The Steam Thread - Page 62

korme · 04-17-2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

This is absolutely awesome and pretty unexpected.. An MP league is going to kick major ass with this added on. I'm hoping MP league functionality is next.... Er maybe MP isn't coming.

I hope they change their mind on that, but at least we have an SP option for multiple seasons.

Yes, it would be wonderful. Fake sports record keeping sounds pretty fucking addicting.

However, I quick-simmed through a season, finished with the worst record and was "kicked out of the league" so I didn't get to see any of the draft or anything like that.

And currently the player stat page is a long list of random shit that I don't really understand, but at least it is a start. I'm envisioning leaderboards down the road... per game averages, so on and so forth.

BYU 14 · 04-17-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

This is absolutely awesome and pretty unexpected.. An MP league is going to kick major ass with this added on. I'm hoping MP league functionality is next.... Er maybe MP isn't coming.

I hope they change their mind on that, but at least we have an SP option for multiple seasons.

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Frozen Cortex didn't hold my interest precisely because of what it was missing. This sounds amazing.

Ditto and ditto

Marmel · 04-17-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

Worth it even without the 50% off

re: Endless Legend

I'm not feeling it yet, but it is early on. I am going with the free weekend trial, leaning towards not purchasing though.

korme · 04-17-2015, 01:20 PM

re: Frozen Cortex

Also, why there is only 8 teams in the season mode is kind of disappointing.

Groundhog · 04-19-2015, 08:01 AM

Can't seem to successfully finish a game in Frozen Cortex... it hangs when I try to continue after the final results are displayed.

Bobble · 04-19-2015, 08:03 PM

Anyone played 7 Grand Steps? Looks quirky but might be fun.

I just picked up Banner Saga (how'd I miss this?) and Westerado. Banner Saga is a blast. I'm going to get into Westerado when I have more time to dig in. I have a tendency to get into an RPG game, get distracted by anything else, and then forgeet what I was up to.

PilotMan · 04-19-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobble

Anyone played 7 Grand Steps? Looks quirky but might be fun.

I just picked up Banner Saga (how'd I miss this?) and Westerado. Banner Saga is a blast. I'm going to get into Westerado when I have more time to dig in. I have a tendency to get into an RPG game, get distracted by anything else, and then forgeet what I was up to.

I've got a couple of hours in it and when I'm playing it I want to keep going, but when I'm done I wonder what I've done and realize that I could've spent my time playing other things.

It's ok, but I doubt I'll invest much more time in it.

Thomkal · 04-19-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmel

re: Endless Legend

I'm not feeling it yet, but it is early on. I am going with the free weekend trial, leaning towards not purchasing though.

Let me know what the final verdict was

NobodyHere · 04-19-2015, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmel

re: Endless Legend

I'm not feeling it yet, but it is early on. I am going with the free weekend trial, leaning towards not purchasing though.

I've found that my favorite endless game was Dungeon of the Endless

Endless Space was really kind of lifeless

Endless Legend I've just haven't felt compelled to put the time in to learn, but there does seem to be a lot of good ideas there.

Dungeon of the Endless hooked me even if some parts feel unfair (such as when my characters kill each other on the elevator screen). It seems to have the most original gameplay of the bunch.

PilotMan · 04-21-2015, 05:28 PM

Door Kickers got a lot of attention here at one point. It's on sale right now for $9.99.

Capital · 04-21-2015, 10:48 PM

Anyone playing Lords of Xulima? Great game if you like the Might and Magic party based combat. Probably logged more than 100 hours with the game - highly recommended.

MizzouRah · 04-22-2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital

Anyone playing Lords of Xulima? Great game if you like the Might and Magic party based combat. Probably logged more than 100 hours with the game - highly recommended.

Going to grab this today.. would you recommend the Talisman of Golot?

Grover · 04-22-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Door Kickers got a lot of attention here at one point. It's on sale right now for $9.99.

SOLD.

Game looks incredible.

Eaglesfan27 · 04-22-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital

Anyone playing Lords of Xulima? Great game if you like the Might and Magic party based combat. Probably logged more than 100 hours with the game - highly recommended.

It has been on my list to buy and play, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet due to my big back log of games.

Capital · 04-23-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Going to grab this today.. would you recommend the Talisman of Golot?

I believe that it's a DLC...if true...I did not do that. I can assure that the main game is a long one and well worth the time and price.

PilotMan · 04-23-2015, 10:43 PM

I can't believe Steam is going to allow people to start charging for workshop mods and shit. Fucking stupid.

Steam Users See Big Problems With Charging For Mods

PilotMan · 04-23-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

someone pm me if you see FalloutVegas complete or Skyrim on sale for cheap. Like around 5-10 bucks.

done; Skyrim is on sale and free to play this weekend.

chinaski · 04-23-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

I can't believe Steam is going to allow people to start charging for workshop mods and shit. Fucking stupid.

Steam Users See Big Problems With Charging For Mods

Yuup, total bullshit.

Marmel · 04-23-2015, 11:02 PM

I see no problem with somebody wanting to make money off their work and if the game publisher is OK with it, who am I to complain?

Groundhog · 04-23-2015, 11:37 PM

It sucks in that I will be paying for content I got for free....... but on the other hand, people put a lot of time into some of these mods, and if the publishers will allow them to earn money for their efforts, I actually think that's pretty cool.

bhlloy · 04-24-2015, 12:20 AM

The issue is going to be that it's very quickly going to become a shittier version of early access - people posting garbage and claiming the world, and eventually people won't buy it because the ratings will be terrible, but some people will get burned. I don't like it at all, think it will probably kill the concept.

stevew · 04-24-2015, 12:32 AM

thanks for the heads up on Skyrim everyone.

Dola, isn't there an anti-spider mod, cause I need to track that down.

RainMaker · 04-24-2015, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Marmel

I see no problem with somebody wanting to make money off their work and if the game publisher is OK with it, who am I to complain?

Small percent goes to the modders, most goes to Valve and the company that made the game. And there is no oversight with the mods. So lets say I create a kickass mod for $5. Someone just steals it, puts it up and sells it for $1.

RainMaker · 04-24-2015, 03:18 AM

I mean I think the idea can work, but not the way they are implementing it (just a cash grab). A system where verification is made, maybe it has to surpass a certain download/rating threshold before charging too.

JAG · 04-24-2015, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Going to grab this today.. would you recommend the Talisman of Golot?

Be warned this is a pretty tough, unforgiving game. But it is fun.

MizzouRah · 04-24-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JAG

Be warned this is a pretty tough, unforgiving game. But it is fun.

Thanks.. I'm taking my time and choosing my battles so far.

Ryno · 04-24-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

So lets say I create a kickass mod for $5. Someone just steals it, puts it up and sells it for $1.

I guess it depends on if you trust Steam to enforce it or not, but it's at least addressed in the FAQ:

"If you upload copyrighted content that you or your contributors do not have the rights to distribute, then you may forfeit all earned revenue from the item, may be liable for damages and compensation, and may be banned from future participation in this Workshop or the Steam Community in general."

Ryno · 04-24-2015, 10:41 AM

But, yeah, with legit modders only getting 25%, Valve deserves every bit of the backlash they are getting.

jeff061 · 04-24-2015, 10:55 AM

Just means I wont be using workshop. Slightly annoyed, but I can live without it.

As for the cut. Modders are just piggy backing on the company that made the game. If Modders want to make money doing that, fine, but the development studio fairly gets the choice to take the lion share of the cut.

Nothing to do with Valve, I think Valve's cut is relatively small, like their Steam Market they rely on volume.

Draft Dodger · 04-24-2015, 12:02 PM

I have had hit or miss success with mods. a few have been okay, whereas every single mod I've used in Civ5 seems to crash at some some point. free stuff, that doesn't bother me. if I'd paid for it, though? I'd be pretty darn upset

Ryno · 04-24-2015, 12:09 PM

It's all speculation at this point, but what I've seen is that Valve is going to take their typical 30%+ cut, which seems asinine. I'm all for the publisher getting a fair amount, but I'm not sure it should be the majority though. They provide the platform, but I don't see it as being much different than games utilizing game engines.

Most modders don't do it for the money anyway, and, while they still have the option, will probably continue to offer them for free. I guess my point is that if someone is going to make money off it, it should be the people who did the work, and not yet another blatant cash grab by Valve.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-27-2015, 08:14 PM

Wow. Quick about-face on that one.

Valve Cancels Paid Mods For Skyrim

Groundhog · 04-27-2015, 09:00 PM

I followed the lengthy reddit thread on the paid mods topic, and my view on the whole ordeal is that it's still, in theory, not a bad idea. It was a poor implementation though.

Buccaneer · 04-27-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Wow. Quick about-face on that one.

Valve Cancels Paid Mods For Skyrim

I guess I do not understand what Steam Workshop has anything to do with Skyrim mods when everything is on Nexus.

Tasan · 04-28-2015, 02:59 AM

Anyone up for some late night GTA V on steam? My buddy and I have just started online, but are looking for fellow chaos makers. Is there a FOFC crew out there already?

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-30-2015, 12:46 PM

Hmmmmm.......

Game Developers Can Now Ban Steam Users

stevew · 04-30-2015, 12:52 PM

Lookout GroundCat

EagleFan · 04-30-2015, 05:39 PM

That has a good side, for online cheats. The problem will be if it starts being: player gives bad review, player gets banned.

stevew · 04-30-2015, 10:37 PM

RBI Baseball 15?

MizzouRah · 04-30-2015, 10:54 PM

Endless Legend DLC, oh baby!

whomario · 05-01-2015, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

That has a good side, for online cheats. The problem will be if it starts being: player gives bad review, player gets banned.

A game developer has no real incentive to ban a player playing his game, certainly not when they plan on releasing furth DLC or games (unless i understand this wrongly, a developer can only ban from the specific game where the violation occured, not the steam account. Correct ?)

To me this seems very logical and isnt this sth that has been handled similarly on xbox/PS ? Also, isnt this simply going back to how it was handled before steam ?

Groundhog · 05-02-2015, 04:58 AM

If a medieval/fantasy turn-based squad-combat RPG with a Mount and Blade-seque world map sounds like your cup of tea, I heartily recommend Battle Brothers. It feels pretty complete (if a little lacking in content) even as an early access - very few bugs. Insanely high difficulty level, but i'm beginning to learn how to keep my guys alive more often than not. Well, except those darn new recruits, may they frequently rest in pieces...

MizzouRah · 05-05-2015, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

I've found that my favorite endless game was Dungeon of the Endless

Endless Space was really kind of lifeless

Endless Legend I've just haven't felt compelled to put the time in to learn, but there does seem to be a lot of good ideas there.

Dungeon of the Endless hooked me even if some parts feel unfair (such as when my characters kill each other on the elevator screen). It seems to have the most original gameplay of the bunch.

I might have to try DOE, but Endless Legend is just a fantastic game, probably my favorite 4x game of all time. (I just started a new game with the DLC that just came out, so I can't comment on that yet).

Yes it takes some time to figure out some of it, but it's just so well done, imho. The world feels so alive to me and each race is so unique as well as the minor factions.

britrock88 · 05-05-2015, 02:14 PM

Grover · 05-05-2015, 02:26 PM

Well, that's a lot better than the Goatse simulator.

MizzouRah · 05-14-2015, 01:36 PM

Planetary Annihilation is 80% off, so it's $6 - anyone play it, worth it for $6?

NobodyHere · 05-14-2015, 03:02 PM

So someone in Russia tried to log into my steam account.

Screw Putin.

HarryLime · 05-15-2015, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Planetary Annihilation is 80% off, so it's $6 - anyone play it, worth it for $6?

Killer Bundle 3

$4.99 for 10 games including it.. 1 of the easiest buying decisions i ever made.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-15-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryLime

Killer Bundle 3

$4.99 for 10 games including it.. 1 of the easiest buying decisions i ever made.

Thanks for posting. Love it when I find a bundle where I don't have any of the games in it.

Ramzavail · 05-15-2015, 10:27 AM

bought it too. good one.

I also thought the two current humble bundles were pretty good.

04-19-2015, 08:01 AM	#3055
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Can't seem to successfully finish a game in Frozen Cortex... it hangs when I try to continue after the final results are displayed. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-21-2015, 05:28 PM	#3060
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Door Kickers got a lot of attention here at one point. It's on sale right now for $9.99. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

04-23-2015, 10:43 PM	#3066
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I can't believe Steam is going to allow people to start charging for workshop mods and shit. Fucking stupid. Steam Users See Big Problems With Charging For Mods __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

04-23-2015, 11:02 PM	#3069
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	I see no problem with somebody wanting to make money off their work and if the game publisher is OK with it, who am I to complain? __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

04-23-2015, 11:37 PM	#3070
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	It sucks in that I will be paying for content I got for free....... but on the other hand, people put a lot of time into some of these mods, and if the publishers will allow them to earn money for their efforts, I actually think that's pretty cool. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-17-2015, 01:20 PM	#3054
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	re: Frozen Cortex Also, why there is only 8 teams in the season mode is kind of disappointing.

04-19-2015, 08:03 PM	#3056
Bobble College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: High and outside	Anyone played 7 Grand Steps? Looks quirky but might be fun. I just picked up Banner Saga (how'd I miss this?) and Westerado. Banner Saga is a blast. I'm going to get into Westerado when I have more time to dig in. I have a tendency to get into an RPG game, get distracted by anything else, and then forgeet what I was up to.

04-21-2015, 10:48 PM	#3061
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	Anyone playing Lords of Xulima? Great game if you like the Might and Magic party based combat. Probably logged more than 100 hours with the game - highly recommended.

04-24-2015, 12:20 AM	#3071
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	The issue is going to be that it's very quickly going to become a shittier version of early access - people posting garbage and claiming the world, and eventually people won't buy it because the ratings will be terrible, but some people will get burned. I don't like it at all, think it will probably kill the concept.

04-24-2015, 12:32 AM	#3072
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	thanks for the heads up on Skyrim everyone. Dola, isn't there an anti-spider mod, cause I need to track that down. Last edited by stevew : 04-24-2015 at 12:33 AM.

04-24-2015, 03:18 AM	#3074
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I mean I think the idea can work, but not the way they are implementing it (just a cash grab). A system where verification is made, maybe it has to surpass a certain download/rating threshold before charging too.

04-24-2015, 10:41 AM	#3078
Ryno H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peoria, IL	But, yeah, with legit modders only getting 25%, Valve deserves every bit of the backlash they are getting.

04-24-2015, 10:55 AM	#3079
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Just means I wont be using workshop. Slightly annoyed, but I can live without it. As for the cut. Modders are just piggy backing on the company that made the game. If Modders want to make money doing that, fine, but the development studio fairly gets the choice to take the lion share of the cut. Nothing to do with Valve, I think Valve's cut is relatively small, like their Steam Market they rely on volume. __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 04-24-2015 at 11:24 AM.

04-24-2015, 12:02 PM	#3080
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I have had hit or miss success with mods. a few have been okay, whereas every single mod I've used in Civ5 seems to crash at some some point. free stuff, that doesn't bother me. if I'd paid for it, though? I'd be pretty darn upset __________________ Mile High Hockey

04-24-2015, 12:09 PM	#3081
Ryno H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peoria, IL	It's all speculation at this point, but what I've seen is that Valve is going to take their typical 30%+ cut, which seems asinine. I'm all for the publisher getting a fair amount, but I'm not sure it should be the majority though. They provide the platform, but I don't see it as being much different than games utilizing game engines. Most modders don't do it for the money anyway, and, while they still have the option, will probably continue to offer them for free. I guess my point is that if someone is going to make money off it, it should be the people who did the work, and not yet another blatant cash grab by Valve.

04-27-2015, 08:14 PM	#3082
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Wow. Quick about-face on that one. Valve Cancels Paid Mods For Skyrim

04-27-2015, 09:00 PM	#3083
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I followed the lengthy reddit thread on the paid mods topic, and my view on the whole ordeal is that it's still, in theory, not a bad idea. It was a poor implementation though. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-28-2015, 02:59 AM	#3085
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Anyone up for some late night GTA V on steam? My buddy and I have just started online, but are looking for fellow chaos makers. Is there a FOFC crew out there already? __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

04-30-2015, 12:46 PM	#3086
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Hmmmmm....... Game Developers Can Now Ban Steam Users

04-30-2015, 12:52 PM	#3087
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Lookout GroundCat

04-30-2015, 05:39 PM	#3088
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	That has a good side, for online cheats. The problem will be if it starts being: player gives bad review, player gets banned. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-30-2015, 10:37 PM	#3089
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	RBI Baseball 15?

04-30-2015, 10:54 PM	#3090
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Endless Legend DLC, oh baby!

05-02-2015, 04:58 AM	#3092
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	If a medieval/fantasy turn-based squad-combat RPG with a Mount and Blade-seque world map sounds like your cup of tea, I heartily recommend Battle Brothers. It feels pretty complete (if a little lacking in content) even as an early access - very few bugs. Insanely high difficulty level, but i'm beginning to learn how to keep my guys alive more often than not. Well, except those darn new recruits, may they frequently rest in pieces... __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce Last edited by Groundhog : 05-02-2015 at 05:03 AM.

05-05-2015, 02:14 PM	#3094
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI

05-05-2015, 02:26 PM	#3095
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	Well, that's a lot better than the Goatse simulator. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner

05-14-2015, 01:36 PM	#3096
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Planetary Annihilation is 80% off, so it's $6 - anyone play it, worth it for $6? Last edited by MizzouRah : 05-14-2015 at 01:36 PM.

05-14-2015, 03:02 PM	#3097
NobodyHere Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2013	So someone in Russia tried to log into my steam account. Screw Putin. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

05-15-2015, 10:27 AM	#3100
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	bought it too. good one. I also thought the two current humble bundles were pretty good.

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