Even accounting for Valve Time you'd certainly hope so, haha.
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STEAM Announcements & Updates 2014 - To Next-Gen and Beyond!
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Even accounting for Valve Time you'd certainly hope so, haha.
Oh yeah, that was kind of annoying.....actually, really annoying. What were they thinking...
ashecitism
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I just hope they'll be strong enough to resist putting in thumbsticks even if everyone and their grandma complains. You don't have to always conform to your users! 
I mean since 3rd party's can make and sell their SCs, someone will surely make a dual stick kit.
I mean since 3rd party's can make and sell their SCs, someone will surely make a dual stick kit.
To be honest it's a bit weird they seem to have dropped the touch screen based on feedback that it wasn't used, when the controller they sent doesn't have a screen. How do they know the issues people reported aren't stemming because of the 4 regular buttons they have in the middle instead of an actual touch screen?
Does it look like this? If so, try restarting your computer. If that doesn't help, we're in the same boat, you and I.
I've used this one for years without any issues. I keep 2 Eneloop batteries on the pad (which last forever, godly batteries) and two on the charger ready for a quick swap when the charge runs out. Life is good that way, fuck going wired to charge. I love Valve for following MS in this with their pad instead of rhe terrible Sony way of internal battery plus usb charging that so many people love, UGH.I use the one that came with the pair of AAs I bought. I've never timed how long it takes to charge but it has to be between 6-8 hours because I usually charge them before I go to bed and when I wake up they're ready.
I just hope they'll be strong enough to resist putting in thumbsticks even if everyone and their grandma complains. You don't have to always conform to your users!
corrosivefrost
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Hey Stump -- unrelated -- but were you ever able to check into why modbot didn't accept that my key was nuked, even after you interceded?
And so it begins. "I'm afraid I can't do that, Stump."
Maklershed
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Question - does anyone have any recommendations for newish (past 5 years or less) action RPGs with dialogue trees & choice making systems ... something like Mass Effect or Fallout 3 or Dragon Age
My apologies if this is the wrong thread to ask something like this.
My apologies if this is the wrong thread to ask something like this.
If you're okay with rather basic dialogue trees and your available choices being binary in nature, I recommend Kingdoms of Amalur.
Maklershed
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If you're okay with the dialogue trees being rather basic and your choices being binary in nature, I recommend Kingdoms of Amalur.
Quite alright with it. I've been looking to play that actually. Heard good things.
ashecitism
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by Ubisoft TMQFEL Team Lead
"Time to go all-in on Steam I think. Low investment, big returns. #SteamDevDays"
Would have had the same functionality. It was supposed to have 4 clickable zones and then scroll function, but ghosting made it redundant.
"Time to go all-in on Steam I think. Low investment, big returns. #SteamDevDays"
Would have had the same functionality. It was supposed to have 4 clickable zones and then scroll function, but ghosting made it redundant.
Witcher 2 most definitely.
you played human revolution and/or alpha protocol? if not, those work
Alpha Protocol has the best dialogue system. The Witcher series is really good as well.
corrosivefrost
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Pretty much.
Me: "Stump, I know you're busy and stuff, but can you look into this. Modbot won't nuke this 'key' that's a humble bundle gift. I've tried twice and the following register game attempts tell me it's already registered and taken, showing the nuke didn't work."
Stump: "Sure, I deleted it, you should be good to go now."
:send a new PM to modbot registering the game for giveaway:
Modbot: "I'm sorry, Frost. It looks like that key was already given away."
I thought it was a mouse replacement for older kbm games, sort of like a laptop trackpad?
Be aware that Amalur is very grindy.
Although sprawling to a fault, generally speaking it's not bad if you don't mind the lack of depth -- I'd describe it as Fable with World of Warcraftesque underpinnings and a God of War-lite combat system.
If you can live with a little Eurojank you could look at "Mars: War Logs" which is quite dialogue heavy. Or maybe "Of Orcs and Men" by the same publisher but I did not play that yet.
ashecitism
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Another one of those please post, so I don't make a triple post requests (god, I got so used to NF and the ability to delete your posts >_<): http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=97455122#post97455122
Want to post a dev impression.
The two trackpads already do that.
Want to post a dev impression.
The two trackpads already do that.
Check out Divinity 2. It's often overlooked, but it's a really good game with some smart writing. Maybe a bit rough around the edges though.
No such luck with Wasteland 2. Honestly, 1599 is just unrealistic.
Mr. Luchador
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Request for Metalmurphy - while SteamGAF Group might not be an 'Official' NeoGAF group on Steam, but is the closest we'll get (and it's where most of the members are now), can you either:
A - Hand over 'control' to someone more active within the group.
B - Give more 'control' to the Group Officers you promoted.
At the moment NO ONE other than YOU can create Announcements, Discussions, or Events for the group. So it's just a shell, with a chatroom (which has become increasingly more active this week - thanks for joining).
A - Hand over 'control' to someone more active within the group.
B - Give more 'control' to the Group Officers you promoted.
At the moment NO ONE other than YOU can create Announcements, Discussions, or Events for the group. So it's just a shell, with a chatroom (which has become increasingly more active this week - thanks for joining).
WanderingWind
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Divinity is really going to be an awesome game. If they fulfill what they're showing with this demo, it'll be top 5 material, easily.
I agree. Divinity 2 might not have the best graphics or combat, but it's still really enjoyable and charming. I finished it twice and absolutely loved it.
And you also have the ability to play as a dragon, so yeah.
Alpha Protocol and The Witcher 1&2 are also awesome games that I would recommend to anyone looking for an RPG.
Coreda
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Have only seen the KS video and some screenshots, but really looking forward to it as well. Seems to have a balance of material, a bit of playfulness and nice graphics.
When you're destroying one of the cluster things (whatever those big dome things are that you have to destroy the shield generators then destroy the main terminal).
"Shut it down. Shut it down forever!"
No shortage of call outs in SRIV.
MMBosstones86
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Wishful thinking dude
I watched a few streams and....I've seem some shit. There are some seriously fucked up people roaming those universes.
Problem isn't the giveaways...it's the 'Thanks!" or 'awesome giveaway!' posts that come with them. IMO the 'PMTHANKS' shouldn't be an option. I know it isn't law-binding, but I find it helps when I include it in giveaways.
ModBot is a GREAT tool (thanks Sump) for giving games away 'random', and relegating it to another thread would defeat the purpose of 'giving back to the community.'
ashecitism
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Anyone, please?
I'm just not sure if I can get in trouble for this (double-triple-quad etc posting), even if I post new/relevant stuff.
cicero
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oh come on. Game discussion is "lost"?? These threads are fine the way they are. I would say that avatar talk is related almost entirely to the high level of visibility of the poster with the usually largest post count in these threads. But Jase also is probably the most informed person about Steam related information as well, and usually goes out of his way to answer most of the specific Steam related questions posed to the community when he is around. Modbot is a specific tool used to replace the old methods for community generosity in the form of code giveaways. Why should these beneficial and friendly non-formal expressions of community familiarity, generosity, or general Steam thread esprit de corps, suddenly be squelched to redress some non-existent threat to "game discussion"?
You haven't been in the Steam threads much in 2013, and certainly much less in the last six months. Maybe you are spending too much time in Steam chat?... ;P
Cool, +2 to my game count then! The big 1 keeps getting closer.
Kiru
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Done.
Mr. Luchador
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I don't post much in here as I don't find it very welcoming! Unless you play the popular opinion game, like an avatar, etc you largely go ignored. Of course that's just my experience, so I'm not saying that's the general feeling.
SteamGAF Chat is pretty friendly and has a good mixture of people, chat, everyday discussion and gaming discussion.
Unless you play the popular opinion game, like an avatar, etc you largely go ignored. Of course that's just my experience, so I'm not saying that's the general feeling.SteamGAF Chat is pretty friendly and has a good mixture of people, chat, everyday discussion and gaming discussion.
What?I don't post much in here as I don't find it very welcoming!
Do you usually only post when both JaseC and myself aren't around or something?
cicero
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Plus it would remove the post in current or previous thread requirement which determines to some degree that actual community members, or people at least making an effort to post five times, are the ones getting the gifts and not merely hoards of drive-by users who only want something for free.
ashecitism
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Thanks. This is so embarrassing :s
That thread would be pretty much lurkers and hoarders the thread.
Mr. Luchador
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What?
Do you usually only post when both JaseC and myself aren't around or something?
This is the most interaction I've ever had in this thread it comes after saying I don't much care for the fawning over an avatar. However I am informed that this community thread isn't avatar-centric!
Yes.
There are other ARMA II mods you can try out if DayZ isn't your thing (or the base game itself).
We're not, though. I don't know why you're so focused on the "avatar" stuff, when it's basically one or two people sometimes, rarely, using reaction gifs. Most of the rest of the time, we discuss games (new and old) and deals involving Steam keys in here, or help people with PC related problems.
Kiru
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Countdown timer is just fucked up. It didn't really end.
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The Witcher 2 is probably your best option, but Divinity 2, Two Worlds 2 and Risen [the original, not the terrible sequel] are all decent choices too.
Fixed that for you
Glad you're enjoying it. I found it quite dull and repetitive. All that hopping around got old real quick. The world felt empty and uninspiring. Just not a memorable game :/. I'm nearing the end and having a had time convincing myself to complete it.
Kiru
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Hey! I still liked the sequel. I'm a sucker for Piranha Bytes games though..
I haven't either, and yeah, there are reasons for that.
Steam chat isn't much different than the Steam threads these days though, both are notable for containing somewhat insular communities who primarily shoot the shit with each other daily. I find out Steam related deals, price mistakes etc. (way) earlier in the chats I frequent than in this thread anymore. Many never get posted here at all.
Aliens: Isolation pre-order for $10 at Amazon being one of the most recent.
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