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At a certain point is better to do away with the idea of "backlog" and think of it as a "library" instead
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I thought people with backlogs were idiots
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At a certain point is better to do away with the idea of "backlog" and think of it as a "library" instead
Insanity!
OrbitalBeard
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Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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At a certain point is better to do away with the idea of "backlog" and think of it as a "library" instead
Can I say that's an average of $10 a game?
I buy humble bundles as a way of giving to charity I just happen to get some games I might play at some point in the future, some I might not.
Actually while I'm here I recently bought the firaxis humble bundle, any thoughts on the order I should play the Civ games in (never played them before)?
https://www.humblebundle.com/
Actually while I'm here I recently bought the firaxis humble bundle, any thoughts on the order I should play the Civ games in (never played them before)?
https://www.humblebundle.com/
velociraptor
Junior Member
I mean, what a stupid problem to have. Just stop buying games, you fool. You're never going to play all those games, what a waste of money.
I have a backlog.
I agree and that's a good, small backlog. A backlog shouldn't be 100 games
I've stopped buying games because I just don't seem to play them. Will only buy once I finish my backlog.
Good thing Steam allows you to remove unwanted games. Will delete those crappy Humble Bundle games that I received as part of a package. Will never even install them, never mind complete them.
You can skip 3, and play 4,5 and Beyond Earth in order.
Benzychenz
Member
I don't even care about mine.
I get stuff when I find a good deal, and because the niche Japanese games I'm into can just become more expensive in the future rather than cheaper.
So it's just like having a big library where I can pick and choose which game I'll start up next.
I get stuff when I find a good deal, and because the niche Japanese games I'm into can just become more expensive in the future rather than cheaper.
So it's just like having a big library where I can pick and choose which game I'll start up next.
It's just a common part of general human behaviour. It manifests in many ways in terms of "collecting" stuff that you may never have the time to use.
Money permitting most people will have backlogs.
It is arguably idiotic from an intellectual point of view but hey "eyes bigger than belly" is a common thing as noted so who cares?
Money permitting most people will have backlogs.
It is arguably idiotic from an intellectual point of view but hey "eyes bigger than belly" is a common thing as noted so who cares?
Alcoholikaust
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Backloggasaurus is 120+ titles you need to get around to
I would love to have only 30-40 titles in mine.
This is the problem with buying 85% of what's released on every major platform.
edit:still MUCH cheaper than my other Hobby- Expensive Scotch collecting
I would love to have only 30-40 titles in mine.
This is the problem with buying 85% of what's released on every major platform.
edit:still MUCH cheaper than my other Hobby- Expensive Scotch collecting
CecilRousso
Member
It's just a good thing to have 10-15 games as backup and fot variation.
It's when the nummer of unplayed games have passet triple digits with a margin, that you might want to start asking yourself some questions.
But everyone of course have their own reasons as to why they want to keep buying.
It's when the nummer of unplayed games have passet triple digits with a margin, that you might want to start asking yourself some questions.
But everyone of course have their own reasons as to why they want to keep buying.
Harothewanderer
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Visualante2
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For all the nay sayers. I find categorising my games as played and unplayed is very helpful. Both in terms of finding a game I'm in the mood to play and also in terms of budgeting. I try to cut back on spending and looking at the sheer volume of unplayed games is an effective tool in making a purchase. You can say "well I didn't play Mass Effect yet, so why would I want to buy another massive RPG?"
Boasting about it, like it's a cool problem to have is pretty lame. But don't confuse that with just having a lot of games.
Boasting about it, like it's a cool problem to have is pretty lame. But don't confuse that with just having a lot of games.
I consider myself a collector, so even if I don't play it, it still adds value.
I have different types of backlogs really. I have the immediate play backlog which is what I work my way through, and then the rest. Which will be played if I'm looking for something a bit different.
Frankly, I think it's impossible not to have a backlog these days with Humble bundles, PS+, Games for Gold, EA Access and all that jazz.
I have different types of backlogs really. I have the immediate play backlog which is what I work my way through, and then the rest. Which will be played if I'm looking for something a bit different.
Frankly, I think it's impossible not to have a backlog these days with Humble bundles, PS+, Games for Gold, EA Access and all that jazz.
Kadayi
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TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
That's not a backlog and we're still idiots.
If the OP's backlog is that mugger's small knife then my backlog isn't Dundee's knife. It's Cloud's sword.
Fried Food
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how do I get that view in steam? I don't see anything called backlog.
It's a custom category. Right-click on a game -> Set Categories -> Select/Add a category.
Edit: The view type you want is Detail View. Towards the upper-right corner you'll see a "View" section with three icons; Detail View is the left-most option.
velociraptor
Junior Member
You set your own tags. Right click a game, and you can specify it to whatever category you wish.
Cymbal Head
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Stop posting on GAF and go play Psychonauts.
The Scrivener
Member
That's the way I see it.
RipperGrim
Member
I can see where OP is coming from though, I think there comes a time where you have to actually stop and realise you are being completely ridiculous buying a game when you literally have over 100 games still to finish.
It's borderline hoarding behaviour.
It's borderline hoarding behaviour.
..said every Librarian ever.
cyber_ninja
Member
Not much of a backlog you got there buddy.
Snakethesniper
Member
At first I thought that Steam sales were the problem. Then, I realized that even when buying physical usually I didn't finish all the games I bought.
texhnolyze
Banned
Be grateful that you only have that much as the backlog.
*brofist*
It's pathetic that I've grown a distaste for bundles now because I'm getting the same game twice. I got Dark Souls twice. One day I'll do a giveaway once I care to figure out which copy I can giveaway without screwing anything up.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
I just stopped buying games because of that.
The Dear Leader
Banned
Come to see the Steam OT if you want to see some true backlogs, there are some of us that have bigger backlogs than the PS4/XB1 have games in their entire library.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Look, if the apocalypse happened and I somehow managed to survive with my computer and for some reason we'll still have running electricity and connection to the stream database I'll be entertained till the day I die.
EvilKatarn
Member
It's like you're showing up at an AA meeting and crying over having drunk TWO beers that one night.
Indeed. Every game without a category is in my "backlog". 200ish games I think.
BobbyColtrane
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Do you even Steam sale, brah?
dreamlongdead
Member
I posted in another backlog topic, and my 20ish game backlog was nothing compared to what I saw listed. Some of those games are very small digital titles.
I won't be adding much to my gaming library this year.
I won't be adding much to my gaming library this year.