Question about lack of Steam connection [1.7.3]

[zdlugasz]

Sometimes I am playing without Internet connection, and even when I am connected I usually do not bother with launching Steam (especially since my laptop is not really new).

When I made test yesterday and connected to Steam I noticed that most of my neighbors/vassals suddenly started to build. So it seems that Steam is still mandatory for the game to work correctly. Is it true? Can I play without Steam?

THX

 

[jdrou]

This is a known problem with the current game version. I believe it's supposed to be fixed in 1.8. My understanding is that it's the Steam client rather than the internet connection that is currently required; AI should work normally with Steam client running offline.