Thanks for all the replies! I got all the necessary details I needed from everyone's replies. I also did some online research and made a couple of phone calls to local retailers in my country. So basically, as you guys stated, ANY retail copy will be Steam-enabled. If you want it DRM-free, you have to go the GOG route. I decided to go the Steam route and purchased my copy yesterday ("WHOOO-HOOO!!!"). Although I fully support DRM-free gaming, some people will argue (in this case I am) that Steam makes things VERY convenient for its users. I like having all my games in one place, locked to my account, and auto-update'able'. Basically what I'm trying to say is, that DRM is only crap if it becomes a problem. And in terms of Steam, I guess you could say that it's DRM that I LIKE VERY MUCH, without ever causing me much trouble. I am however a bit disappointed with GOG's DRM-free service. If you purchased a Hero edition on Steam (or via retail, which will be Steam-enabled), you can update your Hero edition to the Champion or Royal edition at a later stage (at a fee of course). Why would this not be available for purchase as DRM-free downloads on GOG? Couldn't they be making more money this way? So basically you're stuck with ONLY either of the 3 editions and NEVER being able to update them! That kinda sucks! Kudos to Steam! Also, is it true that the DRM-free copies ALWAYS get patched later (in other words, Steam will always take preference)? I remember having read that somewhere on Obsidian's website a couple of days ago.If people wanna bitch about Steam being bad for the industry because it's DRM-based, then they should at least make sure that DRM-free users get access to EXACTLY the same stuff, at EXACTLY the same price, at EXACTLY the same time!!! *which is not always the case I'm affraid* My 2 cents on why DRM-free (just like how DRM-based) can sometimes SUCK ASS!!!
