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[KenOD]

If the friend list cap wasn't tied to levels I wouldn't care about it at all, but alas, I will have to craft quite a few more badges.

cards should drop even with the store down right? need to go get a haircut and wanna leave a game running

As long as the Steam Client is counted as connected online, tis fine.

early list here

Well that seems like a terrible deal then.

 

[Artofwar420]

Anyone have any recommendations for profile backgrounds?

 

[IcyRhythms]

Boo... I read the fine print:

Your purchase entitles you to a $5 credit which can be redeemed on a selected group of games designated as our "Editor's Choice Best Games of 2013". Please note: this promotional credit cannot be redeemed until January 4, 2014, and must be used by January 31, 2014.

I wonder if the 'Editor's Choice' games will be worth using the $5 credit towards...

Spoiler

probably not...

Yeah, I missed that originally.

Was hoping to jump on dat Marvel Lego game for less than the current $11.99

 

[zerokoolpsx]

35. I'm addicted to buying games, not cards or gambling. =p Stopped caring about cards after Steam level 100 because it takes so long to get one level.

That guy's hardcore, has a level 100 foil as well. I think there are people with even higher sale badge levels, though.

So there isn't really a limit on the normal winter badge. Level 1700? Yeah, that's crazy.

 

[Eusis]

If the friend list cap wasn't tied to levels I wouldn't care about it at all, but alas, I will have to craft quite a few more badges.

... Why on Earth would Valve do that? Is this a way to deal with a spammer problem?

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Anyone know if all of the PC downloads on Amazon are $5 off? This promotional thing is really confusing.

... Why on Earth would Valve do that? Is this a way to deal with a spammer problem?

Money.

 

[Lemstar]

Jet Set Radio (Steam key) $1.25

Anyone know if all of the PC downloads on Amazon are $5 off? This promotional thing is really confusing.

No. There'll be a list of games it works on.

 

[NingenJanai]

So there isn't really a limit on the normal winter badge. Level 1700? Yeah, that's crazy.

So they made 1700 different art images for the badge? insane if true.

 

[Rhaknar]

Well that seems like a terrible deal then.

its like the previous discounts just with 5 bucks tcked on top to make up for the voucher >_>

 

[xelios]

So there isn't really a limit on the normal winter badge. Level 1700? Yeah, that's crazy.

Doesn't seem like it.

What I'd like to know is how one even buys that many cards; any time I attempted during the sale I had to refresh several times to get one on the first page because they were gone practically before it loaded. Imagine buying 10,000+ cards one by one.

So they made 1700 different art images for the badge? insane if true.

Nope, not many at all, actually:

http://www.steamcardexchange.net/index.php?gamepage-appid-267420

 

[Mavromatis]

35. I'm addicted to buying games, not cards or gambling. =p Stopped caring about cards after Steam level 100 because it takes so long to get one level.

That guy's hardcore, has a level 100 foil as well. I think there are people with even higher sale badge levels, though.

I wish I had millions to spend on Steam. Well, at least I have games to play. Yet can't access Steam Market because their geolocation system doesn't know which country I'm in right now and even though I'm using the same computer at the same spot it moved me from Cyprus to Turkey so I'm on hold for 7 days.

P.S.: Hi Xelios.

Doesn't seem like it.

What I'd like to know is how one even buys that many cards; any time I attempted during the sale I had to refresh several times to get one on the first page because they were gone practically before it loaded. Imagine buying 10,000+ cards one by one.

Scripts, there are userscripts that can refresh the page and automatically buy an item which is priced under your set price.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

early list here

Ace Patrol Bundle - $5.99
BATTLEFIELD 2142 DELUXE EDITION - $7.99
BioShock Infinite - $13.1967
Contrast - $11.99
Crysis 3 - $9.99
Dead Space 3 - $9.99
Dead Space 3: Awakened - $8.49
F1 2013 - $24.99
F1 2013 Classic Edition - $32.49
FIFA 14 [Instant Access] - $28.99
FIFA 14 - $28.99
Final Exam - $7.99
NBA 2K14 - $19.99
Need For Speed Rivals - $29.99
Need for Speed Rivals: [Instant Access] - $29.99
SimCity - Standard (Online Game Code) (Mac) - $19.99
SimCity - Standard Edition - $19.99
SimCity [Instant Access] - $19.99
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified - $14.99
The Sims 3 70's, 80's and 90's Stuff - $9.99
The Sims 3 Dragon Valley - $9.99
The Sims 3 Into the Future - $17.99
The Sims 3 Island Paradise - Standard Edition - $14.99
The Sims 3 Monte Vista - $9.99
The Sims 3 Movie Stuff - $9.99
The Sims 3 Starter Pack - $9.99
The XCOM Collection - $14.99
XCOM: Enemy Within - $19.99

Yup, nothing $5 or less.

 

[Smash88]

Man these DDOS guys are pretty lame. Dick waving at each other over twitter like some high school girls.

These script kiddies aren't even inventive.

They are trying so hard to bring battle.net down and they can't even do it. Hilarious. #tangodumb

 

[BoosterDuck]

We're back!

 

[NingenJanai]

Doesn't seem like it.

What I'd like to know is how one even buys that many cards; any time I attempted during the sale I had to refresh several times to get one on the first page because they were gone practically before it loaded. Imagine buying 10,000+ cards one by one.



Nope, not many at all, actually:

http://www.steamcardexchange.net/index.php?gamepage-appid-267420

That makes sense, it's one different for each low level and then ranges, kind of sick anyway, because I wonder if people will try to get to the next "new badge art" level, like: "I'm level 1470, man I'm gonna do 30 more levels so that I get the new art".

 

[kudoboi]

Yup, nothing $5 or less.

its not the full list.

 

[dark_inferno]

This made my day : https://twitter.com/humble/status/418901884926427136

Maybe Threadworthy?

 

[xelios]

Scripts, there are userscripts that can refresh the page and automatically buy an item which is priced under your set price.

Wouldn't that be bannable? I recall a story about a guy doing that with TF2 items and making quite a bit of money but getting all his accounts banned. But I guess Valve might not care/notice if you're not reselling stuff for profit.

Edit: "Suspended"

 

[Nabs]

Yeah, that Amazon list is really early. There's bound to be a deal or two that's worth picking up.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

yes... I've got 14, no 15 mails (edit: 16) (edit 2: 19...) regarding my five bucks. Can't remember buying that many games from them. Must have been one helluva trip...

Hah, I was like "whoa, 5 emails" but 19 is pretty sick

 

[Kadin]

This made my day : https://twitter.com/humble/status/418901884926427136

Maybe Threadworthy?

That's beautiful. Now how many of the games we all JUST bought will be included??

 

[Saty]

So Steam's down because of DDoS attacks?

 

[wetflame]

This made my day : https://twitter.com/humble/status/418901884926427136

Maybe Threadworthy?

I think it's been posted here a few times already, always look forward to new bundles though.

 

[Morrigan Stark]

Could someone send me an invite to the NeoGaf Steam group? My Steam name is Refreshing 40oz.

I didn't know there was a GAF group. Can I haz invite too? ID is MorriganStark (just played Valdis Story).

 

[kudoboi]

So Steam's down because of DDoS attacks?

yep but they stopped already

 

[Eusis]

Money.

It's the last mother fucking thing to hide behind "leveling up" and they of all companies should be aware of that. Though I guess they have the excuse of a functional group function, something that's non-existent on XBL and PSN, nevermind Nintendo Network.

EDIT: Well, I guess they could limit playtime or games you're allowed to own/install at a time, but those actively run contrary to money so... yeah. Should just drop coupons or items for F2P games instead with higher levels as a reward for being dedicated.

 

[Danielsan]

Just bought Valdis Story. Too many positive GAF comments to not jump on it as my final steam sale purchase.

 

[Mavromatis]

Wouldn't that be bannable? I recall a story about a guy doing that with TF2 items and making quite a bit of money but getting all his accounts banned. But I guess Valve might not care/notice if you're not reselling stuff for profit.

Edit: "Suspended"

It is bannable yet mostly undetectable in the huge traffic besides the side effects like getting level 1000 in 2 days.

 

[Hasney]

early list here

Ace Patrol Bundle - $5.99
BATTLEFIELD 2142 DELUXE EDITION - $7.99
BioShock Infinite - $13.1967
Contrast - $11.99
Crysis 3 - $9.99
Dead Space 3 - $9.99
Dead Space 3: Awakened - $8.49
F1 2013 - $24.99
F1 2013 Classic Edition - $32.49
FIFA 14 [Instant Access] - $28.99
FIFA 14 - $28.99
Final Exam - $7.99
NBA 2K14 - $19.99
Need For Speed Rivals - $29.99
Need for Speed Rivals: [Instant Access] - $29.99
SimCity - Standard (Online Game Code) (Mac) - $19.99
SimCity - Standard Edition - $19.99
SimCity [Instant Access] - $19.99
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified - $14.99
The Sims 3 70's, 80's and 90's Stuff - $9.99
The Sims 3 Dragon Valley - $9.99
The Sims 3 Into the Future - $17.99
The Sims 3 Island Paradise - Standard Edition - $14.99
The Sims 3 Monte Vista - $9.99
The Sims 3 Movie Stuff - $9.99
The Sims 3 Starter Pack - $9.99
The XCOM Collection - $14.99
XCOM: Enemy Within - $19.99

What "editor" chose SimCity and where can we have him castrated?

 

[dark_inferno]

That's beautiful. Now how many of the games we all JUST bought will be included??

My guesses:
Monaco
The Bridge
Antichamber
Surgeon Simulator

BTA:
Dust
Swapper
Gunpoint
Or maybe Dont Starve

Bonus :
Reciever
Joe Danger 1+2

 

[Dr Dogg]

I have around 10 bucks left in my steam wallet and I'm thinking about picking up either CS:GO + Civ V or CS:GO + Dishonored. Haven't played either choices but I've heard both are good. Which will last me longer? Any opinions on what would be the better buy from those who have played either/both?

Probably too late but hey ho.

Let me put it to you like this, Dishonored with both dlc packs will last around 15-20 hours maybe 30 if you explore every nook and cranny and exhaust all the content in the game. I've had 1 game of Civ last 10 hours, plus what's with being a "just one more go" game it certainly has the legs to be replay able over and over again which I didn't feel that way with Dishonored. That and a new Civ game is usually ~5 years after the last so your safe for at least another 2 before (the inevitable) Civ VI drops.

 

[Eusis]

What "editor" chose SimCity and where can we have him castrated?

Might be Stockholm Syndrome from spending so much time trying to get on initially that it HAD to be good. A reason to pity, and a reason to take them away from making these decisions and keep them with people that can help.

 

[Kadin]

Just bought Valdis Story. Too many positive GAF comments to not jump on it as my final steam sale purchase.

You finished it off with style and class. Oh and a shit ton of fun too...

 

[Mavromatis]

Just got a %50 off Crusader Kings 2 coupon. I think Steam needs more sales now the the Holiday Sale is over.

 

[Pops Maellard]

I have now been playing Spelunky for 12 consecutive hours.

 

[Benedict]

who wants a coupon for Crusader Kings II on Steam?
Have two with 50% discount that just popped up in my inventory.
Mind you, price is €39.99 now

 

[NingenJanai]

store is working guys !

 

[ref]

store is working guys !

Strange, not working for me, but yes it does appear to be up everywhere else =S

 

[elektrixx]

Yeah but I can't add anything to my cart.

 

[Morrigan Stark]

Thanks for the invite, whoever sent it. I got the notification but I can't even accept it 'cause it's apparently still partially offline. xD

 

[QisTopTier]

I got some spares, who wants a copy of Valdis Story

Edit: All out

 

[bootski]

not working for me again. whats this about DDOS guys? targeted takedown of the steam store?

Qistoptier: right here bro! how much is it?

 

[diggler41]

Store is up and down for me. I dislike these DDOS attacks. I was planning on actually playing alot of my new games. Ugh..

 

[yuraya]

This made my day : https://twitter.com/humble/status/418901884926427136

Maybe Threadworthy?

mmmm I wonder what it will be.

 

[Kadin]

Store is up and down for me. I dislike these DDOS attacks. I was planning on actually playing alot of my new games. Ugh..

God I miss Simon's Quest...

 

[Nabs]

I got some spares, who wants a copy of Valdis Story

Damn, Q. Is the game really that good? I might just pick it up before it's over.

 

[dark_inferno]

I got some spares, who wants a copy of Valdis Story

Me please

 

[Kurtofan]

What's this badge crafting thing?

 

[QisTopTier]

not working for me again. whats this about DDOS guys? targeted takedown of the steam store?

Qistoptier: right here bro! how much is it?

It's free, what's your steam name?

Me please

You get my last spare what's your steam name

Damn, Q. Is the game really that good? I might just pick it up before it's over.

Yeah it really is haha. I bought it 14 times xD I missed out on the entire steam sell so I said fuck it might as well go out and gift out a hidden gem

 

[Anteater]

Magus is a woman, according to the in-game lore. You're destroying the orange crystal first, right?

If you have the skill that makes kick guard break, it's really really useful, because you can stun her when she blocks and then combo her ass (and attack with an assistant too, I only had the wolf when I encountered her but it sometimes stunned her even more). You can buff your fist with ice magic for extra damage too, IIRC.

Yeah, I haven't been using any buffs though so maybe I should try that. I wasted some skill points trying to get the parry move and defensive moves and didn't know block was mostly useless in the game (I think?), since it doesn't block magic and most bosses have a grab attack. Don't have kick guard break yet