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Steam Summer Sales 2012 Thread: we still like you Tony
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Unknown Soldier
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Hello? Is this thing on? Didn't anybody buy Space Marine? Little help here?
Starbuck2907
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I was going to start a separate thread for this called "Steam troubleshooting", but Neogaf tells me that my account does not have sufficient privileges...so, I'm going to post it here in hopes that in case anyone else is having the same trouble that I am, perhaps this will help them. Sorry to interrupt the sales talk!
As some of you remember, I posted earlier today about not being able to access the Steam sale or store.steampowered.com via my web browser.
When I visit these sites in the Steam client, I get something that looks like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37539643@N04/7563996350/in/photostream/lightbox/ ...that is two images pasted together...now, my client consistently brings up either a solid black screen or a screen like the one on the far right.
After doing more research, I noticed that the HTML files from store.steampowered.com DO load. However, the images and CSS sheets do not load. The screen looks mostly like in the Steam client, like nothing loaded, and through a web browser, the pages will get a title, but none of the images, text, etc will show up in the web browser. The web page just continues to load and never finishes (nothing ever shows up) until it finally times out.
So, after viewing this: http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1194981 I think I know the problem.
The site store.steampowered.com only loads the HTML. The graphics and CSS are pulled from two more servers. These additional servers are: cdn.steampowered.com and cdn.store.steampowered.com
In the Steam forums mentioned above, a user pinged one of these servers, and apparently, it went through servers as far and wide as Virginia and Hong Kong.
In other words, the store.steampowered.com server is fine. BUT, the servers that the images and CSS sheets (cdn.steampowered.com and cdn.store.steampowered.com) are stored on do not work at all. AT&T, in my city, has apparently blocked those sites or has a DNS problem with them.
If anyone else is having similar problems, I hope this helps them. I posted this on AT&T's support forums, but no word back from them yet. I also did a TON of stuff (clearing cache, changing dns server address to Google's, etc) before finally figuring out that it must be on my ISP's end. A variety of things can cause the issue that I'm having, but ISP's blocking certain server addesses can be part of the problem. Here is an example of an ISP fixing its trouble with Steam: http://community.bt.com/t5/BB-Speed-Connection-Issues/BT-vs-Steam/td-p/292193 I located that thread via Steam's support forums.
In my client, I cannot access the Store, Community, or News tabs. No images load at all. The HTML loads, but the CSS style sheets do not.
I had no idea that the Steam store page loaded from three different servers.
One last thing: This problem did not start until about noon today...when the servers were getting super-hammered from the sale. I wonder if server traffic is shifted to additional servers during that time, and perhaps a shift in servers caused this problem for me... It would seem that both my ISP and Valve could do something to fix this problem if there were so inclined.
As some of you remember, I posted earlier today about not being able to access the Steam sale or store.steampowered.com via my web browser.
When I visit these sites in the Steam client, I get something that looks like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37539643@N04/7563996350/in/photostream/lightbox/ ...that is two images pasted together...now, my client consistently brings up either a solid black screen or a screen like the one on the far right.
After doing more research, I noticed that the HTML files from store.steampowered.com DO load. However, the images and CSS sheets do not load. The screen looks mostly like in the Steam client, like nothing loaded, and through a web browser, the pages will get a title, but none of the images, text, etc will show up in the web browser. The web page just continues to load and never finishes (nothing ever shows up) until it finally times out.
So, after viewing this: http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1194981 I think I know the problem.
The site store.steampowered.com only loads the HTML. The graphics and CSS are pulled from two more servers. These additional servers are: cdn.steampowered.com and cdn.store.steampowered.com
In the Steam forums mentioned above, a user pinged one of these servers, and apparently, it went through servers as far and wide as Virginia and Hong Kong.
In other words, the store.steampowered.com server is fine. BUT, the servers that the images and CSS sheets (cdn.steampowered.com and cdn.store.steampowered.com) are stored on do not work at all. AT&T, in my city, has apparently blocked those sites or has a DNS problem with them.
If anyone else is having similar problems, I hope this helps them. I posted this on AT&T's support forums, but no word back from them yet. I also did a TON of stuff (clearing cache, changing dns server address to Google's, etc) before finally figuring out that it must be on my ISP's end. A variety of things can cause the issue that I'm having, but ISP's blocking certain server addesses can be part of the problem. Here is an example of an ISP fixing its trouble with Steam: http://community.bt.com/t5/BB-Speed-Connection-Issues/BT-vs-Steam/td-p/292193 I located that thread via Steam's support forums.
In my client, I cannot access the Store, Community, or News tabs. No images load at all. The HTML loads, but the CSS style sheets do not.
I had no idea that the Steam store page loaded from three different servers.
One last thing: This problem did not start until about noon today...when the servers were getting super-hammered from the sale. I wonder if server traffic is shifted to additional servers during that time, and perhaps a shift in servers caused this problem for me... It would seem that both my ISP and Valve could do something to fix this problem if there were so inclined.
This game just helps me deal with the fact that there's no Deadly Premonition on PC.
QuantumBro
Banned
Unless you're going to play a lot of multiplayer ignore the dlc.
it's this time of the year again.
if any of you need regional help,
feel free to find me in the following group!
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/wilflaregifting
my friend list is full but just find me in the chatroom there!
on a separate note, anyone still got extra copies of SSFIVAE?
if any of you need regional help,
feel free to find me in the following group!
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/wilflaregifting
my friend list is full but just find me in the chatroom there!
on a separate note, anyone still got extra copies of SSFIVAE?
You like Single Player? Space Marine. You like Multiplayer? DLC.
Callibretto
Member
Grimrock is pretty damn good. I've only play this kind of 1st person dungeon crawling game once on psp, class of heroes or something and I hate it in that game, it's like I can see glimpses of fun, but it's covered with too many annoyances and difficulty that just make me hate it.
my biggest complaint, the turn based battle in that game is gone since Grimrock is more action oriented, if I play it right, I can survive enemy encounter losing just a little health, unlike that class of heroes game where it's all about stat and sometimes, I felt too much reliance on luck.
I can also save everywhere in this game, make me a bit more relaxed playing it, it felt like a kind of game I can just lose track of time playing.
CrocMother
Banned
I think if you look at Alan Wake from primarily a gameplay perspective, it falls short.
For me the combat was simply a means to move the story forward, soak in more of the atmosphere, and further flesh out the characters.
the way you read the pages which told you what was going to happen later in the game (although you never knew exactly when) was just a home run for me. love love loved that concept, especially given your character is actually a horror writer.
Was kinda hoping Steam would have Amalur for sale but it would have to be for 75% off for the complete version with DLC since Best Buy will have a coupon making the retail version $10 and with Amazon having the DLC for $5 a piece I'm probably going to jump on that for essentially $20 Amalur complete.
legacyzero
Banned
Tribes is GUD.
Soyongdori
Member
Bought Shogun 2 Total War.
Should I wait on Anno 2070 for flash sale?
Should I wait on Anno 2070 for flash sale?
You need to buy it through the Xbox Live Interface in-game.
Flash Sale, Community Sale = Essentially Daily Deals.... But more often.
wat
and I found the shooting to be enjoyable, even if it clearly isnt the main draw of the game at all and could see how someone might find it repetitive. American Nightmare focuses a lot more on improving that aspect.
That sounds like a challenge... With that and just watching the GB Legend of Grimrock quick look, I don't know how I didn't hear of this game until today. It looks great and right up my alley. Bought. And I grabbed the Isaac DLC for good measure.
Alan Wake's American Nightmare is the first game I've bought from the sale for myself (bought 75% off Shatter as a gift for someone else). Seems like 75% is a decent flash deal price for the Alan Wake sequel. I wonder if it will show up as a daily deal or if people really have to pay attention to catch the flash discounts?
Starbuck2907
Member
Alan Wake is a great game. Probably one of the more cinematic and enjoyable games that I've played this entire generation. ...it has its faults, but overall, is a great, great game.
Krappadizzle
Member
DLC is all fluff really, I bought it all when it was on sale a week or two ago. Single player is decent, I don't know much about the WH universe so I didn't have much knowledge going in, but the combat system is really solid and it's just a plain fun action game. The online Co-Op mode is a blast, it's essentially horde mode, and it's very challenging especially after a few waves. A great time. DLC gives you some cool weapons(nothing vital at all) and some cool looking costumes for your characters, I don't regret buying it, but you won't miss much by not buying it. The game itself though is a lot of fun.
Don't get the complete pack unless you want to play multiplayer.
Krappadizzle
Member
Yeah, the pages really add a lot to the game. You don't really have a clear perspective on the story as a whole until you find them. And I loved when it essentially told you something that happened, that hadn't happened yet, foreshadowing. It twas great.
old manatee
Banned
I bought bioshock 2 like 2 years ago and have still not played it because it gets stuck in a never-ending gfwl update loop when I try to start it. Fuck that game.
Soyongdori
Member
So should I wait on it for better sale? Or just buy it before the current sale ends?
Tribes:
any idea?
I was having trouble running Tribes as well :/ ultimately gave up an uninstalled it. Shame cause I really wanted to give it a try.
Agent Icebeezy
Welcome beautful toddler, Madison Elizabeth, to the horde!
I need to walk away from my computer. This steam shit is simply too much awesome going on at the same time.
toddhunter
Member
Next flash,
Alice - 75% (12 hours) $12.49 (Aus bullshit price)
Football Manager 2012 - 75% (10 hours) $9.99
Alice - 75% (12 hours) $12.49 (Aus bullshit price)
Football Manager 2012 - 75% (10 hours) $9.99
SUBZERO-08
Member
Think my first purchase is going to be the Alan Wake franchise. Looks really good for that price.
Regarding Tribes, does this help?
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/d3d9-dll-not-found-missing-error.htm
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/d3d9-dll-not-found-missing-error.htm
toddhunter
Member
Andherewego.gif
In before eternally argument if Alice is good or complete shit.
I think it is both....kind of like Alan Wake. If you plan to play half of it only, and like checking out some nice graphics and art style, buy away. If you want a fun game experience and don't like putting up with bullshit, avoid, because the actual "game" parts are really boring and repetitive.
viewtifulsub
Member
How much is Alice on the US store?
12.50
What, 5 dollar? Get it. Just do it.
Euro store has it for 12.50. I would not get it for that.
old manatee
Banned
Tribes:
any idea? not sure what it means by desktop locked
I don't know if this is the same problem, but the steam version would crash for me everytime I tried to start it. It turns out there is a file that will manually uninstall their launcher and reinstall it, which immediately fixed it for me. This dude walks you through it:
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=31468708
Weird, it appears to me as 12.49, and I'm in the US.
It's got a little old school jank and it's a little stretched in places but it's still an enjoyable game. I'm not sad I paid $7.50 for it. It really is pretty to look at and the combat is fun.
Snapshot King
Member
FUCKIN
Every game I had my eye on has gone on sale the past two days. I'll never be able to play them! I have a console game backlog thats just shameful, and my steam one has hundreds of games?! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!
*buys Alice*
Every game I had my eye on has gone on sale the past two days. I'll never be able to play them! I have a console game backlog thats just shameful, and my steam one has hundreds of games?! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!
*buys Alice*
QuantumBro
Banned
Two more hours
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