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[Sharkiller]

Everyone gamed, exploited, and cheated the system so now GMG had to cut back.

because of that now i have 2 dollars in credit useless in my accoun
a coupon is a lot better.

 

[Anustart]

Question for stump, was my entry in that quakecon giveaway valid? I ask because I've never won a giveaway when I enter from my phone. Wondering if its bad luck or something goes awry when I do it mobile.

 

[kudoboi]

could someone explain the new thread title?

 

[Tektonic]

could someone explain the new thread title?

Lovecraft. But why?

 

[Grief.exe]

because of that now i have 2 dollars in credit useless in my accoun
a coupon is a lot better.

Use the coupon for the higher value items, then the percent off will be higher. Use the credit for when games are cheaper, 20% coupon is not going to do much to a game that is <$5.

 

[Miguel81]

because of that now i have 2 dollars in credit useless in my accoun
a coupon is a lot better.

I have 0.10 just sitting there...unused, unloved

 

[Sharkiller]

Use the coupon for the higher value items, then the percent off will be higher. Use the credit for when games are cheaper, 20% coupon is not going to do much to a game that is <$5.

yeah i know but i dont usually buy cheap games in gmg. i use them for cheap preorders or new games.
for cheap games i wait for big steam sales.

 

[Jawmuncher]

I still need to get Around to Blades of Time.
Really enjoyed the demo.

 

[Casimir]

I still need to get Around to Blades of Time.
Really enjoyed the demo.

It's a great improvement compared to it's predecessor in both mechanics and character design.

 

[Turfster]

I still need to get Around to Blades of Time.
Really enjoyed the demo.

It's actually good!
The DLC is unfinished, tho.
Like, you can actually walk out of the level, and the triggers aren't set correctly.

 

[KevMan1815]

Well, after seeing so many positive comments and watching a bit of a Giantbomb video, I pulled the trigger on Divinity:OS. Looking forward to booting it up!

 

[Atraveller]

Well, after seeing so many positive comments and watching a bit of a Giantbomb video, I pulled the trigger on Divinity:OS. Looking forward to booting it up!

One of us! One of us!

 

[BinaryPork2737]

I'm not shocked that GMG has finally disallowed credit with coupons entirely, but I assumed the compromise of it working with -20% codes exclusively would last longer than it did.

Yeah, I was disappointed when I tried to apply the code to Unrest and found that it wouldn't accept store credit combined with the voucher. It's a shame, but nothing can really be done about it.

Speaking of GMG related things, I still haven't got a Steam key for Millennium 2 yet. It's been over a week now. I'll have to send an email to the dev if the key's not available in the next few days.


Here's the latest addition to the July Indie Gala bundle. Take it if you want it.

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God Mode -- MB-9E6B7A015BFB817F - Taken by PossumMeat. 6 entrants total.

 

[corrosivefrost]

It's a shame that people abused the system! I can't really think of a better way they could do rewards, though. If they just counted by playtime, people would just idle.

I think the problem, if I was making suggestions, was that they allowed too many people into the "Beta". This made it hard to track EVERYONE for abuse while they were still trying to iron out the kinks in tracking and make everyone happy by investigating missing rewards. If they had used the Beta to deploy checks to flag people for abuse -- and maybe even asked things of Beta participants in regards to testing -- the likelihood of having a mass of cheaters amass hundreds of dollars in credit (and then combining that with vouchers) would have been much less, I think.

But it's said and done now... at least the program exists... and maybe as they weed out those who abuse it, they will eventually return to the previous level of rewards.

 

[Hanzou]

Seems like it'd be an easy way to get yourself into megagiver giveaways. I doubt anyone here would do that though and I guess there could be something appealing to giving yourself the same chance to win a game you are giving away as everyone else has

This doesn't make sense to me. Just because you can enter your own giveaways doesn't mean you are going to win. The odds are still extremely low.

 

[corrosivefrost]

Lovecraft. But why?

Hard to say, exactly. I'd like to know this too.

 

[Sharkiller]

remembered that i need to play the last episode of twau, brb

 

[Jawmuncher]

The thread titles are whatever they want to be.

 

[BinaryPork2737]

Hard to say, exactly. I'd like to know this too.

How else would Sub-Zero win his own giveaway without the help of one of the Great Old Ones?

 

[Yakkue]

This doesn't make sense to me. Just because you can enter your own giveaways doesn't mean you are going to win. The odds are still extremely low.

If you don't post the giveaway code in a thread you would win with certainty.

 

[Shadownet]

This is weird. Sony sent me Destiny Beta codes.

one for PS4 and one for PS3.

Anyone want it?

 

[corrosivefrost]

If you don't post the giveaway code in a thread you would win with certainty.

Yeah, but if Stump noticed it while working on modbot, that's probably a banning.
DetectiveGAF might actually notice that the winner is someone they don't recall giving away any games either.

 

[rtcn63]

While we're on about old things, there are a lot of Lovecraftian elements/references in Doctor Who. For example, the Yssgaroth, which are effectively giant vampires that entered into our universe when the Time Lords manufactured a black hole at the beginning of time (or something). The Time Lords and the Yssgaroth would go to war, the former attaching giant spikes (stakes) to their Tardises, and both sides starting at opposite sides of the battlefield, then ending up in the center. The Time Lords would win, with the head engineer telling Rassilion that the Yssgaroth were likely servants of an even greater power, sent in as scouts.

 

[corrosivefrost]

While we're on about old things, there are a lot of Lovecraftian elements/references in Doctor Who. For example, the Yssgaroth, which are effectively giant vampires that entered into our universe when the Time Lords manufactured a black hole at the beginning of time (or something). The Time Lords and the Yssgaroth would go to war, the former attaching giant spikes (stakes) to their Tardises, and both sides starting at opposite sides of the battlefield, then ending up in the center. The Time Lords would win, with the head engineer telling Rassilion that the Yssgaroth were likely servants of any even greater power, sent in as scouts.

I understood absolutely none of this. ?_?

 

[taco543]

its not much today but here you guys go:

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A virus named tom -- MB-7DE649720CF1F74F - Taken by Sofa King

 

[rtcn63]

I understood absolutely none of this. ?_?

Time Lords - magic people with stakes
Yssgaroth - magic vampires with teeth

 

[Yakkue]

Yeah, but if Stump noticed it while working on modbot, that's probably a banning.
DetectiveGAF might actually notice that the winner is someone they don't recall giving away any games either.

I wasn't advocating doing that, by the way, just explaining how it would be possible

While we're on about old things, there are a lot of Lovecraftian elements/references in Doctor Who. For example, the Yssgaroth, which are effectively giant vampires that entered into our universe when the Time Lords manufactured a black hole at the beginning of time (or something). The Time Lords and the Yssgaroth would go to war, the former attaching giant spikes (stakes) to their Tardises, and both sides starting at opposite sides of the battlefield, then ending up in the center. The Time Lords would win, with the head engineer telling Rassilion that the Yssgaroth were likely servants of any even greater power, sent in as scouts.

I think the eight doctor even spoke about knowing Lovecraft personally.

 

[Strazyplus]

This is weird. Sony sent me Destiny Beta codes.

one for PS4 and one for PS3.

Anyone want it?

use modbot!

 

[Turfster]

While we're on about old things, there are a lot of Lovecraftian elements/references in Doctor Who. For example, the Yssgaroth, which are effectively giant vampires that entered into our universe when the Time Lords manufactured a black hole at the beginning of time (or something). The Time Lords and the Yssgaroth would go to war, the former attaching giant spikes (stakes) to their Tardises, and both sides starting at opposite sides of the battlefield, then ending up in the center. The Time Lords would win, with the head engineer telling Rassilion that the Yssgaroth were likely servants of any even greater power, sent in as scouts.

Doctor Who lore is great.

 

[Skyfireblaze]

Last time I push this before I head to sleep, good night!

It might be a bit unusual for a Steam thread but I wanted to give back atleast a little something to the awesome people here so I threw a spare Destiny EU PS4 Beta Key into ModBot Also a thanks to Stumpokapow too! I PMed him/her beforehand to ask if this giveaway was okay.

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Destiny EU PS4 Beta -- MB-B83C6A081CDA57D0 - Taken by Spring-Loaded. 2 entrants total.

 

[taco543]

This is weird. Sony sent me Destiny Beta codes.

one for PS4 and one for PS3.

Anyone want it?

yes use modbot so non registered guests dont steal the codes

 

[City 17]

The character in the trailer has two eyes, so yeah, probably new.

Spoiler

Although, I suspect that the old MC didn't really lose his eye when the ocular was removed.

Besides, old MC probably didn't want to be involved in the conflict any more than he had to be, so maybe he settled down now that he has a ship and Patty?

Could be but same thing could be said after the events of Risen 1

Spoiler

, where the MC was drinking... but the problem was that the Titans and monsters kept coming back, although later in the game finding Captain Steelbeard, his tressure and getting his revenge from Mara became the objective

 

[Speevy]

Thank you to Sofa King Awesome for Metal Gear Rising!

 

[Shadownet]

Thank you to Sofa King Awesome for Metal Gear Rising!

Gosh darnit Speevy! I hate you! :'(

 

[corrosivefrost]

Thank you to Sofa King Awesome for Metal Gear Rising!

How in the world did you NOT own that?

Beyond that, thank you to Sofa King Awesome indeed. He knows what's up.

 

[rtcn63]

Doctor Who lore is great.

Are you familiar with Faction Paradox? The universe is an effective continuation of the "War in Heaven" arc in the Eighth Doctor books. It has things like

Spoiler

The Master returning to Gallifrey, taking on the role of the War King; the adaptation and breeding of humanoid time ships (Tardises); the discovery of the City of the Saved, a galaxy-sized structure that consists of every human throughout time (Heaven, more or less); Post-humanity, governed by hedonistic blood coteries akin to that of the Medicis and Borgias; and of course, an Enemy that rivals the Time Lords, with numerous possible origins, and first encountered at the *end* of the universe.

 

[Caerith]

could someone explain the new thread title?

ModBot fhtagn.

Could be but same thing could be said after the events of Risen 1

Spoiler

, where the MC was drinking... but the problem was that the Titans and monsters kept coming back, although later in the game finding Captain Steelbeard, his tressure and getting his revenge from Mara became the objective

True, but he wasn't really in a position to refuse then

Spoiler

since he was working with the Inquisition.

I suppose it depends on his motivation, but it would be nice to see him return.

 

[Turfster]

Are you familiar with Faction Paradox? The universe is an effective continuation of the "War in Heaven" arc in the Eighth Doctor books.

Hm, doesn't ring any immediate bells, but it's 6am and my brain is cooked from coding hardcore math and the sweltering heat.

 

[VikasNarula]

From DGaf to SteamGaf

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Destiny Beta code (PS4 NA) #1 -- MB-458874B626CD4D26 - Taken by ricochetguro
Destiny Beta code (PS4 NA) #2 -- MB-4954F2BD9CC93A87 - Taken by ghettotwan

 

[rtcn63]

Hm, doesn't ring any immediate bells, but it's 6am and my brain is cooked from coding hardcore math and the sweltering heat.

Well, if you never need something new to peruse, you can actually read one of the books in the line (mostly standalone, but with references to the time war) from the publisher's website free and legal. http://randomstatic.net/newtonssleep.php

 

[Grief.exe]

Is Destiny actually good? Or is it one of those games that current gen owners will latch onto to justify their purchase?

Its sometimes difficult to separate the truth from post purchase rationalization.

 

[Turfster]

Well, if you never need something new to peruse, you can actually read one of the books in the line (mostly standalone, but with references to the time war) from the publisher's website free and legal. http://randomstatic.net/newtonssleep.php

Noted, thanks.

Is Destiny actually good? Or is it one of those games that current gen owners will latch onto to justify their purchase?

Its sometimes difficult to separate the truth from post purchase rationalization.

From people whose opinion on games I trust, even though it doesn't always match with mine, I've heard it's meh.

 

[corrosivefrost]

Is Destiny actually good? Or is it one of those games that current gen owners will latch onto to justify their purchase?

Its sometimes difficult to separate the truth from post purchase rationalization.

I was talking to Rhaknar about it earlier.
He had some positive impressions from about 30 minutes of playing the Beta on PS4.
He said it if came to PC, he'd be on it day one, but it's nothing he's going to spend full price to get on PS4.
Said it was "a true MMOFPS" or something along those lines. He sold me on investigating a price from mother Russia should it show up for purchase there (on Steam) eventually.

 

[maneil99]

Is Destiny actually good? Or is it one of those games that current gen owners will latch onto to justify their purchase?

Its sometimes difficult to separate the truth from post purchase rationalization.

I own a PC so I don't really care about my ps4, but it's really good, like really really good if it clicks for you which it did for me. If the final game is as consistent as the Alpha/Beta likely the best FPS of the last few years. Pretty sure the Alpha thread impressions were 90%+ positive after the poll.

Alot of PC gamers will put it aside due to their anger/bias which is laughable but in reality it nails gunplay, progression and visuals as well as a game like it can.

 

[dot]

Games that don't have windowed mode options annoy me.

talking about Lara Croft & the Guardian of Light...

Is Destiny actually good? Or is it one of those games that current gen owners will latch onto to justify their purchase?

Its sometimes difficult to separate the truth from post purchase rationalization.

Yes, it's good. The second question is a bit weird though...

If it's a game they like, what's wrong with justifying the purchase?

 

[Archangel_]

Just a few older/lesser keys if anyone is interested in them -- including a stinker, apparently! I guess you can ignore than one. =)

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Blood of the Werewolf -- MB-2CE98A19FCC539A6 - Taken by Mono. 5 entrants total.
Capsized -- MB-7BE8BF55B1DF7B56 - Taken by freshVeggie. 3 entrants total.
Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time -- MB-9D4690764D7323FB
Afterfall Insanity EE -- MB-EC3B20C7523020AC - Taken by taco543. 1 entrants total.

Bad Bots -- MB-B46501047FEF6ABC - Taken by redlacs. 1 entrants total.

 

[Ibuki]

Regarding Destiny, I am really hyped for the release, but I don't know if I am forcing myself. I played like an hour or two of the Beta and just went back to Steam. It was like a chore to play, maybe because I already did some of these parts on the alpha? Or maybe I just feel like I'm wasting my time since I'll have to do it again on release.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Is Destiny actually good? Or is it one of those games that current gen owners will latch onto to justify their purchase?

Its sometimes difficult to separate the truth from post purchase rationalization.

I've been enjoying it. A nice mix of Halo/Borderlands with some light MMO elements.
It's definitely something I'd easily buy on PC to play with StreamGAF.

 

[corrosivefrost]

Games that don't have windowed mode options annoy me.

talking about Lara Croft & the Guardian of Light...



Yes, it's good. The second question is a bit weird though...

If it's a game they like, what's wrong with justifying the purchase?

There are gamers who will "intenstify" their like/love of a game because they can use it to make them feel better about early adoption of the platform. Think about it, you've seen these gamers before, I'm sure.

 

[corrosivefrost]

A double posting
Haiku shows my deep remorse
Please forgive Frosty