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Steam Holiday Sales 2013: DIE HARDER

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runnin_blue

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Luap said:
It's so weird — and it makes it so difficult to make a decision — how polarizing Skyrim is. A lot of people, my friends included, think it's one of the best games ever. And then there's the people like the ones in this thread who think Skyrim sucks. Like, there's no middle ground either. People either love it or think it's shit.
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If you're tossing up whether to buy it or not, I say go for it at that price. I did. If you like fantasy and rpg, how bad can it really be? If it was as terrible as some people say, it would not have sold so many copies.

It's worth a punt.
 
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Casimir

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Turfster said:
British people love horses, but not in the eating way ;)
(Also, there's the whole 'if this was in food, what else did they put in there?' angle, but mainly the horse love)
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When people think of the UK's culinary sophistication, not even the British consider themselves proficient.

At least they have an appropriate appreciation for tea.
codswallop said:
About 2/3 aren't Steam games so I felt it more appropriate just to post the lot in that other thread.

Steam games up for grabs are:
Bastion
FTL
LIMBO
Dear Esther
Hitman: Blood Money

There's also Mirror's Edge on Origin and a few XBLA games.
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As long as you label them, making a giveaway for Origin, Uplay, etc is generally permissible.

Kadin said:
Thanks!
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np!
 
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crazyrabbits

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The only item I bought today was the Quantum Conundrum Pack price error that was on Amazon. $1.19 for the base game and DLC's.

Still hoping for a Tom Clancy game to show up in the Steam flash deals.
 
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dirtywhirlwind

Member
So, I'm spending Christmas in the middle of nowhere, and all I got is a smartphone with barely any reception. So is there a post here somewhere that summarise the different deals from third party stores like GMG, Amazon etc?
 
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Mogwai

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Luap said:
It's so weird — and it makes it so difficult to make a decision — how polarizing Skyrim is. A lot of people, my friends included, think it's one of the best games ever. And then there's the people like the ones in this thread who think Skyrim sucks. Like, there's no middle ground either. People either love it or think it's shit.
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But it's SP. And there's the modding community. I don't see what's difficult.

There will always be naysayers for any game
 
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HP_Wuvcraft

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Luap said:
It's so weird — and it makes it so difficult to make a decision — how polarizing Skyrim is. A lot of people, my friends included, think it's one of the best games ever. And then there's the people like the ones in this thread who think Skyrim sucks. Like, there's no middle ground either. People either love it or think it's shit.
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I'm middle ground.
 
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codswallop

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corrosivefrost said:
I was repaid with a gift of Dear Esther.
It sat unclaimed in my inventory for over a year, I think. I finally and begrudgingly added it to my account, but it's just a game that pads my total game count at this point. I have no interest in installing it or attempting to "play" it.
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Takes less than an hour to finish from start to end. I wasn't thrilled with it, but I didn't hate it either. I think it's something you should at least experience given it's such a small commitment.
 
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Deadbeat

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Luap said:
It's so weird — and it makes it so difficult to make a decision — how polarizing Skyrim is. A lot of people, my friends included, think it's one of the best games ever. And then there's the people like the ones in this thread who think Skyrim sucks. Like, there's no middle ground either. People either love it or think it's shit.
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Its because theres people who like the casual experience, and then theres people who wished the game was designed for a hardcore audience ala morrowind.
 
corrosivefrost

corrosivefrost

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codswallop said:
Takes less than an hour to finish from start to end. I wasn't thrilled with it, but I didn't hate it either. I think it's something you should at least experience given it's such a small commitment.
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Oh, I know. But I'm sure I will get absolutely nothing out of it. I'd rather play an hour of something I like such as Spelunky/Rogue Legacy or put it into a new game I haven't finished yet, like Metro: 2033, Bioshock: Infinite, etc. :p

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Incoming charitable giveaway...
 
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Archaix

Drunky McMurder
dante81 said:
It looks Zelda-ish, is that a correct assumption? Voted it for it anyway.
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Smash TV in a Zelda wrapper with roguelike influences.

Also it's made and drawn by somebody with a shitty childhood who has an adorable art style. That game is weird. Also great.


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Turfster said:
Wow. Stupidest. Boss. Fight. Ever.
Also managed to ruin
the majesty of the queen
.
Well done, Gearbox.
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Didn't realize you were playing Aliens, I just assumed that you played Borderlands based on the first line and Gearbox. I'll never play it so I don't mind, but it's nice to know they have their own style.
 
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EatChildren

Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
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woah
 
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Turfster

Member
Finished A:CM.
Wow. Stupidest. Boss. Fight. Ever.
Also managed to ruin
the majesty of the queen
.
Well done, Gearbox.

Archaix said:
Didn't realize you were playing Aliens, I just assumed that you played Borderlands based on the first line and Gearbox. I'll never play it so I don't mind, but it's nice to know they have their own style.
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Yeah, sorry about that.
I edited it, didn't think it was time for the European day shift to join ;)
 
corrosivefrost

corrosivefrost

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Archaix said:
Smash TV in a Zelda wrapper with roguelike influences.

Also it's made and drawn by somebody with a shitty childhood who has an adorable art style. That game is weird. Also great.
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It's hard as balls, but yes, this is a good description. You're doing good work in this thread, Ser.

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Big-E

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Timedog said:
The graphics in Portal 2 look really nice with settings maxed.

Does anyone know how to make the console accessible in Portal 2?
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Not entirely sure but for most valve games its the tilde key. In order for that to work you usually have to go into the settings and click the enable console option.
 
WhiskeyDiver

WhiskeyDiver

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EatChildren said:
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woah
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68? Man I feel so unloved. I only got 30 or so friend requests during the earlier friendship request hullabaloo. I shall never know the power or red name friendship draw power. :(

Maybe if my name were Ashcatchemandnotletgo, I would have a better shot...On second thought, that name could be detrimental.
 
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Casimir

Unconfirmed Member
bunbun777 said:
Hello I have 0 friends and would love to be part of gaf group or whatever is available, I only have 3 games atm but just made a profile a few days ago.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/bunbun777
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Only friends and invites now.

NingenJanai said:
If we are doing this: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ningenjanai
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Already friends :)

DownLikeBCPowder said:
While we're adding...

I like to play games like Titan Quest (Diablo style games), and sometimes FPS, and plenty of other genre if anyone wants to add.
Further, would love invite to the gaf group.

Thanks!

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970308085/

As an added bonus, you just might get free snowglobes from me! :) I've already given away 4 to different GAFers.
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Request and Invite has been sent!
 
Head of Vengarl

Head of Vengarl

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runnin_blue said:
If you're tossing up whether to buy it or not, I say go for it at that price. I did. If you like fantasy and rpg, how bad can it really be? If it was as terrible as some people say, it would not have sold so many copies.

It's worth a punt.
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Mogwai said:
But it's SP. And there's the modding community. I don't see what's difficult.

There will always be naysayers for any game
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HP_Wuvcraft said:
I'm middle ground.
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Deadbeat said:
Its because theres people who like the casual experience, and then theres people who wished the game was designed for a hardcore audience ala morrowind.
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Hmm, well I am a pretty casual gamer so that might have answered my question. Is this as cheap as it's gonna get? If so, I'll probably buy it. Especially since I skipped The Witcher 2 and Dragon Age Origins, but I still have an itch to buy a WRPG.
 
corrosivefrost

corrosivefrost

Member
WhiskeyDiver said:
68? Man I feel so unloved. I only got 30 or so friend requests during the earlier friendship request hullabaloo. I shall never know the power or red name friendship draw power. :(

Maybe if my name were Ashcatchemandnotletgo, I would have a better shot...On second thought, that name could be detrimental.
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I got like 6 and an invite to the SteamGAF group... :p

To be fair, I don't think I saw yours... I was using my phone while doing cardio at the gym and happened to add about 10 of you folks... and then I got busy and didn't comb through the extra posts when I got home.
 
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Orca

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Bought CS:GO and can't get it to run. Keeps dropping with a CSGO.exe has stopped working error. Updated every driver, verified files, etc... Same thing every time.

Actually to clarify it will run. I can sit on the menu all day long and nothing happens. I can get into the game selection menu even, but it crashes when I try to start a game - either against people or bots, doesn't matter.
 
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Mogwai

Member
Luap said:
Hmm, well I am a pretty casual gamer so that might have answered my question. Is this as cheap as it's gonna get? If so, I'll probably buy it. Especially since I skipped The Witcher 2 and Dragon Age Origins, but I still have an itch to buy a WRPG.
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Get it. It's better than both Witcher 2 and Origins in terms of exploration. Skyrim doesn't have an excessive amount of invisible walls ;)
 
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