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[ashecitism]

lol for a moment I thought I was in the SteamOS thread. The Windows and OSX talk is really dragging it down...

 

[zkylon]

is there a way to link to a specific uplay game from steam?

 

[rookiejet]

My only gripe is that Steam has a tendency to forget custom logos :/

and its own logos, too. I don't know what triggers it (new game? client update?), but it seems to be constantly fetching the logos for huge swaths of the list when I switch into big picture mode.

 

[fantomena]

Most of the negativity hinges around the Metro UI, which is entirely optional and I don't even use. Just hit the windows key, type what you want, and hit enter. Same as 7.

I have been using Win8 on my school computer for about 8 months. It's shit.

 

[Grief.exe]

is there a way to link to a specific uplay game from steam?

Just link to the client and name it whatwver game you are playing within Steam.

That is what I do for Battlefield 4.

I have been using Win8 on my school computer for about 8 months. It's shit.

Reasoning?

 

[Turfster]

Gamersgate has 66% off Rogue Legacy.

 

[woo and indeed hoo]

is there a way to link to a specific uplay game from steam?

Non Steam game shortcut?

 

[Dambrosi]

No worries, happy to help! Have a spare copy as well, in case anyone else is after the game.

I'd love one, but it wouldn't be free, would it? No money, mo' problems.

Also, the SteamOS thread sounds like a disaster. I hope the OS itself isn't quite as bad?

 

[oipic]

Anyone else having an issue with Steam no longer automatically updating games?

Are you in the beta? I've found the current (and perhaps prior) version seems to enqueue updates, but I'm needing to manually give them a nudge in order for them to start.

 

[Freezard]

Thanks user237 for Earth 2140!

 

[ashecitism]

Also, the SteamOS thread sounds like a disaster. I hope the OS itself isn't quite as bad?

In its current state it's not recommended for beginners and average users, that's all. But that thread had to turn into another shitshow like previous Steam Universe threads...

 

[fantomena]

Reasoning?

Bic compatibility problems with tons of programs and services, Metro UI feels shit with a touchpad and a mouse (feels like metro is build for touch screens), too simplistic and Apple-feelike, It's more streamlined, I hate the built in apps, I don't need any of the shovelware apps.

It also feels like I have less control over the OS. it's build for people without much computer knowledge. Nothing bad about that, but that means that the advance controls I have/had with Win7 is mostly gone in Win8.

 

[More_Badass]

Anyone playing Teslagrad, I need some help

I know what I have to do here, but can't seem to make it happen. I obviously have to wait for the roboto crawl on the platform and then raise it up to the ledge, but when the robot is on it, it's too heavy and won't go high enough.

 

[Pops Maellard]

Bic compatibility problems with tons of programs and services, Metro UI feels shit with a touchpad and a mouse (feels like metro is build for touch screens), too simplistic and Apple-feelike, It's more streamlined, I hate the built in apps, I don't need any of the shovelware apps.

It also feels like I have less control over the OS. it's build for people without much computer knowledge. Nothing bad about that, but that means that the advance controls I have/had with Win7 is mostly gone in Win8.

Come on. We both know this is entirely false; it's Windows 7 with a different start menu.

 

[Dimitri2401]

Also, the SteamOS thread sounds like a disaster. I hope the OS itself isn't quite as bad?

It's far from being a disaster. It's just that some people were overhyped for nothing.

SteamOS is basically just a Linux OS with a few customizations. Still, it's a good idea, since it's free, easy to use (once setup), it's supported by many game devs and by hardware manufacturers.

 

[zkylon]

Just link to the client and name it whatwver game you are playing within Steam.

That is what I do for Battlefield 4.

Non Steam game shortcut?

doesn't it have to go thru uplay ro something?

 

[mrgone]

Anyone else having an issue with Steam no longer automatically updating games?

Here it's been automatically queuing the updates, but doesn't start them unless I unpause/start the download manually.

Steam also used to randomly set all your games to "do not update automatically" for unfathomable trolling reasons, so make sure that's not still a thing

 

[legacyzero]

Thanks to Colin for getting me a Prey key!

How in the HELL did you get a Prey key??

I want Prey on Steam ((((((

 

[Colin.]

I'd love one, but it wouldn't be free, would it? No money, mo'

It would not be free, but it has already found a new home. Kind of surprised at the demand still, but I guess that's what happens when a game is removed from Steam. Think I will make a post in the Steam DD thread, and may order more if enough people want it.

 

[The_Monk]

How in the HELL did you get a Prey key??

I want Prey on Steam ((((((

I believe you can buy some cheap physical copies from amazon.uk fellow GAFfer.

 

[legacyzero]

It would not be free, but it has already found a new home. Kind of surprised at the demand still, but I guess that's what happens when a game is removed from Steam. Think I will make a post in the Steam DD thread, and may order more if enough people want it.

What's one of those run??

 

[woo and indeed hoo]

doesn't it have to go thru uplay ro something?

Yes but you can launch it from the Steam Client. You don't have to fire up the uPlay Client to play the game. Does that help? Sorry, I might be misunderstanding your question.

 

[Acccent]

Bic compatibility problems with tons of programs and services, Metro UI feels shit with a touchpad and a mouse (feels like metro is build for touch screens), too simplistic and Apple-feelike, It's more streamlined, I hate the built in apps, I don't need any of the shovelware apps.

It also feels like I have less control over the OS. it's build for people without much computer knowledge. Nothing bad about that, but that means that the advance controls I have/had with Win7 is mostly gone in Win8.

I wasn't going to comment about this because we've been through it several times and I agree with Grief who posts faster than me anyway but come on, this is the kind of complete ignorance he mentioned. There are almost no compatibility problems that weren't in 7, and the Metro UI isn't as bad as people make it out to be once you just accept to see it for what it is (hint: its real name is the Start Screen). And you say it's too simplistic and too streamlined? How are those problems? If you feel like an OS needs to be complicated to be good, just grab an obscure hardcore Linux distro.
edit: you are of course welcome to dislike Win8, to each their own, but it's sad that this OS still gets shat on for wrong reasons

I actually lament the fact that the Start menu is apparently going to be back in future versions; hopefully it'll be optional.


ANYWAY I won The 39 Steps! Thanks Dimitri2401! Woo I'll let you know as soon as I've had the chance to try it (might not be in the immediate future though)

 

[fozzy]

Just got Bioshock Infinite for £5.99

First day on Steam is coming along nicely

 

[Divius]

I won FEAR2, the only FEAR game missing from my library! Thanks Dimitri2401 <3

 

[Colin.]

What's one of those run??

A few TF2 keys, or the equivalent of what I pay for those by Paypal gift ($5.52)

 

[theMrCravens]

All the keys should be unused (even though I have a small doubt about Hacker Evolution). Good luck

Thank you for Faerie Solitaire.
I'mma try it out tonight.

 

[Dr Dogg]

I'd love one, but it wouldn't be free, would it? No money, mo' problems.

Also, the SteamOS thread sounds like a disaster. I hope the OS itself isn't quite as bad?

I guess some people just don't understand a beta isn't just a free demo churned out as a marketing ploy.

I really don't know what people were expecting but its clear this is a very, very long game for Valve.

 

[woo and indeed hoo]

ANYWAY I won The 39 Steps! Thanks Dimitri2401! Woo I'll let you know as soon as I've had the chance to try it (might not be in the immediate future though)

It was fated!

No rush, it will be something nice to fire up and 'play' when you are looking for a nice story to kill a few hours .

 

[zkylon]

Yes but you can launch it from the Steam Client. You don't have to fire up the uPlay Client to play the game. Does that help? Sorry, I might be misunderstanding your question.

so say I add farcryblooddragon.exe or whatever as a non-steam game and that's it?

 

[Dimitri2401]

I won FEAR2, the only FEAR game missing from my library! Thanks Dimitri2401 <3

You're very welcome

The game is certainly not as great as the first one, but it is quite fun.

Thank you for Faerie Solitaire.
I'mma try it out tonight.

It's impossible to just try Faerie Solitaire... I wanted to try it, and then I played for hours. The game is so addictive.

 

[C4rter]

I'm really digging Hard Reset. [...]
edit: I've played for a few hours and have no idea how far into the game I am, but do I ever get new weapons?

You only can buy upgrades for your two base weapons. In theory you get new weapons with this, like a rocket launcher, grenade launcher etc.. But you don't physically find new weapons like you do in most other shooters.

 

[ashecitism]

I guess some people just don't understand a beta isn't just a free demo churned out as a marketing ploy.

I really don't know what people were expecting but its clear this is a very, very long game for Valve.

Right now it's not even that, but the usual "what's the point?" "why" "it won't overtake windows" and Windows vs OSX vs Linux or I don't even know anymore

 

[PandaPedinte]

Thank you for Scribblenauts Unlimited Dimitri2401.

 

[toddhunter]

It's impossible to just try Faerie Solitaire... I wanted to try it, and then I played for hours. The game is so addictive.

If you have an ipad or iphone, never play Fairway solitaire. Luckily that game stopped me getting sucked into Faerie. They are both crazy addictive.

 

[tylergregg]

Thanks Dimitri2401 for Adventures of Shuggy.

 

[legacyzero]

A few TF2 keys, or the equivalent of what I pay for those by Paypal gift ($5.52)

Awesome. If you have any nore Prey keys, PM me your info and I'll be glad to Paypal.

Its a US key right? Or is there a difference?

 

[Divius]

You're very welcome
The game is certainly not as great as the first one, but it is quite fun.

Oh that is too bad, well I'll try to have some fun with it anyway. As long as the shotty is still there.

You only can buy upgrades for your two base weapons. In theory you get new weapons with this, like a rocket launcher, grenade launcher etc.. But you don't physically find new weapons like you do in most other shooters.

Thanks for the info. I've only been using the NRG weapon, it looks cooler and 'feels' better

 

[Arthea]

Special Giveaway

I accidently bought a Black Flag Region is restricted to work only in the following countries



This giveaway will be as follows:

First person to PM me that they are from an eligible country wins, if this post is up, the offer still stands
AC4

PM-ed
I hope I'm first

 

[Grief.exe]

Come on. We both know this is entirely false; it's Windows 7 with a different start menu.

All of his other complaints, were subjective/fixable, but I agree that one was completely false.

I'm not so sure Fanto has been using Win8 for 8 months. Based on these complaints and arguments, I would guess 8 minutes.

 

[Arthea]

So, how's steam OS, anybody tried it already?
And any seamgaffer won steam box by chance?

 

[ashecitism]

Unfortunately no one from this thread got in. Otherwise only two gaffers got picked and one's co-worker.

 

[fantomena]

Don't think I will be needing an Xbone before in a long time. Im already having good times with my PC, Wii U, PS4, 3DS and Vita. Only exclusives I REALLY want is D4. Forza looks cool, but not a game I will buy the device for, same goes with DR3 and Ryse. Thankfully Titanfall is onPC and Below is timed exclusive (same goes with Peggle 2).

 

[Colin.]

Awesome. If you have any nore Prey keys, PM me your info and I'll be glad to Paypal.

Its a US key right? Or is there a difference?

The retail keys are region free. I will pass along my info as soon as I have a better idea on how many copies to order.

 

[Arthea]

Unfortunately no one from this thread got in. Otherwise only two gaffers got picked and one's co-worker.

aww, well, that was expected, knowing odds.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

The retail keys are region free. I will pass along my info as soon as I have a better idea on how many copies to order.

Consider me down for one!

 

[legacyzero]

The retail keys are region free. I will pass along my info as soon as I have a better idea on how many copies to order.

Awesome! Lemme know when, and I can be sure to have it. Hopefully before Steam Sale. Gabe may want to take all that money

 

[AScotAbroad]

A little late, but thanks a lot to Jawmuncher for Faerie Solitaire. This game is actually pretty good!

 

[woo and indeed hoo]

so say I add farcryblooddragon.exe or whatever as a non-steam game and that's it?

Yes, use the '+ ADD A GAME...' menu in the bottom left of the Steam Client to 'Add a Non-Steam Game...", select the one you mention and it will add a shortcut to the game so you can launch it from within the Steam Client and don't have to launch the uPlay Client.

 

[zkylon]

Yes, use the '+ ADD A GAME...' menu in the bottom left of the Steam Client to 'Add a Non-Steam Game...", select the one you mention and it will add a shortcut to the game so you can launch it from within the Steam Client and don't have to launch the uPlay Client.

thanks