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[BigAT]

Thanks for the heads up, been wanting to get this for the longest time but I didn't have a 360 lol.

This week and next week is gonna be yet another broke ass week for me on Steam:-

Dark Souls 2
Child of Light
Bloodrayne Betrayal

Child of Light is out next week?! For some reason I thought it was still months away.

 

[corrosivefrost]

BTW

Sonic Adventure 2 is $2.50 on GamersGate right now. I don't know if you have noticed, but for some reason that one is often excluded from individual sales when other Sega games get them.

They also have the Typing of the Dead DLC individually on sale, so if you are like me and got the base game earlier and only want a couple DLC instead of the whole collection pack and extra copy of the base game, that is a good place to nab them.

Someone clued me into the TotD DLC sale on GamersGate earlier -- I was happy to grab the last piece I was missing for a pittance... for some reason the coupons on GMG never apply to the Love at FIrst Bite DLC... :|

Child of Light is out next week?! For some reason I thought it was still months away.

4/30 I think.

 

[BinaryPork2737]

Thanks for the game BinaryPork2737!

Thanks for Droid Assault!

Thanks for Nosferatu.

You're all welcome, I hope you enjoy the games!

Child of Light is out next week?! For some reason I thought it was still months away.

Yep. It comes out on the 30th.



So I decided to look at Greenlight again. I don't know what I expected when I saw the name Hyper Pong, but it definitely wasn't that wonderful soundtrack.

 

[MUnited83]

Is Red Orchestra 2 Soviet Campaign supposed to be very, very hard? I mean, I got through the German campaign easily on Hero difficulty, but I can't even get past the first chapter of the Soviet Campaign.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Wait, Starbound is now phase 2? That means no more wipe outs!

 

[spindoctor]

I got Chivalry with it just now for $9 so I'll tell you later, lol.

I also almost got Titanfall but this comment on a video saved me:

"MP only game
- No clan support, always play with randoms
- No ability to choose maps.
- Random log in to half-finished games
- No dedicated servers
- No private games"

Aside from the fact a comment on a video was actually useful, I was amazed that they thought it was a good idea to make an MP only game without those basics. No wonder it's bomba price on Amazon right now.

This is not entirely accurate. It doesn't have 'clan support' but you can party up with friends and play together. And the game certainly runs on dedicated servers. Users have no control over them, which is nothing new sadly, but they are dedicated servers nonetheless. I think they were also talking about doing private games in an update but I haven't played the game for about a month so I'm not sure if that happened. The game had absolutely no longevity for me.

 

[Alduin]

I vent by giving away games, enjoy.

Thanks for Droid Assault!

 

[Rhaknar]

To be honest, it'll be a bit of a hard slog, Deus Ex holds up a lot better.

Wait... What? Vampire looks a magnitude better than deus ex (we are talking about deus ex 1 right?)

You might prefer one over the other as a game, but saying that deus ex holds up better is insanity to me. I know opinions are just that, but damn

 

[Atraveller]

I wish there's a Deus Ex graphics overhaul mod, like Morrowind.

 

[NingenJanai]

I vent by giving away games, enjoy.

Thanks for Nosferatu.

 

[toddhunter]

Wait... What? Vampire looks a magnitude better than deus ex (we are talking about deus ex 1 right?)

You might prefer one over the other as a game, but saying that deus ex holds up better is insanity to me. I know opinions are just that, but damn

Who cares about how it looks? I'm talking about how it plays. Vampire will be a lot harder to get into and has many aspects that are a lot clunkier than what you get with Deus Ex. Given the context of the post I was replying to, I think that is perfectly reasonable.

 

[Grief.exe]

I wish there's a Deus Ex graphics overhaul mod, like Morrowind.

There is actually! Not quite to that level, but there are texture overhauls, DX10 compatibilities, and more.

Here is a mod guide I found, don't install shifter, it changes up the gameplay.

http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/ceuyh/step_by_step_moddingguide_deus_ex_i_spilled_my/

 

[Rhaknar]

Who cares about how it looks? I'm talking about how it plays. Vampire will be a lot harder to get into and has many aspects that are a lot clunkier than what you get with Deus Ex. Given the context of the post I was replying to, I think that is perfectly reasonable.

Fair enough, just usually I think people mean graphics when they say something holds up, my bad.

For the record, I played both recently for the first time, and I thought Vampire was much better... I actually couldn't get into Deus Ex, while I loved Vampire :/

 

[DocSeuss]

Killing Floor is impossible to play solo. Whereas L4D1/2 is at least somewhat possible to solo on Normal/Hard (even the hardest mode, but that is a bit of a stretch) due to AI being able to somewhat back you up. Can't say the same for Killing Floor.

Uh, I've soloed a couple KF normal-length games back in the day.

 

[Atraveller]

There is actually! Not quite to that level, but there are texture overhauls, DX10 compatibilities, and more.

Here is a mod guide I found, don't install shifter, it changes up the gameplay.

http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/ceuyh/step_by_step_moddingguide_deus_ex_i_spilled_my/

So there is one, I missed my chance to say "What a shame!".

Spoiler

What a shame!

 

[jaundicejuice]

Dude clipped through the box and got stuck inside of it. I couldn't punch or damage him while he was clipping through the geo. I also couldn't use any gadget to dislodge him and since it was the open world, I had to quit out. Not a great start so far.

 

[Card Boy]

These are Steam compressed so you won't see all the detail but this is stuff you can do with V:TM mods.

I copied this thread.


I had:

• Latest unofficial patch
• Material Pack 12/16/11
• Prop Model Skins
• Objects, Ground, and Some Decals
• Metal, Tile, Glass, and Others
• Asphalt, Concrete, and Carpet Pack
• Wood Pack
• Stone Pack
• Plaster Pack
• Brick Pack
• Building Packs
• Better lock picking up close hand textures
• Better looking eyes
• Custom resolution
• AA
• Custom FOV
• SilentMasquMod

Get this if you want a game similar to Deus Ex. My only criticism is not as good as Deus Ex. V: TM mods are very easy to install and even a mod nub like me worked it out.

 

[Darth Kupi]

So which of the millions of dlc for Killing Floor is actually essential?

Is it all cosmetic? Am I missing out on anything since I only have the base game? What about the community weapon packs?

 

[zkylon]

those tits are the standard size

no mod did that

 

[Milamber]

those tits are the standard size

no mod did that

That's my Skyrim excuse too.

 

[zeroOman]

can someone help in getting titanfall from amazon the offer will end soon

edit:
let me ask agian where can i find ppl who can help in getting game from another region

 

[Rhaknar]

those tits are the standard size

no mod did that

I laughed

Spoiler

Because it's true

 

[Levyne]

The Arkham DLC is pretty throwaway. Well, it's exactly what you'd predict it would be. Gives a fun reason to revisit the game, though. The final encounter is an obvious rehash, and there's some length padding, such as reusing a room for one of the room clears.

Still probably worth whatever cheap price I got it for, and it killed a day for the DS2 wait.

 

[_hekk05]

That's my Skyrim excuse too.

Milamber's seal of approval guarantees only the best, all-natural breasts you can find in video gaming. No additives, no mods, only boobs.

 

[Deques]

I vent by giving away games, enjoy.

Thanks for Litil Divil and lootcastle

Edit:

Looks like the IndieGala weekly also includes Scourge Project Episode 1 & 2 which are not available anymore in the Steam store...
Sigh, I wish I bought it before the price increased...

 

[JumpJeff84]

I bought Vampire:TM on a whim. Heard so much about this game.

Took me awhile to get it working, but after playing for 20 minutes it seems interesting.

Any tips for getting the most out of this game?

 

[Chance Hale]

I bought Vampire:TM on a whim. Heard so much about this game.

Took me awhile to get it working, but after playing for 20 minutes it seems interesting.

Any tips for getting the most out of this game?

Start over and play a Malkavian.

 

[_hekk05]

I vent by giving away games, enjoy.

Thanks for jolly rover!!

 

[zkylon]

Start over and play a Malkavian.

nah, malkie is ideal for like a second playthrough

like it's best to get like a standard one with like brujah or gangrel and then move to malkie on a second playthrough, see all the weird shit you've missed on your first time

game's not that long anyways

I bought Vampire:TM on a whim. Heard so much about this game.

Took me awhile to get it working, but after playing for 20 minutes it seems interesting.

Any tips for getting the most out of this game?

don't pick nosferatu and don't expect much from the combat. i think guns > melee but i can't remember, i know i beat the game as a melee and as a gun character so you know, it's possible

it's not really a game you can beat without killing anyone (well maybe as nosferatu but you'll be missing tons of dialogue), so put some points on combat stuff

best beginner clan would be brujah

 

[Chance Hale]

nah, malkie is ideal for like a second playthrough

like it's best to get like a standard one with like brujah or gangrel and then move to malkie on a second playthrough, see all the weird shit you've missed on your first time

game's not that long anyways

You're totally right, I just have so many fond memories of my Malkavian playthrough that have mostly overridden the other ones

 

[aku:jiki]

I am so confused by the Killing Floor discussion. Kiting is like the #1 most fundamental tactic for all wave-based arena horde-type games, from dualstick shooters to action RPGs to FPS to whatever else. It's like saying jumping in Mario is too much work I don't even what no srsly what

 

[zkylon]

You're totally right, I just have so many fond memories of my Malkavian playthrough that have mostly overridden the other ones

yea, malk playthrough is an unforgettable ride but i dunno, i think contrasting it with the normal playthrough is pretty cool

i never got too far on my nosferatu playthru tho

i don't like playing ugly characters lol

 

[Levyne]

Is it possible to play that game and /not/ have an ugly character?

 

[woo and indeed hoo]

I am so confused by the Killing Floor discussion. Kiting is like the #1 most fundamental tactic for all wave-based arena horde-type games, from dualstick shooters to action RPGs to FPS to whatever else. It's like saying jumping in Mario is too much work I don't even what no srsly what

Kiting?

Educamate me please.

 

[Chance Hale]

Kiting?

Educamate me please.

You get an enemy to follow you and then walk/run backwards(often in a circle/around obstacles) out of its melee range while using ranged attacks.

 

[Levyne]

It's typically when you keep moving so that an enemy has to give chase instead of attacking a stationary target, thus mitigating damage. But there's nuance to the usage. It doesn't just mean "Moving around", even if that's what it fundamentally boils down to.

 

[Card Boy]

don't pick nosferatu and don't expect much from the combat. i think guns > melee but i can't remember, i know i beat the game as a melee and as a gun character so you know, it's possible

Melee is king in this game. Guns only ever become good if you get end game stuff.

 

[zkylon]

Is it possible to play that game and /not/ have an ugly character?

huh, what do you mean

 

[Levyne]

huh, what do you mean

I just remember fumbling around in the character creation for a while and then throwing my hands up because I did not have the talent to make anything higher than "homely". Luckily you see the character's backside most of the game anyway

 

[zkylon]

I just remember fumbling around in the character creation for a while and then throwing my hands up because I did not have the talent to make anything higher than "homely". Luckily you see the character's backside most of the game anyway

i don't even remember bloodlines having character creation

like you pick male, female, clan, that about it

 

[dreamfall]

Gangrrrrrrrrrl foreva.

 

[woo and indeed hoo]

You get an enemy to follow you and then walk/run backwards(often in a circle/around obstacles) out of its melee range while using ranged attacks.

It's typically when you keep moving so that an enemy has to give chase instead of attacking a stationary target, thus mitigating damage. But there's nuance to the usage. It doesn't just mean "Moving around", even if that's what it fundamentally boils down to.

Ah, gotcha! Thanks . I do that myself in games sometimes but didn't know there was an actual word for it. Good to know!

 

[Levyne]

i don't even remember bloodlines having character creation

like you pick male, female, clan, that about it

Hmm...mmaybe I need to revisit it and refresh my memory. All I know is that I played as one ugly guy.

 

[Servizio]

I usually think of kiting as a combination of strafing and backwards movement in a zig zag pattern to exploit enemies who can only attack forwards in a straight line. Because you're moving away and to the side of their attack, it'll miss. It's one of those things that's been "designed" around by making your backwards movement slower in a lot of FPS games.

I have fond memories of my Toreador first playthrough in VtN: Bloodlines. All the Nosferatu have some fantastically bitter things to say about your shiny pretty charming character, especially if you succeed with your a dialog checks. "Don't tarnish your silver tongue licking my scaley backside."

 

[JaseC]

Nice try, Captain Birdseye.

 

[zkylon]

I have fond memories of my Toreador first playthrough in VtN: Bloodlines. All the Nosferatu have some fantastically bitter things to say about your shiny pretty charming character, especially if you succeed with your a dialog checks. "Don't tarnish your silver tongue licking my scaley backside."

lol toreadors suck man. like arty stypes? who the fuck wants to play that!?

actually, my brother started hosting a p&p adventure of vampire: masquerade and all his friends have picked like the lame diplomatic clans: tremere, toreador, they even have two ventrues. like seriously wtfff

at least pick giovanni if you're gonna be in a suit

 

[Dr Dogg]

The Anno 1404/Dawn of Discovery apps were all patched a couple of hours ago. I wonder if they still have TAGES.

I was just out the door but I'll have a quick look. My support ticket is still up in the air after being told TAGES removal was for retail only but when I mentioned it was also removed from UPlay I was told they would get back to me.

Fake edit: Both have 540mb patches downloading so fingers crossed.

 

[Milamber]

I was just out the door but I'll have a quick look. My support ticket is still up in the air after being told TAGES removal was for retail only but when I mentioned it was also removed from UPlay I was told they would get back to me.

Fake edit: Both have 540mb patches downloading so fingers crossed.

Please do. Still didn't buy it yet because of the Tages.

 

[corrosivefrost]

Is Red Orchestra 2 Soviet Campaign supposed to be very, very hard? I mean, I got through the German campaign easily on Hero difficulty, but I can't even get past the first chapter of the Soviet Campaign.

How do you play the campaign? I couldn't figure out how to do anything outside of multiplayer.

Nice try, Captain Birdseye.

How could you lose?!
BTW -- I added another comment to my Stormrise ticket earlier today -- still nothing. Tomorrow will be a week since I opened it.

 

[Milamber]

Nice try, Captain Birdseye.

So what are you asking for it?