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[jshackles]

Yeah, but you're not trying to say that Darksteel Axe is some kind of game-winner because that would be ridiculous. Cobbled Wings is not premium, is colorless, costs the same to use as the Axe and flying is more powerful than a +2/+0.

Hall of Triumph is admittedly pretty sweet, though.

I'm not saying that Darksteel Axe, or really any of these cards, will make you instantly win any match because they're insanely more powerful than anything non-premium.

But when used in conjunction with other non-premium cards, they can certainly give your deck a competitive edge over an online opponent who doesn't have them.

I also just think it sucks that these cards are locked behind a paywall.

 

[lashman]

Looks like Carmageddon, not bad.

yeah - that's the general idea lol

 

[Grief.exe]

To this day I still say Bioshock 2 is my favorite. Even not counting the Minerva's Den DLC.

I would agree that BioShock 2 is probably the best of the franchise, especially when you include Minerva's Den.

 

[Jadax]

I enjoyed Infinite a lot more cause I didn't get as much motion sickness in it +

Spoiler

that twist

.

 

[Parsnip]

Is Steam gifting and trading just busted at the moment, or is it just me? Trying to send a game to a friend and stuff just isn't working.

 

[def sim]

To this day I still say Bioshock 2 is my favorite. Even not counting the Minerva's Den DLC.

The improvements in gameplay are far too significant for me to ignore. I favor it over the first.

edit: I forgot I haven't played Infinite yet

 

[L.O.R.D]

i remember when Bioshock 2 was GFWL , i bought the DLC for 400mp (5$)

 

[lashman]

woohoo ... they just released the Carmageddon: Reincarnation Gameplay Trailer 4 nice

also - changelog for the just released Update 4 if anyone's interested

Time to cancel your evening plans, ignore the phone and get stuck into some Carma carnality as we bring you ANOTHER exciting Update! This is the 4th Update, as we continue to STUFF your Steam with Carma Goodness - WOO!
This time, we have lots of cool updates and NEW STUFF to check out - such as sexeh fully textured cars, new PowerUps, a new car, and whole new arena to play in! So go forth, download your Update and CHECK THIS LOT OUT:
Cars:
• Stiffshifter (Gameplay Ready)
• Volkswerker (Complete)
• Bear (Complete)
• Tashita (Complete)
Environments:
Bleak City - Outskirts
• 1 new route – Rushin’ Roulette
MagNuChem – The Core
• New arena! 1 Route – Core Blimey Mate
MagNuChem - Reprocessor
• 3 new routes!
• Bridge of Cries
• Pier Pressure
• Pass the Port
Dusty Trails – National Park
• No new routes - Powerups have been rejigged.
Frosty Pass – Rig Wreck
• New and improved! Now with more girth!
New Powerups!
• Spastic Opponents
• Suicidal Peds
• Jelly Suspension
• Wall Climber
Misc
• Placeable cameras in AR (check FAQ for how to use)
• Updated sound content

 

[Chariot]

I understand conceptually why people are upset, especially anyone who bought the so-called "complete" edition. But practically speaking, if the game is completely playable without those cards (which it almost certainly is), then there's no real strike against the game itself. It's not like any game based on Magic is even remotely "complete" and you can just treat it like those cards weren't included, just like thousands of others weren't. In essence, both sides are right. The game is fine and still the game you wanted. But this implementation of dlc boosters is pretty bogus.

In my opinion you can hold it easily against the game. It's magic, you don't want to be stuck against the same cheating campaign enemies, you want to play against other players competetive.
Not unlike like first person shooters, where the campaigns are more or less like a big tutorial. The true fun lies in multiplayer. And then somehow there are players with guns that you can't have without paying. There not more powerful per se, but work different and maybe fit you playstyle.
And you can't even just buy the gun that is not in the basepool, but fits your playstyle the best. Not, you have to buy booster packs where you COULD get the weapon.

 

[Dragon1893]

woohoo ... they just released the Carmageddon: Reincarnation Gameplay Trailer 4 nice

The original was the first game I bought for my glorious Pentium 4 back in the day.
The game blew me away, complete freedom (even jumping between skyscraper rooftops was possible) and incredible damage models.
I remember my friends who had not played the game being blown away when they were driving around for the first time in GTA3 and I kept thinking that it was a lot more fun in Carmageddon.

 

[Purkake4]

yeah - that's the general idea lol

I'd maybe have preferred they redo the damage model a bit more, but as long as they didn't make it any worse, I won't complain too much.

 

[Lomax]

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[lashman]

The original was the first game I bought for my glorious Pentium 4 back in the day.
The game blew me away, complete freedom (even jumping between skyscraper rooftops was possible) and incredible damage models.
I remember my friends who had not played the game being blown away when they were driving around for the first time in GTA3 and I kept thinking that it was a lot more fun in Carmageddon.

oh yeah, absolutely I used to play the first one A LOT back in the day that's why I'm happy they're making this new one and those are the same people too (well, mostly)!!

I'd maybe have preferred they redo the damage model a bit more, but as long as they didn't make it any worse, I won't complain too much.

redo? why? it's pretty good even now (it's still in EA) ... and it'll only get better

 

[AScotAbroad]

No matter how many hours I spend playing The Witcher the music always amazes me. It's perfect.

I wonder if the remaining novels will get an english translation. I have the option of going with spanish but they're much more expensive and the fact that they divided Lady of the Lake in 2 volumes makes it even worse.

We should have a Witcher community thread.

I just finished Baptism of Fire and it's really frustrating that the following novels will likely be spoiled for me buying playing The Witcher 3. Come on!

 

[Turfster]

So the prices in the community market now list list price and money you receive after cuts, apparently.

 

[Heebie Jeebies]

Is Steam gifting and trading just busted at the moment, or is it just me? Trying to send a game to a friend and stuff just isn't working.

Yep. Gun Monkeys has broken Steam.

 

[Hugstable]

So the prices in the community market now list list price and money you receive after cuts, apparently.

Yeah I noticed it late yesterday. Pretty useful info to have instead of just listing the price you make after cuts

 

[Lomax]

So the prices in the community market now list list price and money you receive after cuts, apparently.

Very nice, that's a significant improvement.

Edit: Woah, just noticed I got a foil card for Rooks Keep. Only my third foil ever. Somehow I doubt there's much demand.

Spoiler

Undercut the other listing by 600%. Yep, I'm that guy.

 

[Dragon1893]

I would agree that BioShock 2 is probably the best of the franchise, especially when you include Minerva's Den.

From a game design standpoint there's no contest imo. Same for gameplay. I've said it many times, it's just not as highly regarded because it doesn't have the element of surprise that comes with the introduction of a new setting.
Story was also pretty good. It actually has some things in common with Infinite.

Edit: BaS episode 2 actually ended up having the best gameplay imo, they finally brought back the weapon wheel and the stealth gave the game more variety, better late than never.

 

[Purkake4]

redo? why? it's pretty good even now (it's still in EA) ... and it'll only get better

I haven't really been following it, but it looked like Carmageddon 2 from the trailer. Is it more detailed?

 

[Monooboe]

I would agree that BioShock 2 is probably the best of the franchise, especially when you include Minerva's Den.

I loved BioShock 2... seems most people like it, so where does all the hate come from?

 

[lashman]

I haven't really been following it, but it looked like Carmageddon 2 from the trailer. Is it more detailed?

oh come on ... it doesn't look THAT bad Carma 2 was released in 1998
so yeah - I'd say it's MUCH more detailed than in Carma 2

 

[Grief.exe]

The improvements in gameplay are far too significant for me to ignore. I favor it over the first.

edit: I forgot I haven't played Infinite yet

I have a hard time believing you will find the gameplay of Infinite to be greater than BioShock 2.

The gameplay of Infinite truly drags down the experience.

i remember when Bioshock 2 was GFWL , i bought the DLC for 400mp (5$)

That is exactly why 2K included Minerva's Den for existing BioShock 2 owners during the Steamworks conversion
Microsoft doesn't leave a way to track DLC purchases.

 

[aku:jiki]

In my opinion you can hold it easily against the game. It's magic, you don't want to be stuck against the same cheating campaign enemies, you want to play against other players competetive.
Not unlike like first person shooters, where the campaigns are more or less like a big tutorial. The true fun lies in multiplayer. And then somehow there are players with guns that you can't have without paying. There not more powerful per se, but work different and maybe fit you playstyle.
And you can't even just buy the gun that is not in the basepool, but fits your playstyle the best. Not, you have to buy booster packs where you COULD get the weapon.

But that's not how it works. There is no "playstyle" that can make you magically cast Maelstrom Angel or Griselbrand. In Magic as a whole, you would be correct, but the cards needed to make those cards sensible to play are not available in this videogame version of it.

I'm not saying that Darksteel Axe, or really any of these cards, will make you instantly win any match because they're insanely more powerful than anything non-premium.

But when used in conjunction with other non-premium cards, they can certainly give your deck a competitive edge over an online opponent who doesn't have them.

I also just think it sucks that these cards are locked behind a paywall.

But that's the entire point here. None of the cards in the premium list give that sort of tangible, clearly-superior advantage. Can Darksteel Axe give you the much-needed push to win if used at the perfect time? Of course it can, but so can the non-premium Titanic Growth, Primal Bellow, Beastmaster Ascension and even Advocate of the Beast, to just name the first few buffing cards I saw.

What if you're playing a deck that doesn't have those cards available to counter a mighty +2/+0 Darksteel wielder? You unsummon, exile, counter, destroy or steal him instead. Magic is a balanced game.

 

[Rhaknar]

ugh fuck this

Spoiler

train level

in Wolfenstein, endless respawning enemies are the fucking worst, as are monster closets. Oh I clered this bit, wait a minute, where did you come from, there is NO DOOR THERE FOR YOU TO ENTER FROM

this is actually souring the whole game for me which I was loving thus far

 

[Spring-Loaded]

ugh fuck this

Spoiler

train level

in Wolfenstein, endless respawning enemies are the fucking worst, as are monster closets. Oh I clered this bit, wait a minute, where did you come from, there is NO DOOR THERE FOR YOU TO ENTER FROM

this is actually souring the whole game for me which I was loving thus far

You mean

Spoiler

the bridge

? Or where you have to

Spoiler

steal a train

?

 

[Purkake4]

oh come on ... it doesn't look THAT bad Carma 2 was released in 1998
so yeah - I'd say it's MUCH more detailed than in Carma 2

Cool, will go look up some more trailers then. That's the one thing that made Carmageddon awesome back then (aside from the wanton destruction and road rage).

 

[freshVeggie]

Wow, dunder really is something else...

Well, here's a match from me and Soma we had yesterday. Nothing big happened but it's the first full L4D2 match I captured and uploaded, so why not. I have no monetization so I guess it's ok to post?

 

[Easy_D]

It's quite good but also quite broken.

I completely recommend making a detailed post on what you like and not like on the Steam Discussions page, the developers are very receptive to feedback

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Edit: BaS episode 2 actually ended up having the best gameplay imo, they finally brought back the weapon wheel and the stealth gave the game more variety, better late than never.

Burial at Sea 2 is essentially Dishonored - Bioshock

Spoiler

or Thief, depending on how old school you are

The story stuff was hit or miss depending on how you feel about the bioshock games but at least it was really enjoyable to play.

 

[Rhaknar]

You mean

Spoiler

the bridge

? Or where you have to

Spoiler

steal a train

?

I mean a level where you

Spoiler

have to steal a train or something

. But good to know theres another one like this coming >_>

 

[Anteater]

the fuck this scared me

http://a.pomf.se/ysurmb.webm

 

[Amzin]

oh come on ... it doesn't look THAT bad Carma 2 was released in 1998
so yeah - I'd say it's MUCH more detailed than in Carma 2

I've been wondering about a Carmageddon spiritual sequel for years, much less an ACTUAL sequel, had no idea this was on Steam. May be one of the first early access games I buy and play!

 

[Grief.exe]

I loved BioShock 2... seems most people like it, so where does all the hate come from?

There are some criticisms you can levy upon the game, but I haven't seen anything but positive experiences among SteamGAF.

 

[Turfster]

Burial at Sea 2 is essentially Dishonored - Bioshock

Spoiler

or Thief, depending on how old school you are

Only it's a rather crap

Spoiler

Thief, since the engine obviously was never meant for anything more than straight-up shooting people,

and it shows.

 

[The_Super_Inframan]

We're all set, The_Infra_Superman is psyched up for his revenge!

Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/dunderhassan

Next time... I already started a new more intensive training program

I really enjoy watching these. It's like a cat playing with a mouse, and the more the mouse thinks it can win, the harder the cat trolls.

I will be the cat soon!

 

[Hero Prinny]

Hey guys I'm at the airport now waiting till the plane let's people in. I'll talk to you guys soon hopefully. <3 and to keep my post on topic:

I played a bit more of abyss oddssey last night after my original impression and once you get the hang of the shitty turning and unlock more skills you can do some neat combos.also I cheesed the boss with that move where the girl just keeps on stabbing repeatedly lmao! Also unlocked the monk.

 

[lashman]

I've been wondering about a Carmageddon spiritual sequel for years, much less an ACTUAL sequel, had no idea this was on Steam. May be one of the first early access games I buy and play!

yeah - even now you can feel that's going to be an ACTUAL Carmageddon game not just something with the same name keep in mind though - it's in Early Access ... and in case of this game - VERY early access but they are updating it quite often and they have a weekly stream on twitch where they answer questions from people

 

[iosefe]

some day, Dunder. some day....

 

[Dongs Macabre]

some day, Dunder. some day....

You can't defeat a force of nature.

 

[phoenix296]

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[dot]

You can't defeat a force of nature.

Aren't you the Flash? Have you beat Dunder yet?

some day, Dunder. some day....

I'm guessing you didn't win.

I did some races with some randoms last night. I can feel myself getting better slowly. I also learned that those blue thingies you pass by are speed boosters >_> Yeah...

 

[BruteUA]

I will be the cat soon!

Everybody.....Everybody.....Everybody wants to be the cat!

 

[someguyinahat]

ugh fuck this

Spoiler

train level

in Wolfenstein,

How does it compare to San Andreas?

 

[rtcn63]

How does it compare to San Andreas?

Damnit CJ

 

[Rhaknar]

How does it compare to San Andreas?

I have no idea what you mean

 

[DunderHassan]

Haha, I'm prepared for anything you got!

Archieved the broadcast in case someone wanna check in our races.
Practice rouns starts 11 minutes in (troll deluxe) and the competition 56 minutes in (serious racing mostly).

http://www.twitch.tv/dunderhassan/b/548130186

Thanks for the races!

 

[Hugstable]

I have no idea what you mean

I think he's referring to that train chase mission in GTA: San Andreas where you have Big Smoke on the back of your bike. It still doesn't make much sense -_-

 

[Easy_D]

the fuck this scared me

http://a.pomf.se/ysurmb.webm

Tomb Raider Anniversary is literally one of the best remakes ever. Want to restart that sucker because of this wonderful webm

 

[Sub Zero]

I received a lot of PMs and steamchat messages from Gaffers regarding tf2 keys. Since I can't reply to each and everyone of you I'm going to post this here.

I am now selling them for $1.9 per key. PM me if still interested