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Steam Autumn Sale Thread 2013 - 3% Discounts Sale but no Shark

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Echoplx

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Sale discounts overrule loyalty discounts (unless Valve stuffs up, of course). For example, Scribblenauts Unmasked is half off for everybody even though there's typically a 20% discount for those who own Unlimited.

The Rising Storm loyalty discount stacks, Tripwire are just awesome like that though.
 

Dr Dogg

Member
Thanks for the info, but I just sucked up the difference and picked it up. I'll just not grab a coke or something next time I want one

Hahaha. Yeah the crazy times we live in where you can deliberate over the cost of food and beverages or 25-35 hours of entertainment for in and around the same cost.

That's an interesting question. I don't think there's ever been a case where a sale discount has been less than a loyalty discount.

I guess we might find out early next year with the usual Sqenix fire sale before their end of year reports.
 

JaseC

gave away the keys to the kingdom.
The Rising Storm loyalty discount stacks, Tripwire are just awesome like that though.

Ah, yeah, that's right. The game was 75% off recently, but since the discount stacked it was 100% off for those who owned RO2, rendering it unpurchasable, haha.
 

zkylon

zkylewd
Congratulations! Man, that's some legen *wait for it* dary feat!

ty

struggled a bit at the end since fire magic isn't so good against the last few bosses but still got most the quests and enemies with no loss

I'll try warrior next time, prolly, but I need a rest now. too many fucking hours
 
Well seeing as both Gamefly and GMG had BNW at the same discount as Steam but you could use their respective 20% off vouchers I'd wait for them to crop up again.

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I upgraded to Gold edition some time ago and it was worth it, it includes Gods and Kings, religion and spies. What else can you ask for?
I haven't bought BNW yet, just wanted to say that Gold edition is worth it.

Agreed. The only scenario where the Gold upgrade is of questionable (or lesser) value is if you were one of those (like me) who purchased Gods & Kings upon its release - Gold only brings a few extra civs and maps and whatnot in this case.

If you have vanilla Civ and can only afford one or the other, however, it's worth spending extra to pick up Brave New World instead. It includes all the Gods & Kings gameplay goodies, minus only the new civs that were introduced with it.

Buy BNW. A ton of gameplay changes. The only thing you're missing out on are the various civilizations from the Gold edition, but you could probably get the gold upgrade for $2.50 during a flash sale if you really want additional wonders/civilizations (as I did).

Thank you for the answers, I'm going to buy BNW when it's in a flah/daily in the Winter sale and the Gold upgrade later.
 

Caerith

Member
Newly added to Steam, Finding Teddy, which was I think in the groupees motocross bundle?
Something something The Witch's House.

Agreed. The only secnario where the Gold upgrade is of questionable (or lesser) value is if you were one of those (like me) who purchased Gods & Kings upon its release - Gold only brings a few extra civs and maps and whatnot in this case.

If you have vanilla Civ and can only afford one or the other, however, it's worth spending extra to pick up Brave New World instead. It includes all the Gods & Kings gameplay goodies, minus only the new civs that were introduced with it.
The Gold upgrade is still miles better than trying to buy all the individual DLC, but yeah. #teambuyallexpansionswhentheycomeout
 

JaseC

gave away the keys to the kingdom.
You could try PMing onken, I'm not sure if he's up for it, but he does live in Japan and I once helped him get a game on Steam.

Cheers, I'll bookmark his profile for the time being and bug him later. The question still stands since I don't want to limit myself to just one person and find that they're AWOL when the time comes, which, knowing my luck, would happen, haha.
 

Arthea

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ty

struggled a bit at the end since fire magic isn't so good against the last few bosses but still got most the quests and enemies with no loss

I'll try warrior next time, prolly, but I need a rest now. too many fucking hours

I just checked, you did it in 87 hrs, that's really fast, you know ;)
I'm pretty sure I have ~100 hrs in it. Need to finish vikings too, started on steam a while ago.
 

Arthea

Member
Newly added to Steam, Finding Teddy, which was I think in the groupees motocross bundle?
Something something The Witch's House.


The Gold upgrade is still miles better than trying to buy all the individual DLC, but yeah. #teambuyallexpansionswhentheycomeout
Thanks for pointing out to Finding Teddy. Steam key isn't there yet though.
 
Don't know if it has been posted, but IndieGala codemasters is live.

$1:
  • Damnation
  • Clive Barker's Jericho
BTA:
  • Overlord
  • Overlord Raising Hell
  • Overlord II
  • Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising
  • Operation Flashpoint Red River
  • Bonus game to be announced.
 

zkylon

zkylewd
I just checked, you did it in 87 hrs, that's really fast, you know ;)
I'm pretty sure I have ~100 hrs in it. Need to finish vikings too, started on steam a while ago.
game said only 30hs for some reason. I tend to leave games open for hours while I do some other shit but probably not for 50 hours heh.

ac was pretty cool, but I liked the legend better. it was goofier and I liked taking wives rather than companions.
 

Jawmuncher

Member
Don't know if it has been posted, but IndieGala codemasters is live.

$1:
  • Damnation
  • Clive Barker's Jericho
BTA:
  • Overlord
  • Overlord Raising Hell
  • Overlord II
  • Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising
  • Operation Flashpoint Red River
  • Bonus game to be announced.

I grabbed it even though I'll probably never play any of those damn games.
Wonder what the BTA could be
EDIT: Since they seem to be doing everything aside from their racing games it's probably Rise of the Argonauts.
 

JaseC

gave away the keys to the kingdom.
Don't know if it has been posted, but IndieGala codemasters is live.

$1:
  • Damnation
  • Clive Barker's Jericho
BTA:
  • Overlord
  • Overlord Raising Hell
  • Overlord II
  • Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising
  • Operation Flashpoint Red River
  • Bonus game to be announced.

Dirt 2 was in the previous bundle and so I'm assuming, based on it and Fuel having new apps in the registry, that the bonus game is going to be the latter.
 

Caerith

Member
game said only 30hs for some reason. I tend to leave games open for hours while I do some other shit but probably not for 50 hours heh.

ac was pretty cool, but I liked the legend better. it was goofier and I liked taking wives rather than companions.
It would be a bit weird if Armored Princess had marriage and children like The Legend did. See Amelie grow pregnant, game takes a break after she gives birth, battles are interrupted by crying babies...
 

Tellaerin

Member
Beat Hazard Ultra... wow. Just wow. @_@

This game's amazing.

It's also the only game I've ever seen where the "seizure warning" on the title screen comes off as a legitimate warning, rather than a little bit of tongue-in-cheek hype to underscore the fact that there's some blinky glowy stuff going on in a game. I've been to raves with less intense flashing and strobing. This could really mess with the seizure-prone. That said, it gets pretty. And kind of intense. I can see myself putting in some real time with this.

Thanks again, DJ Crimson. This is some good stuff.
 

zkylon

zkylewd
It would be a bit weird if Armored Princess had marriage and children like The Legend did. See Amelie grow pregnant, game takes a break after she gives birth, battles are interrupted by crying babies...

so basically cart life all over again
 
welp no guaca on sale
final damage
Rogue Legacy
Trine
Super Meat Boy
Fez
Mark of the Ninja
Bleed
They Bleed Pixels
Dead Pixels
Dust:An Elysian Tail
La Mulana
Half Minute Hero
Just Cause
Fairy Bloom Freesia
Spelunky
Sword of the Stars:The Pit
Guacamelee Gold
Hotline Miami
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
Giana Sisters:Twisted Dreams
good night everybody im tired
 

Arthea

Member
game said only 30hs for some reason. I tend to leave games open for hours while I do some other shit but probably not for 50 hours heh.

ac was pretty cool, but I liked the legend better. it was goofier and I liked taking wives rather than companions.

Ya, I do that too.

Well, it's called legend for reasons! Ya I like legend a lot too. I don't think there is other game where you go adventuring and doing epic deeds with your wife and kids. (><)

It would be a bit weird if Armored Princess had marriage and children like The Legend did. See Amelie grow pregnant, game takes a break after she gives birth, battles are interrupted by crying babies...

Why not? (><)
 

Jintor

Member
Can't remember if I ever played the Legend.

Can't say I was in love with Armoured Princess (though I did like THE armoured princess). Can't play those games not on a handheld, i guess :(
 

Fuu

Formerly Alaluef (not Aladuf)
Is Damnation that bad? I'm contemplating not even activating it after googling to see what it's about, lol.
 
I just recently realized that even at, like, $4, buying a game that I don't actively ache for was basically useless as I wouldn't play that game anytime soon, and I know that those games will only get gradually cheaper over time... so... yeah, I have somehow gone past the impulsive buying frenzy of steam sales, and I can even look at a game that's at the top of my wishlist, is discounted by 60%, and go 'well, I'll want to play this eventually, but I don't actually need to buy it now', all stoically and shit
This sounds like me, except for the very last part where you don't buy the game(s). I, too, get a bit overwhelmed when I think about all the awesome games I haven't gotten to, so I'm trying to slow down on the buying. I almost made it through this sale with no purchases, but alas...

And on that note, I bought Shadow Warrior, and I want to play it NOW, but my download is going painfully slow. Like, "it'll be done in 6 hours" slow. What's the point of instant gratification if I can't be instantly gratified?
 

Tellaerin

Member
Is Damnation that bad? I'm contemplating not even activating it after googling to see what it's about, lol.

Wasn't that the one that started out as a steampunk western mod for UT2k4? If it is... yeah, may just want to leave it there, back away slowly and hope it doesn't notice you.
 

Jawmuncher

Member
I hope it's Grid.
Would love to get Grid.

JaseC is probably right but I hope he isn't.

Is Damnation that bad? I'm contemplating not even activating it after googling to see what it's about, lol.

It's pretty bad.
Not even sure if you can have bad fun with ir either.
When I played it I gave up on it after 15 minutes.

Well, it's called legend for reasons! Ya I like legend a lot too. I don't think there is other game where you go adventuring and doing epic deeds with your wife and kids. (><)

That concept sounds damn awesome.
 

zkylon

zkylewd
Can't remember if I ever played the Legend.

Can't say I was in love with Armoured Princess (though I did like THE armoured princess). Can't play those games not on a handheld, i guess :(
I feel like they would work really well on a tablet tho. I mean there's barely any hotkeys and it's almost all mice-driven and stuff
 

Jawmuncher

Member
Someone please talk me out of that $29.99 AC IV on amazon .

Unless you really need it and on Steam. You can easily grab nvidia codes for 30 that have ACIV and Splinter Cell Blacklist. HOWEVER they are Uplay only which I know is basically a deal breaker.
 

JaseC

gave away the keys to the kingdom.
So today a random guy who liked my Scribblenauts Unlimited review gifted me Retro City Rampage for some reason.

And then I was added by a random Chechen (seemingly) guy and the following conversation occured:

Keldorn: Why did you add me?
=# corr3dizo: simply added to each other :)
Keldorn: Uh, okay then. How did you even find me though?
=# corr3dizo: good player
=# corr3dizo: I did not find, add good players
Keldorn: Thanks, I guess. But how do you know that I'm a good player?
=# corr3dizo: looked achievement badges, of course, in fact did not see: (

I'm not used to this level of exposure!

He seems like a pretty cool dude to me:

=# corr3dizo: nice avatar
JaseC: Cheers :)
=# corr3dizo: this is you?
JaseC: Nah it's a pic of Irish actress Saoirse Ronan
=# corr3dizo: beautiful :)
 

FloatOn

Member
Good morning steamgaf. I've got to make up my mind on whether or not to snag Deadly Premonition at 50% off or not. I've been intrigued about the game since it came out for consoles so I know I'll probably play it soonish but I think I can hold out because I have no shortage of things to play.

basically I'm looking for someone to tell me "it's the best ever! buy now!" or "meh, wait for 75% off"
 

zkylon

zkylewd
Good morning steamgaf. I've got to make up my mind on whether or not to snag Deadly Premonition at 50% off or not. I've been intrigued about the game since it came out for consoles so I know I'll probably play it soonish but I think I can hold out because I have no shortage of things to play.

basically I'm looking for someone to tell me "it's the best ever! buy now!" or "meh, wait for 75% off"

it's the best ever, but wait for 75% off

sorry :I
 
I now know my credit card number by heart, I have achieved a whole new level of Steam sale-ing.

I'll just get Shadow Warrior, fuck my next gen savings.
 

Arthea

Member
ModBot said:
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Rules for this Giveaway:
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Shelter -- MB-5B6F003650BDA625 - Taken by Divius. 16 entrants total.


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Someone was in need of Shelter in this thread, I found I still have a spare key, so here it goes.
 
Got to ask again before time runs out:
Get Shadow Warrior now or save that money and get Starbound tomorrow? It's an either-or kind of thing, don't have enough $$ to get both
 

JaseC

gave away the keys to the kingdom.
Got to ask again before time runs out:
Get Shadow Warrior now or save that money and get Starbound tomorrow? It's an either-or kind of thing, don't have enough $$ to get both

I'd say Starbound if you wasted a lot of time in Terraria. Shadow Warrior is more a one-and-done game, plus it'll be on sale again in a few weeks or so.
 

Tenrius

Member
He seems like a pretty cool dude to me:

So now he's coming after you? He asked me "how do you play Shadow Warriors?" (sic) today. Seems to be a nice person indeed, all things considered. I don't think he suspects that I actually speak Russian lol.

mm i don't see anyone in Russ in the list

Well, I might be willing to help you. Add me on Steam and tell about your woes! (http://steamcommunity.com/id/keldorn/). One thing to note, I'm a bit short on cash now and you can't use PayPal on Steam in Russia, so it would be better if you could give me TF2 keys in advance (so I could sell them and buy your games). It's okay if that's uncomfortable for you.
 
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