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[Alex]

So what's the draw of Binding of Issac. It's kind of an rpg zelda and the keyboard controls are clunky. I don't get it.

The description and impressions I got from people really appealed to me, I love rogue-likes, good randomization and dungeon games of all types in general but I didn't care for it in action. Also doesn't help that it's the ugliest product of any form that I think I've ever seen. I'm sure someone out there likes the art, but it ain't me.

 

[SteveWinwood]

The description and impressions I got from people really appealed to me, I love rogue-likes, good randomization and dungeon games of all types in general but I didn't care for it in action. Also doesn't help that it's the ugliest product of any form that I think I've ever seen. I'm sure someone out there likes the art, but it ain't me.

I'm sorry you don't like piss, poop, tears and blood.

More for me.

 

[Dice]

It is the worst game I have ever played. I actually asked Valve to remove it from my account. They said no, so I put it in a category called COWA-FUCKIN-PIECE-OF-DOG-SHIT.

 

[flowsnake]

The style put me off at first, but it's too fun to care.

 

[Wario64]

Picked up Alice. Hope it's good.

Also, I could use some friend adds, I just started using Steam a couple weeks ago. Same name as GAF

 

[DeadFalling]

Alice = bought.

 

[Relax.MX]

It is the worst game I have ever played. I actually asked Valve to remove it from my account. They said no, so I put it in a category called COWA-FUCKIN-PIECE-OF-DOG-SHIT.

What game? Isaac? Ban please?

 

[Detox]

Anyone from UK so nice to buy me some Alice?

Gonna pay back via Paypal.

Sure add me
http://steamcommunity.com/id/detox232

 

[usea]

What game? Isaac? Ban please?

I also hated binding of isaac.

 

[Tess3ract]

The art didn't bother me, the fact it felt like a flash game where they were asking for full indie price did.

 

[SteveWinwood]

The art didn't bother me, the fact it felt like a flash game where they were asking for full indie price did.

Is indie price a thing now? If it was, 5 dollars wouldn't be it.

 

[MRORANGE]

The art didn't bother me, the fact it felt like a flash game where they were asking for full indie price did.

but I thought it was a flash game?

WOOT

Nice OT

 

[Tess3ract]

but I thought it was a flash game?



Nice OT

Flash games for me I hold off until they're in an indie bundle.

 

[Relax.MX]

The art didn't bother me, the fact it felt like a flash game where they were asking for full indie price did.

5 usd is a full indie price?

Edit: beaten xo but well now is time to be mad with the indie games for the production value

 

[The Grim Heaper]

O: Alice is $6?! Everyone should buy it!

Also, going to try to hold off on the Isaac DLC. ... maybe.

 

[morningbus]

I can't wait until the Big Indies come out next gen complaining about rising development costs and how it is completely necessary to raise the long held "full indie" MSRP from $5.00 to $6.00.

There will be riots.

 

[usea]

lol at balking at a game's price based on something like it being done in flash. Come on.

 

[Tess3ract]

lol at balking at a game's price based on something like it being done in flash. Come on.

Flash and RPG Maker are on the same level for me.

 

[iSurvivedTheOutage]

ehhh dont know if I should buy Alice or not...

 

[Glass Rebel]

Flash and RPG Maker are on the same level for me.

More power to you I guess but BoI is awesome and absolutely worth the asked price.

 

[Relax.MX]

Flash and RPG Maker are on the same level for me.

Why? Because "everybody" can make a flash games?

 

[SteveWinwood]

I only play unreal engine games. It's the only way I can ensure quality and get my moneys worth.

 

[Rickenslacker]

So what's the draw of Binding of Issac. It's kind of an rpg zelda and the keyboard controls are clunky. I don't get it.

The game is short to play through, but highly replayable. Game looks ugly. Super ugly. In fact it was one of my biggest turnoffs getting into it, but when I got it in a Steam sale I couldn't stop playing nothing but BoI until I got Golden God.

Music's great, there are loads of items to find, the game starts getting gradually longer as there are multiple endings and each one begins to unlock more in the game. There's a constant satisfaction loop that didn't stop for me until I saw everything in it. Now there's more of it. Back to having absolutely no time to do anything else.

 

[Rapstah]

Why? Because "everybody" can make a flash games?

"Everybody" can't make an RPG Maker game, mind.

 

[Kerub]

Oh no

I just realized the summer sale is almost here

 

[Dog Problems]

I only play SCUMM games. It's the only way I can ensure quality and get my moneys worth.

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[Huevos de Oro]

What game? Isaac? Ban please?

Bit of an overreaction, no? Unless you were joking of course.

 

[Prophet Steve]

"Everybody" can't make an RPG Maker game, mind.

Everybody can also make something with C++ and OpenGL I believe.

 

[Forkball]

If a game doesn't have at least one unaltered line from the original Quake engine, I don't play it!

 

[NBtoaster]

Alice has amazing art, music and dialogue with good gameplay but with some overlong levels. Though the shorter levels like the ice one and card one are great.

Listen to this, you know you should buy it (spoils an area, but nothing you dont see in the preview images):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9PlKrWJ-zk

 

[-PXG-]

I thought the Issac DLC was delayed? Well doesn't matter now. BOUGHT BOUGHT BOUGHT!

 

[Detox]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

 

[DTKT]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

That's really shitty.

Name and shame. :|

 

[Spectacular Dr Dawg]

I'm sorry you don't like piss, poop, tears and blood.

More for me.

Yeah, I don't get the complaints about it being ugly. Gaming needs more piss, shit, vomit,dirt and blood.

 

[RibbedHero]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

Tell everyone to pay you in GBP not USD or EUR. That way you ensure you're not out of pocket.

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

Sid Meier's Civilization V - Gods and Kings:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/16870/

Regular price is $29.99 and the preorder discount is $26.99.

 

[I H8 Memes]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

Same thing happened to me earlier (it was only like 50 cents), but the guy fixed it after I told him about it. Never had that happen before so I wonder if they changed something recently on who it charges depending on what type of payment you use.

 

[MRORANGE]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

that's real shitty, name & shame.

It's for US but it could help for other people: http://thefeecalculator.com/

 

[Sinatar]

Sid Meier's Civilization V - Gods and Kings:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/16870/

Regular price is $29.99 and the preorder discount is $26.99.

I hadn't read about this expansion, but that feature list sounds awesome. Looks like this may be Civ 5's "Beyond the Sword" level improvement.

 

[Nabs]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

That really sucks. I've heard a lot of stories like yours.

 

[xenoflux2113]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

I have helped so many people and I have yet had someone who hasn't taken care of the fees on their end or sent more to cover what was taken when fees were applied after I informed them. Sorry to hear about that.

 

[Aselith]

I hadn't read about this expansion, but that feature list sounds awesome. Looks like this may be Civ 5's "Beyond the Sword" level improvement.

What I'm really hoping is that they do something like Colonization...but with Alpha Centauri. O:

 

[Sye d'Burns]

that's real shitty, name & shame.

It's for US but it could help for other people: http://thefeecalculator.com/

The last time I sent money as a gift, which was a couple of weeks ago, Paypal showed the fee and asked whether I or the recipient would be the one paying.

It seemed new because I don't remember it from prior sales but I would assume that if it was on the invoice for me, it will be for everyone else as well.

Either way, no excuses people. Don't make someone pay your fees for trying to help you out. It's extremely poor form.

 

[Stallion Free]

Just wait, the people who screwed you will probably come back here and try to make you look like the bad guy!

 

[didamangi]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

Sorry to hear that.

Can't you wait for them to send their money before buying them their game?
If it's not enough refund it back and tell em to pay the right amount or GTFO.

 

[1-D_FTW]

Same thing happened to me earlier (it was only like 50 cents), but the guy fixed it after I told him about it. Never had that happen before so I wonder if they changed something recently on who it charges depending on what type of payment you use.

It's supposed to be no fees as long as they send it as a gift. In the past, that's how I've done it. With a little note: "Happy birthday, Sonny. Don't spend it all in one place."

Maybe some are too paranoid about sending the money as a gift and want recourse if things go bad. But that's a douche move to stick the buyer with the fees. People need to man up and include the fees if that's the route they're going (and of course they should be named and shamed).

EDIT: Or maybe it's been changed. But if Paypal is asking you who's paying the fee, FFS, how are the senders screwing this up. Pay your own damn fees. The guy is doing you a favor enough.

 

[ngt]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

Few people tried that with me, I just simply refund the whole amount. Unless someone specifically tells me he's few cents short on his PP or something and I say it's ok.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

Damn that sucks.

I only had two people add me one I said the wrong amount to and paid the extra 30p and the other one actually wouldn't take no as a answer about a tip and gave me a £1 on top so it evened it self out.

 

[Gav47]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

Name names, it's the only way they'll learn.

 

[Silex]

Quite a few people added me for Max Payne 3 and Alice gifts from the UK and I've had no problem gifting it to them but then some people just turn up and make me take the hit for paypal charges so I'm paying out of my own pocket I don't know what else to do even when I specifically say take the charge too. Just had to vent somewhere..

I doubt they do it on purpose.
At least where I live, Paypal doesn't tell properly what are the fees, I don't have the option to receive gifts, and so the users sending me the money don't have the direct option to pay those fees out of their pocket - so I just calculate the amount they need to send me with ppcalc.com (it's usually accurate) and tell them to pay (at least) this much. This solves the issue for me...