Honestly don't know why anyone really even wants to play Dead Island with guns. Aren't there like a zillion zombie shooters out there that scratch that itch? Melee combat is pretty much the main draw of the game for me.
What other Zombie Shooters are there? I mean, L4D series is more an arcadey - I was looking for a long term survival sort of a thing with leveling up and perks and stuff, which is what Dead Island looked like but it turned into this weird arcadey-melee action simulator.
I just got to Act 2 so I am hoping the game opens up a little bit, but the rate of weapon degradation is so rapid it really ties your hands. You pretty much have to have a item in every slot to move quickly through enemies and you're constantly rotating through them. Then you spend all of your cash repairing the damn thing instead of buying a new hotness or upgrades.
Just seems like a real poor system when it ties your hands so severely.
From what I remember reading in the thread when the game came out(I got it on release and didn't like it and wish I had spent my money on anything else), that once you get more points into some of your skills the rate that your stuff breaks decreases by quite a bit. Not sure how far in that is, as I only got to that life guard tower where you pick up all the quests and quit a bit later.
Finished up Darksiders from the Steam sale, loved the line
"not alone", has me totally psyched for Darksiders 2.
Now to decide on what to complete next. Still have Skyrim going but haven't played it in a few months, started Deus Ex HR so I might go with that, or start Fallout NV which I received from @ElderlyCrawfish, with "The Wall" of course, anyone have that link handy? Or I can play through Assassins Creed 1+2, oh my bandwidth....
Because if you're going to attempt to squeeze that big black monster into your slot you will need to be able to take at least 12 inches or else you're going to have a bad time...
Because if you're going to attempt to squeeze that big black monster into your slot you will need to be able to take at least 12 inches or else you're going to have a bad time...
Hope that's better, guess it really isn't vague enough.
I'm just playing spoiler police tonight
It is pretty amazing and i always sell the game on that. "Oh Darksiders? Best Zelda game and it has the most amazing end line".
Now to decide on what to complete next. Still have Skyrim going but haven't played it in a few months, started Deus Ex HR so I might go with that, or start Fallout NV which I received from @ElderlyCrawfish, with "The Wall" of course, anyone have that link handy? Or I can play through Assassins Creed 1+2, oh my bandwidth....
Now to decide on what to complete next. Still have Skyrim going but haven't played it in a few months, started Deus Ex HR so I might go with that, or start Fallout NV which I received from @ElderlyCrawfish, with "The Wall" of course, anyone have that link handy? Or I can play through Assassins Creed 1+2, oh my bandwidth....
Because if you're going to attempt to squeeze that big black monster into your slot you will need to be able to take at least 12 inches or else you're going to have a bad time...
PA forumer @Dr Mario Kart (Steam ID Shane200) Has entered and won a number of giveaways (especially during the previous sale). He took most of the items that he won and put them up as steamgift giveaways to the public after being told here that it was heavily frowned upon.
I am honestly a little upset as one of the few giveaways I did during the Summer Sale went to a scumbag instead of a deserving member of the community.
That sucks.
Honestly, I've been on the forums for a long time now and while it was tempting to enter the giveaways, it didn't feel right to enter unless I was also giving something away.
Now, I've never participated in these giveaways so maybe I'm being forward here but maybe next time gifting should be limited to those who also gift. Give-ith and thou shalt receive and all that. I don't know, just an idea.
I remember him. He's also the same guy a few weeks ago that flat out told everyone he enters every giveaway he sees whether he's interested in the game or not. We should have kicked him out of the steam groups back then.
Everyone flat out told him not to do that once it got out he won a copy of Killing Floor he didn't want. I don't imagine my opinion has any particular weight around here, but as someone who makes Steamgifts giveaways for the PA Steam groups, I'd prefer it if he were simply removed from the community.
Yeah, not exactly a huge loss.
I remember this, cuz I got up on my soap box and called for his head back then, and was told to chill and I did. I still think he is being a major Goose.
It is important that we give people the benefit of the doubt. I think calling for a chill was the right move back then.
Hope that's better, guess it really isn't vague enough.
I'm just playing spoiler police tonight
It is pretty amazing and i always sell the game on that. "Oh Darksiders? Best Zelda game and it has the most amazing end line".
When that happened my first reaction "oh shit yeah!" then "damn you credits!!!!"
Because if you're going to attempt to squeeze that big black monster into your slot you will need to be able to take at least 12 inches or else you're going to have a bad time...
Man Tux and Danger utterly smoked me in Gaslight's L.A Noire competition, both of their bits were pretty baller and I enjoyed reading them.
On the plus side I haven't written anything since I broke my hand so it was really nice to do that again, so a big thank you to Gaslight for putting on a competition that gave me the opportunity and the inspiration to do so. You are a hella classy human being good sir!
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Wow, just played the Chantelise demo... that game is damn charming. I kinda regret not snagging it during the sale now.
So, the X games. Are they all good, are some better than others, are they all dire? They appear to scratch an itch of mine, but I've been burned on games similar to this in the past and their metacritic ratings aren't the highest.
So, the X games. Are they all good, are some better than others, are they all dire? They appear to scratch an itch of mine, but I've been burned on games similar to this in the past and their metacritic ratings aren't the highest.
I can only speak somewhat for X3 as that is the only one that I played; there is (kinda) a story, but it is reeeeeeeeally a game that gives you what you put into it. It is a gigantic sandbox game with a reasonably steep learning curve and few hard boundaries. I sunk quite a few hours into it playing the grand trading aspect of it and fiddling with fleet combat, never really got into the building side. The solitary nature of the game got a little lonesome eventually but I had a lot of fun with it and am really looking forward to X Rebirth.
If you feel $10 is within your possible regret-tolerence threshold, I would say grab it. If that's too high but you're still curious, just grab X3+Terran Conflict.
One of the rules on Steamgifts is that you have to redeem the gift you won on your account and cannot regift it. I'm pretty sure that if @R0land1188 reports this to the admins, since it was one of his giveaways, he will be suspended or banned.
edit: he has won 6 that he didn't redeem, 4 of those regifted on public Steamgifts.
I reported him over on Steamgifts as well before I left the office. I will make sure that I get to an Admin about it as well over there.
PA forumer "Dr Mario Kart" (Steam ID Shane200) Has entered and won a number of giveaways (especially during the previous sale). He took most of the items that he won and put them up as steamgift giveaways to the public after being told here that it was heavily frowned upon.
I am honestly a little upset as one of the few giveaways I did during the Summer Sale went to a scumbag instead of a deserving member of the community.
That sucks.
Honestly, I've been on the forums for a long time now and while it was tempting to enter the giveaways, it didn't feel right to enter unless I was also giving something away.
Now, I've never participated in these giveaways so maybe I'm being forward here but maybe next time gifting should be limited to those who also gift. Give-ith and thou shalt receive and all that. I don't know, just an idea.
I remember him. He's also the same guy a few weeks ago that flat out told everyone he enters every giveaway he sees whether he's interested in the game or not. We should have kicked him out of the steam groups back then.
Everyone flat out told him not to do that once it got out he won a copy of Killing Floor he didn't want. I don't imagine my opinion has any particular weight around here, but as someone who makes Steamgifts giveaways for the PA Steam groups, I'd prefer it if he were simply removed from the community.
Yeah, not exactly a huge loss.
I remember this, cuz I got up on my soap box and called for his head back then, and was told to chill and I did. I still think he is being a major Goose.
Hey Steam thread, Banzai5150 has the right of it.
Glorious Edict is in effect so, as upsetting as acts of classlessness are to us all, don't go loosey-goosey on the namecalling. [EDIT: Not people quoted here. Other people, scandalized by this poor form.]
Also, I was the one calling for chilling back then. That's off. Fire for effect.
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I know it's been like seven years and we're in a post-Steam world now (or intra-Steam, whatever), but did they ever get rid of the godawful DRM that X3 Reunion was stuck with at release?
PA forumer @Dr Mario Kart (Steam ID Shane200) Has entered and won a number of giveaways (especially during the previous sale). He took most of the items that he won and put them up as steamgift giveaways to the public after being told here that it was heavily frowned upon.
I am honestly a little upset as one of the few giveaways I did during the Summer Sale went to a scumbag instead of a deserving member of the community.
That sucks.
Honestly, I've been on the forums for a long time now and while it was tempting to enter the giveaways, it didn't feel right to enter unless I was also giving something away.
Now, I've never participated in these giveaways so maybe I'm being forward here but maybe next time gifting should be limited to those who also gift. Give-ith and thou shalt receive and all that. I don't know, just an idea.
I remember him. He's also the same guy a few weeks ago that flat out told everyone he enters every giveaway he sees whether he's interested in the game or not. We should have kicked him out of the steam groups back then.
Everyone flat out told him not to do that once it got out he won a copy of Killing Floor he didn't want. I don't imagine my opinion has any particular weight around here, but as someone who makes Steamgifts giveaways for the PA Steam groups, I'd prefer it if he were simply removed from the community.
Yeah, not exactly a huge loss.
I remember this, cuz I got up on my soap box and called for his head back then, and was told to chill and I did. I still think he is being a major Goose.
It is important that we give people the benefit of the doubt. I think calling for a chill was the right move back then.
Now though, not so much.
Yeah, I do admit I went off rather harsh, but only because I really do enjoy this community and they way we take care of each other. I'm sure though, things will work out now that it's been noticed again, and people will do the right thing. Stay Classy Steam Thread...
Gifting shenanigans suck. I ended up giving a game to a moocher last winter, which is mostly why I tend to stick to silly little contests if I want to give something out now.
Which is a shame, Steamgifts is really convenient but that left such a bitter taste with me. Oh well, I kind of have fun scrambling game titles anyway so I guess its not a total loss!
I know it's been like seven years and we're in a post-Steam world now (or intra-Steam, whatever), but did they ever get rid of the godawful DRM that X3 Reunion was stuck with at release?
As far I can recall it was patched out around the 2.5 patch for Terran Conflict and I believe nothing contained within the Super Box has Starforce DRM anymore.
Hearing about gifting shenanigans makes me hesitant to create more giveaways for the main Penny Arcade group, but then again I want to make sure a wider number of folks get a chance to actually play all the 20+ games I bought as gifts during the sale.
Edit: In less dramatic and more derptastic news, can someone re-invite me to Armadeaddon?
Hope that's better, guess it really isn't vague enough.
I'm just playing spoiler police tonight
It is pretty amazing and i always sell the game on that. "Oh Darksiders? Best Zelda game and it has the most amazing end line".
When that happened my first reaction "oh shit yeah!" then "damn you credits!!!!"
Atleast you don't have to wait years for the sequel like those of us who played it day one and finished it in the same week. I would've been pissed were it not for the fact that it was so much awesome.
Hey, guys. thejadefalcon here, one of the mods on SteamGifts. I got pointed here by a support ticket and decided to sign up, answer any of your questions you may have, just generally try to be involved in the community surrounding SG (though I probably come off more like that old whiffy grandpa who tries to be in with the hip young crowd). First off, I'll say that this guy?
PA forumer @Dr Mario Kart (Steam ID Shane200) Has entered and won a number of giveaways (especially during the previous sale). He took most of the items that he won and put them up as steamgift giveaways to the public after being told here that it was heavily frowned upon.
I am honestly a little upset as one of the few giveaways I did during the Summer Sale went to a scumbag instead of a deserving member of the community.
He currently has a month's suspension for regifting and not activating his wins. I'm aware this is a semi-controversial rule sometimes, which was partly why I signed up, so I can help answer any questions about that or anything else you might be curious about.
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From what I remember reading in the thread when the game came out(I got it on release and didn't like it and wish I had spent my money on anything else), that once you get more points into some of your skills the rate that your stuff breaks decreases by quite a bit. Not sure how far in that is, as I only got to that life guard tower where you pick up all the quests and quit a bit later.
Now to decide on what to complete next. Still have Skyrim going but haven't played it in a few months, started Deus Ex HR so I might go with that, or start Fallout NV which I received from @ElderlyCrawfish, with "The Wall" of course, anyone have that link handy? Or I can play through Assassins Creed 1+2, oh my bandwidth....
Oh god, didn't realize that Jeor Mormont was voicing Death in #2, so awesome.
I'm just playing spoiler police tonight
It is pretty amazing and i always sell the game on that. "Oh Darksiders? Best Zelda game and it has the most amazing end line".
The Wall is from the Underground Hideout mod.
Downloading! Thanks again!
It is important that we give people the benefit of the doubt. I think calling for a chill was the right move back then.
Now though, not so much.
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On the plus side I haven't written anything since I broke my hand so it was really nice to do that again, so a big thank you to Gaslight for putting on a competition that gave me the opportunity and the inspiration to do so. You are a hella classy human being good sir!
Ah well, something to look forward to!
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And if you didn't get SR3, now you know why you need it next sale.
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I can only speak somewhat for X3 as that is the only one that I played; there is (kinda) a story, but it is reeeeeeeeally a game that gives you what you put into it. It is a gigantic sandbox game with a reasonably steep learning curve and few hard boundaries. I sunk quite a few hours into it playing the grand trading aspect of it and fiddling with fleet combat, never really got into the building side. The solitary nature of the game got a little lonesome eventually but I had a lot of fun with it and am really looking forward to X Rebirth.
If you feel $10 is within your possible regret-tolerence threshold, I would say grab it. If that's too high but you're still curious, just grab X3+Terran Conflict.
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I reported him over on Steamgifts as well before I left the office. I will make sure that I get to an Admin about it as well over there.
Hey Steam thread, Banzai5150 has the right of it.
Glorious Edict is in effect so, as upsetting as acts of classlessness are to us all, don't go loosey-goosey on the namecalling. [EDIT: Not people quoted here. Other people, scandalized by this poor form.]
Also, I was the one calling for chilling back then. That's off. Fire for effect.
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It's not that the Steam thread is less popular, it's just that its appeal is becoming more selective.
And now he never will be.
(I think I need to get a multi game going later tonight, but I'm cooking dinner.)
Yeah, I do admit I went off rather harsh, but only because I really do enjoy this community and they way we take care of each other. I'm sure though, things will work out now that it's been noticed again, and people will do the right thing. Stay Classy Steam Thread...
Which is a shame, Steamgifts is really convenient but that left such a bitter taste with me. Oh well, I kind of have fun scrambling game titles anyway so I guess its not a total loss!
Not many entries so far and no voting. Decided what to put in a giveaway next cause I am lazy
Grats on winning Fortune Summoners. Sent it over email a little while ago.
oh my god
great, now I need SR3. it's almost winter now, right
As far I can recall it was patched out around the 2.5 patch for Terran Conflict and I believe nothing contained within the Super Box has Starforce DRM anymore.
FFRK: 9rRG
Edit: In less dramatic and more derptastic news, can someone re-invite me to Armadeaddon?
Atleast you don't have to wait years for the sequel like those of us who played it day one and finished it in the same week. I would've been pissed were it not for the fact that it was so much awesome.
Steam ID: Good Life
He currently has a month's suspension for regifting and not activating his wins. I'm aware this is a semi-controversial rule sometimes, which was partly why I signed up, so I can help answer any questions about that or anything else you might be curious about.
Here you go: youtube.com/watch?v=z5FK6JXTPMY
He's cool.
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Okay, that sold me on SR3. I need it now.
dang
although, maybe it'll be <$10 by winter
1. Who's the genius that came up with steamgifts.com, and
2. How the hell did I not find out about it until, like, a week ago?
I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say "Thanks" for rollin' in.