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Gonna get 'pillars of eternity' and 'vermintide' if possible. I've been looking forward to both very much. If i have to pick i'm unsure which one i'd go for. Oddly i might go for vermintide but the sales are both really good right now.
Eumerin wrote: It looks like they're trying something different this year. Usually they have nearly everything marked down somewhat, and then each day they'll have several games that are more deeply discounted - but only on that day (and again on the last day). But based on what I can see, it looks like they're not doing the usual daily discounts. Instead, it's one price throughout.
Pretty sure it's been that way since they introduced the refund policy. Saves people buying something, then asking for a refund when the sale price becomes better during the sale. Now everything has 1 sale price and that's it.
I'm pretty sure the last Winter Sale had the usual daily discounts.
Gah. Was really hoping to get the old Counter Strike game. Ah well.
Currently looking into options regarding the Witcher games. Keep hearing the third one is wonderful and there's no need to play the first two, but my nagging inner completionist is stopping me from getting it.
Heard there was also a RWBY game (might scratch my RWBY itch until volume 4 shows up). The bundle with 3 GTA games for 3$ also looks rather promising. Also might look into an Assassin's Creed game when I figure out how to get uplay to work properly.
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Feth it, I'm going to spend a twenty and buy the rest of the Borderlands 2 expansions I was too poor to buy. I've never had that much fun with one game since...Ever...
TheEyeOfNight I swear, this thread is 70% smack talk, 20% RP organization, and 10% butt jokes.
Tactical_Spam Vanden clearly loves making sweet sweet love to his school. He is the most passionate, learning oriented individual you will ever meet.
War Kitten You should ask nicely before hitting people with your stick Vanden. We're a polite society after all.
2BlackJack1 Snow is great though. Snowmen, snowball fights, frostbite, snow forts, what's not to love?
Kharne the Befriender It's just the smug look of eternal irony while you wait for Creed to pull out his Baneblade so you can steal it.
War Kitten I love how this has gone from a deathly serious war to a discussion about how Vanden is secretly a whale wearing panties. Welcome to the Crusade of Fury.
Irishpeacockz Well this crusade will be endless then as I imagine Vandan has a large collection of inflatables lying around
Currently looking into options regarding the Witcher games. Keep hearing the third one is wonderful and there's no need to play the first two, but my nagging inner completionist is stopping me from getting it.
They are good games but you don't need to play the first 2. There isn't much carryover aside from some characters and plot points but you could easily find out all you need to know from Wikipedia.
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SkavenLord wrote: Currently looking into options regarding the Witcher games. Keep hearing the third one is wonderful and there's no need to play the first two, but my nagging inner completionist is stopping me from getting it.
The first one might be a bit old to try and muddle through the old-style controls, but the second one is great. I'd definitely play that.
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BrookM, if you are looking for opponent on DoW1 multiplayer, my Sisters are waiting for you!
"Our fantasy settings are grim and dark, but that is not a reflection of who we are or how we feel the real world should be. [...] We will continue to diversify the cast of characters we portray [...] so everyone can find representation and heroes they can relate to. [...] If [you don't feel the same way], you will not be missed"
https://twitter.com/WarComTeam/status/1268665798467432449/photo/1
BrookM, if you are looking for opponent on DoW1 multiplayer, my Sisters are waiting for you!
Eww disgusting! That would mean you have to play soulstorm ;P. I prefer either winter assault or dark crusade myself. I think dark crusade is the one i keep going back to with imperial guard. If i remember as they currently are and ended they were one of the weaker factions. Generally means somebody is good if they can beat you as them.
Imperial guard are fun in DoW 2 as well. Those leman russ executioners lol. Oh man so sexy. Funny how when you watch the plasma cannon in DoW 2 vanilla you get excited and then in Retribution the Executioner basically has a rapid firing plasma cannon.
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I'm choosing between 'Vermintide' and 'Pillars of Eternity'. The choice isn't any easier but i suppose i could get one of em next week.
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Since the steam sale is on and everyone is a shoping mood, might a good idea to fish for suggestions on what to buy.
I booted Skyrim again recently but it isn't quite hitting the spot. I'm looking for something with that classic fantasy feel, but a bit more substantive in the story & character department. I've zero interest in anything "Dark Fantasy" like the Witcher, I'm looking for (at least having the option) to engage in more straight forward heroic fantasy stuff. I'd also prefer to be managing a single or a couple of characters rather than a whole big party. The thing that comes to mind as being closest to what I'm looking for is Neverwinter Nights from back in the day. Anyone know anything like that, particularly if it's on sale right now?
Chongara wrote: Since the steam sale is on and everyone is a shoping mood, might a good idea to fish for suggestions on what to buy.
I booted Skyrim again recently but it isn't quite hitting the spot. I'm looking for something with that classic fantasy feel, but a bit more substantive in the story & character department. I've zero interest in anything "Dark Fantasy" like the Witcher, I'm looking for (at least having the option) to engage in more straight forward heroic fantasy stuff. I'd also prefer to be managing a single or a couple of characters rather than a whole big party. The thing that comes to mind as being closest to what I'm looking for is Neverwinter Nights from back in the day. Anyone know anything like that, particularly if it's on sale right now?
I dunno what 'pillars of eternity' is like but i'm wondering if that would fit your tastes. Perhaps somebody with more experience could say.
flamingkillamajig wrote: Eww disgusting! That would mean you have to play soulstorm ;P. I prefer either winter assault or dark crusade myself.
Do you mean there are more difference between the various extensions than just adding new factions?
"Our fantasy settings are grim and dark, but that is not a reflection of who we are or how we feel the real world should be. [...] We will continue to diversify the cast of characters we portray [...] so everyone can find representation and heroes they can relate to. [...] If [you don't feel the same way], you will not be missed"
https://twitter.com/WarComTeam/status/1268665798467432449/photo/1
flamingkillamajig wrote: Eww disgusting! That would mean you have to play soulstorm ;P. I prefer either winter assault or dark crusade myself.
Do you mean there are more difference between the various extensions than just adding new factions?
Are you playing the campaign and heard about 'mehtal bawkses' yet, or losing 100 baneblades, or sisters of battle for sure shooting out faith powers (people say it's more vague if it's faith or not) and anything like that?
Soulstorm isn't so bad i suppose. It's the only way to play dark eldar. Sadly it's 2nd edition dark eldar when everything looked fugly.
The only real thing soulstorm added was 'sisters' and 'dark eldar' and their abilities as well as flyers. Dark crusade and winter assault put caps on various things and DC changed up how stealth worked as well as various other things. That said necrons, tau and eldar were easily OP in that game. Necrons hard to kill, tau stealth shenanigans and once eldar hit tier 4 as with all previous DoW 1 games they became nigh unkillable due to super fast production (via avatar) and fire prisms. Also builders that can teleport very far and make cloaking buildings is stupid. I mean crap the ability to cloak your entire base and force the enemy to absolutely need a stealth detection unit was just horrible and tau and eldar were the kings of ****ery.
If i had to say caps on units i'd say winter assault put caps on super heavy units (baneblade and landraiders) and builders (and made it so builders didn't take up pop cap as well as changed up some things units were good against. Dark crusade gave predators the annihilator loadout instantly i think for both chaos and marines as well as re-working stealth (became permanently cloaked). Dark crusade also re-worked stealth detector units from commander to stuff like psykers and skull probes. Dark crusade also put caps on elite units such as kasrkin and ogryns and terminators.
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Chongara wrote: Since the steam sale is on and everyone is a shoping mood, might a good idea to fish for suggestions on what to buy.
I booted Skyrim again recently but it isn't quite hitting the spot. I'm looking for something with that classic fantasy feel, but a bit more substantive in the story & character department. I've zero interest in anything "Dark Fantasy" like the Witcher, I'm looking for (at least having the option) to engage in more straight forward heroic fantasy stuff. I'd also prefer to be managing a single or a couple of characters rather than a whole big party. The thing that comes to mind as being closest to what I'm looking for is Neverwinter Nights from back in the day. Anyone know anything like that, particularly if it's on sale right now?
Baldurs Gate 2? Pretty sure the enhanced edition is on sale at the moment. Though you do have to manage a party (up to 6 members) so might not be what you're looking for. I find the party management pretty easy though, what with being able to pause and switch direct control between members at any time.
It's DnD setting so would be likely to hit that same spot as Neverwinter Nights. Brilliant storyline and some really top notch characters and writing. Also with the way the story plays out you don't need to have played the first which is a plus as the second is the better of the two.
Though you would be going even further back in the day
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flamingkillamajig wrote: Are you playing the campaign and heard about 'mehtal bawkses' yet, or losing 100 baneblades, or sisters of battle for sure shooting out faith powers (people say it's more vague if it's faith or not) and anything like that?
Yeah ^^. I love the Metal Bawkses quote.
I only played the SoB campaign though.
"Our fantasy settings are grim and dark, but that is not a reflection of who we are or how we feel the real world should be. [...] We will continue to diversify the cast of characters we portray [...] so everyone can find representation and heroes they can relate to. [...] If [you don't feel the same way], you will not be missed"
https://twitter.com/WarComTeam/status/1268665798467432449/photo/1
flamingkillamajig wrote: Are you playing the campaign and heard about 'mehtal bawkses' yet, or losing 100 baneblades, or sisters of battle for sure shooting out faith powers (people say it's more vague if it's faith or not) and anything like that?
Yeah ^^. I love the Metal Bawkses quote.
I only played the SoB campaign though.
I could play one of those DoW 1 games with you i suppose.
@co'tor shas: Let me know if pillars of eternity is any good as i might get that next if possible. Also if you're talking about Endless Legend that game is such a beautiful game and everything about it is enjoyable. I wish EL had more units though.
Would be my pleasure.
We just need to work out a time that works for both of us, given the different timeline and all that .
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"Our fantasy settings are grim and dark, but that is not a reflection of who we are or how we feel the real world should be. [...] We will continue to diversify the cast of characters we portray [...] so everyone can find representation and heroes they can relate to. [...] If [you don't feel the same way], you will not be missed"
https://twitter.com/WarComTeam/status/1268665798467432449/photo/1
I have sent in a refund request for Surgeon Simulator and Dawn of War 2. How long do these requests take to process? I also changed my password, if it helps any.
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KaptinBadrukk wrote: I have sent in a refund request for Surgeon Simulator and Dawn of War 2. How long do these requests take to process? I also changed my password, if it helps any.
Depends on how long you had them I suppose. There is a limit to how long you can have a game and get a refund and if it is past that time you can't get one.
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$2.50 to hang out with Dan Akroyd, the late Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Bill Murray?
Yes, please!
Whether or not the game is good (and I seem to vaguely remember hearing good things about it back in the day), $2.50 to spend time with those four is money well-spent.
I miss the flash deals. I picked up "Thea: The Awakening" and "Sorcerer King". Thea=good, Sorcerer=bad.
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I got Defense Grid and Assault Android Cactus. Loving them both. Talos Principle is dirt cheap now. I'll probably buy that tonight. I love puzzle games like Portal.
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