thetonestarr on 29 May 2009
You do NOT have to download it. You DO have to download the "massive updates", but you DON'T have to download the entire game.
Once you have it enabled in Steam, eject the disc and put it back in. When it pops up with the autorun popup, click "Reinstall" or "Install Again" or whatever. It'll then switch over from download-mode to retail-disc-mode.
From here, it'll install the game FAST, then you have to update it, and then you can finally play.
It IS goofy, but it's not too bad.
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