spleenpoker
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Many thanks Grief.
Also guys, I'm looking at Amnesia on amazon for $2.99. Do they give you a code for steam or is it some Amazon DRM?
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STEAM Announcements/Updates 2013 - Summer sale start date? No one knows, don't ask
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Many thanks Grief.
Also guys, I'm looking at Amnesia on amazon for $2.99. Do they give you a code for steam or is it some Amazon DRM?
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
Yeah, super weird.
It doesn't even exist according to my steam window. Like, you can't search for it on the store.
:S
I don't think so, usually it'll state "DRM: Steam", and below the comments section someone replied that it doesn't.
it happened to me with some other pre-order, although I can't remember wich game it was, and I had gotten a key really early
Nemesis121
Member
Anyone DLed MK yet? it's not on steam, any reviews?
The game may not be particularly good (I think I played the demo way back when, actually), but Acti refuses to discount the bloody thing by 25% and it's never appeared as a Community's Choice candidate.
Acti forgetting about a game it owns isn't surprising, though. (See: NOLF.)C'mon Jase, he probably said that as a joke. Nobody thinks you're a joke character
You are very helpful indeed, and a great contributor in this thread. And I'm being honest.
Guys, we need to give poor Jase a group hug, I think he's feeling sad.
<3
Cheers, I bought (well, will buy) War of the Roses. I have the game already but the DDE (which isn't available for purchase on Steam itself, oddly) comes with some DLC that isn't available separately.
I'm surprised it didn't and would have pre-ordered the game if it had.
I'm actually thinking of doing something like this, call me crazy but I think its awesome having a full game collection with all of my favorites.
I'm actually going to Staples tomorrow morning and printing out some covers for my SNES cases.
I am massively mistaken then lol
Amnesia isn't Steamworks
and NP
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
Ruthless!
I am new to Steam too so thanks for the heads up!
TotalBiscuit believes the port to be good, for what it's worth.
metalshade
Member
Neat idea, and it would be SO good seeing my entire collection displayed like that.
But we don't have the room, and my wife would definitely have something to say!
almostheathen
Member
Looks like a steam key was added for Bleed in the Groupees Retro Bundle.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
Oh nice, was waiting for that to happen, thanks. Looks like it's not active yet though.
toddhunter
Member
Neat. Thanks for the heads up
Thanks for the heads-up. This is why I always buy an indie bundle that has at least a couple of Greenlight games.
Tried to add it, but the game isn't even released yet. It's not even on the coming soon list.
I need to remind myself of this next time a bundle like that goes up. I'm kicking myself for not picking that one up.
Can someone please give me and Salsa Shark the verdict on Baldurs Gate EE? I was told to skip the first one a long time ago, but I'm wondering if the EE fixes the stuff that was bad, and I should get that, THEN play BG2?
I realize that BG2 explains the story from BG1 so it's not 100% necessary to play both.
Also, where is FTL only 2.50??
I realize that BG2 explains the story from BG1 so it's not 100% necessary to play both.
Also, where is FTL only 2.50??
fucking amazing. thank you!!!!!!!!!!
I started snapping up otherwise lacklustre bundles when I decided against an alpha bundle and Towns was later greenlit/released... at $15. "Never again!", I told myself.
http://www.ftlgame.com/
Edit: b10.
Looks like Double Fine's Broken Age is going to be released first half in 2014. And that's going to be half of the game. The other half is going to be released in the following year. The game will be released as Steam early access.
That means that Double Fine is seeking more funding to the game. 3.3 million dollar seemed not to be enough for them to make the game
Source
That means that Double Fine is seeking more funding to the game. 3.3 million dollar seemed not to be enough for them to make the game
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Ugh.... They soured me hard on Kickstarter.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
This post let me know about the game. It looks swag as hell.
Eh, hard to tell. You just have to look at the scope of the project and what they have going. Chivalry was a kickstarter, and a few good sprite-based games. For these kind of focused projects it's good, but I think people really underestimate how much really polished, cinematic production adds to the cost.
I feel that offering so many physical rewards was a misfire as around a third of the Kickstarter money went towards that purpose.
woo and indeed hoo
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I have been advised to have a different Steam log in ID to my Steam username as a security measure.
I've just gone into Steam and can't get my head around it though :/.
Herp derp.
Can someone give me the idiot's guide to doing this please?
I've just gone into Steam and can't get my head around it though :/.
Herp derp.
Can someone give me the idiot's guide to doing this please?
Not sure if this only in Pixelvision but going to Settings->Friends should bring you to the page to change your profile name.
If you customized your profile url, you might want to change that too.
Log in to you Steam account > View your Profile > Edit Profile > Change your profile name and, if you want, your custom URL > Save
toddhunter
Member
Ok here is some tips.
You have two real options. BGEE on steam or BG1 off GoG. Being on steam is obviously a great thing, but the GoG version is frequently (but not currently) cheaper. That version plus mods gives you everything the BGEE addition has except for a few extra party members which are not worth worrying about. The only other new content is a pretty ho-hum arena mode so all of the "problems" with the old game still persist and nothing has really changed.
As such there really isn't any good reason to buy the extended edition unless you just want a steam copy.
Now as to if it is worth playing? The reality is it isn't that great of a RPG. In context though, that is comparing it to games like BG2 or Planescape or Icewind Dale. It is still well worth the time playing it. The issues are:
* You are low level, so you don't really have many battle options and you are fighting things like docile looking lady bugs for most of the game.
* There really isn't much of a story going on, it is just building things up.
* Despite the lack of combat options, the game is still combat heavy which can make it a real grind at times.
* Traditionally, the engine was missing some niceties of the BG2 version. However the EE and/or mods takes care of this.
If you have time, you should play it. Why? Because it will make your BG2 playthrough, which is still one of my favourite games of all time even better. You will also understand what is going on with the battle systems and classes, which can be daunting when thrown in at level 7-8 in the sequel. There is not a lot of hand holding to be found here, although you can read encyclopedias worth of help on the net.
However if you don't have a slice of your life to devote to it, you will quickly pick up what is happening in BG2 so it isn't strictly required, just a nice idea. At the start of that game things are pretty simple and besides not knowing or perhaps caring who the different starting party members hanging around are (and inappropriately hoping you will
get lucky with Imoen at some point
My recommendation? Wait for a GoG sale (they often put up all the D&D games in a package) and grab them all there. If and when BG2EE comes out? (and that looks unclear at this point) you can then convert to steam during a sale if desired.
woo and indeed hoo
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Yes, thanks but I don't understood the distinction between the two. When I log in to Steam it asks me for my Steam Account Name. What's the difference between that and my profile name?
Sorry, it's probably stupidly easy but I'm sleep deprived :/.
Your profile name is just what other people see and your account name is just what Steam/Valve sees. I don't think you can change your account name.
The problem is that there is an exploit where someone can add Russian currency into your Steam Wallet which might get it auto flagged for suspension. The person doesn't need your password to do this, just your account name so they can simply guess to harass people.
Maxwood
Oh rock of ages, do not crumble, love is breathing still. Oh lady moon shine down, a little people magic if you will.
I love adventure games and Tim Schafer, but this just...
Ugh.
Develepment is hell.
I'm afraid this is going to backfireand the ugly side of Kickstarting will show it's face.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
I see, thanks.
So I need to change my profile name so it's not the same as my account name then.
Hm, not a good time for inspiration to elude me!
Old gamer username it is then!
Thanks KC and the other kind GAFers who replied above.
The game may not be particularly good (I think I played the demo way back when, actually), but Acti refuses to discount the bloody thing by 25% and it's never appeared as a Community's Choice candidate.
Well look at Vampire: The Masquerade. Took donkey's years to ever get a reduction and when it eventually did it couldn't stop going on sale. It's a sad state of affairs where I'm waiting for Darkest of Days to go back on sale again. Though chances of that are slim to none. Though Amalur did so who knows.
I couldn't wait and bought the complete pack at £39.99. I regret nothing!
Vampire going on sale was hilarious. This thread had gone up just as the Summer Sale started, and since the game hadn't been discounted before at all, people were purchasing it throughout the sale period at 33% off. 2 weeks after the Summer Sale ended, it was 75% off.
PLAY THIS GAME people. It's an amazing dual stick run n gun with great levels and a badass-feeling bullet time button. In fact I might replay it now.
I didn't even have a chance to download the game before it got a bigger discount.
Knowing my luck, I'll purchase TimeShift on the final day of this year's Summer Sale and the same bloody thing will happen.
I got it during the 75% off deal. I just passed right over it at 33% off lol.
Its funny, because considering my tastes, you would think I would really enjoy that game.
The truth is, I actually didn't very much. Especially the last 30-40% which was obviously rushed and they just threw in a bunch of combat segments.
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