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    subediisubedii Registered User regular
    edited August 2012
    HiT BiT wrote: »
    Even a game like Windows 8 Minesweeper has achievements.
    Now Valve is adding non-gaming content to Steam.
    Next step seems obvious and I think Gabriel will be pleased with it.

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    Sweet flare!

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    DrakeDrake Edgelord Trash Below the ecliptic plane.Registered User regular
    Nexuiz, from my understanding, was originally a GNU license Arena FPS based on the Darkplaces engine (which is a sourceport of the Quake engine). It's supposed to be one of the really good ones, up there with another one you may have heard of called Warsow. This game on Steam doesn't seem to have much to do with that Nexuiz, instead it's built on CryEngine 3. Apparently only one of the original guys (maybe more, I'm not sure) from the Nexuiz team has anything to do with the retail CryEngine based game. The rest of the team forked the Darkplaces based Nexuiz into a new project called Xonotic.

    What I've taken away from this is that there are a ton of kick ass Arena FPS out there that run on solid open source engines that I can play for free.

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    TayrunTayrun Registered User regular
    I have a spare Defense Grid key if anyone wants it.

    First PM takes it, unless someone happens to offer a Firefall beta invite in trade!

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    DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    To this day some of my friends and I will shout at each other, "HE'S GETTING POINTS!"

    What is this I don't even.
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    SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    O_o

    It's got a fucking horn man.

    I'm so disappointed in you.

    Yeah, but the extra syllables in "unicorn" or "magic horse" ruin the snappiness. Also unicorns are pretty much still horses just like narwhals are still whales.

    /unicorn scientist

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    heenatoheenato Alice Leywind Registered User regular
    So Maplestory is now on steam.

    I'm actually surprised Nexon put their huge money maker on there, since steam'd take a cut then.

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    R0land1188R0land1188 Registered User regular
    heenato wrote: »
    So Maplestory is now on steam.

    I'm actually surprised Nexon put their huge money maker on there, since steam'd take a cut then.

    Oh man, I may be sucked back in.

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    StregoneStregone VA, USARegistered User regular
    So whats maple story like?

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    heenatoheenato Alice Leywind Registered User regular
    Stregone wrote: »
    So whats maple story like?
    Grind: The MMO.

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    TaramoorTaramoor Storyteller Registered User regular
    O_o

    It's got a fucking horn man.

    I'm so disappointed in you.

    Yeah, but the extra syllables in "unicorn" or "magic horse" ruin the snappiness. Also unicorns are pretty much still horses just like narwhals are still whales.

    /unicorn scientist

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    Anon the FelonAnon the Felon In bat country.Registered User regular
    Taramoor wrote: »
    O_o

    It's got a fucking horn man.

    I'm so disappointed in you.

    Yeah, but the extra syllables in "unicorn" or "magic horse" ruin the snappiness. Also unicorns are pretty much still horses just like narwhals are still whales.

    /unicorn scientist

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    Pega-Uni-Bear does not approve!

    That's so pretty.

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    NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2012
    a Beareasusicorn!

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    RiokennRiokenn Registered User regular
    heenato wrote: »
    Stregone wrote: »
    So whats maple story like?
    Grind: The MMO.

    Pretty much this.
    If you want to feel rewarded by grinding through the games harsh leveling with gear, multiple class trees, mounts and bosses. This is pretty much the game. Back when I played I was proud of my level 40 Crossbowmen because it took a pretty long as time to get there.

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    PailryderPailryder Registered User regular
    is Dungeons at 80% off worth it? like...what kind of games would i enjoy to also enjoy Dungeons? I enjoy orcs must die (1 and 2), i also enjoy rpg's, action, adventures, strategy...hmm that may be too vague.

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    CorpekataCorpekata Registered User regular
    The dungeons games have demos, probably a good idea to give them a spin.

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    FremFrem Registered User regular
    Riokenn wrote: »
    heenato wrote: »
    Stregone wrote: »
    So whats maple story like?
    Grind: The MMO.

    Pretty much this.
    If you want to feel rewarded by grinding through the games harsh leveling with gear, multiple class trees, mounts and bosses. This is pretty much the game. Back when I played I was proud of my level 40 Crossbowmen because it took a pretty long as time to get there.

    It's sort of awesome for about four hours. Then the grind kicks in and you start coming to areas where everyone is mostly just sitting around attacking the same things over and over.

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    Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    Buy space rangers because its Nethack + Asteroids + text adventure game + space zombie bots + whatever you call the real space travel.

    I already love it on gog. Might be better on GOG with no DRM.

    Sweet jesus this is one of the coolest games ever. I can't believe I never heard of it.

    Does your race matter at all when you make your Ranger?

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    SoundsPlushSoundsPlush yup, back. Registered User regular
    edited August 2012
    I think Kill Hitler + 2 Rifles is the funniest DLC name I've seen yet outside of Rainslick's Fanfiction pack. It's so straightforward. And then the screenshots...Hitler through a scope, one gun, the other gun, boom, done, wrap.

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    CorporateRedCorporateRed Wooooooo! Registered User regular
    Undecided about a purchase, I've decided to enlist the aid of some classy gentlemen.

    Magicka keeps telling me to buy it, but I get the feeling it's not worth the time just for single player. It's wicked cheap and all, but if it's only fun coop/multiplayer I'll use the money for an extra coolata or something.

    Steam ID: Corporate Red
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    Anon the FelonAnon the Felon In bat country.Registered User regular
    Buy Magicka.

    Join Penny Arcade group chat.

    Ask if people want to play Magicka with you.

    Instantly full game.

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    CorporateRedCorporateRed Wooooooo! Registered User regular
    But they're strangers. I shouldn't talk to strangers. :oops:

    Steam ID: Corporate Red
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    RoyceSraphimRoyceSraphim Registered User regular
    Magic Pink wrote: »
    Buy space rangers because its Nethack + Asteroids + text adventure game + space zombie bots + whatever you call the real space travel.

    I already love it on gog. Might be better on GOG with no DRM.

    Holy cow, that does sound awesome.

    I love you STEAM thread!

    edit: oh wait there's a sequal and an expansion and European all-in-one versions. I don't know what to buy now.

    I've played the original and enjoyed it. I haven't heard good things about the sequel's addition of real time strategy to retake planets. Pics i've seen show you as being in control of a robot army.

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    CorpekataCorpekata Registered User regular
    Looks like Robot Entertainment fixed the issues with Hero Academy and it should be releasing tomorrow.

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    Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    Just got an email from gmg saying my Darksiders 2 purchase will be downloadable on the 10th. It is the tenth here already. I am EXCITE!

    I'm in the UK so the game doesn't actually unlock till the 21st, is there anyway free way to make stream think I'm in the US so I can get it quicker?

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    minor incidentminor incident expert in a dying field njRegistered User regular
    Big Isy wrote: »
    Just got an email from gmg saying my Darksiders 2 purchase will be downloadable on the 10th. It is the tenth here already. I am EXCITE!

    I'm in the UK so the game doesn't actually unlock till the 21st, is there anyway free way to make stream think I'm in the US so I can get it quicker?

    I'm giddy like a school girl. At some point in the last few months, Darksiders 2 has become my most anticipated game of the year.

    Ah, it stinks, it sucks, it's anthropologically unjust
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    CorpekataCorpekata Registered User regular
    Preloading noooooooooow. My first preload. I am giddy.

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    CorpekataCorpekata Registered User regular
    Big Isy wrote: »
    Just got an email from gmg saying my Darksiders 2 purchase will be downloadable on the 10th. It is the tenth here already. I am EXCITE!

    I'm in the UK so the game doesn't actually unlock till the 21st, is there anyway free way to make stream think I'm in the US so I can get it quicker?


    Is it a key you're getting from another site or did you prepurchase from Steam?

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    Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    Corpekata wrote: »
    Big Isy wrote: »
    Just got an email from gmg saying my Darksiders 2 purchase will be downloadable on the 10th. It is the tenth here already. I am EXCITE!

    I'm in the UK so the game doesn't actually unlock till the 21st, is there anyway free way to make stream think I'm in the US so I can get it quicker?


    Is it a key you're getting from another site or did you prepurchase from Steam?

    key from gmg.com

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    InkyblotsInkyblots Registered User regular
    Everything I hear about Nexuiz is that it's inferior to Warsow but I am going to give the free weekend a whirl anyway since I'm sick of Quake Live and it's hard to find anybody playing Warsow anymore (let alone a server under 100 ping)

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    HounHoun Registered User regular
    Someone tell me how to win at Binding of Isaac. Because this game is horribly addicting but total cheapo bullshit.

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    TaramoorTaramoor Storyteller Registered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    Someone tell me how to win at Binding of Isaac. Because this game is horribly addicting but total cheapo bullshit.

    Find the secret room on every floor.

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    StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    It'd be nice if your purchase history in Steam had links of the whomever gifted you a particular item.

    I know I can just search my email for it, but it'd be nice.

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    SpoitSpoit *twitch twitch* Registered User regular
    You used to be able to see it, back when the gift history was a separate interface. But now that they integrated it into the inventory, you can only see what you sent

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    KeemossiKeemossi Registered User regular
    Taramoor wrote: »
    Houn wrote: »
    Someone tell me how to win at Binding of Isaac. Because this game is horribly addicting but total cheapo bullshit.

    Find the secret room on every floor.

    More like do mostly everything on every floor. Twice if you can.

    Like, clear every room. Find the secret room. Scum the arcade.

    Also, damage > health. Devil room has some items that are usually worth getting.

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    ZythonZython Registered User regular
    So, Magicka looks kinda fun. Would you guys recommend buying the standalone game, or go for the DLC package?

    Switch: SW-3245-5421-8042 | 3DS Friend Code: 4854-6465-0299 | PSN: Zaithon
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    StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    Buy it standalone to see if you like it first.

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    HounHoun Registered User regular
    Ok, feelin' good about this run. Just made a deal with the devil to become a black demon that shoots lasers of blood.

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    I needed anime to post.I needed anime to post. boom Registered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    Someone tell me how to win at Binding of Isaac. Because this game is horribly addicting but total cheapo bullshit.

    Don't get hit.

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    RoyceSraphimRoyceSraphim Registered User regular
    Magic Pink wrote: »
    Buy space rangers because its Nethack + Asteroids + text adventure game + space zombie bots + whatever you call the real space travel.

    I already love it on gog. Might be better on GOG with no DRM.

    Sweet jesus this is one of the coolest games ever. I can't believe I never heard of it.

    Does your race matter at all when you make your Ranger?

    So there's the eggheads, the thieves, the beatnics, and the assholes. The race you choose determines how much the planets of these races dislike you. Its hard to say how much it will matter since the galaxy is randomized each time, so the race you choose might not matter in one game, but in the next, the assholes are taking up prime real estate in the middle of a sector that is a cosmic choke point.


    I haven't really gotten the balance of things, but do buy maps to expand your view of the galaxy and try to salavage as much klissian things as you can.

    Trading in their goo gets you XP from the space ranger station (if they don't blow them all to hell) and trading in their tech advances the research ending (assuming those don't get blown to hell).

    Their tech is always better, its just harder to get because they are using it.

    There are 2 ending I know about and 1 that I never got a chance to explore.

    Kill their queen

    Help build something to talk to them and politely ask them to leave

    Something to do with pirates, I'll let you figure that out yourself. Ask around some beatnic planets and then talk to people at a pirate base.

    Doing quests will sometimes give you bonus gear and medals for being awesome.

    Clicking the paper clip in the trade window will save the prices at the bottom of your screen.

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    HounHoun Registered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    Ok, feelin' good about this run. Just made a deal with the devil to become a black demon that shoots lasers of blood.

    Nope, giant boss killed me.

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