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[smurfx]

damn gta 4 is 5 bucks on amazon. that is what i wanted to pay for it but i would rather have it tied in with my steam account. i hope it goes on sale soon.

 

[Danj]

Have a question about playing Dragon's Age: Ultimate Editon.

Do I need to create an online EA account to activate the DLC?

On the main options screen it gives me choices to redeem individual DLC codes but I only have the two codes, one for UE and one for UE DLC. When I try to start a new game it says I need to log in with an account that has previously purchased the content, and the content I have now is installed but not authorized yet.

I don't care about an online account with achievements, wallpaper, etc., I just want to play the gameb but would rather not create an online account to do so.

Yes you do need to create an EA account. No there is no getting around it, if you want to use the DLC you need the account. It's basically like the Cerberus Network on Mass Effect 2. Also, the code you actually redeem is the UE DLC one, the other one you put in the first time you run the game.

 

[dani_dc]

For anyone that might have somehow missed Torchlight.

Steam seems to have forgotten to put the price back up :lol

So Torchlight is still 75% off.

 

[fatty]

You need to sign up for an EA account and redeem the codes on Bioware's site to play the DLC.

Crap, ok, thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Danj]

Yeah, there were two sets when I said to install the complete pack, I thought it was weird but left them all checked anyway. Maybe they wouldn't appear if you uncheck the ones that don't affect the download size at install. Doesn't bother me because I always have it set to only display installed games and they aren't on that list.

The extra entries are the Mac versions I believe.

 

[Wellington]

For anyone that might have somehow missed Torchlight.

Steam seems to have forgotten to put the price back up :lol

So Torchlight is still 75% off.

I have been on the fence between Torchlight and Witcher. I was decided on Witcher then you fucked me with this. Thanks jerky!

What to do, what to do!?

 

[wayward archer]

Anyone want to give me opinions on the Might and Magic pack? Its Heroes V and its expansions, and DMoM&M. I'm not going to buy it today, hoping for a daily deal, but is V a good HoMandM? I don't think I've played one since 2 or 3. What about Dark Messiah? I remember it being panned when it came out, was it ever patched or anything?

For that matter, I remember Vampire:TM being panned when it came out, was it misunderstood? or was it patched?

I think Dark Messiah of Might and Magic is pretty awesome, even with kicking being as overpowered as it is. Very atmospheric and some cool level design. Calling it Fantasy Half Life 2 might be a stretch but it's damn good IMO.

Never played HoMM5, the only ones I played were 2 and 4. If I had to rank them they would come in behind Warlords, Warlords II, Disciples 2, Age of Wonders, and Master of Magic for my favorite strategic fantasy wargames, but HoMM 2 and 4 were still both pretty good.

 

[Truespeed]

Yeah, they list the mac versions of the game even on Windows.

Odd. Anyway, I created a Mac games category and moved them there. Not sure why I need a Mac games category on a Windows 7 system, but at least they're out of the way

 

[Blizzard]

I have been on the fence between Torchlight and Witcher. I was decided on Witcher then you fucked me with this. Thanks jerky!

What to do, what to do!?

Pay $10, get both!

*edit* To the guy below, the original King's Bounty has some tutorial/intro battles at the beginning that help somewhat.

 

[Xapati]

Does King's Bounty have a tutorial? I downloaded the demo for Armored Princess was immediately tossed the world with no clue whatsoever. I have no desire to figure everything out by myself.

 

[Mutagenic]

Odd. Anyway, I created a Mac games category and moved them there. Not sure why I need a Mac games category on a Windows 7 system, but at least they're out of the way

I ended up doing the same. They must be the Mac versions since they come up as incompatible on my PC.

 

[Deleted member 10571]

I'm going to wait until the end of the sale on the Sherlock Holmes Steam pack, since I suddenly find myself wanting to play adventure games again. Overall, the Sherlock games are at least decent, right?

Wow, didn't notice them! How did you find the pack, is there some overview I've missed?

 

[Glix]

I have been on the fence between Torchlight and Witcher. I was decided on Witcher then you fucked me with this. Thanks jerky!

What to do, what to do!?

They are very different. The Witcher is more of a real-deal RPG, torchlight is an AWESOME loot game.

I've been playing both for the last week, and I LOVE them both, its really down to personal preference.

In my case, Torchlight wins, because you can save to the cloud, and it runs on my work machine, so its totally awesome for me.

 

[wolfmat]

Don't believe the lies. Torchlight sucks.

 

[(._.)]

SO I got Sim City 4. Haven't owned one since 2000.

 

[Shaneus]

Holy crap, the Crysis bundle actually appears to be CHEAPER in Australia than the US! Fuck yeah!

 

[taku]

Don't believe the lies. Torchlight sucks.

Whaaaa? I thought torchlight was amazing. Granted, I played it just when it came out and I was itching for some diablo-esque gameplay at the time..

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

Don't believe the lies. Torchlight sucks.

Liar.

 

[wolfmat]

Torchlight is pretty much just grinding for loot. It is very boring. I like the artstyle and the fact that it runs well on computers with less 'power', but that's not worth much when the game is so reduced.

To name something else for reference, Titan Quest is clearly the better game in my opinion.

 

[Conflict NZ]

Holy crap, the Crysis bundle actually appears to be CHEAPER in Australia than the US! Fuck yeah!

Same in NZ, 7 NZD, love it when it works out this way.

 

[Toma]

Whaaaa? I thought torchlight was amazing. Granted, I played it just when it came out and I was itching for some diablo-esque gameplay at the time..

It wasnt on par with Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 and Torchlight 2 look miles better but it was by no means a bad game. Me AND my gf played through it almost nonstop. Good times. Oh and the mods were quite good. Many ways to tweak the experience to your likings.

Edit:
But wmat is still right with Titan Quest. Also the better game for me.

 

[storafötter]

Does King's Bounty have a tutorial? I downloaded the demo for Armored Princess was immediately tossed the world with no clue whatsoever. I have no desire to figure everything out by myself.

I think the first game had a reasonable way to introduce you into the game. So check out the demo for that, but the series tends to expect hardcore people to understand the mechanics. I would say its very easy to get into if you think of how playing chess.

 

[vazel]

A heads up for Steam fanboys, I just bought Alien vs Predator for $5 at Amazon.com and it activates on Steam.

 

[seady]

Is SimCity 4 on Steam playable on Mac?

I thought the retail version are playable on both platform. Kind of disappointing that many of these games are PC only when they can be played on Mac in the retail version.

 

[Wallach]

Don't believe the lies. Torchlight sucks.

Liar.

 

[SolarPowered]

what's the limit ?

The limit is probably $150 or $200. I've got $107 in my wallet and I wanted to add the extra $100 so that I'd be ready for the mega packs after daily sales die down.

This will not affect my buying habits anyway so it's fine.

But how will you buy Railworks!?

I'm not sure...

:'(

Don't believe the lies. Torchlight sucks.

You're a bad person and you should feel bad.

 

[Alts]

Is SimCity 4 on Steam playable on Mac?

I thought the retail version are playable on both platform. Kind of disappointing that many of these games are PC only when they can be played on Mac in the retail version.

Sorry. Windows only.

 

[Sinatar]

Why do I feel like I just made a terrible mistake in buying Global Agenda?

It hasn't finished downloading but I've got this gut feeling now that it's going to be garbage. Would have been nice to get said feeling before I bought it. :lol

 

[drhankmccoyphd]

Feeling the itch. I need to buy something. Thinking about the Indie 2D pack. VVVVVVV looks like classic mega man-esque platforming and Super Laser Racer almost looks like Super Off Road. Galcon I have on iPhone... Geometry wars is great even though I'm not so much into multi-directional shooters.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

Any chance The Witcher comes back on sale? Regret not snapping it up and I have exactly $5.04 in my account, which would have been enough for me to net it. :lol

Considering it already made a return on the second chance day, a third chance seems a bit much. But we don't really know if the last day of the sale will include any stuff from the first week, so I guess there's still some slight chance.

 

[wolfmat]

To be fair, I snatched Torchlight up when it was on sale for supercheap moneys, so I'm not complaining about having bought it. And if Titan Quest wouldn't exist, it would be much more awesome just for doing something against the Diablo itch.

I'd say it doesn't hurt checking it out at least (there's a demo). My opinion is usually not compatible with the general view on games. If you're like me though, you'll descend to some level, check some challenge levels, boost your loot to some point and then you're done with it. It took me 2 hours to get there.

 

[Dead Prince]

Why do I feel like I just made a terrible mistake in buying Global Agenda?

It hasn't finished downloading but I've got this gut feeling now that it's going to be garbage. Would have been nice to get said feeling before I bought it. :lol

should have downloaded the demo ;P

 

[Blizzard]

Wow, didn't notice them! How did you find the pack, is there some overview I've missed?

I just typed sherlock holmes into the search box, and saw the pack here: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/2696/

Since it's 75% off it probably won't go lower, but I'll probably wait just to be safe. Today's haul: $22.50 on Amazon for 6 games, $6.70 on Steam for 2 games, keepin' the average low! :lol

 

[Oreoleo]

Feeling the itch. I need to buy something. Thinking about the Indie 2D pack. VVVVVVV looks like classic mega man-esque platforming and Super Laser Racer almost looks like Super Off Road. Galcon I have on iPhone... Geometry wars is great even though I'm not so much into multi-directional shooters.

VVVVVV is the best 2 hour long retro platformer you could ask for. Super Laser Racer is a lot of fun that you can get a couple hours out of and GeoWars is GeoWars. For $5 it's hard to beat.

 

[Yaweee]

Does King's Bounty have a tutorial? I downloaded the demo for Armored Princess was immediately tossed the world with no clue whatsoever. I have no desire to figure everything out by myself.

Yes, there are proper tutorials in both The Legend and Armored Princess that do decent jobs of laying out the mechanics, but can be a little bit boring. You can skip them if you want, but you do get some (easily replaceable) treasure (equipment/spells) doing them.

The two mini-campaigns included in Crossworlds don't have tutorials.

 

[Blue Geezer]

Thinking of buying IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 but have never played a sim like this before, Is it possible without a stick and for someone ignorant to the genre?

no. god no. the last time i played that if you werent on a stick you didnt stand a chance! things may have changed but seriously get a stick or dont buy.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

The feet broke off my keyboard and now i'm using Lego bricks to hold it up. See what you do to me, Gabe!

 

[Toma]

Anyone with impressions on the Sherlock games?

The best seem to average at 70% on gamerankings.

 

[VibratingDonkey]

SimCity 4 or City Life 2008?
The latter has a lower metascore, but I'm not sure that matters.

 

[wolfmat]

The feet broke off my keyboard and now i'm using Lego bricks to hold it up. See what you do to me, Gabe!

I balance the keyboard on my knees. PC gaming.

 

[drhankmccoyphd]

Are there any sub $1 games worth grabbing? I have $1.82 left on a gift card and I can't figure out a way to add it to steam wallet or paypal without fees.

edit: already have winterbottom.

 

[Oreoleo]

I balance the keyboard on my knees. PC gaming.

Big comfy couch eh?

 

[SuperAwesome]

Crysis keeps crashing on me whenever i try setting it to full screen...

Edit: windows 7 x64 in case anyone wants to help.

 

[vazel]

Are there any sub $1 games worth grabbing? I have $1.82 left on a gift card and I can't figure out a way to add it to steam wallet or paypal without fees.

edit: already have winterbottom.

Get Railroad Tycoon 2!

 

[Toma]

Are there any sub $1 games worth grabbing? I have $1.82 left on a gift card and I can't figure out a way to add it to steam wallet or paypal without fees.

edit: already have winterbottom.

http://store.steampowered.com/search/?sort_by=Type&sort_order=ASC&price=0%2C1

Be careful with Shattered Union. Pain in the ass to get it to work (if you are not using Win XP)

 

[Easy_D]

So, Warhead is sort of short as hell. Is the original game longer? Or at least, more jungle awesomeness and less icy shit?

Also, does it run as well? IIRC Warhead runs better.

 

[Glix]

http://store.steampowered.com/search/?sort_by=Type&sort_order=ASC&price=0%2C1

Be careful with Shattered Union. Pain in the ass to get it to work.

Worked fine on my shitty rig. Too bad the game sucks.

 

[wolfmat]

Big comfy couch eh?

Nah, I'm sitting on an office chair and resting my feet on the stereo under my desk. My mouse is on an old drum stool. I taped white paper onto it so that the IR from the mouse doesn't get irritated.

 

[drhankmccoyphd]

Are there any sub $1 games worth grabbing? I have $1.82 left on a gift card and I can't figure out a way to add it to steam wallet or paypal without fees.

edit: already have winterbottom.

Anyone try Gravitron? looks vaguely like PJ Shooter.

 

[Jive Turkey]

Anyone with impressions on the Sherlock games?

The best seem to average at 70% on gamerankings.

My girlfriend enjoys them despite being kind of average/below average adventure games (from my limited experience with them). They aren't bad from what I've seen as long as you don't go in expecting anything amazing.