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[Rhaknar]

there are plenty of 2-3 and 5-6 hours games out there, so its easy to finish lots of them if youre going for it

Did steam change the way cards drop? It seems like idling isn't working, or at least not working consistently.

just slow tonight it seems, I only got 1 AI War card so far

 

[Baron_Calamity]

Did steam change the way cards drop? It seems like idling isn't working, or at least not working consistently.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Did steam change the way cards drop? It seems like idling isn't working, or at least not working consistently.

Drops vary. Check you don't have a game in running in processes. Some games drop the 30 minute average and up it to 1 hour or more.

 

[DogMeat77]

Did steam change the way cards drop? It seems like idling isn't working, or at least not working consistently.

Seems okay to me.

 

[Arthea]

Did steam change the way cards drop? It seems like idling isn't working, or at least not working consistently.

I was thinking the same thing, they are preventing people from making lots of money (as cards now sell good) before sale, it's logical, when you think about it, no? (><)

 

[RavenValor95]

you too

There's actually another Steam Gaffer here who has finished around 70 games IIRC, Donny2112, he was the first one to finish the 52 Games 1 Year challenge actually, what a badass.

 

[Knurek]

there are plenty of 2-3 and 5-6 hours games out there, so its easy to finish lots of them if youre going for it

Yeah, exactly. It's not like you need 100+ hours of padding/open world activities to have a good time with the game.

you scare me (><)

Oh come on, you of all people should understand what I'm talking about - there are loads of (great) 10 or so hour RPG Maker games out there.

 

[Stallion Free]

I'm at 68 games if we count DLC expansions as a separate entry. It's not that hard if you have a compelling line up.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Did steam change the way cards drop? It seems like idling isn't working, or at least not working consistently.

Seems fine to me, I've been idling all week and seem to get through 1 game every hour or two for drops.

 

[YianGaruga]

I was thinking the same thing, they are preventing people from making lots of money (as cards now sell good) before sale, it's logical, when you think about it, no? (><)

All the money that goes into market transactions was at some point paid to Valve directly and they still get a cut of each transaction, so they're profiting multiple times. It wouldn't make sense to stifle that.

 

[Sajjaja]

Life has meaning again.

 

[Copons]

Oi GAF, I'm not not paying you to be slacking like this! :'(

 

[ashecitism]

It lives!

 

[BinaryPork2737]

Finally

Spoiler

That feel when you realize that you were looking forward to posting on a forum :|

 

[Turfster]

Bullshit. A:CM is a decent ride and while it's not the game many expected, I had a good time with it as I ended up with over 22 hours on record and liked it enough to buy the campaign/story DLC to play with other SteamGAFers.

I'm not saying it's a masterpiece, but considering I've spent less than $6 on the game and the story DLC, I think I've more than gotten my money's worth out of it.

Hell no. I got it for free and wrestled my way through it during the winter sale, liveblogging it here.
It's a buggy piece of sadness, full of stupid.
If you have to PUNCH the big end boss out of the wall they're stuck in, after they stopped attacking you 5 minutes earlier...

 

[Sub Zero]

wanting it a lot, and playing it right now are not mutually exclusive. Someone might want it a lot but not have time to play it now / is playing other things

or someone might not care about it and just play it so you "see" them playing it.

Or someone might think they want the game, play it, end up not liking, and is that person now forced to play it just out of guilt?

I dunno, its your giveaway you can say whatever you want, just not a big fan of guilt trips, as ive been down that road before

Yeah, I'm not writing this without a reason. Some Gaffers have claimed games in my past giveaways (expensive games, not bundle turds) that they were apparently not interested in. They only wanted the +1s/card drops, this may be fine with bundlegames but with games that cost a lot and some people want them really bad but can't afford them, it's not polite. And if this wasn't enough, two of them also begged me for games later.

As for the playing part.I didn't ask and I am not forcing anyone to play them right now. And obviously, I am not going to check your profile each day and call out or begrudge them if I realize that they have not played them. I know you had some drama when you won Transistor, but it's not exactly the same

 

[Echoplx]

Looks like Bethesda actually put some effort into re-releasing the Fallout games.

ABOUT THIS RELEASE

Fallout 1:
This Bethesda Softworks release of Fallout 1 contains the original Interplay 1.2 White Label version of the game. To maximize compatibility on modern systems, we have included the Fallout 1 High Resolution Patch version 4.1.8 by &#8220;Mash&#8221; Matt Wells.

Fallout 2:
This Bethesda Softworks release of Fallout 2 contains the original Interplay 1.02 version of the game. This release has been pre-patched with sfall version 2.19a and the Fallout 2 high resolution patch version 4.1.8.

ENABLING HIGH RESOLUTIONS

Because we recognize that many of you may not want to use the high-resolutions enabled by this patch, you may choose to play the game in its original form by selecting &#8220;Play Classic Version&#8221; when launching from Steam.

CLOUD SAVING WITH STEAM

As part of this re-release of the game, we have enabled Cloud Synchronization through Steam. Save games created by Fallout will automatically be uploaded to Steam&#8217;s servers when you exit. Logging in with your Steam account on another machine will sync those save games automatically.

There are some quirks to this system, however. Fallout saves games within the install directory. This means that multiple Steam logins on the same PC will access the same save files.

 

[Saty]

Thanks for Flying, crazyrabbits.

 

[Pachimari]

Already spending some money on GOG games, like Theme Hospital, Indigo Prophecy, Populous, King of Dragon Pass and Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.

Isn't the original game supposed to come bundled with Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena from GOG?

Looks like Bethesda actually put some effort into re-releasing the Fallout games.

It's out?

 

[Rhaknar]

Yeah, I'm not writing this without a reason. Some Gaffers have claimed games in my past giveaways (expensive games, not bundle turds) that they were apparently not interested in. They only wanted the +1s/card drops, this may be fine with bundlegames but with games that cost a lot and some people want them really bad but can't afford them, it's not polite. And if this wasn't enough, two of them also begged me for games later.

As for the playing part.I didn't ask and I am not forcing anyone to play them right now. And obviously, I am not going to check your profile each day and call out or begrudge them if I realize that they have not played them. I know you had some drama when you won Transistor, but it's not exactly the same

who the fuck would take a new game just for cards lol

 

[Echoplx]

It's out?

The updates are live but the games aren't up for sale yet.

 

[Tizoc]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/255070/

Abyss Odyssey pre-order is up for $10 and comes with the soundtrack as a bonus.

 

[Stallion Free]

Looks like Bethesda actually put some effort into re-releasing the Fallout games.

That's pretty dope. Also, props to them for actually acknowledging the modder right off the bat.

 

[Kiru]

Anyone else here noticed this ? Since when can you do that ? (non beta client)

 

[jshackles]

Isn't the original game supposed to come bundled with Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena from GOG?

It's built into the game. When you launch it will ask if you'd like to play "Escape from Butcher Bay" or "Assault on Dark Athena".

 

[dot]

They added that remove option a few days ago.

 

[corrosivefrost]

Hell no. I got it for free and wrestled my way through it during the winter sale, liveblogging it here.
It's a buggy piece of sadness, full of stupid.
If you have to PUNCH the big end boss out of the wall they're stuck in, after they stopped attacking you 5 minutes earlier...

I had a couple janky kills where aliens got stuck in walls or something when they died, but I had that with Dark Souls 2 as well.

I experienced no game breaking bugs of any sort while playing. Again, I had fun with my 22.4 hours of play, I would go back and do Ultimate Badass playthrough someday, and I more than got my $2 out of it. <$.10 per hour of enjoyment, can't argue with that.

who the fuck would take a new game just for cards lol

Effin' jerkdishes, that's who.
If that's the case, Sub Zero should pull a FATALITY and blacklist those chumps.

 

[Arthea]

Life has meaning again.

let's hope meaning came to stay this time

Yeah, exactly. It's not like you need 100+ hours of padding/open world activities to have a good time with the game.

Oh come on, you of all people should understand what I'm talking about - there are loads of (great) 10 or so hour RPG Maker games out there.

Well... that's true, but you see, I finished something like 17 games this year, and only two of those are 100 hours long and a couple 30-50 hours, all others short games, as compared to your 70! It is scary, you know, and I'm trying to finish more games, actively, not like I'm slacking or anything.

Looks like Bethesda actually put some effort into re-releasing the Fallout games.

I like what I'm reading, especially about resolutions.

 

[Stallion Free]

The next step is adding the remove option to everything.

 

[Zerokku]

So has their been any more confirmation of the summer sale starting tomorrow besides that one pic?

 

[Pachimari]

It's built into the game. When you launch it will ask if you'd like to play "Escape from Butcher Bay" or "Assault on Dark Athena".

Cool. It just finished installing.

So has their been any more confirmation of the summer sale starting tomorrow besides that one pic?

The background for the Steam summer sales leaked yesterday confirming the date I think.

 

[Arthea]

So has their been any more confirmation of the summer sale starting tomorrow besides that one pic?

you kidding, right?

 

[Kiru]

They added that remove option a few days ago.

Good to know.

 

[Madrugador]

GAF is back, Chile terminated Spain and my PS4 just arrived.

What a wonderful day

 

[Sub Zero]

who the fuck would take a new game just for cards lol

Trust me, there are some greedy people here that do this all the time. They claim games just for the cards,+1s or because they are new,expensive and they must have them even if they are not interested in them.

Effin' jerkdishes, that's who.
If that's the case, Sub Zero should pull a FATALITY and blacklist those chumps.

Already done that. Luckily the new MEGA-GIVER rule eliminates many of them as well

 

[Grief.exe]

Looks like Bethesda actually put some effort into re-releasing the Fallout games.

I wish all developers would take pride in their older releases. Add in higher resolution and modern OS support. Cloud-saves, cards, and achievements are nice as well.

 

[Rhaknar]

So has their been any more confirmation of the summer sale starting tomorrow besides that one pic?

you mean besides other websites sales ending on the 19th? (Gamersgate, GOG, GMG ended theirs yesterday)

or the current weekly deals ending on the 19th instead of the full week

Trust me, there are some greedy people here that do this all the time. They claim games just for the cards,+1s or because they are new,expensive and they must have them even if they are not interested in them.

it was Grief wasnt it? I always thought that dude was shady

 

[derExperte]

Credit Card Verification
18 JUNE - DRUNKEN F00L
We've released a new feature to allow users to manually verify new credit cards. When using a new credit card to add wallet funds, access to the Community Market is restricted for a week. But now, if you go through the verification process, you can remove the restriction right away.

You can begin the verification process from the card verification page. When applicable, there is a link to this page on your account page and the main Community Market page.

If you have any issue with this process or encounter a bug, please let us know in the forum thread here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/community_market/discussions/0/540744934336786360/

http://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791433833633#announcements/detail/1262446774497304587

 

[Ensirius]

Life has meaning again.

This is only half right, we only get 3 sales per year.

 

[jshackles]

Well... that's true, but you see, I finished something like 17 games this year, and only two of those are 100 hours long and a couple 30-50 hours, all others short games, as compared to your 70! It is scary, you know, and I'm trying to finish more games, actively, not like I'm slacking or anything.

I think it's more important to focus on the quality of your experience rather than the number of games you complete. I can spend 30+ hours on Fallout: New Vegas and have a way better time than I would have had if I had spent that same 30 hours playing 10 different platformers.

But that's just me. It's important to find the types of games you enjoy, and have fun playing them.

 

[crazyrabbits]

I still have games left - take them all!

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=117129716&postcount=17051

 

[Symphonic]

What are the top 5 best looking games on Steam? Photorealistic and artistic, two separate categories.

Any genre.

 

[RS4-]

That's nice to hear about the Fallout updates!

 

[Stumpokapow]

Yeah, I'm not writing this without a reason. Some Gaffers have claimed games in my past giveaways (expensive games, not bundle turds) that they were apparently not interested in. They only wanted the +1s/card drops, this may be fine with bundlegames but with games that cost a lot and some people want them really bad but can't afford them, it's not polite. And if this wasn't enough, two of them also begged me for games later.

As for the playing part.I didn't ask and I am not forcing anyone to play them right now. And obviously, I am not going to check your profile each day and call out or begrudge them if I realize that they have not played them. I know you had some drama when you won Transistor, but it's not exactly the same

While I don't recommend necessarily making the names public, I certainly recommend you permablocking those users for peace of mind. I firmly believe that as with past abusive users, a little bit of community pressure can go a long way to ensure compliance. Sorry you felt like you had a bad experience here and I wouldn't want anyone discouraged from giving away games because of abusers

Edit: I see you've already done that. Good move.

 

[Techies]

Strike Vector on sale and on the Steam front page. Population went from 30 concurrent users to 300. I'm happy, finally gonna get that 32 player warfare I've been wanting.
People don't play indie games that aren't listed on the front page...

 

[Rhaknar]

While I don't recommend necessarily making the names public, I certainly recommend you permablocking those users for peace of mind. I firmly believe that as with past abusive users, a little bit of community pressure can go a long way to ensure compliance. Sorry you felt like you had a bad experience here and I wouldn't want anyone discouraged from giving away games because of abusers

I feel totally discouraged from doing any more giveaways tbh...

...because when I do them Im called a drunk >_>

 

[Casimir]

I'm actually not looking to buy much stuff in the summer sale. Probably only MGS Rising and Resident Evil 4. I was thinking of doing a big giveaway during the summer sale but I imagine the threads will be too crowded and fast moving.

From what I remember of the last sales, the threads only sped up around the end of deals and a for a few hours after new deals posted on steam or on a auxiliary key site. So similar to how the normal steam operates.

 

[Garcia]

Finally! I hope we don't get any more server issues during the sale.

 

[kevin1025]

I still have games left - take them all!

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=117129716&postcount=17051

That second Miasmata is taunting me! Taunting us all!

 

[FiveElementNinja]

Summer sale is coming.

I am giving away 11 Steam keys. To enter this giveaway, send a PM to ModBot with any subject line. In the body, copy and paste the entire line below that corresponds to the key you want (if you include more than one game, you will be blocked from entering).

Rules for this Giveaway:
- If you are a lurker you are not eligible for this giveaway. You need five or more posts in either the current Steam thread or the previous one to be eligible
- I really appreciate thank you messages, but please send them to me (FiveElementNinja, not ModBot!) via PM instead of in thread.
- This giveaway has a manual blocklist. The giver has identified members who abuse giveaways and restricted them from participating.
- Do not trade keys you win off-site to enrich yourself. Don't try to claim games you have no interest in collecting or playing. Don't claim games to give them to friends off-site.
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