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So I got into the Rekoil beta and activated my key with Steam just fine.

Now, I won a giveaway on Steamgifts for the full version. I can't register the key because it says I already own the game. SteamDB says that the full version and beta are the same app.

So... not sure what to do in this situation. I'm not sure how long the beta lasts...
SparkTR
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(11-20-2013, 03:48 PM)
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Originally Posted by TheCloud

So I've been out of PC gaming for about 8 years now.

Just ordered the parts for a new build and I plan to go balls to the wall this weekend.

What are the essential games that I need to buy on Steam? Let's assume money isn't an issue.

My preferred genres are RTS, TBS, RPG, and TPS but I'm open to trying anything really.

The only essential games that every Steam user should own are Half Life and Portal. Outside of that explore the library and see what interests you. Check out Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines, Divinity series, Eador, Torchlight 2, Sins of a Solar Empire, AoE2HD, The Swapper, Shadowrun Returns. There's thousands.
Tellaerin
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Originally Posted by Cyberquake

I know this is not steam related, but since this is the best PC thread on this corner of the Internet, let me rejoice about the games i've purchased recently on an antiques fair:

Marathon 2
Witchaven
Rise of the Triad

Nostalgia to the max, I never imagined I would find those games over here in Portugal, on a street fair nonetheless. 1€ for each too!

Wow, nice! Always wondered about the Marathon games. Mac users made them sound like the best thing since sliced bread, and from what I've read, there's some neat lore and universe-building in them.
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Originally Posted by jshackles

So I got into the Rekoil beta and activated my key with Steam just fine.

Now, I won a giveaway on Steamgifts for the full version. I can't register the key because it says I already own the game. SteamDB says that the full version and beta are the same app.

So... not sure what to do in this situation. I'm not sure how long the beta lasts...

If the beta and full game are the same app, doesn't that just mean that you've already got the full game? Worked that way for A Virus Named Tom, at least.
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(11-20-2013, 03:50 PM)
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Originally Posted by Accoun

And who's that?

;-)

A twin brother!

Originally Posted by Parsnip

I had this thread bookmarked for later use for myself, should be helpful.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=426315

Thanks for the link. I'm going to avoid all things that add quest or Story elements but will get the rest to make the game better looking, will take a look to learn how to do it.

Originally Posted by Hasney

You'll be fine, it's natively moddable so you can just tick and untick things you want to load.

Thank you very much. :)
Stallion Free
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Originally Posted by RealityExists

Is this about what I said about asscreed or dead rising? what constitutes playing seriously?

if playing seriously means playing every game in a series or playing a game to completion, then I suppose I don't because I don't really have time for that. Does that invalidate my view? I wouldn't think so.

No I meant I don't take an opinion of a series seriously when someone has played 1 entry of 9 and has contented themselves to shit on the rest without having touched them. If that constitutes being a COD defender to you then that's nice.

Originally Posted by mannerbot

If the beta and full game are the same app, doesn't that just mean that you've already got the full game? Worked that way for A Virus Named Tom, at least.

Technically speaking, I have a "sub" that supplies access to the full app. Once the beta is over they'll remove the sub from everyone's account. Some betas don't but they've specifically said they will with this one.
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Modding Fallout New Vegas worries

It's very simple, there's a program that you drag and drop mod files into and it handles install/uninstall functions.

And it's fucking great.
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(11-20-2013, 03:51 PM)
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Originally Posted by kulapik

www.hugeseal.com

Nothing at all that I want :(
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(11-20-2013, 03:53 PM)
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Originally Posted by SparkTR

The only essential games that every Steam user should own are Half Life and Portal. Outside of that explore the library and see what interests you. Check out Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines, Divinity series, Eador, Torchlight 2, Sins of a Solar Empire, AoE2HD, The Swapper, Shadowrun Returns. There's thousands.

Dota 2.
JaseC
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Originally Posted by Parsnip

Unless I'm misremembering, I think the ITSP was confirmed to be moving to Steamworks in a tweet from the dev. But I have no idea how to search such things on twitter, so maybe I dreamt it.

There's this, but it's not exactly the same -- doesn't hurt to have an additional source, though.
masterkajo
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(11-20-2013, 03:56 PM)
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Thread 8 already? And the posts never stop coming it seems. I gotta keep up.
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Originally Posted by The_Monk

Interesting...! Amazing price too, I'm amazed.

Yeah, but I feel a bit bummed for leaving there One Must Fall 2097 as well. I mean, the game is bad, but it is part of my childhood.

Originally Posted by Knurek

Not to rain on your parade, but you know that the game is free?

I know, I have the trilogy installed somewhere, but it's good to have them on my shelf :)

Originally Posted by Tellaerin

Wow, nice! Always wondered about the Marathon games. Mac users made them sound like the best thing since sliced bread, and from what I've read, there's some neat lore and universe-building in them.

Please follow the link from Knurek, the trilogy is free nowadawys :)
Deques
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Originally Posted by jshackles

Technically speaking, I have a "sub" that supplies access to the full app. Once the beta is over they'll remove the sub from everyone's account. Some betas don't but they've specifically said they will with this one.

I'll be happy to take the key from you if the beta becomes full version ^^

Oh, wait, I shouldn't be begging for free stuff >-<
chiym1992
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(11-20-2013, 03:57 PM)
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This thread moves too fast for me :D
morningbus
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(11-20-2013, 03:57 PM)
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Originally Posted by chiym1992

This thread moves too fast for me :D

Why is it moving so fast?
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Originally Posted by jshackles

Technically speaking, I have a "sub" that supplies access to the full app. Once the beta is over they'll remove the sub from everyone's account. Some betas don't but they've specifically said they will with this one.

Then just wait until the beta is over and use the key for the full game. You just have to sit on the key and hope that the giver doesn't use it.
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Originally Posted by JBourne

I'm leaning towards Juri. I already have an avatar that I'm using on another forum.

Nth-ing Juri.

Originally Posted by Stallion Free

I don't apologize for guilty pleasures. I struggle to take blindly shitting on a series one has never played seriously.

...Do you actually feel guilty for liking COD? That seems unlike you and I'd be pretty surprised if it was true.
If you don't, might as well not even call it a guilty pleasure.
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Originally Posted by chronomac

Someone take these things, left over from my last giveaway:

I took Tidalis #1! Thank you mang :)
RS4-
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(11-20-2013, 03:58 PM)
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So yeah, the 30fps thing in NFS is pretty bad.
The_Monk
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Originally Posted by morningbus

Why is it moving so fast?

Because it's not like molasses.

Ah yeah. Take that, poutine!
MNC
(11-20-2013, 04:00 PM)
New thread? New thread.

Originally Posted by Deques

I'll be happy to take the key from you if the beta becomes full version ^^

Oh, wait, I shouldn't be begging for free stuff >-<

You can sign up for the beta yourself still. :) On the off chance that they let you keep it after it's over.

Originally Posted by AsylumX

Then just wait until the beta is over and use the key for the full game. You just have to sit on the key and hope that the giver doesn't use it.

Probably what I'll end up doing. Thanks!
Stallion Free
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Originally Posted by honorless

...Do you actually feel guilty for liking COD? That seems unlike you and I'd be pretty surprised if it was true.
If you don't, might as well not even call it a guilty pleasure.

Guilty pleasure isn't necessarily a literal phrase. Do I feel the actual emotion of guilt for stuffing my face with chocolate every so often? No. Would I refer to it as a guilty pleasure? Yes.
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Originally Posted by morningbus

Why is it moving so fast?

It also helps that this thread is among the few places on GAF where peace reigns supreme.
Dambrosi
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So I guess this is the new thread, huh. Nice place you got here. i wonder how long this one will last?

Subscribed.
Cth
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♪♫ If you're blue and you don't know
where to go to why don't you go
where fashion sits.. ♪♫




Poutine on a Ritz..
morningbus
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Originally Posted by The_Monk

Because it's not like molasses.

Ah yeah. Take that, poutine!

Time to make a candy poutine with gummy worms, marshmallows, and molasses in celebration.
VaeVictis
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(11-20-2013, 04:06 PM)
Will there be a second Steam Sale thread once that starts or will we continue posting all the deals here? Better keep them separate so we can continue posting key give aways here and new deals in a new thread, IMHO.
morningbus
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(11-20-2013, 04:08 PM)
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Originally Posted by VaeVictis

Will there be a second Steam Sale thread once that starts or will we continue posting all the deals here? Better keep them seperate so we can continue posting key give aways here and new deals in a new thread, IMHO.

What usually happens is that this thread gets closed while the sales thread is active. Giveaways will move over to that thread for the duration of the sale.
Deques
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Originally Posted by VaeVictis

Will there be a second Steam Sale thread once that starts or will we continue posting all the deals here? Better keep them separate so we can continue posting key give aways here and new deals in a new thread, IMHO.

When the sale is happening, this steam thread will be temporary locked and a new Sale thread will be started.

When the sale is over, the sale thread will be locked and this steam thread opened again
Accoun
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(11-20-2013, 04:09 PM)
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Originally Posted by Mr. Poolman

It also helps that this thread is among the few places on GAF where peace reigns supreme.

Maybe too fast, but at least not too furious.
I guess that's fine with me. :-)
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Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is on Steam so I can finally complete my Desperados collection! It's a fun game if you like that kind of strategy/action hybrid (think Commandos).
http://store.steampowered.com/app/260730/
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Originally Posted by VaeVictis

Will there be a second Steam Sale thread once that starts or will we continue posting all the deals here? Better keep them separate so we can continue posting key give aways here and new deals in a new thread, IMHO.

They always have separate threads. Hell the sale threads move so fast there are often 3 or 4 of em just for the sale alone.
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hey has anyone played Don't Starve recently? I just read that controller support was added.

I was thinking about getting back into it and was wondering if using the pad was more intuitive.
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Originally Posted by RealityExists

hey has anyone played Don't Starve recently? I just read that controller support was added.

I was thinking about getting back into it and was wondering if using the pad was more intuitive.

Yay! New avatar!
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Originally Posted by Stitch


No wait, threads don't smell... that's my salami sandwich.

I'm eating a salami sandwich, too!
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Originally Posted by Vindicis

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is on Steam so I can finally complete my Desperados collection! It's a fun game if you like that kind of strategy/action hybrid (think Commandos).
http://store.steampowered.com/app/260730/

That was not the Banderas movie I was expecting, but okay!
Hasney
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(11-20-2013, 04:12 PM)
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I had a KFC and not a salami sandwich. Really should call those box meals Phoenix Downs for the effect they have on a hangover!
Li Kao
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Hey SteamGaf ! So I take a one week leave and you're all 'let's make a new thread already'. Tss...
So has there been news these last few days ? I must confess that real life was quite bitchy here and I couldn't really follow the news.
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(11-20-2013, 04:14 PM)
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Eryl's action is on steam.

we should get a key from groupees.
morningbus
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(11-20-2013, 04:14 PM)
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Are ya'll in Newfoundland or something? That's the only timezone where it's appropriate to be eating lunch right now.
valouris
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(11-20-2013, 04:14 PM)
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New thread just in time for the holidays :)
Parsnip
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Originally Posted by JaseC

There's this, but it's not exactly the same -- doesn't hurt to have an additional source, though.

Well in that same twitter thread was this.
https://twitter.com/GagneMichel/stat...02757025165313


I'm curious, how did you search for that anyway?
Vindicis
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Originally Posted by The_Monk

That was not the Banderas movie I was expecting, but okay!

I'm holding out for the rocket launcher DLC.
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Originally Posted by Vindicis

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is on Steam so I can finally complete my Desperados collection! It's a fun game if you like that kind of strategy/action hybrid (think Commandos).
http://store.steampowered.com/app/260730/

I was just about to buy this once I remember I own it on gog. I can't keep this stuff straight some days.
Tellaerin
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(11-20-2013, 04:18 PM)
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Originally Posted by Cyberquake

Please follow the link from Knurek, the trilogy is free nowadawys :)

Thanks for the heads-up - will have to check those out! : )
sheaaaa
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(11-20-2013, 04:19 PM)

Originally Posted by wazoo

Eryl's action is on steam.

we should get a key from groupees.

Nyu Media replied on Twitter saying that they're sorting out keys with Groupees, so I'll be watching out for that. Not that I'll actually be playing the game any time soon...
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(11-20-2013, 04:19 PM)
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8th thread? Seriously?

When do sales start?
Accoun
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Originally Posted by Parsnip

I'm curious, how did you search for that anyway?

No idea how he did it, but typing "gfwl site:https://twitter.com/GagneMichel/" appears to find the conversation...

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