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STEAM Announcements & Updates 2014 - To Next-Gen and Beyond!
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488+ posts in the current of previous thread, 250+ Steam score, and at least one Saoirse gif posted in the past 24 hours.
Maybe I'll give it another shot one day.
For the thrill of winning something.
A man's unwanted bundle games is another man's library increaser.
Very true!
You're thinking of a different game.
I think those people should buy more games!
Still time to win bad ratsInstructions for participants:
I am giving away 7 Steam keys. To enter this giveaway, send a PM to ModBot with any subject line. In the body, copy and paste the entire line below that corresponds to the key you want (if you include more than one game, you will be blocked from entering).
Rules for this Giveaway:
- This is a free for all! You can entry for multiple games on the list below. Send an individual PM for each game you'd like to win.
- This giveaway is a raffle. The winners will be selected by random draw 24 hours after the draw was created. Any games not claimed after that point will be given away first come first serve.
- Do not trade keys you win off-site to enrich yourself.
- If the key is already taken you will not receive a reply. Replies may take a minute or two:
Dino D-Day -- MB-A838C0C356BBBAEE
Pacific Storm Allies -- MB-EA961DA63331B3A3
The Ship Complete Pack -- MB-E6E2AA0CCC768D22
Shattered Horizon -- MB-8A229B355DED1F8F
Men of War -- MB-B78079576A899F89
Bad Rats -- MB-FD74ECB384DAC596
Hydrophobia Prophecy -- MB-826F0F7AABC2D8A3
I was skimming the repsonses to Vikasgate and missed this, but I agree with the sentiment here. What he did was against the rules. He appears to be legitimate in trying to undo the damage, but his race and/or ability to speak english has fuck all to do with the actual issue.
VikasNarula's behavior is just ridiculous....
I guess I am cynical, but his "make things right" giving back is weak. They are all Humble keys from the latest bundle which can be had for pennies.
Also, I don't understand how he won that absurdly long list of games and feigning ignorance. I mean really...he put some major effort into pulling in every key he could. I have entered 10+ and won nothing.
Just sad to see one of the awesome tools (Modbot) and the goodwill of people run taken advantage of. This is why we can't have nice things, because so many people suck.
I guess I am cynical, but his "make things right" giving back is weak. They are all Humble keys from the latest bundle which can be had for pennies.
Also, I don't understand how he won that absurdly long list of games and feigning ignorance. I mean really...he put some major effort into pulling in every key he could. I have entered 10+ and won nothing.
Just sad to see one of the awesome tools (Modbot) and the goodwill of people run taken advantage of. This is why we can't have nice things, because so many people suck.
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
Does anyone have a discount code for Spelunky? I really want to buy it but it's only listed at full price at the moment.
Mr. Poolman
Member
How is Hydrophobia Prophecy?
I already own it (on my list "To play before I die") but I've been somewhat intrigued to install it.
I already own it (on my list "To play before I die") but I've been somewhat intrigued to install it.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
It's poorly executed and feels way longer than it actually is.
Jawmuncher
Member
I swear I better win this.
Since no one one SteamGAF has graced me with the game yet
Disappointingly
I can just buy it for you
MMBosstones86
Member
unfortunately this isn't the first time something like this has happened. I think it really has less to do with number of times you win and what you actually do with the keys.
Problems arise when people win a bunch of keys....and don't use them for their own. Obviously, the more you enter, the more you win. The abuse and issues come up when people try and flip the keys they get.
Personally, I don't care how many keys a person wins....as long as they redeem them themselves. (Giving to family/friends i'm fine with as well)
Mr. Poolman
Member
This is like wanting to have herpes :/
Great giveaway mate, so many keys and on games I haven't even seen before. Worms golf and pinball haha awesome
I'm in for bad rats! Also, the pic for Shattered Horizon is beautiful, pity I had so much trouble finding people to play against on it, thought it was a great game.
I want to participate but
I missed all this drama but the last few pages seem to be quite a strong apology, I for one appreciate the effort to correct whatever wrong you may have committed.
What are some prominent local-only coop games on Steam that never got online functionality? I've already thought about emulators with dodgy netplay modes.
The Steam Streaming beta is making me want to test something out when that launches over a VPN with someone with 20ms ping. Nvidia's Shield Streaming + Limelight barely lets me configure anything and it's a very janky solution. Steam's streaming update even already has a bitrate setting if that SteamDB post is accurate.
That and if the Streaming Clients are nice it could be a nice little solution for setting up a private stream for someone without having to go through setting up a custom server, and avoiding Twitch altogether. And it's not like 100-200ms delays are gonna be a big deal if it's used for viewing only anyway. Certainly not when compared to the nearly 30s-1m delays of Twitch.
The Steam Streaming beta is making me want to test something out when that launches over a VPN with someone with 20ms ping. Nvidia's Shield Streaming + Limelight barely lets me configure anything and it's a very janky solution. Steam's streaming update even already has a bitrate setting if that SteamDB post is accurate.
That and if the Streaming Clients are nice it could be a nice little solution for setting up a private stream for someone without having to go through setting up a custom server, and avoiding Twitch altogether. And it's not like 100-200ms delays are gonna be a big deal if it's used for viewing only anyway. Certainly not when compared to the nearly 30s-1m delays of Twitch.
Bad Herpes?
Mr. Poolman
Member
Given how many of us use Enhanced Steam, it would be handy if somehow ModBot could see if you already own the game on the giveaway.
(It would also help the distracted-ass users such as me, who participated on a Mark of the Ninja raffle unaware I already had the game :/ I ended giving it to another fellow Gaffer).
Ban Puncher
Member
I would like to announce my new web-comic, 'Tsundere Tank-tan', coming to an internet near you.
runnin_blue
Banned
Discussing blatant racism is getting ridiculous?
Nah nah, you're right. Let's just sweep it under the carpet shall we boys? What was that about Bad Rats?
This is the first time in like 7 years that I have been embarrassed to be a GAF member...
Nabs
Member
Guacamelee?
AKA the conclusion of Bad Rads, Bad Bots and Bad Herpes trilogy?
//EDIT: I think I have an unused FEZ key from Humble Bundle (not 100% sure if it hasn't been redeemed by a friend though). If anyone wants it, best 'dealwithit' paint pic posted in the next 2 hours gets it PMed.
OldAsUrSock
Banned
So much drama in this thread lately.
VikasNarula
Member
Its just a start, still more to come.
There is nothing wrong with tool, i participated like everbody else. Its all luck.
i can totally understand the disappointment even i faced lot of time on steamgifts.com
Oooo. Can I touch my games sensually in 3D's?
Ha, I actually tested that one yesterday with the Shield Streaming being the 2nd player. Was pretty neat. Good suggestion.
NingenJanai
Member
Steam Vad Rats
MMBosstones86
Member
I believe hes referring to the discussion of what Vikes did as being ridiculous, not the reaction by the community.
I would read that. Awesome art.
#1) Buy two TF2 keys off the market here: http://steamcommunity.com/market/listings/440/Mann Co. Supply Crate Key?l=english
#2) Go to http://dispenser.tf/REBORN, sign in using your steam account information and select spelunky for 2 keys.
#3) Trade with the bot
#4) Own spelunky
Megaton?
Man I wish Shattered Horizon had a single-player campaing. I really want a nice looking game set in outer space kind of like Gravity.
trailmix16
Member
whoa, so you can get spelunky for $5? are these keys a form of cryptocurrency then?#1) Buy two TF2 keys off the market here: http://steamcommunity.com/market/listings/440/Mann Co. Supply Crate Key?l=english
#2) Go to http://dispenser.tf/REBORN, sign in using your steam account information and select spelunky for 2 keys.
#3) Trade with the bot
#4) Own spelunky
I gave guest passes for my friends, and they said it's a romantic game! (><)
I wish all multi only games had singleplay, in case nobody plays and servers are closed.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
I'm hoping someone just makes a Gravity-esque game for Oculus Rift.
Not exactly what you're after but it does have bots. Been a while since I've played though, I can't remember if they're any good.
Talking about stereotyping... http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=52235469&postcount=611. Get off your high horse please.
Keys are basically tradeable steam wallet.
Crab Milk Mickey
Member
I've only gotten to world 3 every now and then for the short time that I've played Teleglitch, but I have yet to discover much about weapon / upgrade combinations and so forth. Going to put more time into it whenever I'm on a bad Spelunky day though, maybe even look up on what's important in case I missed something as I advance further into various facilities. I'm enjoying it a lot, even with the audio making me anxious.
Even though you're on the mark with some of the complaints you listed, other ones strike me more as a "growing pains" kind of ordeal considering you've only recently started out with the game. Yeah, the combo system isn't too deep and neither are your options in weaponry compared to the all-time greats of the genre (which admittedly are usually heavily-expanded sequels), but a few of the things that irk you need to be looked at slightly differently I feel. Monsoon's Sai and those pincers / scissors you unlock after Sundowner are both good side-weapons; just niche in their purpose given their limited move list. The former has good stun potential against enemies you want to immediatedly focus on whereas the latter turns bosses into mincemeat; those fights are usually 1 vs 1 so you typically don't have to worry about lesser foes interrupting your long animations or charge set-ups. The polearm is more versatile in comparison, but even that one has an ideal situation (like eliminating those mini-bots as you're dueling a Mastiff or Mistral) with its wide area-of-effect.yea I'm probably gonna dial it up to normal (I just beat a level so no need to replay big chunks of game) and try to just have fun with it
I can usually tolerate a lot before getting annoyed but something about the camera, the shallow combo system and some encounters just frustrated me and now I'm kind of jaded when I choose to go and launch the game.
I really like the boss battles, tho, and all the insanity platinum came up with. pmcs making child cyborg killer machines by stealing their brains and uhhh something something killing all the police in denver? who came up with this shit, it's fucking amazing
but I think I've gotten to a point where every japanese game I play on pc just makes me wish I could trade them all for bayonetta
Not going to deny that the camera can be a huge pain-in-the-ass, but if you treat lock-on priorities like you would in Dark Souls - namely, not crucial against bigger foes and more suited for when the enemy approaches you in small numbers - then keeping track of who or what you're facing isn't as cumbersome as it initially appears. And I hope you bought specific moves in the store if you feel you're not completely in control of Raiden: Defensive Offense for a more aggressive playstyle to avoid unblockable moves (with the yellow glow) given its massive window of invincibility without sacrificing your momentum, the auto-aim divekick (Falling something) for easy Blade Mode kills on those air units and that one-inch punch looking move to help disperse a crowd if they're surrounding you. Hard difficulty also forces you to get remotely decent at blocking / parrying; balance that in conjunction with Defensive Offense + Blade Mode cancels and Hard doesn't seem so bad anymore with a bit of practice and understanding of x enemy's weaknesses.
If you still don't like it much then that's fair, but I (much like Rickenslacker) also liken it more to something such as God Hand rather than Devil May Cry given how basic it is. Here's hoping they're actually allowed to make a sequel this time around.
Jawmuncher
Member
I thought the link was somehow related to Custom Maid 3D...
I know it'd 49cents but I don't want to be that much of a bother.
Thus why I have been trying for it at every raffle. If I don't win it I can't stop you though.
fuck that shit. gravity made me never want to go to outer space.
runnin_blue
Banned
I knew that someone would dig through my post history to try and find something insinuating. You are too predictable.
My point still stands. Thank you for contributing absolutely nothing to the conversation.
Seriously, it's fine. I have a couple bucks in card money, so it wouldn't cost me anything
Baron von Loathsome
Member
"I know I've done something wrong in the past, but since i KNOW it's ok. I can still point out other people doing the same and act like I'm above you all."
:O
I want it too now. :lol
Heh, I'd probably play it for 10 minutes, take a bunch of screenshots and then I would never touch it again. :lol
MakeshiftChef
Member
Allrighty, let's put one of my Amazon coupons to good use. Here's a little giveaway for you guys. It is a good game in spite of the very vocal minority in here who like to hate on it. Enjoy my friends and fellow gaffers!
ModBot said:Instructions for MakeshiftChef:
Press the quote button to the left of this PM, select the quoted text, copy, and paste in the thread. You can remove these lines from the version you paste.
Instructions for participants:
I am giving away a Steam key. To enter this giveaway, send a PM to ModBot with any subject line. In the body, copy and paste the entire line below containing the key.
Rules for this Giveaway:
- If you are a lurker you are not eligible for this giveaway. You need five or more posts in either the current Steam thread or the previous one to be eligible
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- I really appreciate thank you messages, but please send them to me (MakeshiftChef, not ModBot!) via PM instead of in thread.
- This giveaway is a raffle. The winners will be selected by random draw 3 hours after the draw was created. Any games not claimed after that point will be given away first come first serve.
- This giveaway has a manual blocklist. The giver has identified members who abuse giveaways and restricted them from participating.
- Do not trade keys you win off-site to enrich yourself.
- If the key is already taken you will not receive a reply. Replies may take a minute or two:
Bioshock Infinite- --MB-6F2E46820FFE89F4- Taken by Santini. 48 entrants total.
Awesome giveaway, extremely deep game that i barely understood thx to GAF thread about 12039812093812 timelines.
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