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STEAM Announcements & Updates 2014 - To Next-Gen and Beyond!
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Weirdest thing is that I haven't played Civ5 for a couple of months.
Less weird thing is that I stopped playing it because it took my crappy rig too much time to load turns, so it probably just was my subconscious telling me to fucking click on the ORDER THAT GODDAMN PC ALREADY button.
Hahaha, it happens. After a long session of Mirror's Edge I start looking at buildings in the street and mentally planning a free running route between them. After playing Just Cause 2 I couldn't avoid thinking of places which would be good for launching the grappling hook and glide into the sky. After trying Rapelay I... realized games shouldn't be attempted in real life
(the first 2 are really true)
finally I can pickup all the missing DLC..
hmm should I get the Sanctum 2 Season Pass or get the Complete Pack? will I get extra copies?
Talking about Spelunky, I maybe encountered glitch or I am doing something wrong. I played using a keyboard, I can pick collectibles just fine: bombs, ropes and such, but I can't pick items or damsels to carry. I think I tried everything, I even checked controls settings in options (imagine that!), nothing, it simply don't work. Am I missing something obvious here?
Another one weird thing, bomb throwing works in very strange ways, as if trajectories were random or something. Are they?
I did do a lot of planning for my naval victory run, but I should clarify and say I actually did a lot of planning for who I intended to romance. It takes a lot of certain skills to even recognize that person as an option, and then you need to get that skill by the dance and also have the skills to carry out the romance. So, I planned a lot for
discovering the Brin is a lesbian, dancing with her and being a good dancer, and interpreting her flowers the following week so I could carry out the romance that lead to perhaps the happiest marriage in the game.
After that, it was just a matter of plotting in some classes in
economics and strategy
recruiting via printing press
If I was going to play again for a naval victory without worrying about romance, I wouldn't need to plan-- fewer skill checks, and a more-relaxed schedule.
Hahaha, it happens. After a long session of Mirror's Edge I start looking at buildings in the street and mentally planning a free running route between them. After playing Just Cause 2 I couldn't avoid thinking of places which would be good for launching the grappling hook and glide into the sky. After trying Rapelay I... realized games shouldn't be attempted in real life
(the first 2 are really true)
Hahaha, it happens. After a long session of Mirror's Edge I start looking at buildings in the street and mentally planning a free running route between them. After playing Just Cause 2 I couldn't avoid thinking of places which would be good for launching the grappling hook and glide into the sky. After trying Rapelay I... realized games shouldn't be attempted in real life
(the first 2 are really true)
Yeah, or after playing Portal, when you find yourself scanning every surface around in search of white-painted areas, thinking how convenient would be to open a portal there to instantly get back home, then realizing that you forgot to open a portal in your home so it would be useless.
you make me understand that I should have made something about this romance, I got flowers from her, but it didn't lead to anything. That's was older run, so I can't remember why it didn't come to fruition.
I think I know all possible romancing options by now, only I barely tapped into it, as I'm still trying to find last ways to die, without much success too. I usually sacrificed certain ways if I had no convenient save and found a new way to die.
And that's all, folks:
you lucky!!!!!
you should share these deals with us man!
hmm btw.. why was Elven Legacy taken off Steam?
toddhunter
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So Brothers - A Tale of two Sons:
I finished this up tonight so thought I'd share a few thoughts.
The Good
* The graphics are frequently amazing. The game knows this too and does a great job of highlighting the best work. Most impressive is the sense of scale achieved. You'll often have a moment where you view your starting point off in the far distance. It impresses every time.
* Mechanically, beside the dual stick issue everything works as it should. I only hit one major glitch (sadly right at the end) where a model was appearing where it really shouldn't be.
* While I thought it was a confused effort (more on that in the bad) there is no doubt that there are a lot of memorable scenes. It doesn't all work as a whole, but the parts are sometimes amazing.
* The game is short enough that it doesn't outstay its welcome. This is a good thing because there really isn't a lot to do.
The Bad
* I thought the game was very confused in tone. While it is exploring some rather heavy themes (and has some pretty dark moments) I never got the impression that the designers knew what they were making. Instead they were grabbing elements from everywhere in the hope that they would be hard hitting. It doesn't become a complete mess, but I did find it distracting and it took away from any emotional impact.
* The way the whole story plays out is rather far-fetched. For a start, what sort of Doctor doesn't have a "guy" to fetch ingredients? While that seems like knit-picking, it sets the tone for the inconsistent set of themes running throughout. These writing issues are best exhibited by the opening few steps of the journey. To get to the medicine, you first have to climb to the very top of a mountain. Why? So you can jump right down to a cave at the very bottom with the help of a giant friend. Once you are in the cave, the giant friend drops you off and you progress through all sorts of dangerous leaps and jumps. When you finally get to the end of the cave? Your giant friend is back walking through the exit door. You have to ask, why couldn't he just drop you off at that same point? Why, after you just saved his misses does he then leave you alone straight after? I mean, help or don't help Mr Giant, don't half-ass it.
These are obviously concessions to being a "game", but then they don't go far enough to create something fun to play. What it does is damages the flow and pacing of the story which really makes me wish it was more focused.
* Some gameplay sections are quite clever, but are over before you even start to enjoy them. On the other hand, other mechanics are way overused and you'll dread seeing two handholds at the bottom of a cliff.
But overall, the good parts overwhelm the negative parts and it turned into an experience I really enjoyed (perhaps surprisingly so). So thanks to all the people that recommended it and Amazon of course for dropping the price. Even at the higher steam amount, I'd still happily recommend it.
I finished this up tonight so thought I'd share a few thoughts.
The Good
* The graphics are frequently amazing. The game knows this too and does a great job of highlighting the best work. Most impressive is the sense of scale achieved. You'll often have a moment where you view your starting point off in the far distance. It impresses every time.
* Mechanically, beside the dual stick issue everything works as it should. I only hit one major glitch (sadly right at the end) where a model was appearing where it really shouldn't be.
* While I thought it was a confused effort (more on that in the bad) there is no doubt that there are a lot of memorable scenes. It doesn't all work as a whole, but the parts are sometimes amazing.
* The game is short enough that it doesn't outstay its welcome. This is a good thing because there really isn't a lot to do.
The Bad
* I thought the game was very confused in tone. While it is exploring some rather heavy themes (and has some pretty dark moments) I never got the impression that the designers knew what they were making. Instead they were grabbing elements from everywhere in the hope that they would be hard hitting. It doesn't become a complete mess, but I did find it distracting and it took away from any emotional impact.
* The way the whole story plays out is rather far-fetched. For a start, what sort of Doctor doesn't have a "guy" to fetch ingredients? While that seems like knit-picking, it sets the tone for the inconsistent set of themes running throughout. These writing issues are best exhibited by the opening few steps of the journey. To get to the medicine, you first have to climb to the very top of a mountain. Why? So you can jump right down to a cave at the very bottom with the help of a giant friend. Once you are in the cave, the giant friend drops you off and you progress through all sorts of dangerous leaps and jumps. When you finally get to the end of the cave? Your giant friend is back walking through the exit door. You have to ask, why couldn't he just drop you off at that same point? Why, after you just saved his misses does he then leave you alone straight after? I mean, help or don't help Mr Giant, don't half-ass it.
These are obviously concessions to being a "game", but then they don't go far enough to create something fun to play. What it does is damages the flow and pacing of the story which really makes me wish it was more focused.
* Some gameplay sections are quite clever, but are over before you even start to enjoy them. On the other hand, other mechanics are way overused and you'll dread seeing two handholds at the bottom of a cliff.
But overall, the good parts overwhelm the negative parts and it turned into an experience I really enjoyed (perhaps surprisingly so). So thanks to all the people that recommended it and Amazon of course for dropping the price. Even at the higher steam amount, I'd still happily recommend it.
no foils
Here is something comforting. I also did not get any foils from my two booster packs that I got during the Winter sale
Paradox's publishing contract expired and while 1C now publishes the games elsewhere (e.g. GamersGate) it has yet to bring them back to Steam.
Edit: By "deals" do you mean cheap games? I just buy through a trader so I still have to deal with small profit margins (nothing more than a couple of bucks -- there's obviously less of an overhead on cheaper stuff), but if somebody wants me to get an item for them, they can ask. It's not something I'd like to do full-time a la Dunder but I wouldn't mind helping a fellow GAFer out.
Regarding flowers:
you need really high court manners (90!) to recognize that Brin's boquet signifies a secret love. When the birthday party comes, by the way, it only takes 80 to decline without starting a civil war.
Regarding not saving: I recently learned that you can scroll up on the mouse wheel to rewind a bit. Won't take you back very far, but if you're faced with a choice of "Do the right thing" vs "There might be an achievement for dying this stupidly" you can usually get the death, then scroll up and change your answer.
Holy smoke, you are on the roll.
That might be it! I don't remember how high my court manners were, but unlikely at 90
That's nice find! Thanks a lot for this, it'll save me much time, I think.
zzzz. I've been wanting to complete my set of them while waiting for a sale.
all these publisher stuff is really nonsense.
Jase, pass me some of your luck as I get cards for 99 Spirits please
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
When are we gonna get CiM2 complete?
I don't buy Vita because all of the games I want to play there I can play on PC. 3DS meanwhile is keeping me busy along with PC. Hardware isn't even a problem.
I don't buy Vita because all of the games I want to play there I can play on PC. 3DS meanwhile is keeping me busy along with PC. Hardware isn't even a problem.
After trying Rapelay I... realized games shouldn't be attempted in real life
(the first 2 are really true)
I liked Rapelay. it's in my Nukige top ten list.
Assuming all the keys sell at their listed prices, which they should, I'll make just under $164, representing a profit of just under $153.
The best I can do is this Saoirse gif of +1 fuck:
hehe you must have missed out some gems!
I bought a number of 3DS games (all the recommended ones) but the hardware is really keeping me from enjoying them.. guess it's just me.
hmm will there be any more Killing Floor stuff added? or is whatever on Steam store as complete as can be?
Assuming all the keys sell at their listed prices, which they should, I'll make just under $164, representing a profit of just under $153.
The best I can do is this Saoirse gif of +1 fuck:
lol. here's go nothing. I'm booting up the game.
I liked her in the Host actually
There's Bananasaurus Rex's eggplant run which is awesome.
Baertaffy and Bisnap are pretty great when they're messing with Spelunky together too.
Baconsaurus Rex
Member
Bananasaurus Rex...?
Your evil, healthier twin.
Shoot them both, it's the only way to be sure!
You'll get a separate entry
hmm in other words, my game count will increase again right?
any chance it'll get any cheaper too?
lol. if I'm playing DXHR for the first time
should I play the Base+DLC or the Director's Cut
Yes, your game count will go up.
I'd play the Director's cut as the DLC is actually integrated into the story.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Has Gabe appeared in person in some games outside of tutorials? That'd be awesome.
Not at all. I even tried out "recommended" games like Kat's game (which was mediocre) and LBP Vita (which, while the least offending LBP game, is still an LBP game).
Hardware has never been an issue for me. My favorite console is still the PS2.
Not at all. I even tried out "recommended" games like Kat's game (which was mediocre) and LBP Vita (which, while the least offending LBP game, is still an LBP game).
Hardware has never been an issue for me. My favorite console is still the PS2.
emiranda061288
Banned
heavy nitpicking from your part,
but to be fair he was trading information on how to get the medicine for your help to seek and free his wife, I see your point nevertheless.
I'd play the normal version as it's more stable than the DC. Also, the DLC is nice and all, but it kinda ruins the pace of the main game, so I prefer to play it separately.
hehe u gotta try Tearaway, there's plenty of other stuff
and honestly, there are tons of games I would rather play on the Vita than PC
that includes Spelunky, Rogue Legacy and more
I would go for DC
It won't get any cheaper, it didn't get cheaper during the Winter sale. It did get 75% off, but for us who got base+dlc didn't get any further discount.
If I remember correctly the Missing Link mission is integrated to the main story, in other words, non-skippable mission.
If only all re-releases were handled in such a way.
Leftovers from Freyja's Bundle.
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I made something north of $120 in the few weeks leading up to the Autumn Sale... but I also had around 600 cards to offload.
According to Fantomena he has earned 100 euro from cards. But also he has over 1000 games...
I pretty much buy all my games with it though that's usually from selling a bagillion cards at 10c each.
Still, I find that more valuable than whatever garbage you get from crafting.
I've made upward of around 160 off of cards since its started. Granted, some foil markets are past tapped and I was hard pressed to even make the $7.23 I did last night selling off my remaining foils from last year's summer sale.
Getting Metal Gear Revengence for 16 bucks and some change was nice though =)
Getting Metal Gear Revengence for 16 bucks and some change was nice though =)
As Jasec I had ~600 cards or more, too lazy to count, but I did heavy crafting and only sold some, it's really hard to stop crafting when you start, keep that in mind. I spent much more than I got from selling cards
just a friendly advice
hmm what are your levels then? maybe I should stop crafting and just start selling
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