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Steam Summer Sale Day 1.


I bought Witcher, Democracy (& DLC), XCOM, & Don't Starve. I had $70 saved up for this sale. I'm down $32 already! Of course, I can't play them yet, but I have them!

Why couldn't I have gotten my profit sharing this week?!?

Dang it, I already own most of these! #gamerproblems

Day 2:

What I want to know is how in the fuck is the base price of Spore still $40?!

Dei said:

What I want to know is how in the fuck is the base price of Spore still $40?!

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Because EA.

God freaking dangit, I knew I shouldn't have bought Prison Architect yesterday and I did it anyway. Could have had an extra 5 bucks to get a whole other game.

Witcher's been cheaper than that on GOG before, and it'd go direct to the developer. Bad Dave! (also, it counts as a coupon on the pre-order of Witcher III. Steam version also counts, so, if you want....

I was going to go for Machine For Pigs, but the reviews feel a bit damning. It sounds like I may be better off just waiting for Soma.[DOUBLEPOST=1403294867,1403294328][/DOUBLEPOST]Does anyone need Summer Adventure Card 1? Will trade for any one of 2-4, 6, or 8-10?

SpecialKO said:

Does anyone need Summer Adventure Card 1? Will trade for any one of 2-4, 6, or 8-10?

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What's your Steam name, boychick? Send me a friend request and I'll hook ya up.

My Steam name is Tedashikeo (didn't we have a list of HF steam names somewhere?).

Friend request sent.[DOUBLEPOST=1403295533,1403295430][/DOUBLEPOST]I'll just flat out give you my cards. I don't plan on really doing anything with them other than sell them, so you can have 'em.

David said:

God freaking dangit, I knew I shouldn't have bought Prison Architect yesterday and I did it anyway. Could have had an extra 5 bucks to get a whole other game.

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My bad. I told you what my rules were without explicitly saying "NO. DO THIS."

Incidentally I think I have a card number 3 if anyone wants it.

I'm doing the card collecting thing, so if anyone's willing to pass them along, feel free. I also currently have an extra Card #3.

Can someone toss me an invite to the HF steam group, btw?

Heh, soon as steam's back up, yeah.[DOUBLEPOST=1403370704,1403370168][/DOUBLEPOST]Uh actually, it seems to just be an open group anyone can join. At least the one I'm in is.. I heard there might be a second.

Day 3:

Anyone who hasn't played it, I recommend The Stanley Parable. It's a very different kind of game, but it's a lot of fun. Each play through is only around 30 minutes, but there are also around 17 different endings.

I challenge you to get the Broom Closet ending. That's my favourite ending.

ThatNickGuy said:

Anyone who hasn't played it, I recommend The Stanley Parable. It's a very different kind of game, but it's a lot of fun. Each play through is only around 30 minutes, but there are also around 17 different endings.

I challenge you to get the Broom Closet ending. That's my favourite ending.

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Oi, the broom closet ending is my favorite.

Yoo hoo! Big summer blow-out!

Finally joined the Halforums steam group, and found out that I won't be getting any cards from voting until I level up twice.

Ravenpoe said:

Oi, the broom closet ending is my favorite.

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I find this concerning.

And today either Steam or South Park is totally trolling.

edit: Bah, fixed already.

Borderland 2 is 5 bucks, and GOTY edition is 10 bucks. Totally worth it. If you've been putting off picking up BL2, now's the time to get the GOTY edition.

Sorry, I was at rehearsal.

Day 4:

Sleeping Dogs is on the flash sale for another three hours for under four bucks.

BUY IT

Having played it on PS3, I can say Tomb Raider's worth the $5. It plays quite a bit like Uncharted (which is ironic, given that Uncharted borrowed heavily from the older TRs), but it's pretty compelling.

Saints Row IV has finally hit the magic number where I can buy it in accordance with my aforementioned "rule." Also thinking about getting Dark Souls prepare to die edition for 5 bucks. I already have FTL, but it's down to 4 bucks now if there are any holdouts who still haven't gotten it yet.

I got Hitman: Absolution last steam sale, and I have to say I was disappointed in it. It wasn't as good as Hitman 2, 3 or 4.

Nether gets really, really bad reviews.

Day 5:

So Farcry 3 is on sale for 14.79 but the farcry franchise pack, including 1,2,3 and blood dragon is also on sale for 14.79

Yay, all the Lego games are on sale. I now own all of them again.[DOUBLEPOST=1403560197,1403560061][/DOUBLEPOST]

GasBandit said:

Saints Row IV has finally hit the magic number where I can buy it in accordance with my aforementioned "rule." Also thinking about getting Dark Souls prepare to die edition for 5 bucks. I already have FTL, but it's down to 4 bucks now if there are any holdouts who still haven't gotten it yet.

I got Hitman: Absolution last steam sale, and I have to say I was disappointed in it. It wasn't as good as Hitman 2, 3 or 4.

Nether gets really, really bad reviews.

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I'd recommend getting Dark Souls, however, I know your aversion to GFWL, so just be aware that it's on that game.

Dang, I should've checked this thread sooner. I really wanted AoEIIb.

--Patrick

OMG, I'm buying so many games on the cheap.

Skyrim (PC version. I have a ps3 version, but I don't use the PS3 much any more)
Endless Space
Farming Simulator 2013 (laugh all you want. I weirdly enjoyed Euro Trucking Simulator, so I figured I'd like this one too)
RPG Maker VXAce and a bunch of related games and DLC (Already played To the Moon and cried. Gah)
PixelJunk Monsters
Sins of a Solar Empire
Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines (I'm hoping to enjoy this. I loved the tabletop RPG)

For a pittance. My stingy pocketbook weeps with joy with how little I've spent.
By the time the summer sale is over, I imagine I'll spend $60 or so. For a crapton more games than I could've gotten from GameStop for the same money. It may not seem like a huge list, but if you consider that I usually only buy a game every year or two, it's like I've gone to crazy town.

As is obvious by my list, I'm really into pure high fantasy and pure space sci-fi. I don't buy a lot of horror/zombie/post-apocolyptic stuff. That is, if you totally ignore the weird digression into driving trucks and tractors around. WTF is that all about anyway?

I've only spent fifteen bucks so far.

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Yay, all the Lego games are on sale. I now own all of them again.[DOUBLEPOST=1403560197,1403560061][/DOUBLEPOST]

I'd recommend getting Dark Souls, however, I know your aversion to GFWL, so just be aware that it's on that game.

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I thought with the impending GFWL shutdown, they were patching it out? It may be a dealbreaker for me if not.

(google google, read read)

Welp, looks like I'll be giving it a pass.

I understand WHY it's keeping GFWL in there, because it's woven into the game itself, as far as invading other people's games, bloodstains, messages and such, but it would be nice to see it patched out and go to a dedicated server.

Speaking of RPG Maker, I found a tutorial online and loosly followed it to make an opening screen--but instead of following their mapping/monster/character suggestions, I made the opening chapter to A Touch of Magic. My wife squeed so loudly that I think I lost my left eardrum when I showed it to her.

It still boggles my mind why anybody thinks to use any sort of DRM/netAPI besides steamworks. Especially for games sold on steam already.

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It still boggles my mind why anybody thinks to use any sort of DRM/netAPI besides steamworks. Especially for games sold on steam already.

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To be fair, in the case of Dark Souls, it wasn't so much a DRM thing as it was that there is an always online social component to the game, as I mentioned. That being said, I do generally agree that GFWL is ass.[DOUBLEPOST=1403560873,1403560729][/DOUBLEPOST]

Tinwhistler said:

Speaking of RPG Maker, I found a tutorial online and loosly followed it to make an opening screen--but instead of following their mapping/monster/character suggestions, I made the opening chapter to A Touch of Magic. My wife squeed so loudly that I think I lost my left eardrum when I showed it to her.

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Could you direct me to some good games that were made with RPG Maker? I have the program, but haven't really looked at what's out there for it.

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To be fair, in the case of Dark Souls, it wasn't so much a DRM thing as it was that there is an always online social component to the game, as I mentioned. That being said, I do generally agree that GFWL is ass.[DOUBLEPOST=1403560873,1403560729][/DOUBLEPOST]

Could you direct me to some good games that were made with RPG Maker? I have the program, but haven't really looked at what's out there for it.

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I dunno yet. The only one I've played so far is To the Moon, and I'm afraid it may have set a very high bar to weigh the others against.

I noticed that Kingdoms of Amalur was on sale yesterday (and can still be gotten for $5). If you've still got some game budget left, I would really recommend it. I have it for PS3 and it's a really really fun RPG.

Dirona said:

I noticed that Kingdoms of Amalur was on sale yesterday (and can still be gotten for $5). If you've still got some game budget left, I would really recommend it. I have it for PS3 and it's a really really fun RPG.

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It's basically a single player MMO, with all the pros and cons that come with it.

I picked up Kingdoms of Amalur yesterday and the impression that I had was that it was probably awesome on a console. I'm sure I'll give it more time when I'm sick of PoE again in a while, but it was difficult to adjust to the camera angles.

Planning on getting Saints Row 4 today. Are any of the DLC worth it? Should I just get the Season Pass?

Gared said:

I picked up Kingdoms of Amalur yesterday and the impression that I had was that it was probably awesome on a console. I'm sure I'll give it more time when I'm sick of PoE again in a while, but it was difficult to adjust to the camera angles.

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I loved it, and I know Gilgamesh did as well.

Speaking of @Gilgamesh, where's he been lately? I don't think I've seen him posting much these days.

I had the same thought. When I looked at his member profile, he hasn't posted since the "Funny" debacle happened. I hope he didn't up and quit over something so stupid.

Bowielee said:

I had the same thought. When I looked at his member profile, he hasn't posted since the "Funny" debacle happened. I hope he didn't up and quit over something so stupid.

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What're the odds of that?

Probably more likely that he's been kidnapped to be used as negotiation leverage.
...It is my hope that I did not guess correctly, btw.

--Patrick

Bowielee said:

I had the same thought. When I looked at his member profile, he hasn't posted since the "Funny" debacle happened. I hope he didn't up and quit over something so stupid.

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Huh, what was that? I think I missed it.

This isn't the first time he's vanished for a period.[DOUBLEPOST=1403583426,1403583009][/DOUBLEPOST]

ThatNickGuy said:

Huh, what was that? I think I missed it.

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Just click on the Gilgamesh link in your post, go to Postings, and it's the top-most thread.

ThatNickGuy said:

Huh, what was that? I think I missed it.

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There were limits placed on how much certain people could spam the little buttons in the lower right.

And like that



he was gone.[DOUBLEPOST=1403584189,1403583742][/DOUBLEPOST]Just Cause 2 is up on community choice for 3 bucks. If you haven't gotten it, it's one of the best sandbox destruction games ever released.

I hear so much about Gone Home, reckon it's worth $3? Or maybe it's a different game called "Home" that I'm mixing up.

klew said:

I hear so much about Gone Home, reckon it's worth $3? Or maybe it's a different game called "Home" that I'm mixing up.

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It was probably Gone Home you were hearing about. And it's pretty great, if short. Definitely worth $3.

In other news, current voting for next Community Choice includes a set of adventure games. This includes The Blackwell Legacy games, which I highly recommend. Especially if it wins the next vote and they're 90% off as it says.

Day 6:



I'd have done this sooner, but I was taking a nap. Yesterday was a LOOOOOOOONG day.

So, does anyone have card 7 of the summer cards? Because it's all I need.

Killing Floor's 5 bucks for the next 8 hours, for anybody who's this late to that particular party train.

GasBandit said:

Killing Floor's 5 bucks for the next 8 hours, for anybody who's this late to that particular party train.

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Can't wait for Killer Floor 2. About time they did something other than work on their WW2 games.

Ravenpoe said:

So, does anyone have card 7 of the summer cards? Because it's all I need.

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I got 7. I don't want your 10. You can have it.

Frank said:

I got 7. I don't want your 10. You can have it.

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Thanks!

I have an extra 9. I need a 3, 6, 7, or 8.

Also, I'd LOVE Shadowrun Returns cards if anyone has them. I've got Payday 2 and Guns of Icarus cards to trade for them

Tinwhistler said:

Speaking of RPG Maker, I found a tutorial online

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Could you post a link to that? I've had the software for quite a while but haven't done anything with it yet.

ZenMonkey said:

Could you post a link to that? I've had the software for quite a while but haven't done anything with it yet.

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Seconded.

Ravenpoe said:

Seconded.

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Thirded.

ZenMonkey said:

Could you post a link to that? I've had the software for quite a while but haven't done anything with it yet.

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No problem!
http://www.rpgmakerweb.com/support/products/tutorials

It's a pretty basic tutorial, and doesn't go deeply into some of the really complex things that RPG Maker is capable of. But it's enough to get your feet wet and learn the environment.

I don't really know yet, but I may need to learn it because I may be using it in experiments in the future.

Has anyone confirmed that the version of FF7 on Steam is loaded with crappy Square DRM as the first review claims?

Another day, another sale. Kerbal Space Program is good, but only 40% off and still in development. Still, if I didn't have it, I'd be tempted to break my rule for it. Bioshock Infinite for $7.50, Banner Saga half off (still just shy of the Gasbandit discount rule).[DOUBLEPOST=1403716121,1403715974][/DOUBLEPOST]

SpecialKO said:

Has anyone confirmed that the version of FF7 on Steam is loaded with crappy Square DRM as the first review claims?

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Everything I've read says that yes, you have to register and login with a square enix account to play. For a game with absolutely no online component, that's far beyond the pale.

Day 7:

The Secret World is up as a flash sale. For $15 you can get the main game, a free month of premium access, and half the extra content (Issues 5, 6, and 7). That would normally be $60, so it's a great deal for horror fans.

Arkham Origins isn't terrible. I mean, if you really, really just need more Batman to hold you over until Arkham Knight, then... actually, no, just replay Arkham City. In fact, if you haven't played Arkham City, get it for $4.99 on sale instead. Asylum is also $4.99

Did they ever get around to fixing all the bugs in Origins? I was thinking about it when it came out, but all everyone mentioned was how buggy it was, on every platform.

SpecialKO said:

Did they ever get around to fixing all the bugs in Origins? I was thinking about it when it came out, but all everyone mentioned was how buggy it was, on every platform.

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Last I read they had no plans to fix most of the bugs.

Well, fuck that then.

SpecialKO said:

Did they ever get around to fixing all the bugs in Origins? I was thinking about it when it came out, but all everyone mentioned was how buggy it was, on every platform.

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As someone that's played it recently... nope.

Wasn't that the one where they basically posted in their own forum "We know there's bugs. We've decided we're not doing any more patches. Thanks and bye."

GasBandit said:

Wasn't that the one where they basically posted in their own forum "We know there's bugs. We've decided we're not doing any more patches. Thanks and bye."

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Yes. But they assured everyone they were still working on cranking out more DLC.

GasBandit said:

Wasn't that the one where they basically posted in their own forum "We know there's bugs. We've decided we're not doing any more patches. Thanks and bye."

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That's basically what Konami did with the Silent Hill HD Collection on 360. They basically said that it would cost them more to go through Microsoft accreditation for the patch than they'd possibly make in sales afterward, so they just offered everyone who bought it a free game from a list instead.

GasBandit said:

Wasn't that the one where they basically posted in their own forum "We know there's bugs. We've decided we're not doing any more patches. Thanks and bye."

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Pretty much. They said they weren't doing any more patches or fixes because they were focusing on DLC.

So basically they said, "Yeah, you're gonna keep the broken game. Oh, and we're asking for more money from you, too. So fuck you."

I know they lost me as a future buyer of ANY of their work because of that.

ThatNickGuy said:

I know they lost me as a future buyer of ANY of their work because of that.

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What are they working on next, anyway?

figmentPez said:

What are they working on next, anyway?

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According to Wikipedia? Lego Legends of Chima Online.

ThatNickGuy said:

According to Wikipedia? Lego Legends of Chima Online.

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For fuck's sake... they couldn't have made it Ninjago at least? Or Bionicle?

Well, at least Arkham Knight is back in Rocksteady's hands.

What I find funniest is WB decided that they needed to make Origins as a stopgap to keep the "Arkham" franchise relevant and in the minds of gamers. But I wonder if they've actually damaged the franchise in the minds of gamers.

I was hoping Space Engineers would come down more than 33%. Well, there's always next sale. And it's not like I haven't already got more than I can play.

Day 8:

[DOUBLEPOST=1403802137,1403802090][/DOUBLEPOST]The best is 60%? Really?[DOUBLEPOST=1403802256][/DOUBLEPOST]Correction:

Was about to say... 10 bucks for L4D2 is twice what it was the last 4 steam sales.

I really want Dishonored and the full version of Civ 5. But I've already bought Bioshock Infinite, the Mass Effect games, and the Saints Row games. Coupled with my current backlog (stuff like Tropico, FTL, the classic Fallout games, and a whole bunch of other stuff, not to mention my ongoing adventures in Skyrim), and I think I have enough to last me until the next sale. And who knows, maybe Dishonored and Civ 5 will be even cheaper then.

But I still really want them.

I'm gonna get a gift copy of Civ V and give it to my dad for his birthday next month.

Also, HAR:

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I really want Dishonored and the full version of Civ 5. But I've already bought Bioshock Infinite, the Mass Effect games, and the Saints Row games. Coupled with my current backlog (stuff like Tropico, FTL, the classic Fallout games, and a whole bunch of other stuff, not to mention my ongoing adventures in Skyrim), and I think I have enough to last me until the next sale. And who knows, maybe Dishonored and Civ 5 will be even cheaper then.

But I still really want them.

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I have so many games I can't play that I really want to. Less than 1 week to parts ordering! (Then, of course, I have to wait for them to come in and I'm on vacation from the 3rd until about the 8th...)

That's actually more how I feel about GoG.com than the Steam Summer Sale.

I've bought more games for a couple of bucks out of nostalgia on gog.com than I can think of. And I don't really intend on playing any of them. I just buy them because they're cheaper than a 20oz soda and, damnit, they were once cool. I have a problem with GoG, I think.

I am amused by the fact that, right this moment, the second-best selling item on Steam is "You Need a Budget."

I am further amused by the fact that it's 60 bucks, discounted 25% to 45 bucks.

Day 9:

SO sorely tempted by Space Engineers. Probably wouldn't play it before the winter sale, though.

Payday 2 and system shock 2 are steals today

Jay said:

Payday 2 and system shock 2 are steals today

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I got Payday 2... just in case anyone wants to teach me how to rob banks.

I promise I won't kiss/curse/kill you. Probably.

I'd be available as of Sunday afternoon to chill and show.

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I'd be available as of Sunday afternoon to chill and show.

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I really won't be free until Monday, sadly.

Good enough.

This is your final reminder: Steam Summer Sale cards disappear on the 30th. If you have cards you don't need or aren't interested in crafting the badge, then you need to ether sell the cards on the market or give/trade them to someone who needs them. If you don't, they will be gone on the 30th.

If you want to contribute points to your team, today is the last day. So use your tokens, craft your badges, or whatever before 10am PDT/1pm EDT on the 29th if you want in on the prize.

I have a #3 and two #8s if anyone needs them to complete a set. Just send me a trade request if you need them. First come, first serve. (I'd LOVE any Shadowrun Returns cards that anyone has though...)

I'm not doing the card thing. I have 3 and 9 if anyone needs/wants them

I crafted a badge with the cards. Got a background, an emoticon, and another card. Yay?

bhamv3 said:

I crafted a badge with the cards. Got a background, an emoticon, and another card. Yay?

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You don't get cards for crafting badges except as prizes for contributing to the team or having a winning team. You also have/had a chance at a prize if your team wins (1-3 games from your Steam Wishlist, but only 10-30 people win on each team).

Day 10:

Half off on Wolfenstein: The New Order is tempting as hell. That JUST came out like a month ago. Not even Dark Souls 2 would do 50% and it's older than that.

Shadowrun Returns for $3.74.

Purchased.

I have a 6 if it's wanted; prolly not going to go weird on Steam with 'em.

I'm actually pretty glad that I have so many games right now. I can't afford even cheap ones at the moment.

I'm interested in Football Manager 2014, but it's not available in my country. Bah.

On the other hand, though, I already have Football Manager 2013, and I'm told they're very similar. So I can probably survive until they release 2015 or 2016, and try to find some other way to get it.

Zero Esc said:

Shadowrun Returns for $3.74.

Purchased.

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Make sure you snap up Dragonfall too. Very much worth the money.

I know I'm in a funk because nothing during this sale has made me jump up and want to grab it.

Final Day:

Please note this is a finale and there's too many to take in one screen shot. So I have two shot, with an overlapping row so you can see where it all goes.

Dammit Steam, putting Civ5 and Dishonored back on sale again to tempt me one last time...

Welp, I'm good with games for a year or more...