Can't connect to Steam but need to install Skyrim!

[TClark1]

I'm at uni at the moment and for some reason can't connect to steam using the internet here. I also recently bought Skyrim from GAME as I thought I would be able to play it offline.

Unfortunately the game is connected with Steam and it won't let me install games in offline mode, there must be a way through this. I have already bought and opened the game so I can't return it, I really just want to be able to play it!

I'm currently looking at proxies but can anyone think of how I could install it without Steam or having to be online?

[llacrossedude7]

Can you not instill it without attaching it to Steam, unless the Steam cloud makes you connect to it to get updates. This could be because there are a few problems with the game and Steam wants to auto patch everything.

[RockmasteR]

Universities have firewalls so Steam can not connect to the internet
you need internet for steam to be able to play Skyrim

[TClark1]

Looks like I will have to wait till I can get my PC back home to install it!

Thanks for the replies, it's a shame how reliant games are on the internet even when they are offline..