If you already own the game and try activating the key it will act as though the key worked whether it was used or not.
So it may not be activated in your case but it pretends as though it is. Unless you had basic Dirt 3 and then activated complete edition?
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if you try to activate a key for a game you already have (assuming it's not a different version that produces a second entry in your lib), you will get a message that says you already own the game.
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Nope, it was Complete Edition. I got it from a Codemasters bundle. Although first time it was Dirt 3 Standard then the game developer has changed it for Complete Edition because some reason.
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Maybe the key still works, but who knows? I tried to give it again, but that time the Steam told me I already have the game.
Someone else should to try it. ;)
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Sounded a bit like begging, but ok. I volunteer as tribute.
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Oh, come on! One can't even make a joke? Plus the OP started. ;)
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My opinion don't count, i don't know you.. so i also don't know your intention...random internet stranger...
Its the sup-staff that decides and ppl that may report you for that sentence..
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Haha, I know you guys! Everyone is very helpful this time! :D
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Try checking your account details and see what it says. It may help
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Yeah I did it:
Tadaadadam: http://prntscr.com/9qkzln ;)
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You probably got the original Dirt 3 from the key. Everyone who owned the original was given the complete edition when it was released
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Sorry to hear that. I've tested keys like that before too, luckely that never happened to me. Thanks for the warning.
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Lol, you're not alone in doing stuff like that, I'm another dummy!
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Humble Bundle is missing one depot, so key gave accees to that.
Depot is what contains game's files. Better hope there aren't any required files there
This is why tier keys suck, many devs forget to update these when game gets updated.
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Next step:
"If you have purchased a used/second hand CD key, please contact the seller to discuss a refund or exchange. Steam Support cannot assist with used CD keys."
I love the automate answer machines. They fuckin don't know what going on is. :)
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I assume this only happens when the new key has extra content. Like if you already have the original game and then activate a GOTY edition.
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I dunno, I don't see any extra contents in the steam store. There is only Dirt 3 Complet Edition.
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From what i understood, you had standard edition and activated complete edition on top of it? Then yeah, you wasted a gift right there, when there is extra content (dlc) that you don't own while activating the complete edition, it will consume that gift for whatever you are missing.
It's sad that most developers don't give you the choice of getting a standard edition gift after activating a complete edition on top of a standard edition. I guess greed can be one of the reasons why they dont do it, as it would mean an extra game that could be delivered to another potential buyer. I've wasted quite a few gifts like this too, mostly bundle keys though which i had base game and had another key with dlc included along with base game.
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- I got Dirt 3 Standard Edition from Codemasters bundle.
- After that Codemasters upgraded that to Complet Edition.
- I wanted to check a Dirt 3 Complet Editon key. :)
Support answered:
"Thank you for contacting Steam Support.
Steam game subscriptions, CD keys, and redeemed gifts are non-transferable and cannot be reset or moved between Steam accounts.
We will be unable to transfer games or items between accounts. In order to play a game, you must be logged in to the account on which that game was originally activated or purchased.
Similarly, Steam Support cannot move in-game items between accounts, and Steam accounts cannot be merged."
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One of my friend tested the key...it doesn't work. suxx :)
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I got this today:
"I have revoked the CD Key from your account and it can now be activated again on a different account.
If you encounter any difficulty, please let us know."
Yeahhh!
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I got this game on Steam (it was a steam gift) and I was thinking I test a Dirt 3 Complete key what I bought before, just in case. Steam eat the key and put it to my account again without any question. lol So be careful guys, don't be silly like me. ;)
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