OK - XCOM for $10 - worth it? It's on my wishlist, and it's 75% off.
So, The Walking Dead: is it still a worthwhile experience if I have essentially no knowledge of either the original comic or the TV series?
also trying to decide if $30 is a good enough price for bioshock infinite and far cry 3. but i'm not encouraged by the DLC structure in either. especially bioshock. what in the **** is this "season pass" crap? i REALLY hate it when actual gameplay and story content is chopped up and offered apart from the game for more $$. someone who has played these: am i missing anything of any significance if i buy the base game only? if i buy the "deluxe" or whatever edition, am i going to get all kinds of extra gear at the start that is going to change the tone of the game? (looking at you, fallout new vegas)
So, story DLC is bad but song DLC is good? :P
That gif violates the acceptable ratio of time-spent-watching to enjoyment-received.
tomb raider. i've never played any of them. i can get them ALL for $17. should i?
Steam, you bastards, put Skyrim on sale for a significant discount, not this 40% bull****.
Skyrim is not all that it's cracked up to be.
Unless you're buying it for the text-editor based minigame, that is. You'll spend a lot of time on that.
Hardly; Oblivion was unplayable without mods. Unmodded Skyrim was already superior to a fully-modded Oblivion install.Skyrim is not all that it's cracked up to be.
Unless you're buying it for the text-editor based minigame, that is. You'll spend a lot of time on that.
Like Oblivion, and Fallout 3/New Vegas, it only really shines with mods. The unmodded game isn't /bad,/ but when you have access to mods you can tailor it to your personal tastes in RPGs and it really comes alive.
Hardly; Oblivion was unplayable without mods. Unmodded Skyrim was already superior to a fully-modded Oblivion install.Skyrim is not all that it's cracked up to be.
Unless you're buying it for the text-editor based minigame, that is. You'll spend a lot of time on that.
Like Oblivion, and Fallout 3/New Vegas, it only really shines with mods. The unmodded game isn't /bad,/ but when you have access to mods you can tailor it to your personal tastes in RPGs and it really comes alive.
Which isn't to say there aren't some really cool Skyrim mods out there...
well, my opinion of Dawnguard is that it was a sad attempt to capitalize on the Vampires vs Werewolves crap that Twilight started.wat
My body is not ready.
I held off yesterday, but aarrrgh, I'm giving in. I at least have to get Surgeon Simulator, because come on, so many lulz.
well, my opinion of Dawnguard is that it was a sad attempt to capitalize on the Vampires vs Werewolves crap that Twilight started.wat
Okay, firstly, where was any "Vampires vs Werewolves" in the Dawnguard questline? Secondly, what.
Seriously, if you think "Vampires vs Werewolves" started in 2005, you were living under a rock...
Hardly; Oblivion was unplayable without mods. Unmodded Skyrim was already superior to a fully-modded Oblivion install.Skyrim is not all that it's cracked up to be.
Unless you're buying it for the text-editor based minigame, that is. You'll spend a lot of time on that.
Like Oblivion, and Fallout 3/New Vegas, it only really shines with mods. The unmodded game isn't /bad,/ but when you have access to mods you can tailor it to your personal tastes in RPGs and it really comes alive.
Which isn't to say there aren't some really cool Skyrim mods out there...
It lacks everything that made the previous Ace Combats fun.
I would be remiss if I neglected to remind everyone that To The Moon (http://store.steampowered.com/app/206440/) is on sale and you need to play it, all of you.(http://1funny.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/no.jpg)
Oblivion (and Morrowind) had the most appalling leveling system I've ever seen; without mods, you have to carefully ration out how often you hit the jump key in order to make sure you don't get screwed out of attribute bonuses, which is patently ridiculous. Oblivion's over-reliance on making NPCs and enemies level with you meant that you lose all sense of character progression anyway, and failing to get maxed-out attribute bonuses actually means you do worse at level 50 than at level 1. Throw in all the other bugs, and I literally cannot stand unmodded Oblivion (with Morrowind, I just throw in Galsiah's Character Development and it's at least playable, though I obviously prefer to add unofficial patches and whatnot).Hardly; Oblivion was unplayable without mods. Unmodded Skyrim was already superior to a fully-modded Oblivion install.Skyrim is not all that it's cracked up to be.
Unless you're buying it for the text-editor based minigame, that is. You'll spend a lot of time on that.
Like Oblivion, and Fallout 3/New Vegas, it only really shines with mods. The unmodded game isn't /bad,/ but when you have access to mods you can tailor it to your personal tastes in RPGs and it really comes alive.
Which isn't to say there aren't some really cool Skyrim mods out there...
I disagree. Skyrim broke so many core features that I was forced (figuratively) to download mods to get them back to something resembling the earlier series' mechanics.
Oblivion could be played on its own, for what that's worth.
With Skyrim, there is literally no feature from previous games I miss (except possibly the ability to not have to re-equip my sword after firing a spell).
Oh, and spellmaking. I really hoped one of the DLC would add that back in, but oh well.
Apart from that, I'd like to know what all these "broken core features" are.
Oblivion (and Morrowind) had the most appalling leveling system I've ever seen; without mods, you have to carefully ration out how often you hit the jump key in order to make sure you don't get screwed out of attribute bonuses, which is patently ridiculous. Oblivion's over-reliance on making NPCs and enemies level with you meant that you lose all sense of character progression anyway, and failing to get maxed-out attribute bonuses actually means you do worse at level 50 than at level 1. Throw in all the other bugs, and I literally cannot stand unmodded Oblivion (with Morrowind, I just throw in Galsiah's Character Development and it's at least playable, though I obviously prefer to add unofficial patches and whatnot).
If anyone else is paying attention to the summer sale card-collecting, I have an extra Bioshock Infinite card, and I still need any one that isn't it, Dead Island: Riptide, or Reus. Just hit me up if you feel like swapping.
Anybody wondering why anybody cares about these cards: They can actually be sold for cash money if you should care to. I'm not sure what the point of crafting badges is, other than the aesthetic stuff and that it lets you get more drops.
I still have all single cards, no duplicates. But when I do, I'll trade somebody.
I would be remiss if I neglected to remind everyone that To The Moon (http://store.steampowered.com/app/206440/) is on sale and you need to play it, all of you.I got that the last time you said we should play it, and I haven't played it yet. :nervous:
I'm new to this steam sale stuff. If Blood Dragon is already on sale for 25% off, is there any chance of it dropping even more as a daily deal, flash sale, or community choice?Very much so. The standing rule for big Steam sales is to never pick up anything on your wishlist until the last day of the sale, since there's a chance it could appear as part of a daily or flash deal for even less at some point. For Blood Dragon specifically, since it's such a new title, it might not be included in those more significant deals, but it's not like the price will go up again before the sale ends, so you can afford to wait and see.
Steam summer sale in a nutshel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoGxA48HQ1g
Steam summer sale in a nutshel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoGxA48HQ1g
lol! Just grabbed Dishonored for about $13 after the expansions.
And I now have a duplicate Reus card for trade for one of: Bioshock Infinite, Dead Island Riptide, Prison Architect, or Skyrim cards. I'm in the Steam group, message me.
I need to get around to that; I've had it sitting around since a sale or two ago.
And I don't even know if my machine can run it, but if Deus Ex: HR winds up being the next community choice at that crazy price, I'm totally hitting that.
STOP IT GABEN
STOP TAKING MY MONEY
OH GOD
Just got Deus Ex: HR with the DLC(http://i.imgur.com/UYWDD.gif)
(better boss battles, apparently?)The DLC has a better boss battle, but the core game stays the same.
There's going to be a Director's Cut version that will integrate Missing Link and redo the boss battles. (http://www.gamespot.com//news/deus-ex-human-revolution-directors-cut-coming-to-360-ps3-and-pc-6409843?)
On a different note, it appears the maximum discount on Skyrim is 40% this summer (for the Legendary edition). Guess I'll wait until Christmas.
On a different note, it appears the maximum discount on Skyrim is 40% this summer (for the Legendary edition). Guess I'll wait until Christmas.
I know! It's a real downer. Sure, I have tons more stuff to play, but a good deep RPG like this would really hit the spot.
On a different note, it appears the maximum discount on Skyrim is 40% this summer (for the Legendary edition). Guess I'll wait until Christmas.
I know! It's a real downer. Sure, I have tons more stuff to play, but a good deep RPG like this would really hit the spot.
On a different note, it appears the maximum discount on Skyrim is 40% this summer (for the Legendary edition). Guess I'll wait until Christmas.
I know! It's a real downer. Sure, I have tons more stuff to play, but a good deep RPG like this would really hit the spot.
Have you played The Witcher 2?
I think the term "RPG" has been a little bit conflated with "sandbox" lately. An RPG does not have to be a sandbox to be an RPG. Skyrim is fairly the epitome of RPG, in that you customize your character and advance your skills throughout the story in which you choose how your character behaves and affiliates.
Whether you particularly like it or not is a non-issue.
Have you played The Witcher 2?
Skyrim is fairly the epitome of RPG, in that you customize your character and advance your skills throughout the story in which you choose how your character behaves and affiliates.
Have an extra Torchlight card, and still need Tomb Raider, Skyrim, and KSP. Hit me up if you need dat.
I've got a spare Bioshock and a spare Prison Architect free to a good home.pls for giving the prison architect
I've got a spare Bioshock and a spare Prison Architect free to a good home.pls for giving the prison architect
steam id is mobius_12002I've got a spare Bioshock and a spare Prison Architect free to a good home.pls for giving the prison architect
Who am I looking for on the steam group?
trading would be a lot more convenient if both people didn't have to be on at the same time. propose/accept kind of thing.
btw, i have tomb raider. i need kerbal, reus, torchlight. i'll still give it to you if you don't have any extras of those though.
trading would be a lot more convenient if both people didn't have to be on at the same time. propose/accept kind of thing.That wouldn't really give you any way to avoid being screwed over, though. The point of making both parties have to confirm before the trade is completed is to stop someone from removing all of their items at the last second.
steam id is mobius_12002
I lol'd.trading would be a lot more convenient if both people didn't have to be on at the same time. propose/accept kind of thing.That wouldn't really give you any way to avoid being screwed over, though. The point of making both parties have to confirm before the trade is completed is to stop someone from removing all of their items at the last second.
All righty, have an extra Dead Island, and I just need Skyrim and Tomb Raider.
I actually have the Tomb Raider one now, but I'm still up for that trade after I get the Skyrim card, so I can make sure I still have an extra Dead Island handy.All righty, have an extra Dead Island, and I just need Skyrim and Tomb Raider.
Hey, I'll trade you a Dead Island for my extra Tomb Raider. I'm Scourge on the Steam group.
Top Gun (mongoose?) is online now but i can find no button or link to initiate trading.
ok i still can't figure this trading **** out. Top Gun (mongoose?) is online now but i can find no button or link to initiate trading.Weird...I guess you have your status set to hidden or offline or something, because on my end you show up as last being online 18 hours ago. But yeah, do what Scourge said, or just send me a message and I'll open the trade window.
on a tangential note, anyone know how the cards attached to games work? apparently you get a certain allotment of "drops" which as near as i can figure you actually get the cards for based on play time, but this number is short of the full set. so how exactly DOES one complete a set for a game? buying DLC?
I've found that you tend get an allotment of drops equaling 50% (rounding down) of the total cards needed to craft a badge. So if you need 10 cards, then you get 5 drops. But if you need 9 cards, then you get 4 drops. The drops themselves are, of course, randomized.Except every 9 card game I have lists 5 drops, a 7 card game lists 4 drops, a 13 card game lists 7 drops, and a 15 card game lists 8 drops. Seems pretty clear it rounds up.
I know what you mean Fury.I've got currently 30 games I have yet to finish. I have more than enough time to play them, problem is that these games bore the hell out of me within minutes. Which leads me to wasting time on other frivolous activities. I actually wish I had proper hobby or something else to do as I spend most of my days utterly bored.
I actually wish I had proper hobby or something else to do as I spend most of my days utterly bored.
It just feels disheartening to buy games and have maybe one in ten games actually be interesting and fun to play. So much wasted money due to lack of playable demos.
I need:
Tomb Raider
Torchlight 2
I just got a Bastion booster pack. So they do drop, apparently. And they give you raw cards (I was mistaken, again, doy), not additional drops.
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For the summer card set, I have (spare):
x1 Bioshock Infinite
x3 Kerbal Space Program
I need:
Football Manager 2013
Prison Architect
Reus
Tomb Raider
Torchlight 2
If anyone wants to trade.