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[jaundicejuice]

Just played the new DLC Landwehr Canal mission for Sniper Elite V2.

I really like it, like the previous DLC mission. (Neudorf outpost)

Both those missions avoid some of the downsides of the main game, in that they're very open-ended maps, and don't have more enemies just spawning in when you hit some trigger. It's also possible to be completely stealthy throughout.

I recommend getting them if you enjoyed the main game.

Is the assassinate Hitler mission worthwhile as well?

 

[Gav47]

Edit: Gone

 

[kafiend]

Paris in the fall, the last months of the year, at the end of the millenium. The city holds many memories for me, of music, of cafes, of love, and of death.

It was that itsy-bitsy tequila worm. I really must remember to take it out of my pants before I send them to the laundry.

The Glastonbury Popular Music Festival? Hmm, that's one of the most popular music festivals on the Popular Music Festival calendar!

 

[Stallion Free]

Is the assassinate Hitler mission worthwhile as well?

I thought was was decent. It looked gorgeous. Very short though.

 

[jaundicejuice]

I thought was was decent. It looked gorgeous. Very short though.

I'll keep my eye out for a sale to nab all three dlc missions. I really enjoyed Sniper Elite V2 but I've just got to finish off a few other games before buying something else.

 

[Nabs]

Paris in the fall, the last months of the year, at the end of the millenium. The city holds many memories for me, of music, of cafes, of love, and of death.

It was that itsy-bitsy tequila worm. I really must remember to take it out of my pants before I send them to the laundry.

The Glastonbury Popular Music Festival? Hmm, that's one of the most popular music festivals on the Popular Music Festival calendar!

Thanks for Broken Sword 1 and 3.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Sounds like some pretty big changes to Rock of Ages multiplayer. Maybe it's going free to play.

 

[RionaaM]

"Prison economy" relates to a practice that occurs in prisons of assigning higher-than-normal values for regular items. For example, the intrinsic worth of a cigarette is much higher in the prison than normal. With that, a whole form of currency is created where a certain number of cigarettes equals a toothbrush and a few toothbrushes equals socks and a few socks equals your own prison bitch.

When we talk about the "Steam Prison Economy," we're talking about the trading of steam keys for other steam keys. The term started to be used when people began trading a few copies of the same game, for example, "two Dirt 3 keys for Darksiders." Keys, I should add, which were usually always gotten for free from a promotion.

The term has had staying power because it works on a few levels. Steam, as a "walled garden," is essentially a prison and we are all the inmates.

Wow, that analogy is certainly interesting, but scary too. So people give different value to each key, many of which they got for free, and try to gain something from them. Making a profit out of something you got as a gift doesn't seem too legit in my opinion.

 

[Frank the Great]

the broken sword games were a lot of fun (i played the first two.) i usually find adventure games tedious and frustrating but they were short, had nice and interesting stories, and had a dynamic hint system if you got stuck.

 

[Cyberquake]

Paris in the fall, the last months of the year, at the end of the millenium. The city holds many memories for me, of music, of cafes, of love, and of death.

It was that itsy-bitsy tequila worm. I really must remember to take it out of my pants before I send them to the laundry.

The Glastonbury Popular Music Festival? Hmm, that's one of the most popular music festivals on the Popular Music Festival calendar!

Clever! Thank you for BS 2

 

[Nabs]

Sounds like some pretty big changes to Rock of Ages multiplayer. Maybe it's going free to play.

Maybe Steam is going to be pushing online play for the Halloween sale. I'm down.

 

[I H8 Memes]

Wow, that analogy is certainly interesting, but scary too. So people give different value to each key, many of which they got for free, and try to gain something from them. Making a profit out of something you got as a gift doesn't seem too legit in my opinion.

The worst part was when people were buying humble indie bundles (i think it was HIB) for 1 cent then reselling the games for profit. Those are supposed to be a mixture of money for indie devs and charities.

 

[Ricker]

Damn just saw Vanguard on Steam...and its F2P now,always wanted to try it back then but my computer sucked...tempted to give it a try...anyone playing this now or played back then...?

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Maybe Steam is going to be pushing online play for the Halloween sale. I'm down.

That'd make sense. I bet it's pretty easy to stick a pumpkin skin on those boulders.

 

[dragonlife]

I hope all of you that don't have Alpha Protocol get it today. $5 is a steal. The game is fantastic.

 

[YianGaruga]

Wow, that analogy is certainly interesting, but scary too. So people give different value to each key, many of which they got for free, and try to gain something from them. Making a profit out of something you got as a gift doesn't seem too legit in my opinion.

The analog isn't 100% correct though, since the Steam economy is pretty good at regulating itself. Dirt 3 keys were almost worth nothing at that time and aren't really worth anything even now.

Better examples are (were) tradable beta invites likle DOTA2 and CS:GO or TF2 items like the earbuds. Thoses were worth $15-$30 at some point, and a lot of people didn't trade them because they wanted them, but because they were using it as a currency. That's more like a stock market though in that case I guess.

 

[Shorty11857]

Random question: has anybody who bought Indie Royale played To The Moon yet? I played it at launch and loved it, but I'm always curious to hear people's thoughts on it.

Plan on playing it this weekend, really looking forward to it. Want to finish off XCom first

 

[Derrick01]

Wow, that analogy is certainly interesting, but scary too. So people give different value to each key, many of which they got for free, and try to gain something from them. Making a profit out of something you got as a gift doesn't seem too legit in my opinion.

At least there's no risk of getting shanked in the steam prison economy.

 

[I H8 Memes]

At least there's no risk of getting shanked in the steam prison economy.

Wrong

 

[Caerith]

At least there's no risk of getting shanked in the steam prison economy.

But there is a risk of getting Shank.
(Beaten)

 

[Dog Problems]

Home got a big update today. It's only $3, it's not very long at all, and is a good game to play for Halloween.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/215670/

What’s New:
• Home now fully supports Steam’s Big Picture Mode – play the entire game with your Xbox 360 controller from the terrifying comfort of your own couch, or continue to use a keyboard if you prefer.

• The most requested feature has been added to the game! Home now auto-saves your progress as you play, allowing for shorter play sessions if required. Continue where you left off, or start over from the beginning. The game still starts you from the beginning once you complete it, though—keeping the integrity of the experience while adding convenience for players who need it.

• Some things may not always be what they seem. As promised in previous missives, players may start to see their Home experience change ever so slightly the next time they play. Was that room there before? I thought that was locked... This is just the beginning for long-term fans of the game.

• Various other graphical tweaks and corrections to text and menus.

 

[FlutterPuffs]

Maybe we can set up a Steam prison economy of people who take the keys for free without posting thanks, and then post on the thread and try to sell/trade the same keys to other people.

I try to have a give and take policy. Every key I get, I'll try and get another one for this thread

 

[dreamfall]

I hope all of you that don't have Alpha Protocol get it today. $5 is a steal. The game is fantastic.

Just picked it up! Waited all during the Summer sale to no avail, so it's awesome that it's up today!

 

[Cloudius12]

Home got a big update today. It's only $3, it's not very long at all, and is a good game to play for Halloween.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/215670/

Brought this when it came out and I still haven't touched it. However I would rectify that around Halloween.

 

[zychi]

anyone been able to make steam big picture mode load on the second monitor only?

i have my hdtv setup as the second monitor, i can get the big picture mode to load on it, but once i start a game the game defaults back to my desktop monitor.

 

[jkoch]

Anyone know how to get a controller to work with the Freesia demo, other than using joy to key? I'm using a PS3 controller with xbox 360 emulation through the motion joy tool. Thanks.

Anyone? Looks like it's supposed to have controller support built in. Maybe not in the demo?

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

If Steam really is a prison then my cell is overflowing with soiled socks and used toothbrushes.

 

[Toki767]

The Steam prison economy thing is amusing to think about.

I do shake my head though at some people who try to re-sell or trade games they paid virtually nothing for. It's their game and they can do whatever they want with it, but with things like that Square-Enix pack, they were paying less than $2 per game. You'd think they could afford to just give some away without expecting anything in return.

 

[mannerbot]

The Steam prison economy thing is amusing to think about.

I do shake my head though at some people who try to re-sell or trade games they paid virtually nothing for. It's their game and they can do whatever they want with it, but with things like that Square-Enix pack, they were paying less than $2 per game. You'd think they could afford to just give some away without expecting anything in return.

WTF, you expect people to give things away just cause 2?

 

[Toki767]

WTF, you expect people to give things away just cause 2?

Yeah, just cause. It's not like it'd kill some people to be nice about giving things out that they sure have no plans on playing.

 

[Wario64]

does anyone here use the Steam android app? I can't find a way to redeem codes on it. I see you can buy games, but is there no way to redeem codes?

Nope

 

[ArjanN]

Is the assassinate Hitler mission worthwhile as well?

The other 2 DLC missions are better, but that one is worth it for the novelty of being able to shoot Hitler in the testicles.

Maybe Steam is going to be pushing online play for the Halloween sale. I'm down.

That sounds likely, there's the TF2 halloween stuff every year, and Rock of Ages has done several of those seasonal promotions.

 

[mannerbot]

On the off chance that a lurker or other unappreciative GAF member hasn't already taken it, there's a Just Cause 2 key in my last post. h4h4

 

[1-D_FTW]

Maybe we can set up a Steam prison economy of people who take the keys for free without posting thanks, and then post on the thread and try to sell/trade the same keys to other people.

Thank goodness it's impossible. It'd really be a mess if they could reserve those keys without redeeming.

 

[Toki767]

On the off chance that a lurker or other unappreciative GAF member hasn't already taken it, there's a Just Cause 2 key in my last post. h4h4

I saw. I attached a key for Just Cause 1 in my post but I see it was already taken lol

 

[jayb]

On the off chance that a lurker or other unappreciative GAF member hasn't already taken it, there's a Just Cause 2 key in my last post. h4h4

i just tried and someone already took it.

 

[Frank the Great]

last call for private DOTA 2 giveaway.

note: i won't be home when the contest ends, so the winner may have to wait a couple of hours before getting the key. i dunno what i was thinking making it end at 10pm.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

There is a Humble Bundle 6 extras key in here containing Wizorb, BIT.TRIP.RUNNER, Gratuitous Space Battles, and Jamestown. I own all of them

 

[Firehead]

There is a Humble Bundle 6 extras key in here containing Wizorb, BIT.TRIP.RUNNER, Gratuitous Space Battles, and Jamestown. I own all of them

Seems someone took it without thanking.

Thanks though.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Seems someone took it without thanking.

Thanks though.

Cheers. I don't really care as I had no use for it. As long as they enjoy it

Also JaseC, you gave me Dota 2 at the wrong time :lol Football Manager 2013 is like crack! So sorry if I don't play it for a while haha.

 

[NekoToshiro]

I'm down with this it will be interesting to play. . . And lose like a horrible noob I am.

 

[joshwaan]

Hey Guys

Wondering if someone can do me a fav cannot seem to purchase the The Darkness 2 on GMG Green Man Gaming for $7.49
and use the 20% discount and it's 5 US. I can paypal who ever can hook me up.

http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/au/en/pc/games/action/the-darkness-ii/#item-s3

it's not giving me a buy now option.

 

[LestradeTGQ]

Hey folks, I just updated Home today with a bunch of new features:

- full Xbox 360 controller support (making it compatible with Steam Big Picture Mode)
- an unobtrusive auto-save system that doesn't subvert the core gameplay
- some neat new things that might look a little different than the last time you played...
- and of course, typo fixes, updated menus and whatnot

Cheers!
B.

 

[StuBurns]

Steam won't load the storefront for me, I want to buy the daily deal. Is anyone else having issues?

 

[feel]

Any Chivalry 4packs going on? PM me if you're hosting and looking to fill up spots.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Any Chivalry 4packs going on? PM me if you're hosting and looking to fill up spots.

I'd be interested as well.

 

[Alexios]

Did they change things in Witcher 2 recently? I just had to fight two guys when saving the topless chick in prison, I could only stealth kill the one before confronting the second. Or is that because of the difficulty, I haven't started it up in ages so I don't remember what I chose. I think I also noticed more chatty prisoners in previous rooms though.

The game just bugged out, the cut scene after saving her ended before the two guards and that guy who she then follows came, they arrived after I received full control of Geralt but don't continue the scene, they just stand there. I also can't proceed beyond the stairs in the next room either, it's blocking me with an invisible wall. After all this time I guess it's still such a dodgy release... Not that this is restricted to game breaking stuff, it's in the game's very core, controls included...

 

[Fantomex]

Did they change things in Witcher 2 recently? I just had to fight two guys when saving the topless chick in prison, I could only stealth kill the one before confronting the second. Or is that because of the difficulty, I haven't started it up in ages so I don't remember what I chose. I think I also noticed more chatty prisoners in previous rooms though.

The game just bugged out, the cut scene after saving her ended before the two guards and that guy who she then follows came, they arrived after I received full control of Geralt but don't continue the scene, they just stand there. I also can't proceed beyond the stairs in the next room either, it's blocking me with an invisible wall. After all this time I guess it's still such a dodgy release... Not that this is restricted to game breaking stuff, it's in the game's very core, controls included...

There was a huge patch on it yesterday, and a lot of people are pretty upset about it. I don't know exactly what it did, but you seem to be a victim of it. CDProjekt forums would be a good place to start.

 

[Dog Problems]

I was going through my games and noticed I have Viking: Battle for Asgard. I never bought it, though. Is it a glitch or is it there from some bundle key?

Edit: Apparently it was added to my library because I bought that Total War pack awhile back.

 

[mneuro]

What are some good city building games that are relatively new? I've been wanting to play one for a while and bought Cities XL on Steam but I can't seem to get into it. Anything else decent? Steam would be preferred but not mandatory.