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[Blue Ninja]

My controller has some horrible drift on the right stick. It's moving all the time.

 

[AcridMeat]

My purchases so far:
Rogue Legacy
Tomb Raider ROW
Can't Stop Laughing Bundle
Skyrim
Terraria
Dragon Age: Origins
Age of Empires II HD + The Forgotten Expansion

I'll probably pick up Brothers today as well. Not a bad sale so far, but I didn't bother with the last Steam sale.

I've only played Skyrim so far, but I'm liking it a lot more than I thought I would. However, I'm about 10 hours in, and the walking around for long periods of time not knowing where I'm going is starting to get a little old.

That's a great haul, I'd highly recommend brothers. It's a quick journey and well worth it.

As for Skyrim, utilize the fast travel system. Once you discover a place you can fast travel to it. Saves a lot of time.

 

[Videospel]

Saw an offer of 8 copies of Valiant Hearts for 2 keys. And that sort of deal is completely risk free? Thinking of getting some keys, just to be ready when opportunities like this strike.

 

[Salsa]

Valiant Hearts keeping the "really?" steam name tradition alive

shit doesnt even fit in the box

 

[Faerith]

I haven't been following the thread too closely so someone probably already brought it up, but has anyone else noticed some flash deals not actually being additional discounts, but rather just putting them on the front page? I noticed it a couple times in other sales but it's been a handful already this sale. For instance right now Mirror's Edge and Next Car Game. IIRC Tomb Raider as well.

As far as I noticed- yes. Then again the discounts seem so lackluster this time.
(though I was quite happy with X-COM Complete, such a nice game)
Mirrors Edge has actually it's lowest price today (during this sale) as far as I noticed- it was 50% the whole time and I've been waiting for the 75% price. ^^

 

[phoenix296]

I think I've listened to the MGR soundtrack longer than I've played the game now. Heavy electronic metal works well while browsing GAF.

 

[Sofa King]

Spelunky is cool but strangely difficult and frustrating all at once. That is all.

 

[FiveElementNinja]

This guy here... this is the guy

 

[zkylon]

steamtrades

eh, too much work

 

[Jeremy]

Saw an offer of 8 copies of Valiant Hearts for 2 keys. And that sort of deal is completely risk free? Thinking of getting some keys, just to be ready when opportunities like this strike.

Yes. I would jump on it too if you're wanting the game before people start running out. The game was 13 cents, that ain't happening again any time soon.

 

[Indignate]

My controller has some horrible drift on the right stick. It's moving all the time.

On what game?

See if you can raise the deadzone.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

I missed a Go Go Nippon giveaway while i was afk.

i guess i'm not going to nippon any time soon.

How badly do you want the game?

Is any of the DLC for Arkham Origins worth going for? Thinking about picking it up but don't know whether that DLC is essential or worth the price. Might pick up Enslaved also, didn't even know the game was on PC til I saw it in that Giveaway earlier.

The Cold, Cold Heart DLC is the only must play (if you have interest in playing some of the DLC).

 

[tiny raptor]

Da fugg is going on here?!

 

[Hugstable]

Valiant Hearts keeping the "really?" steam name tradition alive

shit doesnt even fit in the box

Are all the versions of the game's name like that, or just those who got in on the Russia deal?

 

[rtcn63]

Rhak has disowned me as a friend because I said I liked blonde Dormy more than brunette Dormy.

 

[Knurek]

it said I won it from him from Modbot

Oh? Sorry, was going by what Modbot PM stated.

 

[ihateyourhat]

That's a great haul, I'd highly recommend brothers. It's a quick journey and well worth it.

As for Skyrim, utilize the fast travel system. Once you discover a place you can fast travel to it. Saves a lot of time.

Thank you. I figured I had to be doing something wrong. Taking in the world was nice for awhile but it's time to get things going.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

This thread has become hell for mobile users.

Speak for yourself

 

[Seaklng]

This thread...

HNGGG I fucking love her.

 

[Chariot]

Is any of the DLC for Arkham Origins worth going for? Thinking about picking it up but don't know whether that DLC is essential or worth the price. Might pick up Enslaved also, didn't even know the game was on PC til I saw it in that Giveaway earlier.

Cold, Cold Heart is alright. But when I tried it, it was so bugriddled that I gave up after a 10 or 20 minutes. In this short time I was stuck twice in walls, once opening the door and even after the first cute scene, resulting in me getting beat up with nothing else to to than turnaround. Also KI was so "good" that they needed a whole minute until I was dead despite me doing nothing but turning around.

 

[jblank83]

I didn't have any excitement from that. But that's only my opinion.

I couldn't care less about the game. It's funny that anyone really does. Even if your team wins, the odds that you yourself will win the free games is miniscule. It's like playing the lottery. So it's absolutely not worth spending even one penny of my money on tokens, extra cards, or whatnot. IMO, this is one of the weaker meta-games Valve has done.

All I care about, as far as games go, are the sales. The discussion surrounding the game is amusing, though. And at the end of the sale, I'll spend a few cents to buy any cards I need to craft the badge, as a memento.

 

[Dio Brando]

Lemme help with the thread derailment then...
EDIT: not sure this was exactly directed at me, but i'll remove the image, seeing the mods think it's for the better.

 

[lashman]

Thank you for Delve Deeper!

hey, no problemo have fun with the game, dude!!

 

[Enco]

Valiant Hearts keeping the "really?" steam name tradition alive

shit doesnt even fit in the box

I honestly don't get some devs.

Devs that give their games silly or overly long names blow my mind. Why? Do they not think it through? Do they think it's cool? Do you want to be trolls? Do they have to legally do it?

 

[The One Who Knocks]

Opinions: I just sold all of my backlog of steam trading cards for mad cash (made about $3) which is enough for Fallout: New Vegas (without expansions).

Is it worth it? The only other fallout I played was a bit of the original when it was free on gog a year or two ago. It was reasonably fun, but I know this is a very different experience... that said, I'd mostly be going in blind.

And if it is worth it, is it worth it to chip in $5 and get the ultimate edition with all of the extras?

Fallout: New Vegas, in my opinion, is quite excellent. The gameplay is somewhat similar to Oblivion and Skyrim, but the VATS system makes it more enjoyable, and I personally find that there's a far greater degree of choice with regard to levelling your character while having more limits imposed (Fallout 3 has far fewer limits in comparison, but this isn't really a negative, it's just different and encourages replays). The quest lines are interesting, possessing a decent variety and a wide range of choice, while the world is build quite well and allows for a real sense of progression. The levelling system is quite comprehensive and you've a variety of different types of builds that you can go down which have a decent impact upon the game. There is also an impressive amount of choices available to you as a player, with a decent amount of reprecussions based upon these choices (Fallout 3 has far fewer reprecussions, and is much more open in comparison which, again, isn't a bad thing but is just different).

EDIT: Sorry posted without finishing. Both New Vegas and Fallout 3 are on sale, and I believe at the same price for the complete edition, and it is important to keep in mind that they offer two different experiences despite being very similar. New Vegas is more comparable to the older Fallout games (including the original that you played) than Fallout 3 is, but overall I think both are very enjoyable games. I would think, personally, that New Vegas is the superior game overall, but I know some prefer Fallout 3 to New Vegas, so it's important to keep in mind while you're choosing to purchase a Fallout game.

With regards to the Ultimate version or not, I don't care for Dead Money (which I, quite frankly, hated) or Lonesome Road, but Honest Hearts and Old World Blues (in particular) are fantastic, so I would very much recommend it, even though there is still a large amount of content in the base game.

 

[Salsa]

Saw an offer of 8 copies of Valiant Hearts for 2 keys.

that's nuts

looks like I should have waited, lol

that's gonna be gone fast tho. Normal "price" seems to be at least 2 keys = 1 copy

Are all the versions of the game's name like that, or just those who got in on the Russia deal?

all versions, that's french dude

 

[Gintoki313]

The direction this thread is heading in...

Spoiler

I like it

.

I'm planning on holding off on CSGO until tomorrow. $7 is too pricey for me this late in the sale.

 

[Indignate]

Rhak has disowned me as a friend because I said I liked blonde Dormy more than brunette Dormy.

I mean...

Sure.

 

[phoenix296]

Are all the versions of the game's name like that, or just those who got in on the Russia deal?

The store page is like that for me, but I live in Canada. Damn frenchies, there is more French on game boxes than there is English.

 

[poopninjamvc3mk]

I was gonna post a gif but then I realized with the end of it I'd basically be banned . good shit

 

[Trejik]

Wait, what is happening with valiant hearts exactly?

 

[rtcn63]

Oops

 

[AcridMeat]

As far as I noticed- yes. Then again the discounts seem so lackluster this time.
(though I was quite happy with X-COM Complete, such a nice game)
Mirrors Edge has actually it's lowest price today (during this sale) as far as I noticed- it was 50% the whole time and I've been waiting for the 75% price. ^^

Mirror's Edge might have been a daily, but it was also recently a weekly or daily. I don't know it's been $5 a lot recently which is why I may be confusing it with my point here. There's still been a few other games that fall under the scenario. It's just weird at this point.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

HNGGG I fucking love her.

Who is that?

 

[Diggeh]

This is a bit too much, guys. Come on.

 

[Zeliard]

Guys, a few of us in the mod crew have gone to bat for this thread in various discussions that may have led to notable changes to the way things currently are, and you aren't really helping. Please cut that stuff out.

 

[Chariot]

I couldn't care less about the game. Even if your team wins, the odds that you yourself will win the free games is miniscule. It's like playing the lottery. So it's absolutely not worth spending even one penny of my money on tokens, extra cards, or whatnot.

All I care about, as far as games go, are the sales. The discussion surrounding the game is amusing, though. And at the end of the sale, I'll spend a few cents to buy any cards I need to craft the badge, as a memento.

That is true enough, but I really enjoyed watching the teams race each other on day 1 and 2. Especialy the head to head on day 2 was super fun. Also the faux MyTeam > YourTeam is fun, too.

 

[MikeDip]

So, my head hurts and reading the modbot instructions made them hurt even more, so I did this wrong apparently. So to the winner, please just PM me once you win and I will give this game to you in a steam trade. Sorry.

Enjoy.
Oh, this Includes 2 items: Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition, Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition

(I am putting this out there to please the strategy gods because I really want a EU4 sale soon)

Instructions for MikeDip:
Press the quote button to the left of this PM, select the quoted text, copy, and paste in the thread. You can remove these lines from the version you paste.

Instructions for participants:
I am giving away a Steam key. To enter this giveaway, send a PM to ModBot with any subject line. In the body, copy and paste the entire line below containing the key.

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
- This giveaway is a LIGHTNING raffle. The winners will be selected by random draw 15 minutes after the draw was created. Any games not claimed after that point will be given away first come first serve.
- 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.
- If the key is already taken you will not receive a reply. Replies may take a minute or two:


Galactic Civilizations Complete pack -- MB-4F47D62BAE25AC32 - Taken by Sub Zero. 12 entrants total.

 

[Jeremy]

I honestly don't get some devs.

Devs that give their games silly or overly long names blow my mind. Why? Do they not think it through? Do they think it's cool? Do you want to be trolls? Do they have to legally do it?

idk, from what I've read the protagonist is French and I think it's kind of cool they went with it and sort of immersive to me personally. i think the problem is, if you left the game in french no one could find it.

 

[MRORANGE]

Well this will be a first when the sale thread ends up in community...

 

[ZeroCDR]

Getting a little too NSFW in here. I'm out.

 

[Shadownet]

Oh? Sorry, was going by what Modbot PM stated.

He gave out two copies. So dont worry I'll pm him. Enjoy yours

 

[firen]

Instructions for firen:
Press the quote button to the left of this PM, select the quoted text, copy, and paste in the thread. You can remove these lines from the version you paste.

Instructions for participants:
I am giving away a Steam key. To enter this giveaway, send a PM to ModBot with any subject line. In the body, copy and paste the entire line below containing the key.

Rules for this Giveaway:
- This giveaway is a LIGHTNING raffle. The winners will be selected by random draw 15 minutes after the draw was created. Any games not claimed after that point will be given away first come first serve.
- 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.
- If the key is already taken you will not receive a reply. Replies may take a minute or two:


Torchlight -- MB-89A5427E66BAF1DB - Taken by Kiru. 6 entrants total.

Yay!

 

[Salsa]

Guys, a few of us in the mod crew have gone to bat for this thread in various discussions that may have led to notable changes to the way things currently are.

weekly thread confirmed

 

[TsuXna]

We need 2D GIRLS!

 

[rtcn63]

Okay, sorry, stopping. Back to games.

Positive Hardcore will win the community choice due to uber cheap games. They're still good games, but I'm guessing most people have them from bundles.

 

[Eanan]

Getting a little too NSFW in here. I'm out.

 

[Turfster]

Jesus fucking christ, people.
Cut that shit out.

And now we all know why I normally browse in image-less mode.

 

[Jason Frost]

Let's talk about color war.

 

[Seaklng]

SO HOW ABOUT DEM STEAM SALES...