I got automation recently, I went to launcher and put in username and password, hit play game, then it said no active key. what is that and what do I do? 
Hi! 
From your forum rank I see you have not activated your copy of the game.
I would suggest you activate it here: ucp.php?i=199
and convert your key to Steam so that you can play the latest version.
Cheers!
hi i also have a question about this. i have the V16 edition and if i activate my key now will i still have the V16 edition?
Yes, you will still have the V16 edition. Once the V16s are out you will get a Steam key for the V16 DLC. The artbook probably will be downloadable from the user control panel once it is done.