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  • BigDesBigDes Registered User regular
    Elin wrote: »
    BigDes wrote: »
    Man, this sucks

    Want Xcom but we're in the middle of a sale and even though I know it won't go on a daily I just have to wait in case

    I may be sleep deprived but XCom is the daily. Right now.

    Oh goddammit that's what I get for not refreshing the store front

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  • BigDesBigDes Registered User regular
    Basement Collection Steam Key
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    Cave Story+ Steam Key
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    Offspring Fling Steam Key
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  • DrascinDrascin Registered User regular
    Drascin wrote: »
    Stolls wrote: »
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    All right, Space Marine acquired. Along with some DLC for Sleeping Dogs and XCOM.

    And Fairy Bloom Freesia.

    I-it was four dollars.

    ...how fucked am I.

    The funny thing is that the colorful and flowery fairy game is markedly more difficult than the supposedly adult grrr one :P.

    Yeah, the first boss has an attack that is basically "I win, you die" on normal difficulty unless you've fully upgraded your block skill - and since he's the FIRST boss, you probably don't have a lot of skill points to throw into block yet.

    Would strongly recommend the first play through for anyone to be on easy, after which you can roll your purchased skills over into a NG+

    You don't need all the points, I found, at least on Normal. If you block and position yourself it's quite doable. I think I didn't have points in block there yet.

    Now, the third boss? Freaking ninja wizards, man. Better come with full block or a really good timing at doing Just Defenses, or you're going to see the floor a lot.

    Steam ID: Right here.
  • EmberquickEmberquick Master of Dungeons Deep UndergroundRegistered User regular
    edited December 2012
    Stolls wrote: »
    Also, I'm sure this came up earlier, but Space Marine for sevenbuxfifty: worth it? I'm assuming yes, since Dawn of War has forever given me a soft spot for WH40k.

    Oh, Yes--Space Marine is *so* worth $7.50.

    Though who can truly put a price on feeling like a total badass? And Orcs (Orcz?) screaming at you with British accents.

    "SPAYCE MURHEEN!"

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  • imperialparadoximperialparadox Houston, TXRegistered User regular
    Drascin wrote: »
    Drascin wrote: »
    Stolls wrote: »
    Stolls wrote: »
    All right, Space Marine acquired. Along with some DLC for Sleeping Dogs and XCOM.

    And Fairy Bloom Freesia.

    I-it was four dollars.

    ...how fucked am I.

    The funny thing is that the colorful and flowery fairy game is markedly more difficult than the supposedly adult grrr one :P.

    Yeah, the first boss has an attack that is basically "I win, you die" on normal difficulty unless you've fully upgraded your block skill - and since he's the FIRST boss, you probably don't have a lot of skill points to throw into block yet.

    Would strongly recommend the first play through for anyone to be on easy, after which you can roll your purchased skills over into a NG+

    You don't need all the points, I found, at least on Normal. If you block and position yourself it's quite doable. I think I didn't have points in block there yet.

    Now, the third boss? Freaking ninja wizards, man. Better come with full block or a really good timing at doing Just Defenses, or you're going to see the floor a lot.

    I'm glad to see that you are having to earn your fairy wings! :p

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  • EmberquickEmberquick Master of Dungeons Deep UndergroundRegistered User regular
    BigDes wrote: »
    Offspring Fling Steam Key
    8WB8I-DVBLJ-6MA90

    I snagged this--many thanks, Des!

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    Holy shit, these Tom Clancy deals are good.

  • Dark_SideDark_Side Registered User regular
    Jesus Hotline Miami is good. The soundtrack alone is completely worth the money. Wish I had paid full price for it now instead of grabbing it on sale.

  • VamosVamos Registered User regular
    BigDes wrote: »
    Cave Story+ Steam Key
    PM9WD-6PD5B-2385T

    Snagged. Thanks, BigDes!

  • Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan Registered User regular
    How nitpicky are the Rainbow Six Vegas games? I love Vegas, but I suck at games where you poke your head out at the wrong time and are instantly dead and have to start over.

  • DehumanizedDehumanized Registered User regular
    edited December 2012
    Dark_Side wrote: »
    Jesus Hotline Miami is good. The soundtrack alone is completely worth the money. Wish I had paid full price for it now instead of grabbing it on sale.

    If you'd like to show additional support for the game, the soundtrack is available here, and includes links to the artists who contributed tracks to the game:



    Fun fact: the full version of the title track ("Horse Steppin'" is ten fucking minutes long).

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  • SumanaiSumanai muh PTRegistered User regular
    That is one big list of games. I had no idea there were so many Tom Clancy games on Steam.

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  • iRevertiRevert Tactical Martha Stewart Registered User regular
    but I suck at games where you poke your head out at the wrong time and are instantly dead and have to start over.

    You know there is this game called ARMA...

  • DrakeDrake Edgelord Trash Below the ecliptic plane.Registered User regular
    How nitpicky are the Rainbow Six Vegas games? I love Vegas, but I suck at games where you poke your head out at the wrong time and are instantly dead and have to start over.

    They aren't my cup of joe so I haven't played them, but from what I understand there's no more planning stage and there is a cover system and regenerating health. So probably not as unforgiving as the earlier installments.

  • striderjgstriderjg Registered User regular
    edited December 2012
    Drake wrote: »
    How nitpicky are the Rainbow Six Vegas games? I love Vegas, but I suck at games where you poke your head out at the wrong time and are instantly dead and have to start over.

    They aren't my cup of joe so I haven't played them, but from what I understand there's no more planning stage and there is a cover system and regenerating health. So probably not as unforgiving as the earlier installments.

    This. They are nothing like the originals. Typical cover base shooter. Pop into 3p for cover. Not badly executed for what they are though. They are rather forgiving. They're designed with a controller in mind. You can always coop up with someone too.

    Edit: Just added a few line that's probably actually the most critical to the actual question asked:)

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  • Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    I hate to come begging into the Steam thread but boy howdy that's what I'm doing.

    I bought two copies of the Dead Rising 2 all in one pak a few days ago whilst on vacation to play with the BF and it appears you can't actually buy two at once and so I only got one. Does anyone have an extra I can buy off of them or buy them something in return? Shoot me a PM or similar electro-message.

  • Dark Raven XDark Raven X Laugh hard, run fast, be kindRegistered User regular
    Just noticed; Hotline Miami ain't unlocking Steam achievements

    How come

    Need my cheevos

    Oh brilliant
  • bobwocobobwoco Registered User regular
    edited December 2012
    BigDes wrote: »
    Basement Collection Steam Key
    8HAYA-VLIW6-NEZ5R

    Snagged this. Thanks for the keys!

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  • CorsiniCorsini Registered User regular
    Are the DLCs for Space Marine worthwhile? I have the basic game (still in the game bank) and I'm not sure if I want to get the Dreadnought DLC or the Chaos Map Pack.

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  • Mercutio87Mercutio87 So build that wall and build it strong cause We'll be there before too longRegistered User regular
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  • EliminationElimination Registered User regular
    Corsini wrote: »
    Are the DLCs for Space Marine worthwhile? I have the basic game (still in the game bank) and I'm not sure if I want to get the Dreadnought DLC or the Chaos Map Pack.

    I havent been able to find anyone on multi for ages on that game, so i'd say probably not worth it unless you have people you can play it with already.

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  • BigDesBigDes Registered User regular
    Corsini wrote: »
    Are the DLCs for Space Marine worthwhile? I have the basic game (still in the game bank) and I'm not sure if I want to get the Dreadnought DLC or the Chaos Map Pack.

    Nah, they're all for multiplayer and that must be pretty dead by now I think

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  • Stabbity StyleStabbity Style He/Him | Warning: Mothership Reporting Kennewick, WARegistered User regular
    ! @BornToHula just gifted me Cave Story+! Love me some Metroidvania :D What a classy guy.

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  • SteevLSteevL What can I do for you? Registered User regular
    Woohoo, finally got a payment to go through with Green Man Gaming and picked up the BL2 season pass for $10.50! I wonder if it wasn't working because I was using the internet connection at work?
    Just noticed; Hotline Miami ain't unlocking Steam achievements

    How come

    Need my cheevos

    Weird. Are you making sure to say yes to Steamworks when you boot it up? I know there are no in-game notifications for getting achievements, but I definitely got them when I was playing it.

  • Gear GirlGear Girl More class than a state university Registered User regular
    Thanks to @Ruiner999 for a collection of basements. Im not sure what Im going to do with them though.

  • baudattitudebaudattitude Registered User regular
    How nitpicky are the Rainbow Six Vegas games? I love Vegas, but I suck at games where you poke your head out at the wrong time and are instantly dead and have to start over.

    Your npc buddies in R6V are BEASTS and will cheerfully clear rooms for you with little or no risk on your part.

    The first level of the first game is frightfully brown, unfortunately. Once you get through it, though, you get to Vegas proper and it turns into a really pretty game.

  • an_altan_alt Registered User regular
    Working my way through DX:HR when I saw some notifications pop up one right after the other. @mercutio87 sent me not one, not two, but three quality titles - FTL, The Binding of Isaac, and Dungeons of Dredmor.

    That's very classy of you and I really appreciate it.

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  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    SteevL wrote: »
    Woohoo, finally got a payment to go through with Green Man Gaming and picked up the BL2 season pass for $10.50! I wonder if it wasn't working because I was using the internet connection at work?
    Just noticed; Hotline Miami ain't unlocking Steam achievements

    How come

    Need my cheevos

    Weird. Are you making sure to say yes to Steamworks when you boot it up? I know there are no in-game notifications for getting achievements, but I definitely got them when I was playing it.

    I enabled it, but I'm having the same problem. The game does warn that Steamworks may cause problems, so I'm not sure if there's a workaround (or just decide not to use it).

  • oakkeoakke Registered User regular
    Yeah it's a known bug. It wasn't registering my achievements either, but suddenly started unlocking them normally without me changing anything.

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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    Forge is something I've wanted for a while, but does it execute the idea well enough for 10 bucks?

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  • milskimilski Poyo! Registered User regular
    edited December 2012
    I know it's a bit late, but I finally got my Christmas paycheck and gifts in and could drop in what I pledged for Child's Play... and a little bit extra.

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    Now I've just got to LP something terrible for you guys.

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  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    oakke wrote: »
    Yeah it's a known bug. It wasn't registering my achievements either, but suddenly started unlocking them normally without me changing anything.

    Sounds like a similar issue The Binding of Isaac had. If they'll unlock retroactively, then it's fine.

    Based on the enormous praise from Giant Bomb, I'm interested in trying out the free flash game Frog Fractions. I was wondering if there was a way to save the game directly and add it as a non-Steam shortcut.

    If that involves any dubious methods or programs, then disregard the question.

  • aerynkellyaerynkelly nothing to see here, move along Registered User regular
    kalia wrote: »
    kalia wrote: »
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    I wondered, with your image only speaking, how you would respond but I find this just as humorous as your previous weapon comparison :D

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  • SkexisSkexis Registered User regular
    How nitpicky are the Rainbow Six Vegas games? I love Vegas, but I suck at games where you poke your head out at the wrong time and are instantly dead and have to start over.

    Not very. I'll be the first to admit I hate trial and error, and I really enjoyed the hell out of both games. Regenerating health is a big part of that on lower difficulties, but if you turn the difficulty up, it's usually one shot kill. With the sweet cover system and streamlined AI cohorts, it'll be fun regardless, but difficulty will make a big difference in how much abuse you can take.

    The multiplayer is great fun too, so if all you want to do is get on with a friend and shoot some terrorists, there's the terrorist hunt mode available, although the enemy spawn system in that mode can be cheap at times. Definitely keeps you on your toes, though.

  • galenbladegalenblade Registered User regular
    edited December 2012
    @Professor_Snugglesworth is a scholar and a gentleman, gifting me Cave Story out of the blue. Much obliged, sir.

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  • EmberquickEmberquick Master of Dungeons Deep UndergroundRegistered User regular
    edited December 2012
    Ahhhhhhh. FTL FINALLY went on sale!

    I've almost paid full price for it so many times (and I'm sure it would have been worth it), but since there's no metagame for this sale I have to invent my own--like playing the home game of "The Price is Right" with my wishlist . . . .

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  • baudattitudebaudattitude Registered User regular
    Couscous wrote: »
    Holy shit, these Tom Clancy deals are good.

    It finally kind of feels like a Steam sale when you can say "I could pick up drive thru for two on the way home... Or I could get half a dozen tactical shooters AND make points with the wife by cooking dinner instead."

    Just have to go through the game bank and see which ones I'm missing. :)


  • SightTDWSightTDW Registered User regular
    I received the wonderful gift of Dead Rising 2 Complete. Just when I thought I was running out of creative new ways to mow down the undead.

    I'm going to have to step up the class here pretty soon.

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  • SteevLSteevL What can I do for you? Registered User regular
    Jeez, while I love it when we get soundtracks with these various Indie Bundles, it's annoying when you get that occasional one that has no mp3tag information in it, or just messed up information. Cave Story+ and Basement Collection, I am looking at you.

  • baudattitudebaudattitude Registered User regular
    Drascin wrote: »
    Drascin wrote: »
    Stolls wrote: »
    Stolls wrote: »
    All right, Space Marine acquired. Along with some DLC for Sleeping Dogs and XCOM.

    And Fairy Bloom Freesia.

    I-it was four dollars.

    ...how fucked am I.

    The funny thing is that the colorful and flowery fairy game is markedly more difficult than the supposedly adult grrr one :P.

    Yeah, the first boss has an attack that is basically "I win, you die" on normal difficulty unless you've fully upgraded your block skill - and since he's the FIRST boss, you probably don't have a lot of skill points to throw into block yet.

    Would strongly recommend the first play through for anyone to be on easy, after which you can roll your purchased skills over into a NG+

    You don't need all the points, I found, at least on Normal. If you block and position yourself it's quite doable. I think I didn't have points in block there yet.

    Now, the third boss? Freaking ninja wizards, man. Better come with full block or a really good timing at doing Just Defenses, or you're going to see the floor a lot.

    Oh, yes, Miss "Do You Like Knives? How About I Throw A Lot Of Them At You?"

    In the guardian mode, you get to fight an amped-up version of her and another boss at the same time, just for extra fun.

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