The Steam Thread - Page 68

Mizzou B-ball fan · 06-19-2015, 03:24 PM

What's the difference between EUIV and the Extreme Edition?

Grover · 06-19-2015, 03:44 PM

It looks like the price point and that's it... weird

NobodyHere · 06-19-2015, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

What's the difference between EUIV and the Extreme Edition?

This might explain the difference.

Europa Universalis IV Digital Extreme Edition - Buy and download on GamersGate

In other words you get some extra content.

NobodyHere · 06-19-2015, 04:30 PM

dola,

The Extreme edition upgrade pack is only $1.99, so if you are interested it might be worth it to buy it seperately.

PilotMan · 06-19-2015, 04:31 PM

This might be my most low key summer sale ever. The only thing I've added is This War of Mine. I blame most of it on a busy work schedule and already having over 500 games. Maybe I'm just hitting the gaming wall?

Grover · 06-19-2015, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotMan

This might be my most low key summer sale ever. The only thing I've added is This War of Mine. I blame most of it on a busy work schedule and already having over 500 games. Maybe I'm just hitting the gaming wall?

This War of Mine is awesome, but very.... somber/depressing

NobodyHere · 06-19-2015, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotMan

This might be my most low key summer sale ever. The only thing I've added is This War of Mine. I blame most of it on a busy work schedule and already having over 500 games. Maybe I'm just hitting the gaming wall?

I feel ya. I got a good sized back log myself and currently I find myself digging into sandbox games that you can't really finish (Civ 5, Cities Skylines) or just replaying games that I've beaten several times before (like Tie Fighter). So my back log just keeps growing.

Grover · 06-19-2015, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

I feel ya. I got a good sized back log myself and currently I find myself digging into sandbox games that you can't really finish (Civ 5, Cities Skylines) or just replaying games that I've beaten several times before (like Tie Fighter). So my back log just keeps growing.

This has been my problem. I'm so into EUIV/CK2 with their replayability that I have this massive backlog that I feel like I'll never get into.

spleen1015 · 06-19-2015, 06:23 PM

I have never done much with these cards on Steam.

I need 3 to complete the Summer Sale 2015 set.

I need:
Blitzkrieg
Z-Lo
Gold Helm

I have extras of:
Bob
Crusta-Sean
Dansky
Dire Frog

I am spleen1015 on Steam. Hit me with a trade if your interested.

whomario · 06-19-2015, 07:02 PM

Other than the El Dorado DLC for EUIV i haven´t bought anything yet, though i´m poised to buy at least This War of Mine (just gonna wait till the last day, just in case it gets a further discount). Have played it at a friend and this is just an incredible experience.

Not going to be having any meaningful time to play until september due to workload at university, so i am not too eager to spent money i don´t really have to spare anyway

Plus i still have some games i bought ages ago and still have hardly played or not at all (for example i still want to sink my teeth into Endless Space and have the Witcher 2 to play). And thats not counting stuff like FM15, EUIV and CKII where i know i will come back to for another round or 3.

SackAttack · 06-19-2015, 09:55 PM

I picked up Hero Generations. Really enjoying it so far.

Groundhog · 06-19-2015, 10:37 PM

Did Rockstar really pump up the price of GTA V right before the Steam sale, to make it look like you are getting a 25% off sale price, when you are in fact paying the pre-sale price? Sheesh.

SirFozzie · 06-19-2015, 11:06 PM

No.

The Truth Behind The Steam Summer Sale Controversy

jeff061 · 06-19-2015, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Did Rockstar really pump up the price of GTA V right before the Steam sale, to make it look like you are getting a 25% off sale price, when you are in fact paying the pre-sale price? Sheesh.

Wolfenstein did that. Rockstar just removed GTA5 altogether and put the GTA bundle, which includes GTA5, on sale for $60.

EagleFan · 06-19-2015, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

Wolfenstein did that. Rockstar just removed GTA5 altogether and put the GTA bundle, which includes GTA5, on sale for $60.

They didn't remove it. It is still there for full price. What they did was create a bundle for the sale for basically full price but you get some in game currency to sort of make it look like it is a deal.

MrBug708 · 06-19-2015, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Did Rockstar really pump up the price of GTA V right before the Steam sale, to make it look like you are getting a 25% off sale price, when you are in fact paying the pre-sale price? Sheesh.

I call that Kohl's marketing

jeff061 · 06-19-2015, 11:43 PM

My understanding is they removed it initially and added it back a day or 2 later.

Edward64 · 06-20-2015, 07:21 AM

Sid Meier's Pirates (2006) for $2.49. I have the original disk somewhere but think I'll buy this for nostalgia.

EagleFan · 06-20-2015, 02:26 PM

Looks like Steam is down.

EagleFan · 06-20-2015, 02:27 PM

Or just coming back up.

Grover · 06-20-2015, 06:30 PM

Just finished off my purchases with Transistor and Grow Home

thesloppy · 06-20-2015, 07:10 PM

For about 2 1/2 days I thought Windward was the funnest thing ever. It's like Pirate's with Diablo loot. I haven't had the slightest urge to go back to it, though.

Cap Ologist · 06-20-2015, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

I have never done much with these cards on Steam.

I need 3 to complete the Summer Sale 2015 set.

I need:
Blitzkrieg
Z-Lo
Gold Helm

I have extras of:
Bob
Crusta-Sean
Dansky
Dire Frog

I am spleen1015 on Steam. Hit me with a trade if your interested.

I have a Z-Lo you can have. I'm motoole00, sent you a friend request.

Dutch · 06-20-2015, 11:00 PM

What happens if you complete the set?

PilotMan · 06-20-2015, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch

What happens if you complete the set?

A great sense of accomplishment and some nerd points.

Qrusher14242 · 06-21-2015, 12:34 AM

I think i'm done for steam sale. Here's the damage:

Van Helsing 2 Complete Pack - $6
Tesla Effect: Tex Murphy Adventure - $5
Outcast 1.1 - $4
Football Manager 2015 - $17
The Walking Dead Season 2 - $6
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky $10
Pillars of Eternity - Hero Edition - $22 (Gamesplanet)
Hero Siege: The Karp of Doom + The Depths of Hell DLC - $4
Half Minute Hero : The Second Coming(Comes with First one) - $3

Total Spent: $77

The Pillars of Eternity Deal is still live https://uk.gamesplanet.com/game/pill...dition--2709-1

They give you a Steam key and it worked for me in the US.

So far been playing Outcast 1.1 the most. Used to love that game and to be able to play it high res with a controller is amazing.

Ironhead · 06-21-2015, 12:51 AM

My damage during the sale:

Witcher 1 = $2
Witcher 2 = $3
This War of Mine = $8
Wolfenstein: The New Order = $15
Shadow of Mordor = $25
Cities Skylines = $20
Fallout 3 GOTY = $7
Batman: Arkham Knight = $36 (Greenmangaming)

Total = $116

More than I thought but should keep me covered until the winter sale.

Groundhog · 06-21-2015, 01:55 AM

So far I've just grabbed Arma 3, but South Park is awfully close... been on my wishlist for a long time.

dubb93 · 06-21-2015, 02:33 AM

Not a single game this time. My backlog is enormous and my videogame time greatly decreased. I'm still in act 1 of The Witcher 3.

Edward64 · 06-21-2015, 07:03 AM

I bought

1) Dead State
2) Sid Meier's Pirates
3) Assassin's Creed IV

Assassin's Creed is not typically something I would play but thought I would check it out with its Pirates them.

Any pirates fans out there and what do you play? Anything that matches up to Sid's?

MrBug708 · 06-21-2015, 09:44 AM

I loved Assassin's Creed IV

Thomkal · 06-21-2015, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

I have never done much with these cards on Steam.

I need 3 to complete the Summer Sale 2015 set.

I need:
Blitzkrieg
Z-Lo
Gold Helm

I have extras of:
Bob
Crusta-Sean
Dansky
Dire Frog

I am spleen1015 on Steam. Hit me with a trade if your interested.

I have extra Gold Helms and Blitzkriegs. I just need Dansky to complete my set. i've (dangamer33) added you as a friend

Thomkal · 06-21-2015, 10:44 AM

Could have bought a lot of stuff from this sale, but money is tight so I just managed FOF7 (cause I promised Jim I'd buy it when it was on sale

)

IlliniCub · 06-21-2015, 10:55 AM

Has anyone tried Basketball Pro Management series on steam? Just kind of wondering how it is and how it compares to Fast Break if at all. It looks like it has a 2d game view.

whomario · 06-21-2015, 11:27 AM

Have only read on it and all i am reading suggests that this is not a very good game, much less so if your main interest is the NBA.

Get Draft Day Sports Pro Basketball by Wolverine if you are looking for a more graphically oriented game compared to Fast Break. Have not played the newest one (no time, no money, happy with the old version) but have played DDSPB 1 - 3 extensively and enjoyed them very much.
It is also on sale and recently updated and while still a higher price tag than Basketball Pro Management, i am pretty sure its a much better purchase.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 06-21-2015, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlliniCub

Has anyone tried Basketball Pro Management series on steam? Just kind of wondering how it is and how it compares to Fast Break if at all. It looks like it has a 2d game view.

It's terrible. I got it for free and didn't think I got my money's worth.

IlliniCub · 06-21-2015, 12:25 PM

Thanks! I figured that was probably the case!

EagleFan · 06-21-2015, 12:32 PM

If anyone needs Dominic or Dire Frog let me know.

BYU 14 · 06-21-2015, 03:06 PM

Aw hell guys, should I just cave and get FM15 for 17 bucks?

stevew · 06-21-2015, 05:38 PM

YCredit card was being a bastard when I was down to the wire on buying new Vegas. Luckily got it in @last minute. Also how is Prison Architect and does it start race wars, etc

Groundhog · 06-21-2015, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlliniCub

Has anyone tried Basketball Pro Management series on steam? Just kind of wondering how it is and how it compares to Fast Break if at all. It looks like it has a 2d game view.

It's really, really bad. Perfect example of trying to do too much and having everything come off either unfinished or badly implemented. The 2D engine is laughable, and the game doesn't include any actual shooting fouls.

bob · 06-21-2015, 07:46 PM

Has anyone played This War of Mine? Assuming I can only get one, should I pick up that or Wasteland 2?

Groundhog · 06-21-2015, 07:56 PM

This War of Mine is definitely worth grabbing, really interesting game - I would stop short of calling it "fun" because of how intense the experience gets when you are desperate for supplies. I haven't been able to start it up again after a particularly grueling experience where I lasted way longer than I ever had before.

bob · 06-21-2015, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob

Has anyone played This War of Mine? Assuming I can only get one, should I pick up that or Wasteland 2?

Ok, missed that others have played this war of mine... So which one should I get?

Groundhog · 06-21-2015, 08:12 PM

Wasteland 2 didn't grab me, and I usually love those type of games. This War of Mine would get my vote.

bob · 06-21-2015, 08:25 PM

Thanks... I was leaning this way anyways, especially since wasteland 2 will fall even further in price in another year or so.

frnk55 · 06-21-2015, 08:53 PM

Never heard of This war of mine. But thanks to you people I now have another game in my backlog.

Ironhead · 06-21-2015, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frnk55

Never heard of This war of mine. But thanks to you people I now have another game in my backlog.

FWIW - I got it during the sale and enjoyed it. 1st playthrough of the game took about 12 hours. It is a game that I could see playing through again as there are definitely a few different approaches to how you go about surviving (i.e. I was peaceful during my playthrough but I think that a more aggressive playthrough would feel very different).

Groundhog · 06-21-2015, 10:00 PM

It's marks the one game where I've sat there at my keyboard weighing up whether to beat an old man to death because he might have bandages or medication in his bathroom.

bob · 06-21-2015, 10:25 PM

Is this a traditional game with start and end, or do you just try to last as long as possible ala Don't Starve?

06-19-2015, 03:44 PM	#3352
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	It looks like the price point and that's it... weird __________________ 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

06-19-2015, 04:30 PM	#3354
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	dola, The Extreme edition upgrade pack is only $1.99, so if you are interested it might be worth it to buy it seperately. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

06-19-2015, 04:31 PM	#3355
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	This might be my most low key summer sale ever. The only thing I've added is This War of Mine. I blame most of it on a busy work schedule and already having over 500 games. Maybe I'm just hitting the gaming wall? __________________ 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

06-19-2015, 06:23 PM	#3359
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I have never done much with these cards on Steam. I need 3 to complete the Summer Sale 2015 set. I need: Blitzkrieg Z-Lo Gold Helm I have extras of: Bob Crusta-Sean Dansky Dire Frog I am spleen1015 on Steam. Hit me with a trade if your interested. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

06-19-2015, 07:02 PM	#3360
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Other than the El Dorado DLC for EUIV i haven´t bought anything yet, though i´m poised to buy at least This War of Mine (just gonna wait till the last day, just in case it gets a further discount). Have played it at a friend and this is just an incredible experience. Not going to be having any meaningful time to play until september due to workload at university, so i am not too eager to spent money i don´t really have to spare anyway Plus i still have some games i bought ages ago and still have hardly played or not at all (for example i still want to sink my teeth into Endless Space and have the Witcher 2 to play). And thats not counting stuff like FM15, EUIV and CKII where i know i will come back to for another round or 3. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

06-19-2015, 03:24 PM	#3351
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	What's the difference between EUIV and the Extreme Edition?

06-19-2015, 09:55 PM	#3361
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I picked up Hero Generations. Really enjoying it so far.

06-19-2015, 10:37 PM	#3362
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Did Rockstar really pump up the price of GTA V right before the Steam sale, to make it look like you are getting a 25% off sale price, when you are in fact paying the pre-sale price? Sheesh. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-19-2015, 11:06 PM	#3363
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	No. The Truth Behind The Steam Summer Sale Controversy __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-19-2015, 11:43 PM	#3367
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	My understanding is they removed it initially and added it back a day or 2 later. __________________

06-20-2015, 07:21 AM	#3368
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Sid Meier's Pirates (2006) for $2.49. I have the original disk somewhere but think I'll buy this for nostalgia.

06-20-2015, 02:26 PM	#3369
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Looks like Steam is down. __________________ 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

06-20-2015, 02:27 PM	#3370
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Or just coming back up. __________________ 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

06-20-2015, 06:30 PM	#3371
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	Just finished off my purchases with Transistor and Grow Home __________________ 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

06-20-2015, 07:10 PM	#3372
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	For about 2 1/2 days I thought Windward was the funnest thing ever. It's like Pirate's with Diablo loot. I haven't had the slightest urge to go back to it, though. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

06-20-2015, 11:00 PM	#3374
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	What happens if you complete the set?

06-21-2015, 12:34 AM	#3376
Qrusher14242 High School JV Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Farmersville, CA	I think i'm done for steam sale. Here's the damage: Van Helsing 2 Complete Pack - $6 Tesla Effect: Tex Murphy Adventure - $5 Outcast 1.1 - $4 Football Manager 2015 - $17 The Walking Dead Season 2 - $6 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky $10 Pillars of Eternity - Hero Edition - $22 (Gamesplanet) Hero Siege: The Karp of Doom + The Depths of Hell DLC - $4 Half Minute Hero : The Second Coming(Comes with First one) - $3 Total Spent: $77 The Pillars of Eternity Deal is still live https://uk.gamesplanet.com/game/pill...dition--2709-1 They give you a Steam key and it worked for me in the US. So far been playing Outcast 1.1 the most. Used to love that game and to be able to play it high res with a controller is amazing.

06-21-2015, 12:51 AM	#3377
Ironhead College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey	My damage during the sale: Witcher 1 = $2 Witcher 2 = $3 This War of Mine = $8 Wolfenstein: The New Order = $15 Shadow of Mordor = $25 Cities Skylines = $20 Fallout 3 GOTY = $7 Batman: Arkham Knight = $36 (Greenmangaming) Total = $116 More than I thought but should keep me covered until the winter sale.

06-21-2015, 01:55 AM	#3378
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	So far I've just grabbed Arma 3, but South Park is awfully close... been on my wishlist for a long time. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-21-2015, 07:03 AM	#3380
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	I bought 1) Dead State 2) Sid Meier's Pirates 3) Assassin's Creed IV Assassin's Creed is not typically something I would play but thought I would check it out with its Pirates them. Any pirates fans out there and what do you play? Anything that matches up to Sid's?

06-21-2015, 09:44 AM	#3381
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I loved Assassin's Creed IV

06-21-2015, 10:44 AM	#3383
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Could have bought a lot of stuff from this sale, but money is tight so I just managed FOF7 (cause I promised Jim I'd buy it when it was on sale )

06-21-2015, 10:55 AM	#3384
IlliniCub High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2012	Has anyone tried Basketball Pro Management series on steam? Just kind of wondering how it is and how it compares to Fast Break if at all. It looks like it has a 2d game view.

06-21-2015, 11:27 AM	#3385
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Have only read on it and all i am reading suggests that this is not a very good game, much less so if your main interest is the NBA. Get Draft Day Sports Pro Basketball by Wolverine if you are looking for a more graphically oriented game compared to Fast Break. Have not played the newest one (no time, no money, happy with the old version) but have played DDSPB 1 - 3 extensively and enjoyed them very much. It is also on sale and recently updated and while still a higher price tag than Basketball Pro Management, i am pretty sure its a much better purchase. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

06-21-2015, 12:25 PM	#3387
IlliniCub High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2012	Thanks! I figured that was probably the case!

06-21-2015, 12:32 PM	#3388
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	If anyone needs Dominic or Dire Frog let me know. __________________ 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

06-21-2015, 03:06 PM	#3389
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Aw hell guys, should I just cave and get FM15 for 17 bucks?

06-21-2015, 05:38 PM	#3390
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	YCredit card was being a bastard when I was down to the wire on buying new Vegas. Luckily got it in @last minute. Also how is Prison Architect and does it start race wars, etc Last edited by stevew : 06-21-2015 at 05:42 PM.

06-21-2015, 07:46 PM	#3392
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Has anyone played This War of Mine? Assuming I can only get one, should I pick up that or Wasteland 2?

06-21-2015, 07:56 PM	#3393
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	This War of Mine is definitely worth grabbing, really interesting game - I would stop short of calling it "fun" because of how intense the experience gets when you are desperate for supplies. I haven't been able to start it up again after a particularly grueling experience where I lasted way longer than I ever had before. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-21-2015, 08:12 PM	#3395
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Wasteland 2 didn't grab me, and I usually love those type of games. This War of Mine would get my vote. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-21-2015, 08:25 PM	#3396
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Thanks... I was leaning this way anyways, especially since wasteland 2 will fall even further in price in another year or so.

06-21-2015, 08:53 PM	#3397
frnk55 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2006	Never heard of This war of mine. But thanks to you people I now have another game in my backlog.

06-21-2015, 10:00 PM	#3399
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	It's marks the one game where I've sat there at my keyboard weighing up whether to beat an old man to death because he might have bandages or medication in his bathroom. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-21-2015, 10:25 PM	#3400
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Is this a traditional game with start and end, or do you just try to last as long as possible ala Don't Starve?