: Implement a 10-second timeout for the validation process. If the server doesn't respond or the terms aren't verified within 10 seconds, the game should automatically skip validation and boot with a notification: "Subscription validation timed out. Playing in offline/unmodded mode."
When you launch Age of Empires II on platforms like Steam, the game runs a startup routine that checks your game licenses, downloadable content (DLC), and Steam Workshop subscriptions. This is the validation process. However, many players have reported getting stuck on this screen, with a timer climbing into the hours without any progress. The validation screen is part of the game's digital rights management (DRM) and mod integration system, ensuring that only legitimate copies of the game and its expansions are active. aoe2 validating subscriptions
If prompted, check the box to agree to the Steam Workshop TOS and hit . : Implement a 10-second timeout for the validation process
A new update to the Terms of Service requires re-acceptance. Corrupted Mod Files: A downloaded mod is faulty. This is the validation process