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[HadesGigas]

The thing I love about Desura's client is when it randomly decides to stop recognizing I am clicking links until I close and re-open it.

Or when redeeming keys outside the client (like if you have an IndieRoyale account linked) leads to the client having to be restarted to get those games to show up most of the time.

It's decent but it's full of weird little annoyances just like Steam.

 

[1-D_FTW]

It has a bigger memory footprint, it is slower, it crashes far more often, it's very common that things just don't work.
Last but not least, the interface can be incredibly confusing, at times.

What makes it "better" exactly? Apart for your cheap attempt to throw a jab at Steam, I mean.

I think he already outlined it It doesn't lock and take 20 seconds to activate a new key. That's a serious inconvenience that absolutely destroys the service.

 

[The_Player]

Where is my Silent Storm, goddamit Valve? D:

 

[Deques]

It has a bigger memory footprint, it is slower, it crashes far more often, it's very common that things just don't work.
Last but not least, the interface can be incredibly confusing, at times.

What makes it "better" exactly? Apart for your cheap attempt to throw a jab at Steam, I mean.

I maybe haven't used Desura as much as you do as I only have it installed and never played any games I have in steam. But I still stand for what I said. The times I used Desura I have always felt that it is much faster to navigate than Steam and redeeming games is not locking the client. I don't know how you can't see that problem in Steam, have you never redeemed a game in Steam before?

 

[Chairmanchuck]

Doesnt it have to do with the size of the Game in Steam though?

At least I notice that the bigger the Game is, the longer it takes for it to redeem.

 

[Sentenza]

I think he already outlined it It doesn't lock and take 20 seconds to activate a new key. That's a serious inconvenience that absolutely destroys the service.

But that's the problem, it does. Which is not even its unique issue.

You also have stuff like installations that just don't work, for instance. I can't even rememeber how many times I had to go and fix by hand something that wasn't working while installing/uninstalling a mod with their automated process.
And I should probably point that I used to write about mods etc for an Italian magazine [which consequentially means I tried a lot of them] so, as I said, I really made more than an attempt to make good use of Desura.

Hell, as a long time ModDB addicted I still have it there and i still wish them good luck. I just try to avoid using it as much as possible, now.

 

[Deques]

Doesnt it have to do with the size of the Game in Steam though?

At least I notice that the bigger the Game is, the longer it takes for it to redeem.

I have redeemed small and big games. All take long time to redeem

 

[Stumpokapow]

Greenlight above 1250 titles.

Same as Sapient, was a big follower of Ballistics, that's what gotten me into modding in the first place. The great days of UT2004 and UT3 modding scene, these guys were basically on top of their game back then.

The problem though is Epic killed the unreal series, so even the ones great MSUC didn't garner much attention at all and the likes of Runestorm were basically forgotten. Also I like to keep taps on what's going on in the South African scene. Although Desktop Dungeons and now rooks keep is the only games I've seen here so far that's had potential.

OK cool no problem, just wanted to make sure--I don't have a problem with a dev mentioning their own game in here, but obviously someone pretending to be a fan if they're a dev is pretty sketchy.

 

[Momentary]

MechKnight Chronicles: Knightfall

The game looks freakin' legit. The director, Jesse Sosa, seems like he means SERIOUS BUSINESS. Hearing him talk hyped me up.

 

[SapientWolf]

I maybe haven't used Desura as much as you do as I only have it installed and never played any games I have in steam. But I still stand for what I said. The times I used Desura I have always felt that it is much faster to navigate than Steam and redeeming games is not locking the client. I don't know how you can't see that problem in Steam, have you never redeemed a game in Steam before?

I really don't like that the Desura client has the redeem key feature in the settings menu. It's not even listed on the client itself. It's just an item on the settings page. There is also some weirdness about how it updates games and handles demos. Making back-ups isn't as straightforward and the feature list is thinner. It's not an unusable client, but it's not up to Steam's quality yet.

 

[twinturbo2]

No, and last I checked I think the Greenlight entry hadn't even been updated in months, so maybe the company gave up on getting enough votes in a short enough time period to get it through.

Like I said in another thread, WayFoward should drop this Greenlight shit and get Shantae on GOG already.

 

[soul creator]

MechKnight Chronicles: Knightfall

The game looks freakin' legit. The director, Jesse Sosa, seems like he means SERIOUS BUSINESS. Hearing him talk hyped me up.

Gaf pls

support this game

pls

Spoiler

full disclosure, he's a former coworker, lol

 

[reptilescorpio]

I have redeemed small and big games. All take long time to redeem

Huh strange, only ever takes maybe 5-10 seconds at most for me even on the slow connection out here. My install is only 18 months old though.

 

[Wok]

The Oil Blue is on sale on Desura: 2.25$ or 1.75€. If you happen to buy it and like it, consider upvoting it on Greenlight.

Edit: I forgot, but the game was also previously sold on IndieGameStand for minimum 1$.

 

[n8]

Papers, Please is on greenlight now.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QP5X6fcukM

There is a beta free to download and GAF already has a thread for discussion. Try it out and show your support if you like it.

 

[Wok]

Surgeon Simulator 2013 will be released next Friday and it will cost:

• £6.99 GBP
• $9.99 USD
• €9.99 EURO

It is a bit expensive in my opinion.

 

[Herbspiceguy]

I feel it's unfair if I vote no, simply because of my taste, yet the game looks good enough for others to enjoy.
Do people vote yes in such cases?

 

[Wok]

I feel it's unfair if I vote no, simply because of my taste, yet the game looks good enough for others to enjoy.
Do people vote yes in such cases?

I don't. If people are interested, they should vote yes, otherwise the process is too meta.

 

[Nabs]

I haven't played it yet, but Door Kickers looks good. I hope they consider a name change once the game is done.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=133208652

I guess it's like Swat + a real time Frozen Synapse-ish game. It's currently in alpha, so it's still has a long way to go.

I feel it's unfair if I vote no, simply because of my taste, yet the game looks good enough for others to enjoy.
Do people vote yes in such cases?

I don't vote no unless I really hate the game or developer. It's rare. I also don't vote yes unless I think it's a good game or good fit on Steam. I only have 78 total votes.

 

[Shaneus]

^^ Reminds me a little too much (going by screens) of Monaco.

 

[Atomski]

^^ Reminds me a little too much (going by screens) of Monaco.

Gameplay wise its nothing alike.

I feel it's unfair if I vote no, simply because of my taste, yet the game looks good enough for others to enjoy.
Do people vote yes in such cases?

I vote based on the quality level. I never buy shmups but if looks like a good shmup I will vote yes.

 

[batteryLeakage]

I feel it's unfair if I vote no, simply because of my taste, yet the game looks good enough for others to enjoy.
Do people vote yes in such cases?

From what I've heard 'no' votes don't negate the 'yes' votes. As long as enough people vote 'yes' the game will be greenlit, even with a million no's. So I have no qualms with it. I'll vote no just so that a game will stop showing in my queue.

Edit: Renegade Kid explains. BTW Vote yes for Mutant Mudds. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/updates/91565027

 

[Blizzard]

Nabs, that gameplay style reminds me of Hotline Miami.

 

[Wok]

I haven't played it yet, but Door Kickers looks good. I hope they consider a name change once the game is done.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=133208652

I guess it's like Swat + a real time Frozen Synapse-ish game. It's currently in alpha, so it's still has a long way to go.

Toma has posted his impressions [/URL]about this game.

Door Kickers is not terribly deep, but fun. I still prefer Frozen Synapse vastly though, because it offers way more depth and preciseness to anything you do. I'll include Door Kickers in next months thread.

 

[exmachina64]

I maybe haven't used Desura as much as you do as I only have it installed and never played any games I have in steam. But I still stand for what I said. The times I used Desura I have always felt that it is much faster to navigate than Steam and redeeming games is not locking the client. I don't know how you can't see that problem in Steam, have you never redeemed a game in Steam before?

It's practically impossible to navigate Desura's store.

 

[Noogy]

Greenlight above 1250 titles.

My goodness you've been busy! I didn't realize there were even that many games in Greenlight.

 

[flashbandit16]

Made a collection of games that are my favorites on greenlight here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=137145338
There are some really great games in the collection that I am surprised they haven't been greenlit yet.

 

[Nillansan]

Shelter has been submitted to Greenlight.

 

[suttonmitchell]

Shelter has been submitted to Greenlight.

upvoted, will buy.

 

[robotnik]

Shelter has been submitted to Greenlight.

From Pid devs? Upvoted.

 

[Nillansan]

Made a collection of games that are my favorites on greenlight here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=137145338
There are some really great games in the collection that I am surprised they haven't been greenlit yet.

Nice collection. I have already upvoted a majority of the games listed there. You should consider tidying it up a bit as some of those games have already been greenlit

 

[Card Boy]

I have only approved 66 games out of 1250+. Some of the garbage that gets on there amazes me. With the exception of Gunz 2 i automatically downvote F2P games, especially if they are iOS stuff. Anything made in MS Paint or Photoshop paint gets an automatic downvote. All Laynet Simulator games get a downvote, most RPG Maker games get a downvote, endless runners downvoted, flash games downvoted.

 

[FuKuy]

Here you have 73 games that deserve to be upvoted.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=130921314

 

[Nillansan]

From Pid devs? Upvoted.

Yup, I am kinda surprised to see them go through Greenlight, my theory is that it was a deliberate choice and that they are using Greenlight as a means to build a community/create awareness.

 

[shintoki]

Someone said next Greelight this Wednesday, right?

Kind of wish they made it more of a weekly thing.

 

[Nillansan]

Someone said next Greelight this Wednesday, right?

Kind of wish they made it more of a weekly thing.

Yup, the next batch of greenlit games will be announced tomorrow.

 

[FrankCaron]

One of my buddies, who worked on Guacamelee at Drinkbox, is in the process of releasing his first Steam game. It's called Rogue Legacy and is a super wicked awesome rogue-like-like with action RPG and platforming/metroidvania elements. The hook is a neat heredity system wherein traits are passed to future generations when you die.

Do check it out!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=136969358&insideModal=0&requirelogin=1

 

[Nillansan]

One of my buddies, who worked on Guacamelee at Drinkbox, is in the process of releasing his first Steam game. It's called Rogue Legacy and is a super wicked awesome rogue-like-like with action RPG and platforming/metroidvania elements. The hook is a neat heredity system wherein traits are passed to future generations when you die.

Do check it out!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=136969358&insideModal=0&requirelogin=1

I just watched the trailer. Thumbs up. It looks awesome.

 

[Family Fry]

Greenlight above 1250 titles.

OK cool no problem, just wanted to make sure--I don't have a problem with a dev mentioning their own game in here, but obviously someone pretending to be a fan if they're a dev is pretty sketchy.

How many have you voted for and given the thumbs up?

Mines today.

So far 406+ and 870- from me.

 

[Wok]

How many have you voted for and given the thumbs up?

In my case, 24+, the latest three being Shelter, Papers Please, Rollers of the Realm.
I might give more upvotes if some of my upvoted games get greenlit tomorrow.

 

[Platy]

One of my buddies, who worked on Guacamelee at Drinkbox, is in the process of releasing his first Steam game. It's called Rogue Legacy and is a super wicked awesome rogue-like-like with action RPG and platforming/metroidvania elements. The hook is a neat heredity system wherein traits are passed to future generations when you die.

Do check it out!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=136969358&insideModal=0&requirelogin=1

Hey !
I know the dude who made the art =D

 

[Family Fry]

In my case, 24+, the latest three being Shelter, Papers Please, Rollers of the Realm.
I might give more upvotes if some of my upvoted games get greenlit tomorrow.

Nice work on the votes.

My last few were.

Rogue Legacy
Ecotone
Shelter
Epic Metal Knights: Love, War and Other Nonsense
Papers Please

Anyone got any predictions on what is going to be greenlit tomorrow then?

 

[Noogy]

One of my buddies, who worked on Guacamelee at Drinkbox, is in the process of releasing his first Steam game. It's called Rogue Legacy and is a super wicked awesome rogue-like-like with action RPG and platforming/metroidvania elements. The hook is a neat heredity system wherein traits are passed to future generations when you die.

Do check it out!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=136969358&insideModal=0&requirelogin=1

This looks sort of incredible, easy upvote. Any way to get a hold of him?

 

[Nymerio]

One of my buddies, who worked on Guacamelee at Drinkbox, is in the process of releasing his first Steam game. It's called Rogue Legacy and is a super wicked awesome rogue-like-like with action RPG and platforming/metroidvania elements. The hook is a neat heredity system wherein traits are passed to future generations when you die.

Do check it out!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=136969358&insideModal=0&requirelogin=1

Holy shit, this looks amazing. Upvoted and started throwing money at the screen. Nothing happening so far :/

 

[Nabs]

I upvoted that as soon as I saw the trailer. I don't know if it'll play good, but I like the concept.

Tomorrow is the big day. I hope Valve does the right thing and picks Divekick.

 

[FYC]

I need to make use of this service more, but I'd love to see Bloody Trapland make it, along with Bleed.

Bloody Trapland: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92917767\

Bleed: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92919970

One of my buddies, who worked on Guacamelee at Drinkbox, is in the process of releasing his first Steam game. It's called Rogue Legacy and is a super wicked awesome rogue-like-like with action RPG and platforming/metroidvania elements. The hook is a neat heredity system wherein traits are passed to future generations when you die.

Do check it out!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=136969358&insideModal=0&requirelogin=1

AWESOME. Gonna vote right now.

 

[One Foul Note]

I need to make use of this service more, but I'd love to see Bloody Trapland make it, along with Bleed.

We share minds on this one, I would love to see them on steam, Bleed especially. It is insane how much enjoyment I got out of that fairly simple concept.

 

[Nillansan]

Anyone got any predictions on what is going to be greenlit tomorrow then?

I am personally hoping that these games get greenlit:

Signal Ops
The game is ready to be released on Steam, it is already out on GOG.com.

Out There Somewhere
The game is ready to released on Steam.

Castle In The Darkness
The game is near completion, there is a demo out in the form of a prequel.

Agarest: Generations of War
While I would buy this game, I am honestly more interested in seeing what other games Ghostlight have up their sleeves.

Mutant Mudds
The game is ready to be released on Steam, it is already out on GOG.com.

TowerClimb
After completing Super House of Dead Ninjas, I am hungry for more tough platforming rogue-likes.

 

[Arthea]

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edited:
sorry! wrong topic, meant it to be in steam topic

 

[speedpop]

Here you have 73 games that deserve to be upvoted.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=130921314

I'll go through this later tonight and pick out anything I haven't voted on.