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Steam Holiday Sale 2009 Begins! (Dec 22nd - Jan 3rd)
- Thread starter Volcynika
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I still only bought the LucasArts Adventure Pack and Time Gentlemen, Please!, so I've been able to keep my purchases under 5 for now. I still have 13 to spend on my PayPal account though... I'm waiting for today's last set of daily deals; if nothing interesting comes up, I'll bite and get Europa Universalis III Complete for 12,49. Worth it?
CecilRousso
Member
So what are the best strategy games to get on steam? I want something that actually is supported with the developers, with an active community and that actually uses Steams functions (achievments, steam cloud, leaderboards, etc)?
I already own Empire: Total War.
Are there any alternatives than Warhammer II?
I already own Empire: Total War.
Are there any alternatives than Warhammer II?
wackojackosnose
Member
I'm quite proud that I haven't bought anything at all in this Steam sale.
I'll break for Batman at about ~£12, though I really doubt that'll happen.
I'll break for Batman at about ~£12, though I really doubt that'll happen.
Fragamemnon
Member
CecilRousso said:
That's about it to be honest. AI War: Fleet Command is a seriously badass strategy game and has steam cheevs, will be getting regular content upgrades for quite a long time judging from the developers statements and (more importantly) track record of additions and patches.
No leaderboards/matchmaking though, which makes sense given that a full co-op game literally takes six or more hours to play. Better to do that through forums of IM/IRC, where there is a small but vibrant MP community through Arcen Games' website.
If you're willing to extend your definition of strategy games to tower defense, Defense Grid: The Awakening has achievements and leader boards. There is rumor on their boards of additional content to come but no fixed schedule on that. No multiplayer though.
I would find limiting my strategy gaming to Steam-enhanced releases to be a very unsatisfactory experience.
Mr. Spinnington
Banned
only 5.5 hours to go...
god save our wallets... god save them all.....
god save our wallets... god save them all.....
To everyone who bought Morrowind, here are the most up-to-date and best mod lists:
This thread gives you most of the links you need. Make you sure you read through the whole thread!
http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=1060141
I would recommend starting with this link (also linked in the thread above) for graphic mods:
http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=956115
and this link for most other types of mods (again, also linked in the thread above):
http://www.mwmythicmods.com/Gluby/Gluby_Main.htm
The graphics mod list I linked is from May but as far as I know the most current one. Always look to the Bethesda forums -> Morrowind Mods if you want the most current modding news and help, the scene is still very active and new things are happening every day.
I would not recommend a first-time player to add huge sweeping mods like Pumamans Giants, Adventurers and the like (I think someone recommended them earlier in this thread), they change way too much and in my opinion can ruin the look and feel of the game (mainly Giants). Start with the graphics thread I linked above, the graphics are the most important thing to fix. Then check out Gluby's Comprehensive Guides and choose sparingly the mods you feel would add the most to your game and that keep the spirit of the original game. Don't overdo it or you may turn the game into a huge mess of unnecessary add-ons. Morrowind is not as fundamentally broken as Oblivion and aside from the graphics and the clunky combat, the game is still enjoyable without a ton of mods.
This thread gives you most of the links you need. Make you sure you read through the whole thread!
http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=1060141
I would recommend starting with this link (also linked in the thread above) for graphic mods:
http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=956115
and this link for most other types of mods (again, also linked in the thread above):
http://www.mwmythicmods.com/Gluby/Gluby_Main.htm
The graphics mod list I linked is from May but as far as I know the most current one. Always look to the Bethesda forums -> Morrowind Mods if you want the most current modding news and help, the scene is still very active and new things are happening every day.
I would not recommend a first-time player to add huge sweeping mods like Pumamans Giants, Adventurers and the like (I think someone recommended them earlier in this thread), they change way too much and in my opinion can ruin the look and feel of the game (mainly Giants). Start with the graphics thread I linked above, the graphics are the most important thing to fix. Then check out Gluby's Comprehensive Guides and choose sparingly the mods you feel would add the most to your game and that keep the spirit of the original game. Don't overdo it or you may turn the game into a huge mess of unnecessary add-ons. Morrowind is not as fundamentally broken as Oblivion and aside from the graphics and the clunky combat, the game is still enjoyable without a ton of mods.
CecilRousso
Member
I´m not sure about Defense Grid, since I really don´t like Tower Defence games.
And by the way, I have asked this before, but why doesn´t any of you buy Altitude? Its one of the most fun and satisfying multiplayer games of 2009, with great on going support from the developers. Its in my top 10 list of 2009 games.
And by the way, I have asked this before, but why doesn´t any of you buy Altitude? Its one of the most fun and satisfying multiplayer games of 2009, with great on going support from the developers. Its in my top 10 list of 2009 games.
Mr. Spinnington
Banned
i'm betting that MW2 goes up at 50% off. i'm betting it right now
the internet will lose its shit and proclaim steam as gods or something
the internet will lose its shit and proclaim steam as gods or something
Gully State
Member
Mr. Spinnington said:
I don't think COD4 has gone on sale yet either...
Jirotrom said:
Far Cry 2 is my GOTY 2008, and one of the best open world games I ever played. Believe the hype, the game is absolutely amazing. It really is a game you either "get" or you don't though, something that Chris Remo (of Gamasutra and Idle Thumbs fame) explains very well in this blog post. If you do "get it", it'll be one of the best gaming experiences of your life. If you don't, you'll probably hate it. I like this part of the post:
Chris Remo said:
This really is the key. The game needs time to grow, to lure you into it's beautifully crafted world. Don't quit after a couple of hours, keep going. You won't regret it.
1) What one Steam purchase you made during this sale are you the most pleased with? Why?
Hard to tell, really. Either Defense Grid: The Awakening or Street Fighter IV. The first is the best in price/quality. The second is great n o matter how you look at it and I was missing a good fighter.
2) What one Steam purchase from this sale are you least pleased with? Why?
Probably Beyond Good & Evil. There're some graphical problems I had to overcome to make it run properly, and that means getting rid of any AA, which sucks. Then there's no control pad support, so I had to use Xpadder and configure it myself. Now that I've done that, I've got no other complain about this awesome game that I love so much.
I'd like to note that Outrun2006, even when not a disappointment, lacks any online component, which sucks and scores and times aren't recorded because you can't create an online account. Game is a blast anyway.
3) How much did you spend on this sale? (Estimates are fine.)
35 and only Fallout GOTY will make me spend more.
4) What will you do differently next year?
Nothing, really. I will be getting these small games that are cheap and I play along the year that this year I didn't pick up.
5) What games would you most like to see on Steam?
Can't tell.
6) What would you pay for them?
Depends on the game and what I'm playing and other stuff that I take into consideration every time I buy a game.
Hard to tell, really. Either Defense Grid: The Awakening or Street Fighter IV. The first is the best in price/quality. The second is great n o matter how you look at it and I was missing a good fighter.
2) What one Steam purchase from this sale are you least pleased with? Why?
Probably Beyond Good & Evil. There're some graphical problems I had to overcome to make it run properly, and that means getting rid of any AA, which sucks. Then there's no control pad support, so I had to use Xpadder and configure it myself. Now that I've done that, I've got no other complain about this awesome game that I love so much.
I'd like to note that Outrun2006, even when not a disappointment, lacks any online component, which sucks and scores and times aren't recorded because you can't create an online account. Game is a blast anyway.
3) How much did you spend on this sale? (Estimates are fine.)
35 and only Fallout GOTY will make me spend more.
4) What will you do differently next year?
Nothing, really. I will be getting these small games that are cheap and I play along the year that this year I didn't pick up.
5) What games would you most like to see on Steam?
Can't tell.
6) What would you pay for them?
Depends on the game and what I'm playing and other stuff that I take into consideration every time I buy a game.
Mr. Spinnington said:
Call Of Duty 4 and World At War held up their 50-60 dollar price for so long at retail, there's no way the game will have a price drop anytime soon. Even on the PC. No need for it whatsoever.
I think I mentioned it before, but I'd love to see The Ship pop up for $1 for a day. It's not even a part of this Steam Holiday specials.
brain_stew
Member
Mr. Spinnington said:
I'll take up that bet. How much are you willing to stump up? I like free money/games.
Fragamemnon
Member
I don't need it personally, but I'd really like to see a discount on Risen go up. I think it's the sort of game that would benefit in the long run from a larger audience of people talking about it and playing through it.
Personally, I'd like a discount on the Blood Bowl game that was recently released on Steam. My friend has been bugging me for months to buy it and get in his league but I've been stubborn about it since I've been playing other stuff.
Personally, I'd like a discount on the Blood Bowl game that was recently released on Steam. My friend has been bugging me for months to buy it and get in his league but I've been stubborn about it since I've been playing other stuff.
wackojackosnose
Member
MagniHarvald said:
There's a Steam demo. It's the best version technically, sans the PS3 exclusive Joker DLC.
D
Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
I'd love to see a Steam version of Grim Fandango that actually runs correctly on my XP/Win7 PC. 
Servbot #42
Unconfirmed Member
I am seeing this on the Mass Effect product page:
Hopefully it won't prevent me from playing the game, got it yesterday.
:lol
Hopefully it won't prevent me from playing the game, got it yesterday.
Mr. Spinnington said:
:lol
D
Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
I had no issues at all with my Steam copy of Batman I bought back when it was released.MagniHarvald said:
You should be a-ok.
Some Weaklin
Member
I know there is going to be some SUPER AWESOME deal today... on the one day that I'm completely broke. The only thing I REALLY want is Fallout 3 GOTY, and knowing my luck, it'll go on sale.
Ah well. Teaches me to not buy so many games at once. :lol
Ah well. Teaches me to not buy so many games at once. :lol
Pyke Presco
Member
Polk said:
CoD 4 went on sale on Steam back at Halloween weekend for $24. So there's no reason they couldnt do it again
Unknown Soldier
Member
I added up all my purchases during the sale and came up with a total of $96.26. So much for saving a lot of money during this sale.
If The Witcher finally goes up for sale, I'm going to blow right past the $100 mark. Sigh. Saving money is going to make me destitute. :lol
If The Witcher finally goes up for sale, I'm going to blow right past the $100 mark. Sigh. Saving money is going to make me destitute. :lol
Phaethon0017
Member
I want a deal on Dragon Age, but I've been wanting a good deal on the PC version for a while now. And at the same time I've bought so much, I don't want it at all :lol.
Man I've stayed up all night playing ME, now 3 hours left until the final *cough* mega *cough* sale.
Although I did sleep a bit earlier the previous night. I'm sick and can't sleep.
Hopefully it will end with a bang! Literally or figuratively, either way will be fun to watch. :lol
Although I did sleep a bit earlier the previous night. I'm sick and can't sleep.
Hopefully it will end with a bang! Literally or figuratively, either way will be fun to watch. :lol
Servbot #42
Unconfirmed Member
I am down to my last five bucks, if nothing really good comes today i'll just get Rome: Total war gold and maybe sniper elite.
Minsc
Gold Member
Today's the last day!
Time to get your wallets ready, and break out for all those games you're holding out for that didn't make the list before the deals are gone completely!
Hey, didn't you say you wanted it to come out? Well, I'm not sure if it does come out on Steam it'd be the newly upgraded version Lorian studios put out, that's all rolled in to GoG's version FYI. It's not flawless, but when it working (most of the time) the high res widescreen resolutions are quite beautiful.
You can add non steam games to your list you know right? Then you'd have them all in one place. You don't really have "to deal with multiple services" since GoG's downloads are no different then say downloading a movie off the web, there's no additional program to install and manage the games or anything like Steam, they're just self-contained games, and that's it.
It's not like Steam games are trouble-free either, you'll end up having to figure out how to patch steam games, which happens more than people like to admit, a few Steam games don't even have any Windows 7 support at all, without workarounds, like Max Payne, King's Quest 7, KOTOR is pretty awful too, so I've had to invest time to figure out how to get them working.
Anyway, that's enough of that, you really should look in to venturing in to other places, Steam is great, but it's limited in it's selection for sure.
Time to get your wallets ready, and break out for all those games you're holding out for that didn't make the list before the deals are gone completely!
Brashnir said:
Hey, didn't you say you wanted it to come out? Well, I'm not sure if it does come out on Steam it'd be the newly upgraded version Lorian studios put out, that's all rolled in to GoG's version FYI. It's not flawless, but when it working (most of the time) the high res widescreen resolutions are quite beautiful.
You can add non steam games to your list you know right? Then you'd have them all in one place. You don't really have "to deal with multiple services" since GoG's downloads are no different then say downloading a movie off the web, there's no additional program to install and manage the games or anything like Steam, they're just self-contained games, and that's it.
It's not like Steam games are trouble-free either, you'll end up having to figure out how to patch steam games, which happens more than people like to admit, a few Steam games don't even have any Windows 7 support at all, without workarounds, like Max Payne, King's Quest 7, KOTOR is pretty awful too, so I've had to invest time to figure out how to get them working.
Anyway, that's enough of that, you really should look in to venturing in to other places, Steam is great, but it's limited in it's selection for sure.
Huh, looks like there are a ton of people who got "bad" serial numbers from steam.
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1079104&page=7
Awesome.
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1079104&page=7
Awesome.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Is red alert worth it at $10 or should I get something else?
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
I would love to see:
1. Dirt 2
2. Need for Speed: Shift
3. Company of Heroes: Gold
1. Dirt 2
2. Need for Speed: Shift
3. Company of Heroes: Gold
speculawyer
Member
Weird. I'm 3/4 way through at the castle on the island.ArjanN said: