the Asian version of the game?

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PlayfulKaitie

If you live in Asia, yes.

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c00lizz

You will, most likely, have to removed the region restriction version from your account first which is pretty easy to get done but takes quite a while because it requires you to contact steam support.

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MurkyAssassin

How long do I have to wait to get a reply from Steam Support?

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PlayfulKaitie

That depends. Sometimes (never) they respond you in a day(s), sometimes it takes weeks.

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c00lizz

Like the man said, it depends. Although you're not going to simply be waiting for ONE reply from Steam Support. It usually goes something like this.

1.You'll send them a message explaining that you need to remove a game from your account.
2.Wait 1-3 days.
3.They'll reply with a copy paste from the SSA which is probably irrelevant. You copy paste your original request into a new reply.
4.Wait 1-3 days.
5.Someone will actually read part of your request and send you back an explanation that game removal is permanent and are you sure. You will reply yes.
6.Wait 1-5 days.
7.Game will be removed from your account.

You can get lucky and have it all resolved in a couple of days, or you can spend a couple of weeks hoping Steam Support gets outsourced to India so they'll stop being so horrible.

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MurkyAssassin

It has already been the forth day since I sent a ticket to Steam Support. I wonder if they will ever respond.

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c00lizz

They will respond. Eventually.

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MurkyAssassin

If I try to activate the Asian version in my Steam account, will it change the game into gift?

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Angrenbor

No.

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MurkyAssassin

It will simply not work or will it replace the EU version?

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c00lizz

With some games and some versions it will simply activate a second version of the game on your account so you'll have both in your library, or it will tell you that you already own the game. It will never replace the game.

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MurkyAssassin

And also, do you guys think Steam Support would reply before 3rd Sept since Rome II will be unlocked that day?

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Aneszej

You will got bonuses, doesn't matter if game is released or not :P

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MurkyAssassin

I know. But I want to play the game at release.

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Aneszej

Oh, well then I don't think that they will respond in time :p
But you have to contact them anyway, so hurry up.

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c00lizz

Steam Support is VERY slow. Don't count on it. :p

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Filin

Do not remove your version. Wait for the game's release. This game does not yet have regional restrictions. The game can not be bought in your area, but you can run it.

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MurkyAssassin

But GamersGate (I bought the CD-key there) told me that they will give a a refund. So I don't think the game would work anymore

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Filin

Perhaps they just bullied you. I do not think that they will be contacted with steam in order to lock your key. Wait for the game's release.

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MrCastiglia

The game has regional restrictions.

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MurkyAssassin

Is creating an account just for this worth it?

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c00lizz

That's up to you. Wouldn't be worth it for me.

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MurkyAssassin

Anyone tried activating two cd keys of same game?

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c00lizz

Doesn't work, Steam will simply tell you that you already own the game.

In some rare cases you can have multiple regional copies of the same game on your account but that's pretty rare, and you'll still only be able to play the one that's not restricted.

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Closed 11 years ago by MurkyAssassin.