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  • RoshinRoshin My backlog can be seen from space SwedenRegistered User regular
    Ignore this if it has already been mentioned (I can't be arsed to wade through the 500+ new posts since I was here last), but the original Shadow Warrior is available for free on Steam right now. :D

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  • ebotasticebotastic Going Gonzo In People's HeartsRegistered User regular
    edited May 2013
    I won the "had this game in the top ten of my wishlist" contest, which I didn't even know I had entered, and as a result @DoctorArch ninja-gifted me LA Noire like the awesome person he is. Thank you again!

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  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    Roshin wrote: »
    Ignore this if it has already been mentioned (I can't be arsed to wade through the 500+ new posts since I was here last), but the original Shadow Warrior is available for free on Steam right now. :D

    Since apparently my last post was bottomed...

    Anyone getting this to work? Every time I click on the "Play now" button it takes me to the community page instead.

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  • Talus9952Talus9952 Registered User regular
    Sumanai wrote: »
    Icemopper wrote: »
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    Icemopper wrote: »
    So I'm on the D's of my backlog now. Regarding Darksiders:

    It is fun, I'm sure, but I am having intense stuttering and audio syncing problems. Has anyone else had such trouble with Darksiders? It isn't horrible during gameplay (not great), but the cutscenes are basically a slideshow and the audio doesn't match anything visual. Pretty frustrating.

    That happened to me in my old computer that could barely run it. I think the problem is that the cutscenes are 720p wmv videos that are playing on top of the game and my CPU struggled to keep up with it. If your PC is better than a toaster then disregard this post.

    Hmm. It is better than a toaster. I'll keep lowering the resolution until it gets better.

    I hope it gets better, I kept hearing such good things about the game!

    Lowering the resolution might not help that much since the videos will probably still be played at full resolution, but it's worth a try. Since they are WMVs (seriously, who was the genius behind that decision?) it might have something to do with codecs and/or your version of Windows Media Player.

    I'm playing darksiders 2 right now, and am having my fair share of stuttering. Enabling VSync and using Catalyst Control Center(I have an ATI card) to turn off vertical, helped cut down some of it. There are several threads in the community discussion forums regarding this issue. You might check there for your problems. I don't recall having stuttering issues in darksiders 1, but 2 is definitely very noticeable.

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  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    Talus9952 wrote: »
    Sumanai wrote: »
    Icemopper wrote: »
    Sumanai wrote: »
    Icemopper wrote: »
    So I'm on the D's of my backlog now. Regarding Darksiders:

    It is fun, I'm sure, but I am having intense stuttering and audio syncing problems. Has anyone else had such trouble with Darksiders? It isn't horrible during gameplay (not great), but the cutscenes are basically a slideshow and the audio doesn't match anything visual. Pretty frustrating.

    That happened to me in my old computer that could barely run it. I think the problem is that the cutscenes are 720p wmv videos that are playing on top of the game and my CPU struggled to keep up with it. If your PC is better than a toaster then disregard this post.

    Hmm. It is better than a toaster. I'll keep lowering the resolution until it gets better.

    I hope it gets better, I kept hearing such good things about the game!

    Lowering the resolution might not help that much since the videos will probably still be played at full resolution, but it's worth a try. Since they are WMVs (seriously, who was the genius behind that decision?) it might have something to do with codecs and/or your version of Windows Media Player.

    I'm playing darksiders 2 right now, and am having my fair share of stuttering. Enabling VSync and using Catalyst Control Center(I have an ATI card) to turn off vertical, helped cut down some of it. There are several threads in the community discussion forums regarding this issue. You might check there for your problems. I don't recall having stuttering issues in darksiders 1, but 2 is definitely very noticeable.

    I can't even run the game. Just get sillhoutted characters and landscape, its mad.

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  • RoshinRoshin My backlog can be seen from space SwedenRegistered User regular
    Nocren wrote: »
    Roshin wrote: »
    Ignore this if it has already been mentioned (I can't be arsed to wade through the 500+ new posts since I was here last), but the original Shadow Warrior is available for free on Steam right now. :D

    Since apparently my last post was bottomed...

    Anyone getting this to work? Every time I click on the "Play now" button it takes me to the community page instead.

    I just tried it and it worked fine. A lot harder than I remember or maybe I'm just getting old... :D

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  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    There we go. Had to fully exit and restart Steam

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  • DaringDirkDaringDirk Daddy CEO Oakland, CARegistered User regular
    Nocren wrote: »
    Roshin wrote: »
    Ignore this if it has already been mentioned (I can't be arsed to wade through the 500+ new posts since I was here last), but the original Shadow Warrior is available for free on Steam right now. :D

    Since apparently my last post was bottomed...

    Anyone getting this to work? Every time I click on the "Play now" button it takes me to the community page instead.

    Close entirely out of Steam and then come back in and try again, I had to do so to get it to install (as did someone in the forums, which gave me the directions).

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  • CenoCeno pizza time Registered User regular
    I have 1 thing left to get in about 3 challenges in Tomb Raider and I'm at 100% and good lord I can't find them anywhere and I refuse to use a guide

  • rikdalyrikdaly Registered User regular
    Roshin wrote: »
    Ignore this if it has already been mentioned (I can't be arsed to wade through the 500+ new posts since I was here last), but the original Shadow Warrior is available for free on Steam right now. :D

    I've never played it before but free is a great price and I still enjoy games from that time, is it the whole game or is the "Free to Play" basically another name for shareware and it's the first episode for free? either way it's still a great price for some man shootin'

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  • Pixelated PixiePixelated Pixie They/Them Registered User regular
    Sword of the Stars: The Pit..

    On the one hand, I don't (REALLY DON'T) need another roguelike
    On the other hand, $5 and I feel like I've heard good stuff about it
    On the other other hand (don't ask), omfgbacklog!
    On the other... no, we won't go there.

    But seriously, is it worth nabbing now? Wait for Summer Dale? Just admit I already have dozens of games I don't have time to play? And should I order pizza for dinner?

    These are the questions that complicate my day.

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    Chipmunks are like nature's nipple clamps, I guess?
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  • an_altan_alt Registered User regular
    I picked up the Amazon bundle for CKII today and as I was clicking through the three or four pages of keys to copy into my text editor, it turns out I have keys for Mark of the Ninja, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, Deadlight, and a few others. I've been keeping an eye open for a good sale on MotN not realizing I had a key just sitting there.

    Also, on the off chance anyone wants it, I have a 50% off coupon for Evoland. Message me if you'd like it.

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  • BlazeFireBlazeFire Registered User regular
    Wait for the Summer Dale! Join in on Mt. Willpower. I'm lonely. :(

  • Pixelated PixiePixelated Pixie They/Them Registered User regular
    BlazeFire wrote: »
    Wait for the Summer Dale! Join in on Mt. Willpower. I'm lonely. :(

    Mt. Willpower?

    Mountain or molehill?

    A mountain by man-measurements, maybe? (like fish or... other things men measure with a suspicious ruler)

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    Chipmunks are like nature's nipple clamps, I guess?
  • BroncbusterBroncbuster Registered User regular
    Regardless, Order the pizza.

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  • Wooden SpoonWooden Spoon Great for SaucesRegistered User regular
    Mt. Willpower is like the mythical version of Olympus. It's huge on paper, and doesn't exist in reality.

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  • rikdalyrikdaly Registered User regular
    I'm not sure if anyone's posted this already but Amazon have a great deal on GTA IV complete & Max Payne 3 for $9.99

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  • staplerofpaperstaplerofpaper Registered User regular
    If I were to buy the GTA4, LA Noire, Max Payne set on Amazon with Steam codes for $12, does anyone know if the GTA4 key and the Episodes from Liberty City are separate or if I'll be able to activate it if I already have GTA4? I really want to give MP3 a try...

    fyi I am not sure that the bundle which has all three actually has the Episodes in it, it might just be GTA4 by itself. Also, I bought the GTA complete+ Max Payne bundle this morning and it was a single key for GTA, although GTA and Episodes then were two seperate downloads through Steam.

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  • CrayonCrayon Sleeps in the wrong bed. TejasRegistered User regular
    edited May 2013
    So, I did the whole "buy games on the steam iphone app" and on the way out of the purchase I clicked the link to install to my pc at home, except they're now not in my library. I have the confirmation emails saying they were purchased and I was charged. Hmmmmmmm.

    Edit: Had to reload steam...and they're there, just not downloaded. Thanks Steam!

    Crayon on
  • SteevLSteevL What can I do for you? Registered User regular
    DoctorArch wrote: »
    Houn wrote: »
    Big Classy wrote: »
    Crayon wrote: »
    Anyone having issues with the Mobile app today? I've been trying to stay signed in to make a purchase and it keeps closing the app on me.

    I've got a question about that. If I purchase from app will it download to my pc if I have the steam client open on my pc?

    It can do, you need to select it from the library though.

    The one thing I don't like about it is that it installs to the default steam location, which for me is on my SSD. Which is fine for some things, but most stuff I prefer to install to my larger spindle drive.

    Steam Mover. Sure it's after the fact, but it fixes the problem. Unless you're Team Fortress 2, which for some reason won't move over.

    Team Fortress 2 should work with Steam Mover now after they applied the Steam Pipe update to it a few months back!

  • DaringDirkDaringDirk Daddy CEO Oakland, CARegistered User regular
    Crayon wrote: »
    So, I did the whole "buy games on the steam iphone app" and on the way out of the purchase I clicked the link to install to my pc at home, except they're now not in my library. I have the confirmation emails saying they were purchased and I was charged. Hmmmmmmm.

    Edit: Had to reload steam...and they're there, just not downloaded. Thanks Steam!

    Thanks a LOT, Obama!

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  • jclastjclast Registered User regular
    That makes me feel better. Despite being called "The Complete Pack" the Sleeping Dogs bundle on Amazon is the base game, Nightmare at North Point, and a bunch of cosmetic stuff I don't care about - exactly what I have on 360! Yay!

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  • BlazeFireBlazeFire Registered User regular
    Mt. Willpower is like the mythical version of Olympus. It's huge on paper, and doesn't exist in reality.

    If I cover my eyes, I can pretend I am wherever I want to be.

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  • The Dude With HerpesThe Dude With Herpes Lehi, UTRegistered User regular
    Mt. Willpower is like the mythical version of Olympus. It's huge on paper, and doesn't exist in reality.

    Mt. Willpower in regards to Steam sales is more like Sisyphus's hill.

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  • DaringDirkDaringDirk Daddy CEO Oakland, CARegistered User regular
    Mt. Willpower is like the mythical version of Olympus. It's huge on paper, and doesn't exist in reality.

    Mt. Willpower in regards to Steam sales is more like Sisyphus's hill.

    I haven't been late on a mortgage payment yet. They can't repossess until, like, 3 late payments or so minimum, right? So, $100 into the Steam Wallet isn't REALLY irresponsible to participate in the giftbombing extravaganza that will be Summer Dale, is it? Maybe I can run it through a PayPal payment so it's harder to track for the wife...

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  • OrivonOrivon Happy Fun Ball They/ThemRegistered User regular
    edited May 2013
    Picked up the pit and have played it for a few hours. I can see myself putting a lot of time into this game.

    Started as a marine and was doing pretty well, except for a door destroying my assault rifle on the first floor, until I came across a large protean.
    Threw a few grenades at it then shot it with my auto pistol, I did not expect it to leave behind two medium proteans.

    Killed one of them to see it become two small proteans, the three of them then went on to kill me.

    In retrospect I should have left it alone.

    This game is really good and is easily worth 5 dollars.

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  • Pixelated PixiePixelated Pixie They/Them Registered User regular
    So my plan was to get the pizza, and not get the game.

    Well, I got SOTS: The Pit. But I didn't buy it. Thanks to @rikdaly, it happily resides in my library just waiting for an opportunity to kick my butt. Repeatedly. All over.

    And I didn't get the pizza. I went out for dinner instead.

    Funny how even the simplest plans fall all to hell. :P

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    Chipmunks are like nature's nipple clamps, I guess?
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  • The Dude With HerpesThe Dude With Herpes Lehi, UTRegistered User regular
    DaringDirk wrote: »
    Mt. Willpower is like the mythical version of Olympus. It's huge on paper, and doesn't exist in reality.

    Mt. Willpower in regards to Steam sales is more like Sisyphus's hill.

    I haven't been late on a mortgage payment yet. They can't repossess until, like, 3 late payments or so minimum, right? So, $100 into the Steam Wallet isn't REALLY irresponsible to participate in the giftbombing extravaganza that will be Summer Dale, is it? Maybe I can run it through a PayPal payment so it's harder to track for the wife...

    These days, depending on where you live, you damn near have to sue the bank to foreclose.

    My brother lives in Phoenix and after his wife passed away he just stopped paying for ages and the bank straight up just didn't care. They wouldn't forclose so he couldn't get out of the mortgage, but he wasn't paying the morgage so :rotate:

    My point is, all the sales!

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  • CorpekataCorpekata Registered User regular
    edited May 2013
    Y'know, a while ago Dementium 2 the Ward was on the registry, which seemed really weird. It's a DS horror game, and no mention of the first game. Even weirder when I just put together that the Dementium devs are the same guys behind Mutant Mudds, a rather prolific title stuck in Greenlight hell. What on earth is going on between that dev and Valve exactly? I will officially be mind boggled if a DS game with middling reviews that is a sequel to a game that's not even on the platform hits Steam before something as acclaimed as Mudds.

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  • Wooden SpoonWooden Spoon Great for SaucesRegistered User regular
    I'm pretty sure that when the bank codes your late/non payment, there's probably a code specifically for Summer Dale.

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  • InkSplatInkSplat 100%ed Bad Rats. Registered User regular
    What carries over after death in The Pit? Unlocks like in FTL, or some equipment and such like Shiren? I mean, I really shouldn't even be considering it..but I'm weak.

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  • CrayonCrayon Sleeps in the wrong bed. TejasRegistered User regular
    edited May 2013
    I just drank so much whisky and the first person to PM me here will get a game off of their wishlist*. The only caveat? At one point in the future you get drunk and do the same thing.


    *Must provide me with your steam name.

    Crayon on
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  • Wooden SpoonWooden Spoon Great for SaucesRegistered User regular
    Crayon wrote: »
    I just drank so much whisky and the first person to PM me here will get a game off of their wishlist*. The only caveat? At one point in the future you get drunk and do the same thing.


    *Must provide me with your steam name.
    This is how to run a contest.

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  • heenatoheenato Alice Leywind Registered User regular
    Crayon wrote: »
    I just drank so much whisky and the first person to PM me here will get a game off of their wishlist*. The only caveat? At one point in the future you get drunk and do the same thing.


    *Must provide me with your steam name.
    Is the stipulation of being drunk a nessesity for the chain to continue?

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  • CrayonCrayon Sleeps in the wrong bed. TejasRegistered User regular
    heenato wrote: »
    Crayon wrote: »
    I just drank so much whisky and the first person to PM me here will get a game off of their wishlist*. The only caveat? At one point in the future you get drunk and do the same thing.


    *Must provide me with your steam name.
    Is the stipulation of being drunk a nessesity for the chain to continue?

    The drunk is not necessary, the niceness, however, is!

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  • SumanaiSumanai muh PTRegistered User regular
    InkSplat wrote: »
    What carries over after death in The Pit? Unlocks like in FTL, or some equipment and such like Shiren? I mean, I really shouldn't even be considering it..but I'm weak.

    I think the only thing that carries over are the decrypted messages/recipes progression.

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  • FreiFrei A French Prometheus Unbound DeadwoodRegistered User regular
    Anyone have a spare trading card beta invite now? Figured it has calmed down enough. steamid is chaceincase.

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  • SmokeStacksSmokeStacks Registered User regular
    Everybody should buy the Humble Indie Bundle. That is all.

    I want to but I am brooooooooooke. I get paid tomorrow though. I want to see if Dear Ester runs well on my toaster because I hear it's just a game where you wander around and check stuff out and that sounds right up my alley.

    balerbower wrote: »
    over the wkd, I got alan wake/american nightmare+xcom:eu for a total of $15 ($5 for alan wake humble bundle + $10 for xcom amazon sale).

    incredible.

    now I got five games in my backlog. and I just got this new computer like a week ago.

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  • cooljammer00cooljammer00 Hey Small Christmas-Man!Registered User regular
    I drank an old beer from the fridge last night. Does that count? It's Autumn Harvest themed, to give you an idea of the timeline.

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  • CrayonCrayon Sleeps in the wrong bed. TejasRegistered User regular
    How has no one PM'd me yet even after making it clear you don't have to be drunk!? Man, you sober people and your rules.

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