The additional content is still unconfirmed and (iirc) wasn't even mentioned in the Kickstarter bid. Who knows if they are successful enough. For all signs and purposes, it will be like Kings Bounty, which also missed the expansions for a long time on the DRM free version.

And mods are, by the very definition, DRM free. If there is something like the nexus made by the fans, than it will be compatible with the DRM free version. However, with the Steam Workshop, the devs can guarantee something like this without the risk of additional costs.

If you only watch the Star Wars movies, and never read a EU book. Do you only have the gimped version?

And, again, nobody says this is the final word on the DRM free version. Quite a few game with heavy Steamworks integration have been released DRM free.

This is the first PC game for the devs, and they are already programming this game for Mac/Linux/PC and Android. Whatever they can do to get some breathing space is very deserved in my book. Especially as they never promised anything else.
Yes, and this single decade (unless you count the eighties) saw the downfall of some of the best gaming studios in the industry because they couldn't make enough money to cover the costs.

Sounds to me like : ' Hold on guys ! You expected us to have think of something else ? Come on, this is best for us so it should be best for you ... everybody has a steam account right ? No ? Don't worry it's free for you and it make us spare a LOT of money ! '

In my opinion, at the end of the day there is a DRM-free version and a DRM version that has more features.

I wouldn't have thought to be releived to have miss the Shadowrun kickstarter. *Going to the wishlist*

I would rather a DRM free version but Steam offers way too many benefits to developers, I don't blame them for going that route. I wonder how many other kickstarters will do the same.

I understand their decision from logistic point of view however if it turns out to be true, I will buy it for a buck or two in some bargain bin provided it will receive solid fan reviews.

It's sad to hear because the trailer looked interesting enough to care. However I'm not that surprised because the sloppy "Everybody hates evil SecuROM, here have some Applestore app, lol." attitude towards DRM was the reason why I didn't back it.

You're being disingenuous. "develop a patch and distribute it to all the partners"? That's not all it takes and you know it.

For one thing, Steam patches aren't the same as DRM-free ones since you need to account for the Steam architecture. For another, Steam patching is automatic, while if you do patches for different platforms, you have to hire someone to keep track of them all, make sure all platforms are up to date, not to mention negociate the deals in the first place and keep track financially of what they're owed by which partner.
Not to mention that while Steam does most of the support for games that they sell, the devs would need to do it when on DRM-free platforms.
All in all, adding support to multiple platforms probably means having to hire a few extra people. And employees cost a lot of money.

I don't like Steam much, but nobody can deny that it's a huge cost-saver for indie devs, which is why so many use it exclusively. And before DD came into play, there wasn't much of an indie scene. Devs like the one making Shadowrun returns couldn't have made this game before Steam popularized direct downloads, it's as simple as that.

Is there any alternative to the Appstore for idevices? AFAIK, there aren't any *.apks for idevices.

What benefits? Multiplayer servers and mod hosting? Shadowrun Returns is a single-player game, not even an optional co-op. And they could use Nexus for the mods.

So the reason for HBS using Steam so heavily DOESN'T seem to be about functionality. If I had to guess, the developers probably got a bit of piracy paranoia in their isolation working so hard.

How exactly? The Nexus is community funded and developed. And if people are willing to put the work to make a Shadowrun nexus, there will be a Shadowrun nexus.

The Steam workshop is just the one guaranteed storage and source for mods. Not the only one. That wouldn't even be possible. And of Skyrim is any indication. Steam workshop is very willing to play along with nexus mods.

iDevices are closeted platforms as much as consoles, so if someone purchases them, they should be aware they will have one subject approving what they can run.
I think you and me are both aware of that. My example was illustrative.

Therefore I don't really see what issue you have with the "Everybody hates evil SecuROM, here have some Applestore app, lol." attitude

The appstore is unavoidable. And for the other versions they either offer a DRM free version or use Steam (for which we don't even know if it uses the ECG or whatever it is called) and even then it is nothing compared to limited installations and shitty disc checks and all the other crap that securom brings to the table.

Considering you very recently stated you don't put money towards DLC and demand they release Full games or you'll pirate them I can't see this being an issue for you.

Only the future, unannounced DLC, which was not part of the kickstarter. Berlin DLC is available for DRM free.
So you want them to force people to one 3rd party content `provider but not to the other?

You need to be a member of the Nexus for downloads over 2mb.

I backed what was presented as a DRM free game. I want a DRM free game. I actually thought it would end up here. This is disappointing to say the least.

Well, with this and from what I remember about his statements, he is in the target group gaming developers call "don't really care about".
I know I am repeating myself, but this is still a DRM free game. And they never said anything about GOG.

What's next. Complaining about missing Xbox 360 support?