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[Hugstable]

When we are playing: (Estimate Time)

What we are playing:
We are playing public matches through the casual matchmaking system. Everyone from all skill levels is welcome to join!

How to join us:
Add me as a friend on steam and through the main menu join the same game that I am in.

In the future:
If we have enough consistent players, we may consider setting up or renting a server for drop in drop out gaf matches.

Come join us and have fun!

WOO only an hour left, and it looks like we might actually have a good amount joining us today!!

hey guys. We all overreacted back then. it's OVER now. we are all friends, lets just move on okay? ive made up with Ozium. we talked, had a heartfelt moment, cried together, braided each other hairs.

you get the point. So lets just move on. enjoy SteamGAF and stuff Thank you.

SteamGAF <3. Play some CS tonight bruh

 

[lashman]

Want a bite?

double-ewwwww ... that's nasty

 

[dot]

The best thing we could hope for would be a weapon skin.

I'd actually bother to open my sticker cases if there were Skullgirls stickers.

I want a Valentine weapon skin/sticker now.

also i'll probably join that steamgaf CSGO thing phoenix is talking about. As long as it isn't competitive...

 

[Shadownet]

SteamGAF <3. Play some CS tonight bruh

if there is a spot left for me first come first serve right?... where do we cum? i mean come?

 

[Automatisch]

Hit me up for Skullgirls. I'm on CSGO Casual right now.

 

[Caerith]

Is there a way to disable comment notifications? Like, when I comment on someone's profile, steam, for some reason, "subscribes" me to that profile. Notifying me about comments on their profile. Just.. Why?

If you find one, let me know. I posted a question like a million years ago in a game's discussion forum-- just asking about the DRM situation-- and it got answered within a few hours. That was years ago. People still go to that forum, see the question, ignore the hundreds of pages of response, and post a reply (which someone else then replies to, etc).

 

[-MD-]

SteamGAF needs to get a TF2 match going, I'm pretty mediocre at CSGO.

where do we cum? i mean come?

 

[Vazra]

Want a bite?

May I?

 

[Jawmuncher]

SteamGAF needs to get a TF2 match going, I'm pretty mediocre at CSGO.

Were actually all worse than mediocre.
Easily garbage tier

 

[Automatisch]

Were actually all worse than mediocre.
Easily garbage tier

Yeah I suck at CS but I have fun messin' around in Casual.

 

[kierwynn]

Just got home from spending the weekend with family and finally got myself a copy of Divinity! The whole key trading thing confuses me, but luckily my boyfriend trades a lot, so I got him to get me one for a decent price. Installing it now! Ready to try it out- I've heard so many good things about it!

 

[Hugstable]

Oh by the way I finally gave Goat Simulator a spin today. Fun for what it is, but it really wears thin after about a good 30 minutes. I really like the zero gravity room though, I had a crapton of fun in there lol. Plus I jumped off that giant ass crane. I think the whole existence of the game is pretty silly, but it's still a good time waster for those who just want to mess around with some funny ragdoll physics. We need an Alpaca Simulator 2015.

Edit: LOL wrong image

 

[Ozium]

I want to get into Skullgirls but my PS3 Fightstick won't work, I've tried the DS3Tool to no avail.. I tried playing it with a standard controller and nope... just nope...

will either have to add usb ports or just get a 360/pc fightstick...

 

[Shadownet]

Spoiler

Cause I'm asian huh?

Spoiler

maybe I'm not.

May I?

Enjoy

 

[Nabs]

30 minutes is honestly not enough for Goat Sim. You've only touched a bit of what it has to offer. There are a lot of secrets planted about, some amazing shit.

 

[velociraptor]

Just realised how Origin might be better than Steam.

Spoiler

It lets you hide unwanted games

 

[TheSeks]

Devolver tweeted about this and then updated the store page with "(Freedom Simulator 2014)" :lol

 

[Automatisch]

I want to get into Skullgirls but my PS3 Fightstick won't work, I've tried the DS3Tool to no avail.. I tried playing it with a standard controller and nope... just nope...

will either have to add usb ports or just get a 360/pc fightstick...

SG should work with regular sticks and Xinput sticks. Have you checked to see if other people had the same issues?

 

[UncleBiz]

Just got home from spending the weekend with family and finally got myself a copy of Divinity! The whole key trading thing confuses me, but luckily my boyfriend trades a lot, so I got him to get me one for a decent price. Installing it now! Ready to try it out- I've heard so many good things about it!

get ready for the best game ever. i feel like a little kid playing my older brother's games. it makes me feel nostalgic and it's so pretty.

also, guess who isn't a junior anymore

 

[Anthony Soprano]

You know what really bugs me about Steam? They give friend slots as some sort of coveted prize for gaining levels, but the buddy list is barren as far as features go!

I just want to be able to rename groups, sheesh. Maybe customized buddy list sounds, too.

 

[MMBosstones86]

GF staying with me for 20 days and we gonna make a trip

i'll be sitting on a boat thinking about divinity

That's her name, right?

Many thanks to ShadownetX for the gift of Abyss Odyssey! What a nice surprise, the art in this game looks gorgeous! Can't wait! Don't want to make a big deal of it but wanted to give a shout out all the same..

I think there is some irony here.

 

[Shadownet]

Something is only bad until it benefits you yourself.

this logic does not apply to everything though...

get ready for the best game ever. i feel like a little kid playing my older brother's games. it makes me feel nostalgic and it's so pretty.

also, guess who isn't a junior anymore

Congratulation mate!

 

[Strider]

I'm really in the mood to play a multiplayer shooter but I'm bored of Titanfall and I'm having problems with BF4 (shocker). I might just say fuck it and get Counter Strike. Never played a CS before though.

 

[Hugstable]

30 minutes is honestly not enough for Goat Sim. You've only touched a bit of what it has to offer. There are a lot of secrets planted about, some amazing shit.

I know I'm gonna put more time into it later, was just writing up some quick impressions for what I played today

 

[Mokoi]

Hit me up for Skullgirls. I'm on CSGO Casual right now.

I hate the peacock avatar. Screw projectiles when used against me. ( not really hate more like dislike)

Devolver tweeted about this and then updated the store page with "(Freedom Simulator 2014)" :lol

Haha this is too good.

get ready for the best game ever. i feel like a little kid playing my older brother's games. it makes me feel nostalgic and it's so pretty.

also, guess who isn't a junior anymore

Congrats on the member status, and hmm all this talk of Divinity being good makes me want to pick it up even though I don't like games like that.

 

[MMBosstones86]

30 minutes is honestly not enough for Goat Sim. You've only touched a bit of what it has to offer. There are a lot of secrets planted about, some amazing shit.

Agreed. I put it about 6 hours and still have quite a few cheevos to go through. Such a fun time waster.

 

[MarcoZombieCannon]

I'm really in the mood to play a multiplayer shooter but I'm bored of Titanfall and I'm having problems with BF4 (shocker). I might just say fuck it and get Counter Strike. Never played a CS before though.

There's never a bad time to start. GO's userbase is only increasing, IIRC.

 

[phoenix296]

Awesome! Looks like I'm getting a lot of interest in CS! To answer a few questions I've been getting:

To play, it will be first come first serve. I will make a lobby at the designated time that is limited to 10 people. After I start the game it will be open to the public and there will be a few slots open so you can join the game by right-clicking my name in the main menu and selecting join game.

I will make a similar post at the designated time that is similar to my original post (banner and all) to let you know I am starting. PM me through steam to get an invite to the party.

Looking forward to playing with all of you!

I'm really in the mood to play a multiplayer shooter but I'm bored of Titanfall and I'm having problems with BF4 (shocker). I might just say fuck it and get Counter Strike. Never played a CS before though.

You should join us! We welcome all! We're all bad so there is no worries about sucking.

 

[kierwynn]

get ready for the best game ever. i feel like a little kid playing my older brother's games. it makes me feel nostalgic and it's so pretty.

also, guess who isn't a junior anymore

That makes me even more excited. lol

And grats!

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Of course CSGO and Speedrunners games happen the day before my internet comes back online :/ You better play some more next week

 

[Cheddahz]

When we are playing: (Estimate Time)

What we are playing:
We are playing public matches through the casual matchmaking system. Everyone from all skill levels is welcome to join!

How to join us:
Add me as a friend on steam and through the main menu join the same game that I am in.

In the future:
If we have enough consistent players, we may consider setting up or renting a server for drop in drop out gaf matches.

Come join us and have fun!

Just sent ya a friend request!

 

[MarcoZombieCannon]

Dunno how many people we're gonna get for CSGO, but I could always spin out another lobby and have two games going if we have way over 10.

 

[Ozium]

Dunno how many people we're gonna get for CSGO, but I could always spin out another lobby and have two games going if we have way over 10.

We can't do a casual match?

 

[Jawmuncher]

Of course CSGO and Speedrunners games happen the day before my internet comes back online :/ You better play some more next week

This is actually the most that I know of SteamGAF actually playing games together.
It's magical.

 

[MarcoZombieCannon]

We can't do a casual match?

It will be casual, but I think Phoenix wanted to keep it to 5v5.

 

[Anthony Soprano]

What the heck? I traded a user that 75% Portal 2 coupon, but in the trade window it dropped to 66%. What gives? Bug or intentional feature..?

edit: nevermind, guess I had multiple Portal coupons..?

 

[Sarobi]

What the heck? I traded a user that 75% Portal 2 coupon, but in the trade window it dropped to 66%. What gives? Bug or intentional feature..?

That would be both evil and funny if it was intentional.

 

[-MD-]

What the heck? I traded a user that 75% Portal 2 coupon, but in the trade window it dropped to 66%. What gives? Bug or intentional feature..?

I don't see why that would be intentional, that's really odd.

 

[Tripolygon]

Thanks ramoisdead for the gift of FEZ

 

[Tellaerin]

So I finished my playthrough of New Vegas + DLC last night. As I'm sitting here now, thinking about the ending slides, I feel like the game confirms an idea that's been rattling around in my head for awhile now, something I've tried to express before with varying degrees of success.

To put it as succinctly as I can, I feel what constitutes a good story for a game is very different than a good story in other (non-interactive) media. Stories that end in the death of the protagonist, ones where he/she struggles valiantly but ultimately fails, where well-intended actions have terrible unforeseen consequences (that become apparent at the end of the story, giving the protagonist no chance to make them right)... all of these work in literature. They work because we're passive observers.

In the context of a game, where we're challenged to achieve our goals with the tools we've been given, these are fail states.

A narrative where everything eventually goes the hero's way as long as he puts in enough effort to succeed is often dismissed as "bad writing" in games. It's "lazy". Yet as a player, rather than a passive observer, that "rote" narrative is satisfying. I don't need a game to teach me that things don't always go the way I want them to, or that there are things that are outside of my control - these are lessons that life has a way of teaching us all in time. That's not the reason I'm playing.

(And for those wondering, what got me thinking about this again was the fact that none of the "main" endings in New Vegas was 100% satisfying, IMO. Not going to spoil it for those who haven't played, but every faction's victory has a downside, though admittedly some are worse than others. Some people cite this as a net positive, something that puts the game's story above Fallout 3's. If these were books, I might agree. But for a game, I feel it's more satisfying if there's at least the possibility of that perfect ending if you're smart/determined/skilled enough to pull it off. It may not be even remotely realistic, it might be a trite outcome for a movie or a novel, but the goalposts for games are in a different place, IMO.)

 

[Anthony Soprano]

Oddly enough, it didn't show in my breakdown when I went to Filters and chose Coupons. I had to type "Portal" in the search box to find the 75% one in the Trade window.

Not sure what was up with that, must be a bug.

 

[MrTeachwell]

Something strange happened after that steam sale. People giving away mystery games that aren't bad rats, people actually p.. p.. playing games on steam, and craziest of all, JaseC giving away access his personally curated library.

I must say though it's a real pleasure watching all of this. I'd jump in on those CS:GO games if my ping on American servers was better

Spoiler

(and if I was back in my prime, it takes me half the match just navigating that buy wheel... when you click on a section and a new wheel pops up I get all disoriented)

 

[tylerf]

Wish I could join in on CSGO. Working weekends sucks

 

[Shadownet]

I don't see why that would be intentional, that's really odd.

I dont know why. but every times I scroll through any thread. I automatically have to stop at MD posts. something about him..

 

[Rhaknar]

how long is New Order supposed to be? I played for almost 2 hours (steam said 103minutes or something) and didnt even get to

Spoiler

the resistance base

which I thought was the begining of the game from all the trailers and videos

 

[Oublieux]

I was finally able to clock in some time into Shovel Knight. It is a complete wave of nostalgia! The lovingly crafted pixel art, animations (including the transition fades), and music just completely take me back to when I was a kid. This is not to say that Shove Knight capitalizes just on nostalgia, but its gameplay is utterly satisfying, too. Controls are responsive, using the shovel to dig and whack enemies with said shovel never gets old, and there are numerous secret passages and hidden areas to find within stages. I can't wait to play more when I have free time.

 

[DukeBobby]

how long is New Order supposed to be? I played for almost 2 hours (steam said 103minutes or something) and didnt even get to

Spoiler

the resistance base

which I thought was the begining of the game from all the trailers and videos

I'd say about 12-15 hours.

You don't get to the

Spoiler

resistance base

until chapter 5.

 

[Jawmuncher]

So I finished my playthrough of New Vegas + DLC last night. As I'm sitting here now, thinking about the ending slides, I feel like the game confirms an idea that's been rattling around in my head for awhile now, something I've tried to express before with varying degrees of success.

To put it as succinctly as I can, I feel what constitutes a good story for a game is very different than a good story in other (non-interactive) media. Stories that end in the death of the protagonist, ones where he/she struggles valiantly but ultimately fails, where well-intended actions have terrible unforeseen consequences (that become apparent at the end of the story, giving the protagonist no chance to make them right)... all of these work in literature. They work because we're passive observers.

In the context of a game, where we're challenged to achieve our goals with the tools we've been given, these are fail states.

A narrative where everything eventually goes the hero's way as long as he puts in enough effort to succeed is often dismissed as "bad writing" in games. It's "lazy". Yet as a player, rather than a passive observer, that "rote" narrative is satisfying. I don't need a game to teach me that things don't always go the way I want them to, or that there are things that are outside of my control - these are lessons that life has a way of teaching us all in time. That's not the reason I'm playing.

(And for those wondering, what got me thinking about this again was the fact that none of the "main" endings in New Vegas was 100% satisfying, IMO. Not going to spoil it for those who haven't played, but every faction's victory has a downside, though admittedly some are worse than others. Some people cite this as a net positive, something that puts the game's story above Fallout 3's. If these were books, I might agree. But for a game, I feel it's more satisfying if there's at least the possibility of that perfect ending if you're smart/determined/skilled enough to pull it off. It may not be even remotely realistic, it might be a trite outcome for a movie or a novel, but the goalposts for games are in a different place, IMO.)

That's definitely an interesting view on it. Haven't played New Vegas myself but I can understand where you're coming from. It is interesting to see what works and what doesn't in a game versus other media. As well as to see what gamers themselves see as working and not working. Personally from what you have said im leaning towards being opposed to a "perfect" ending. Since I have always like the idea that no matter how hard you try it isn't going to work out ever.

 

[Sky Chief]

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Second giveaway ever, hopefully this one links properly

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[BadRamen]

So I finished my playthrough of New Vegas + DLC last night. As I'm sitting here now, thinking about the ending slides, I feel like the game confirms an idea that's been rattling around in my head for awhile now, something I've tried to express before with varying degrees of success.

To put it as succinctly as I can, I feel what constitutes a good story for a game is very different than a good story in other (non-interactive) media. Stories that end in the death of the protagonist, ones where he/she struggles valiantly but ultimately fails, where well-intended actions have terrible unforeseen consequences (that become apparent at the end of the story, giving the protagonist no chance to make them right)... all of these work in literature. They work because we're passive observers.

In the context of a game, where we're challenged to achieve our goals with the tools we've been given, these are fail states.

A narrative where everything eventually goes the hero's way as long as he puts in enough effort to succeed is often dismissed as "bad writing" in games. It's "lazy". Yet as a player, rather than a passive observer, that "rote" narrative is satisfying. I don't need a game to teach me that things don't always go the way I want them to, or that there are things that are outside of my control - these are lessons that life has a way of teaching us all in time. That's not the reason I'm playing.

(And for those wondering, what got me thinking about this again was the fact that none of the "main" endings in New Vegas was 100% satisfying, IMO. Not going to spoil it for those who haven't played, but every faction's victory has a downside, though admittedly some are worse than others. Some people cite this as a net positive, something that puts the game's story above Fallout 3's. If these were books, I might agree. But for a game, I feel it's more satisfying if there's at least the possibility of that perfect ending if you're smart/determined/skilled enough to pull it off. It may not be even remotely realistic, it might be a trite outcome for a movie or a novel, but the goalposts for games are in a different place, IMO.)

Personally I enjoyed

Spoiler

Mr. House's ending. It basically implied that you got a cush job chilling while Mr. House advanced humanity to where it should have been before the war and even beyond that (at the cost of certain freedoms/humanity). It can't be canon of course because then the game world's core conflict is actually fully resolved. Heh.

How did you feel about DX:HR's ending?