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Questions on Purchase Options of TOAW-III - Ken F. (FGM) - 07-15-2009 Hi All, I have the old TOAW from the 90's, and I see on this forum that TOAW-III seems even more highly regarded than the original. I also see that I could find some pbem opponents here, as well. I am considering purchase of TOAW-III from Matrix, but I see several purchase options. I am considering Digital download with hard-copy CD, or maybe just hard-copy CD. If I order just the CD, can I get the game to play without having the CD in the machine all the time (like I do with Combat Mission). I only have 2 doors for CD's, and one has a CMAK disc and the other has a CMBB disc (I routinely have 6-12 Combat Mission pbem's going at once). What about electronic registration...? I've read some horror stories about game companies forcing people to register on a server..? ...every time they want to play...? Is that required with TOAW-III from Matrix or any other retail outlet...? I always find it hard to believe that a company will still have server up 10-years from now, for their customers. Sorry for the all the ignorant questions. I see all these forums for games other than Combat Mission, and they seem interesting enough to consider purchasing more games and branching out a bit... Thanks in advance, Ken RE: Questions on Purchase Options of TOAW-III - Iwo Jim - 07-15-2009 I purchased TOAW III from Matrix through digital download, and saved the setup file and serial number on a cd and I have used it to reinstall the game several times and haven't had any problems, Its a good idea to register the game so you can receive future updates but you won't be required to register everytime you want to play...hope this helps RE: Questions on Purchase Options of TOAW-III - Ken F. (FGM) - 07-15-2009 Thanks Iwo Jim. That does help. Best regards, Ken RE: Questions on Purchase Options of TOAW-III - Antoni Chmielowski - 07-15-2009 Hi Ken, As a digital download it will sit on your HD and run WITHOUT a CD being needed. As Jim says, keep a hold of your serial number and you can then download again if your HD crashes. Mail me if you fancy a battle !:) RE: Questions on Purchase Options of TOAW-III - Ken F. (FGM) - 07-15-2009 Hi Antoni, Thanks for the help and offer. First I have to bite the bullet and and spend some money at Matrix. All the best, Ken RE: Questions on Purchase Options of TOAW-III - Ken F. (FGM) - 07-17-2009 Hi All, I went to Matrix and purchased the Digital download with disc to be shipped. Now I am working on the tutorial in Korea, trying to get the hang of this again. Soon... I will be pbem cannon fodder for pbem TOAW-III games...! Cheers, Ken RE: Questions on Purchase Options of TOAW-III - Currahee - 07-18-2009 Way to go Ken, and welcome aboard! I think you got excellent advice, and did the right thing. I'll always keep my CD, but digital download has worked well with Matrix, and I like being registered on their site, and being able to download updates. Let us know if you hit any speedbumps.