Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hello everyone, I don't know whether this had been asked but I can't find it. I live in Germany and for licensing issues (Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea Annnnd Germany??), they are not selling FM2013 here. So I would just like to know whether its possible to get the game in any way? If I ask someone to buy it, then get the steam authentication code from them will I be able to download it? I have a small laptop with no DVD-drive so a boxed copy is out of the question. Or should I just get used to the fact that like every second youtube video, Germany just doesn't want you to have access to fun stuff. Seriously, it's maddening around here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiitastic Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Can you just not set your zone to a European country that alow fm13 and buy it on steam ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I don't think so. The bank transfer just won't go through. I don't think it's possible even with a VPN client, as the thing breaks down at that phase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilliconcarnie Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 What about ebay? Just performed a quick search on there and found some legit copies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luka_zg Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 so, germans don't play FM? There must be a way, I'm sure they play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Can you take a trip over the border? Buy a boxed copy. Hit a wifi zone. Use the code on the back of the manual in the box. The game will download. Then set your steam to offline mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thanks for the replies, but as I said, my Laptop (a 13" Lenovo Thinkpad) doesn't have a dvd drive, so a boxed copy is not possible. What I don't get is that I bought Fm2012 easily, so I would be interested to know what dispute makes it impossible. I have no possibilities of getting over the border until Christmas, but my family lives in Eastern Europe, you know, a magical place of freedom where a man can actually buy a game. What I want to know is, if I get them to get the Activation code can I use it on Steam here and will the auto-update (hotfixes whatnot) work while I'm in Germany??? Thanks for the help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave80 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Do you have a trusted friend in a licensed country? Let them log in, buy the game, then log out. Then you log in and download. This thread is bound to be closed/deleted so I hope you read this before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hey thanks, I'll try that. Otherwise I'll wait till Christmas, buy the game myself and then hope it gets updated when I'm back in Germany. And if it gets deleted: sorry mods, I didn't know this question was frowned upon, just couldn't find any solution to my problem you see... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOADman Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thanks for the replies, but as I said, my Laptop (a 13" Lenovo Thinkpad) doesn't have a dvd drive, so a boxed copy is not possible.What I don't get is that I bought Fm2012 easily, so I would be interested to know what dispute makes it impossible. I have no possibilities of getting over the border until Christmas, but my family lives in Eastern Europe, you know, a magical place of freedom where a man can actually buy a game. What I want to know is, if I get them to get the Activation code can I use it on Steam here and will the auto-update (hotfixes whatnot) work while I'm in Germany??? Thanks for the help! The boxed versions still have a code. You don't need to use the disk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Really? So theoretically, I could just get someone to buy that ask them for the code and download it from steam? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manden Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Really? So theoretically, I could just get someone to buy that ask them for the code and download it from steam? They have it on Amazon.de as well. You pretty much buy it from other online retailer than Sega. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yeah, thanks, I saw that earlier, but thought that I wouldn't be able to use it, as its a dvd. But if all I need is the code to downloaded via Steam than maybe I'll give it a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamman Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 You can use the code so dont need a dvd. Treat yourself to a usb external dvd player at some point, always handy to have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macflyer Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 They have it on Amazon.de as well. You pretty much buy it from other online retailer than Sega. Amazon.uk ships to Germany within couple days. Then, use the code within to download from Steam. No DVD needed. It will activate despite you being abroad. And for the licensing issues, the German Football League still haven't understood that one could make more money perhaps by selling the rights to more than just one party. Or, EA must be paying them an insanely sum to keep all others out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thanks, I'll probably order online then. And yeah, I don't know if you've been to Germany, but like half of Youtube videos, sometimes from official channels are not viewable because of copyright and licensing and whatnot. It really tires you out. thanks for all the help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macflyer Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thanks, I'll probably order online then.And yeah, I don't know if you've been to Germany, but like half of Youtube videos, sometimes from official channels are not viewable because of copyright and licensing and whatnot. It really tires you out. thanks for all the help! For this, there are fake proxies. I'm in South America atm, and to get to view what I want, I pay for such proxy service. There is always a way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yes, and sometimes using VPN also helps, which I have, but didn't help in this case or at work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters76 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 There are ways of making steam think you're in ie: the UK even if you're not. I don't want to elaborate in case I get in trouble. But if anyone from SI say it's ok I'll write the solution. It's a sneaky little workaround. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbaratunk Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 No, by all means, keep these dark arts to yourself! (pm?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robzilla Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Or, EA must be paying them an insanely sum to keep all others out. This. It's called exclusivity and yes, they pay a lot for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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