Why does it need the cd?

[Pathogen]

I bought retail, i installed, activated and went to play. It wants the cd. This isnt a big problem, i keep the cds within arms reach, i just thought steam meant i didnt have to use the cds and i could play halflife 2 at my buddies house if i logged onto my account. what gives?

 

[Wraith]

well, i bet they want you to use the cd so that you cant buy the game, install it, and then return it to the store.

bring the cd to your buddies house? :-/

 

[f|uke]

To serve as a constant reminder that you should have bought through Steam

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