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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
- Thread starter Fracas
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It was with different games but here it goes:
First guy unlocked his game 12 hours early when it released. They had preordered the game months before hand, had a US account. They used a VPN, unlocked the game, went offline until the release date and time had passed. Everything was fine for a about a week, and then one day he couldn't log in. He contacted Steam support and was informed of the ban. This happened almost a year ago.
Second and third guy's game was released early last year and essentially followed the path above and had the same thing happen. It was around this time I looked on the Steam forums and they were not the only ones banned around that time.
Raitosaito
Member
Nixxes do good enough ports. Just go by the console ones if reviews mean anything to you.
Krappadizzle
Member
What games were they unlocking?
That's crazy. I've never heard of that happening before.
I can't remember the first game (I will ask and report back), but the two other guys it was Max Payne 3.
Yeah i have no doubt about that, did they release any video with Lara's new hair in it?
I just wanna see the PC version in action.
I wouldn't worry about that. Add the BioShock Infinite Season Pass to your cart and see if its price inflates to $29.99.
Did they purchase Max Payne 3 through Steam/a trusted retailer (e.g. GMG) or buy resold keys?
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Via Steam.
So over at my tumblr, Old Game Mags, I'm doing a week of old game mag covers and articles about Tomb Raider!
Some of the latest ones:
And more to come!
Some of the latest ones:
And more to come!
Tomb Raider done. Ending is very epic.
Game is going to be a big hit... bring on the sequels!
There's a lot of different directions CD can build on what they've done here, too. Tomb Raider is a BIG game that does a lot, but there's a lot left out, too: not that many weapons, melee system isn't much, they could bring back Croft manor, fully develop hunting/foraging, etc etc. It's easy to envision what a rebooted TR2/TR3 could look like, based on this very solid, very polished, very fun foundation.
Game is going to be a big hit... bring on the sequels!
There's a lot of different directions CD can build on what they've done here, too. Tomb Raider is a BIG game that does a lot, but there's a lot left out, too: not that many weapons, melee system isn't much, they could bring back Croft manor, fully develop hunting/foraging, etc etc. It's easy to envision what a rebooted TR2/TR3 could look like, based on this very solid, very polished, very fun foundation.
MrCookiepants
Member
I hope they bring back swan dive and somersaults in the sequel. It makes sense that she isn't as acrobatic in this game, but yeah.
I really can't wait to see where they take the series from here.
Krappadizzle
Member
Man, that's news to me then. There's got to be more to it than that though. I'm not saying your lying, but something fishy must have happened.
K, found a new tumblr to add to favorites. I remember an old Official PS magazine that had a big breasted Lara Croft on the cover. I miss that magazine....
edit: Holy Shit, I had that issue of Gamepro! Nostalgia is fun!
XANDER CAGE
Member
I love old Lara's stupid shades.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Imagine if Croft Manor was like Skyfall Manor... all old and decrepit and in moody Scotland.
Yeah, not to imply he's lying through his teeth but I'm not convinced. Google isn't bringing up any similar anecdotes and SPUF's Max Payne 3 forum has less than two full pages of threads which makes it impossible to check discussions circa the game's release.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Those of you that who finished the game ...
I'm stuck at Shipwreck Beach. I can't for the love of me find the last bow part that's required to cross that precipice up high and open the second tomb, etc. Any ideas? Could I fast travel to a previous half-explored location and try to find a bow part there or are all three parts on Shipwreck Beach? Halp!
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
But they're so... stupid. Someone suggest better shades than those whacko Lennon ones.
Well that's my girl friendbut thank you!
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo
ok
Check out the Steam fourms. There are reports of the same thing happening.
toastyToast
Member
Gymnastics is old hat. New Laura needs to take up Mexican Wrestling
Imagine Laura moonsaulting off a cliff face into a crowd of unsuspecting natives/rapists
Imagine Laura moonsaulting off a cliff face into a crowd of unsuspecting natives/rapists
I did. SPUF (which is fun to say) = Steampowered Users' Forums.
Larson Conway
Member
Dunno what you're talking about. Weapon parts / upgrades don't work that way. The parts you find in crates are random, and completing a set just unlocks combat upgrades for that weapon.
All the traversal upgrades are unlocked as part of the story.
I already don't remember this specific section even though I just did it today (lols), but what I think is
Jonah gives you a compound bow. You can use this to attach bow lines to some cliff faces - the same ones you can climb with your climbing axe. Just stand next to a post, and fire a rope that section of the cliff.
If that's not it, don't run around looking for parts. That's a goose chase.
Krappadizzle
Member
Yeah, I just looked myself. Google nor SPUF searches show anything related to VPN banning for early unlocks. There was a discussion about people whom bought the RU version and wanting to play it in English. So there's that. I dunno, either way I'm not worried.
edit:
Well that's my girl friend
You didn't answer his question.
toastyToast
Member
6 hours from now
The game doesn't unlock here for another six hours if that's what you're asking. If you're wondering if the two suggested VPN methods work with Steam, TheExodu5 hasn't reported back but Krappadizzle could log into Raitosaito's service and try the same test.
Krappadizzle
Member
Hell, I didn't use Raitosaito's offer as the website that he directed me to was going unusually slow for me. So I just downloaded vpnsecure. I'll test it now.
Raitosaito
Member
Use it :/
I uploaded the file directly for you via google drive in my replied PM.
I'm guessing their servers are bog down due to Tomb Raider actually.
Slurpy2k20
Member
I can't fucking believe I'm going to buy a Tomb Raider game. I've always hated the franchise with a passion, but watched the trailer for this, as well as impressions, and it looks damn good. Doesn't hurt that it reminds me of Uncharted, which I loved.
Wait--did you not play Legends at least?
I'll use it
But I meant that is it unlockable anywhere yet?
Not just yet. Australia gets a game first for a change!
Raitosaito
Member
I'll use it
But I meant that is it unlockable anywhere yet?
No sadly T_T
Doesn't look like it. Lists as $19.99 still. Very odd, as services online do report me as being in Australia, and I do distinctly recall using this VPN in the past.
Hmm, I assume that means it's not working, then. I ran that little test myself prior to posting using Spotflux and although I was getting the Aussie storefront the price reduced to $19.99 when added to my cart, so logically the opposite should happen if Steam's backend considers you to be in Australia.
Krappadizzle
Member
Yeah, I'll give it another shot. Thanks for the google drive d/l.
Using VPNsecure, it made no difference for me, still showed 22 hours. I ensured that I was on AUS ip as well. Dunno why it's giving me issues. Hopefully Raitosaito's VPN will work for me.
The storefront won't change when using a VPN, which is why you need to add an Aussie Taxed item to your cart.
Krappadizzle
Member
Just added Bioshock Season Pass to the basket. Still showed as $19.99. I'm gonna do some digging and see what I can come up with.
stufte
Member
With my VPN service I only need to refresh the page.