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It is the collection actually but SG data base doesn't seem to know of this one. The key I'm giving away contains
King Arthur: The Role-playing Game
King Arthur: The Saxons expansion
King Arthur: The Druids expansion
King Arthur: Knights and Vassals DLC
King Arthur: Legendary Artifacts DLC

https://steamcommunity.com/app/24470/discussions/0/352788552271240211/

Thank you for the giveaway. You might want to request that the collection/bundle be added to the game list through a support ticket?

3 years ago
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(Normally good advice, but I've just added an explanation as to why that's impossible in my comment below, if you're interested.)

3 years ago
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Nice, thanks for the info!

3 years ago
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but SG data base doesn't seem to know of this one

Since <Bundles> are configured to individual user accounts, Valve didn't bother setting the Steam API to be able to recognize their existence (as it does for <Packages>). So while normally the correct response for a missing giveaway entry would be 'contact staff to get it added', there's just nothing they can do about the matter.

Honestly, not sure why publishers on Steam don't offer both Packages and Bundles, given that there's always an issue with just having one: The inability to get bundle discounts is an obvious shortcoming (especially for early purchasers, who often have to entirely rebuy a base game later on if there's no bundle option), but the lack of packages is also problematic as that not only causes SG issues but also blocks the ability to gift the collection in question.

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Seems the problem is that the game was sold as King Arthur: Collection and repacked later on in a new collection. The key I'm giving away contains
King Arthur: The Role-playing Game
King Arthur: The Saxons expansion
King Arthur: The Druids expansion
King Arthur: Knights and Vassals DLC
King Arthur: Legendary Artifacts DLC

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Well, you can have keys that mimic bundles just fine, even within the setup I described above; After all, each different key/package/bundle is its own license, and those still exist regardless of whether or not they're listed in the store. The problem is, SG pulls information via the API that is based on the information associated with store page listings (first, as that allows data to be dynamically updated and, second, because the API blocks certain information [such as ownership information] for unlisted games).

Any game that isn't listed on Steam (due to being an unlisted key or due to being pulled from the store) won't be able to be listed on SG without staff manually adding an imitation listing [ie, something they'd statically set all the information for locally]. Due to, among other factors, the difficulties of continuously maintaining an accurate listing manually, staff only does this for games they're certain won't be readded to the store. Thus, something that is in the store, even as a bundle, isn't something you'll see added to the list.

What's typically the case in these circumstances is that there was a key form released off of Steam and a Bundle on Steam. In that circumstance both would have different licenses, but provide the same content. (After all, given how special bundles are, it's understandable that developers can't use that same license for keys).

Though, given how old King Arthur is [ie, with the Collection possibly predating the addition of the <Bundle> configuration on Steam] it's possible it was released as a package first and then changed into Bundle format later on. So there is still a possibility that what you're describing was actually the case. But, either way, the fact that the license isn't listed in a non-Bundle format on a store page means that SG can't properly handle it.

3 years ago
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There's more to it in this case. I don't own the listed product (24400) but I do own the old collection (244670). The content may be the same but they're actually two separate products and you can own both of them. If I was to win this and receive a collection key I would neither be able to redeem it or mark it as owned. Any rerolls would also be problematic due to the number of users who likely own the old version.

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Awesome,thank you!

3 years ago
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Thanks for the opportunity!

3 years ago
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Thank you!

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