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  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    I had the Morrowind discs a while back, but for some reason couldn't get into the game and lost them in the move to my current place.

    Now that I've really tasted Fallout 3 and Oblivion, I'm willing to give them another shot. I'm thinking some kind of roguish spear-wielding argonian. That could be hilarious.

    Tell me, if I were to pick up Morrowind, what are the top 5 mods I should get?

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  • Professor PhobosProfessor Phobos Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    I never played the Morrowind expansions or Shivering Isles. Or Knights of the Nine, for that matter.

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  • LagnarLagnar Halifax, Nova scotiaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Damn, this is tempting. I havent played Morrowind or Oblivion in a while, and sadly over the years have lost the disks. Gona think about this.

    Is it safe to assume mods will work ok with these? I remember the numerours graphical mods Morrwind had that made it much better looking. I never really tried many with Oblivion however, so that would be a whole new treat. Granted alot of modders have probably moved to Fallout 3, so I wouldent expect as many new ones for these.

    Looking at my steam account im a little suprise the amount ive bought on steam, however I can safely safe that every purchase was worth the money. Granted I do buy the majority of my games on sale, I think tf2 and zeno clash are the only ones that I paid full price for. This will most likely be another worth addition.

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  • thorpethorpe Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    I had the Morrowind discs a while back, but for some reason couldn't get into the game and lost them in the move to my current place.

    Now that I've really tasted Fallout 3 and Oblivion, I'm willing to give them another shot. I'm thinking some kind of roguish spear-wielding argonian. That could be hilarious.

    Tell me, if I were to pick up Morrowind, what are the top 5 mods I should get?

    Just make sure you get the one that removes the fog from the game and enables distance viewing.

    It is spectacular.

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  • augustaugust where you come from is gone Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    thorpe wrote: »
    I had the Morrowind discs a while back, but for some reason couldn't get into the game and lost them in the move to my current place.

    Now that I've really tasted Fallout 3 and Oblivion, I'm willing to give them another shot. I'm thinking some kind of roguish spear-wielding argonian. That could be hilarious.

    Tell me, if I were to pick up Morrowind, what are the top 5 mods I should get?

    Just make sure you get the one that removes the fog from the game and enables distance viewing.

    It is spectacular.

    It's this:

    http://timeslip.chorrol.com/mge.html

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  • freakish lightfreakish light butterdick jones and his heavenly asshole machineRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    elevature wrote: »
    I own Oblivion on the 360 and was really into it for a while, until I learned about the enemy level scaling, and then my interest just dropped off. But I think I may enjoy it on the PC, since the controls will be better, and I know about the scaling going in...and $25 for both Oblivion and Morrowind is a very good deal.

    Decisions.

    Ahahaha. Dude, as long as you can run Oblivion, mods fix every single thing that is wrong with the game, and probably anything you can think of. If you're worried about game mechanics... don't.

    Oh, and there's increased texture resolution, new monsters, quests, land masses... more everything. For free from the community.

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  • SageinaRageSageinaRage Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Would the graphical extender work if running it from steam? It's not a standard plugin.

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  • ImpersonatorImpersonator Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Don't make me spend more than 30€ for the Deluxe Pack and Call of Cthulhu... :(

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  • augustaugust where you come from is gone Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Would the graphical extender work if running it from steam? It's not a standard plugin.

    No idea. Part of the reason I'm holding off on buying it from Steam.

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  • Professor PhobosProfessor Phobos Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Someone should make or resurrect an Elder Scrolls thread. I have a feeling the Steam release will rekindle some interest, and I don't want to be all asking about "good mods to get" here.

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  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    august wrote: »
    Would the graphical extender work if running it from steam? It's not a standard plugin.

    No idea. Part of the reason I'm holding off on buying it from Steam.

    Hmmm... I kinda assumed it would, but maybe not?

    That would just be stupid on Valve and Bethesda's parts. If you can't run mods (graphical or otherwise) in these games... what's the point?

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  • freakish lightfreakish light butterdick jones and his heavenly asshole machineRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    As long as it doesn't modify the executable I think it's OK. If anything actually does give you a new .exe that replaces Steam's, then it will not work. Replacing textures and files is fair game though.

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  • augustaugust where you come from is gone Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    MGE is pretty invasive and I think very well might alter the exe. And the standard Unofficial Patches that you need for various mods. And the Script Extenders.

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  • PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Great. Atari puts two game on Steam that I'm somewhat interested in and:
    This item is currently unavailable in your region
    Screw you Atari.

    I think the initial announcement of Atari games on Steam even said that their games would become available worldwider "soon". Bunch of bullshit.

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  • SageinaRageSageinaRage Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    august wrote: »
    Would the graphical extender work if running it from steam? It's not a standard plugin.

    No idea. Part of the reason I'm holding off on buying it from Steam.

    Hmmm... I kinda assumed it would, but maybe not?

    That would just be stupid on Valve and Bethesda's parts. If you can't run mods (graphical or otherwise) in these games... what's the point?

    Well like I said, it's not a standard plugin. Everything else should work fine, because you manage them from inside the game - this one you don't. It's a separate .exe you run. It depends on how they made the mod, which steam has no real control over.

    edit:: someone who's picking it up on steam should test it out though. It's well worth it to try. The far landscape is easily one of my favorite changes.

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  • DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    thorpe wrote: »
    Oblivion, Shivering Isles, Knights of the 9, and all of the DLC for 20 dollars?

    That is a fucking excellent purchase.

    For $25 you can get all of that PLUS Morrowind and it's two expansions. Now that is a fucking excellent purchase.

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  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    august wrote: »
    Would the graphical extender work if running it from steam? It's not a standard plugin.

    No idea. Part of the reason I'm holding off on buying it from Steam.

    Hmmm... I kinda assumed it would, but maybe not?

    That would just be stupid on Valve and Bethesda's parts. If you can't run mods (graphical or otherwise) in these games... what's the point?

    Well like I said, it's not a standard plugin. Everything else should work fine, because you manage them from inside the game - this one you don't. It's a separate .exe you run. It depends on how they made the mod, which steam has no real control over.

    edit:: someone who's picking it up on steam should test it out though. It's well worth it to try. The far landscape is easily one of my favorite changes.

    I'll be giving it a shot tonight, though someone will probably beat me to it.

    I mean, $25 for both these games plus all the DLC... I don't think I can say no.

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  • XtarathXtarath Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Someone should make or resurrect an Elder Scrolls thread. I have a feeling the Steam release will rekindle some interest, and I don't want to be all asking about "good mods to get" here.

    Already done.

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  • PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    heh
    http://steamcommunity.com/games/Portal/announcements/detail/55316082744817146
    This is also the first post since the new Steam Comments system went live. So don't forget to share your thoughts on these (or any of the previous) links!
    The settings on this account do not allow you to add comments.
    He may work for Valve, but he doesn't know what the permissions on the official Portal group are.

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  • SudsSuds Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
  • DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Suds wrote: »


    I can't view those at work due to websense (Reason: The Websense category "MP3 and Audio Download Services" is filtered), what are they?

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  • darunia106darunia106 J-bob in games Death MountainRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Darmak wrote: »
    Suds wrote: »


    I can't view those at work due to websense (Reason: The Websense category "MP3 and Audio Download Services" is filtered), what are they?

    Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena and Ghosbusters.

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  • DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Awesome, I've been wanting to play the new Riddick game anyways.

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  • PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    darunia106 wrote: »
    Darmak wrote: »
    Suds wrote: »


    I can't view those at work due to websense (Reason: The Websense category "MP3 and Audio Download Services" is filtered), what are they?

    Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena and Ghosbusters.

    Or This item is currently unavailable in your region. Screw you Atari.

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  • augustaugust where you come from is gone Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    I'm also betting the Unofficial DCotE patch is incompatible with the Steam version because it alters the exe.

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  • RoyceSraphimRoyceSraphim Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Now the question is, which body type enhancer and their respective armors to get?

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  • CherrnCherrn Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Peewi wrote: »
    darunia106 wrote: »
    Darmak wrote: »
    Suds wrote: »


    I can't view those at work due to websense (Reason: The Websense category "MP3 and Audio Download Services" is filtered), what are they?

    Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena and Ghosbusters.

    Or This item is currently unavailable in your region. Screw you Atari.

    Hey, you'll get the chance to pay €60 for it soon enough

    :(

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  • UselesswarriorUselesswarrior Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Why is Ghostbusters only $30 for the PC? I thought this was going for $60 for the 360 and PS3. Did they spit on it or something?

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  • subediisubedii Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Why is Ghostbusters only $30 for the PC? I thought this was going for $60 for the 360 and PS3. Did they spit on it or something?

    The PC version doesn't have multiplayer. Usually PC games retail for about $50 IIRC, so it's about a $20 reduction.

    Also (and this is a guess on my part), possibly a lower pricepoint for the smaller audience in the hopes that it'll sell more.

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  • DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    subedii wrote: »
    Why is Ghostbusters only $30 for the PC? I thought this was going for $60 for the 360 and PS3. Did they spit on it or something?

    The PC version doesn't have multiplayer. Usually PC games retail for about $50 IIRC, so it's about a $20 reduction.

    Also (and this is a guess on my part), possibly a lower pricepoint for a smaller audience.

    Because no one plays PC games, m i rite???

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  • SudsSuds Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Peewi wrote: »
    darunia106 wrote: »
    Darmak wrote: »
    Suds wrote: »


    I can't view those at work due to websense (Reason: The Websense category "MP3 and Audio Download Services" is filtered), what are they?

    Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena and Ghosbusters.

    Or This item is currently unavailable in your region. Screw you Atari.

    There are ways around this. Message me on Steam.

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  • BiopticBioptic Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Darmak wrote: »
    subedii wrote: »
    Why is Ghostbusters only $30 for the PC? I thought this was going for $60 for the 360 and PS3. Did they spit on it or something?

    The PC version doesn't have multiplayer. Usually PC games retail for about $50 IIRC, so it's about a $20 reduction.

    Also (and this is a guess on my part), possibly a lower pricepoint for a smaller audience.

    Because no one plays PC games, m i rite???

    Oh come on - you know what he means. PC sales tend to be lower for multi-platform titles, and this is hardly a AAA draw for PC gamers - probably needs all the sales help it can get. Plus, y'know - it's a digital download. In theory lends itself to release-day discounts, even if rarely in practice.

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  • UselesswarriorUselesswarrior Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Personally Ghostbusters looks like a game I would prefer on consoles.

    But the Oblivion deal is so good that I kind of wish that I didn't already own them.

    When are they going to get the Sims 3 all up in here?

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  • subediisubedii Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Personally Ghostbusters looks like a game I would prefer on consoles.

    But the Oblivion deal is so good that I kind of wish that I didn't already own them.

    When are they going to get the Sims 3 all up in here?

    I'm thinking probably never. The Sims is EA's baby, and they've got their own DD service. Whilst it's true that EA have released some games on Steam, with a major seller like this (and it's hard to think of bigger titles for EA than The Sims 3) they're probably going to want to push their own service for DD.

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  • EchoEcho ski-bap ba-dapModerator mod
    edited June 2009
    I got all excited when I saw Riddick on Steam, but it's NA only right now. :x

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  • mspencermspencer PAX [ENFORCER] Council Bluffs, IARegistered User regular
    edited June 2009
    I'm tempted to get that Oblivion deluxe pack, but no Shivering Isles anywhere on Steam? Or is that something I'd have to buy separately?

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  • PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Echo wrote: »
    I got all excited when I saw Riddick on Steam, but it's NA only right now. :x
    Suds wrote: »
    There are ways around this. Message me on Steam.

    I don't think I was going to get either of them, but I don't like it when things are region locked.

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  • HavelockHavelock Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    Echo wrote: »
    I got all excited when I saw Riddick on Steam, but it's NA only right now. :x

    If there was some way for me to buy just the Dark Athena content, I would gladly throw Steam my money. But since I have to buy the entire Riddick game all over again just for two hours or so of new content, well, fuck that. I'll wait a year or two until I can get it on the cheap.

    I like Riddick, but I don't like Riddick enough to warrant spending $60 just because the marketing man behind the game is a fucking jackass.

    /rant

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  • IdolNinjaIdolNinja Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    mspencer wrote: »
    I'm tempted to get that Oblivion deluxe pack, but no Shivering Isles anywhere on Steam? Or is that something I'd have to buy separately?

    Both Shivering Isles and the Knights of the Nine expansions are already included with the Oblivion GOTY edition.

    The Deluxe GOTY version on Steam additionally includes the rest of the DLC:
    Fighter's Stronghold Expansion
    Live the life of a noble warrior in this expansive castle with private quarters, grand dining hall, and a wine cellar.

    Spell Tome Treasures
    Get these books and find low and high-level spells, as well as new powerful spells with multiple effects added.

    Vile Lair
    An underwater multilevel hideout for evil players to find refuge, providing your character with safe haven.

    Mehrune's Razor
    Conquer one of the deepest and most challenging dungeons in all of Cyrodiil to claim this fearsome weapon.

    The Thieves Den
    Uncover a famous pirate's lost ship and claim it for your own. Designed for stealth-based characters.

    Wizard's Tower
    In the frozen mountains of Cyrodiil stands Frostcrag Spire, a tower of wonders for your magic-oriented character.

    Orrery
    Harness the power of the stars. Rebuild the Orrery to unlock the secrets of this Mages Guild Inner Sanctum.

    Horse Armor Pack
    Tamriel is a dangerous place. Protect your horse from danger with this beautiful handcrafted armor.

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  • TeeManTeeMan BrainSpoon Registered User regular
    edited June 2009
    The only time I've played oblivion was on the 360, and that was on release. Maybe now is the time to run through it again with a boat-load of mods *rubs chin*

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