Acheivements are a big part of the experience for me, and just running them as an external program doesn't give that option. Is there any chance of doing so? I'm sure I managed to get some pirated dlc to work like that once.

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[–] Sarahli88 1 points 5 months ago

I also enjoy achievements, it really adds to the game. I've spent a lot of time trying to find ways around similar issues with other games, sometimes it feels like I need an escape road from all the technical troubleshooting. I wish Steam made it easier to integrate external content.

[–] Sarahli88 1 points 1 month ago

That's a very common question, especially when achievements are a big part of the experience! Unfortunately, getting Steam to validate a non-purchased executable for native features is tough. You're on a real digital cowboy safari trying to bypass their integrity checks. While some older DLC hacks worked, the main game registration is usually too deep.

[–] Sarahli88 1 points 1 month ago

It's usually technically impossible to get full Steam integration, especially achievements, with pirated executables. The achievement API is tied directly to the official purchase/license. Even with methods like Ramp Xtreme for DLC unlocks, getting the base game recognized as licensed is the real hurdle. You'll likely need a separate achievement manager tool.