The Steam Xmas Sale has started - wallets commit suicide across the world

[Ramary]

You know the drill.

We discuss whats on sale, people ask if game A is any good, we try and get some achievements for COUPONS, and maybe trade them coupons. Just put it all here.

Sale pick of the day for me: Holy Crap Fable 1 is on steam now and is only 2 buck 50.

[Revising Ocelot]

The site is lagging like hell at the moment, so here's the usual things of what's up:

Daily deals from now until January 1st.
Discounted package deals - Indie bundles, publisher bundles, and of course the Valve Complete pack.

Like the Summer Sale, there's also the Great Gift pile. By getting new achievements in various games, you either receive a gift - free games or discount coupons, or... a lump of coal. Each lump represents an entry into a prize draw on January 2nd, or you can combine 7 coal into a proper gift (and you won't get coal again). You can trade these gifts or coal to other people.

As for the prize draw... 3rd prize for 1000 winners is the Valve Complete pack, 2nd prize for 100 winners is the top five games on each person's wishlist, 1st prize for 50 winners is the top 10 games...


And the grand prize for one person is every single game on Steam. ALL OF THEM.



Jan 1st daily deals are:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (66%)
Total War franchise (75%)
Terraria (75%)
Bastion (66%)
Serious Sam franchise (varies between 90%-50%)
Assassin's Creed franchise (varies between 75%-25%)
Portal 1 + 2 (75%)
LA Noire (75%)
Orcs Must Die (75%)
Dead Island (50%)
Magicka (75%)
Saints Row the Third (33%)
Dungeon Defenders (75%)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (25%)
Batman: Arkham City (50%)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (33%)


I'll try to keep this updated every day.

[Ryong]

Guild Wars not on sale, I am now waiting for it to be, which it probably will.

I guess I may get Dead Island, unsure, though.

[Locke cole]

Guild Wars is on Steam?

...wait, how does that work? The game itself can be downloaded for free, but you need to pay money for the codes to start an account/add new campaigns to the account. How does it work on Steam?

'cause if the client is free on Steam, I'd like to have it there, instead of needing to use CrossOver to play Guild Wars on my mac.

[Revising Ocelot]

I've never seen them before doing a search just now, but there is various Guild Wars stuff on Steam. A GOTY edition is £13, for example. I don't know how it would all work, though.

Never seen any GW thingies on sale, and they're certainly not on sale right now. Honestly, I think everyone's waiting for GW2 at this point.

[akaSM]

Ha! I am ahead of all of you since my debit card is on zeroes!...*sob*

Also, Derp Dead Island was 83% off some minutes ago o_O...it's only 33% off now though

Portal 2 is at 75% off

[Locke cole]

I am, too. But I want to finish Nightfall, first. I finally got through Prophecies and Factions. I'm slow.

I was just wondering if I could get the thing on my Steam account without having to buy the dang thing again. I guess not.

But yeah. Very hype for GW2. Can't wait to try out the Guardian and Engineer and Elementalist and Mesmer.

[Gregness]

Well, since I'm one of the five people on the planet who hasn't beaten either Portal game I guess this is a good opportunity for me.

[MuMu]

Wondering if I'll be able to buy either Dungeon Defenders or Guild Wars. Goddamn credit cards...

[Arcanum]

So Ramary's thread (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showthread.php?t=41190) came first, but this thread has a much nicer OP. WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO?!

Anyway I'm glad I hunted a bunch of xmas cheevos the other day, and already have most of them that I can get. But yeah, site is overloaded and whatnot and I can't see anything in my inventory. Hopefully that will clear up soon-ish.

[Osterbaum]

Getting Metro 2033. I've already played through it before, but I can see myself doing it again. It's a pretty fun FPS, albeit a bit short (for me). But with less than 3€ I can definitely get it.

e: Also getting Portal 2.

e2: I mean I would if I'd get the opportunity.

[Osterbaum]

There are two threads! Aaaaaargh, the problem of choice! FIRS WORLD PROBLEMS™

[A Zarkin' Frood]

Oh hey, Max Payne. Might also be a good time to get Portal 2. Too bad I don't wanna spend money on those... but tempting, I'll admit.

[POS Industries]

So Ramary's thread (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showthread.php?t=41190) came first, but this thread has a much nicer OP. WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO?!
There are two threads! Aaaaaargh, the problem of choice! FIRS WORLD PROBLEMS™
I submit a radical, untested solution.

[IHateMakingNames]

I can't help but notice that Osterbaum double posted. Perhaps a bit of moderator justice is in order?


The only game I finished from Thanksgiving was Orcs Must Die. I'm going to have so many (more) unplayed games.

[Ramary]

I am OP and there is a better title.

I believe this test was a success.

[Osterbaum]

I submit a radical, untested solution.
And now it looks like I double-posted! WHAT WILL THAT DO TO MY IMAGE

[Revising Ocelot]

And now it looks like I double-posted! WHAT WILL THAT DO TO MY IMAGE

I am reaching for the red cube button as I type.

[Arcanum]

Obviously a life-time ban is needed to teach you a lesson.

Also if anyone is interested in getting a head-start on the winter achievements, there's this nifty link right here. (http://steamtreasurehunt.wikia.com/wiki/Winter_Objectives#Objectives)

[Ryong]

Guild Wars has been on sale on Steam before and I didn't get it because I'm dumb. Like, summer camp had it on 50% off.

[EVILNess]

I suppose everyone knows the drill? Wait until the last day to buy the general sales, that way if it shows up on the daily deals you get an even bigger discount.

I'm hoping Saint's Row the Third goes down to 50% myself.

[Revising Ocelot]

I suppose everyone knows the drill? Wait until the last day to buy the general sales, that way if it shows up on the daily deals you get an even bigger discount.

I'm hoping Saint's Row the Third goes down to 50% myself.

It's more 'wait until the last day to buy stuff IF they don't pop up in daily deals'. I've seen people neglect the daily deal to wait until the last day, then complain when it's not rediscounted.

[Arcanum]

I wish the servers would stop dying and load the gifts that I should have in my inventory from today's achievements. So far all I'm seeing is a 50% off Valve games coupon which is completely useless to me. Speaking of which, if anyone wants that coupon let me know, since otherwise it will just sit in my inventory until it expires.

[Red Fighter 1073]

Definitely going to get Orcs Must Die and very close to getting Assassin's Creed 2, but how bad is the DRM? If it's just the normal Steam affair, then I'm definitely getting it.

[BB]

My girlfriend bought a copy of Portal 2 only to find her first gift from the event was a free copy of Portal 2. So uh, don't buy Valve games until the last day unless you know people who'd like them as gifts.

[Ramary]

It has been confirmed there is a coupon for 33% off skyrim as one of the gifts.

I have a goal now, since I doubt skyrim will be discounted during the sale.

[Arcanum]

My girlfriend bought a copy of Portal 2 only to find her first gift from the event was a free copy of Portal 2. So uh, don't buy Valve games until the last day unless you know people who'd like them as gifts.

It's not just Valve games in the gifts. It's this giant list right here. (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2302378)

[Ramary]

Huh, Dead Island will be a bitchin gift game I guess, since I always been on the fence on that game and don't want to spend money on it.

[Azisien]

Orcs Must Die, my number 225!

[EVILNess]

Cool, I just got Counter-strike Source as my free don't do anything gift.

EDIT: Also, Holy shit. The grand prize for this giveaway is Every. Single. Game. On. Steam.

That guy will never know what to play. Ever.

[IHateMakingNames]

Coupons almost feel insulting. Everything is on sale right now, but they give you a coupon for less savings after the sales end. I rather be getting the coal.

[Aldurin]

So apparently each game with a winter achievement will get featured at some point throughout the sale? Does anybody know if the rewards are retroactive? I already have at least 2 of the unused achievements completed.

[Arcanum]

I already had the Orcs Must Die and the Anomaly: Warzone Earth achievements unlocked and the instant the sale went up I had them unlocked in the gift pile screen, so yeah they're retroactive. Only the server doesn't feel like putting the gifts in my inventory, so woooooo.

Also, another reason the coupons are pretty useless:
Excludes titles released after January 2nd, 2012.
(Valid January 2nd, 2012 through March 1st, 2012)

So they expire in three months, but that doesn't really matter because you can only use them on things released before 2012, which would be fine if not for the fact that anything worth getting will be on sale for less during the next two weeks.

[mauve]

So my first prize was Day of Defeat: Source. I... have no idea what it is and I don't really think I'm interested in it. Anyone wanna trade?

Granted, it's only like $5 on Steam right now, but... If anyone has an extra copy of Magica or Sanctum or Monday Night Combat or something to trade, I'd be happy to take it off their hands.

[Specterbane]

And I'm gone for the last half of this week and the first half of next. And maybe for the weekend of New Years.

Any word on if you need to get the acheivment during the day it's up?

[Arcanum]

And I'm gone for the last half of this week and the first half of next. And maybe for the weekend of New Years.

Any word on if you need to get the acheivment during the day it's up?

Nah you can earn most of the achievements beforehand. I posted this link (http://steamtreasurehunt.wikia.com/wiki/Winter_Objectives#Objectives) earlier in the thread that has a list of all the recently added holiday achievements. Although there are a few of them that can't be earned yet, as noted in the "Achievable" column.

[BB]

It's not just Valve games in the gifts. It's this giant list right here. (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2302378)

My word.

Well, my 25% off Valve titles voucher feels a little weak, now.

[Revising Ocelot]

I've got a 33% Valve coupon and a lump of coal.

Coupon's useless to me. What am I going to use that on, Day of Defeat? Hah!
Clarification: the coupon only applies to games released before Jan 2nd, so even if it didn't expire in March you wouldn't be able to save it for DOTA2 or whatever else (HL3/EP3 is vapourware).

[Aldurin]

I've got a 33% Valve coupon and a lump of coal.

Coupon's useless to me. What am I going to use that on, Day of Defeat? Hah!

Exactly the same case for me. Valve hadn't put off RELEASING THE THIRD TITLES FOR EVERY FRANCHISE THEY MAKE then maybe this would be more useful. My 50% off coupon feels like shit right now since the only Valve game I'd consider buying is DOTA 2, if they'd actually start selling it.

[Geminex]

Ohmygosh i am sooooooo tempted to buy the paradox complete pack it has magicka and mount&blade and all the hearts of iron stuff and king arthur and adsfjkljöa

[Aldurin]

I've only tried out magicka and Mountblades: Warband. Both are pretty decent, but if you know you like the stuff in that complete pack then go for it.

[IHateMakingNames]

As mentioned before, I would wait until Jan 2nd to buy the pack. You've got 2 weeks of potential daily deals and gifts to get what you want out of the pack. The only issue is if say only Mount & Blade and King Arthur get a daily deal, and then you still want to buy the pack for games that didn't go on sale.

[Geminex]

Gah. I'm in china pretty soon, and I'm paranoid about doing paypal-related stuff in china. I'll wait till the last day, though, that's a pretty good idea.

[Revising Ocelot]

Updated first second post.

Dec 20th daily deals are:
Red Orchestra 2 (50%)
Psychonauts + Costume Quest (75%)
Lego Batman (75%)
Sacred Gold + Sacred 2 (75%)
Recettear + Chantelise (75%)
Tropico 4 (66%)
Dungeons of Dredmor (75%)
Witcher 1 (40%) + Witcher 2 (75%)
Half-Life franchise (75%)
CoD: Modern Warfare 2 (50%)
Theatre of War (75%)
Duke Nukem Forever (fuck this why would you want to buy this game)

[akaSM]

Duke Nukem Forever (fuck this why would you want to buy this game)
[/LIST]

Gah, this game's pulling me for some reason it's suckyness is pulling me! It's like a black hole D:

Ocelot...what happened to the kitty?

[Revising Ocelot]

Check the PA thread.

[IHateMakingNames]

Has anyone played the Sacred games?

And I'll probably be buying Duke Nukem Forever.

[Kim]

I bought Chantelise, cuz that was pretty damn cheap.

[Marc v4.0]

Me and my friends used to LAN Sacred Gold for weekends upon weekends, it was pretty entertaining I recall

[Geminex]

Has anyone played the Sacred games?

And I'll probably be buying Duke Nukem Forever.

Sacred 1 is very similar to diablo 2. The story's not much to look at, but there's a lot of possibilities in terms of character building. Bit of a timesink, though.

Sacred 2 add some features, removes others (like the ability to save at will). Story's still not much to look at, and, while the characters are still pretty customizable, it's hard to find builds that work really well. Plus, it's pretty hardware-intensive.

I wouldn't really recommend either, tbh.Though for 5 Euro, it's worth giving a try if you're a big fan of hack-and-slash.

[Aldurin]

Man, I don't know if I would even take DNF for free, since everyone thinks it's as good as it is child-friendly.

[Ramary]

I keep getting Coal.

And not much per Achievement, like 1 coal each, only one gave me 2.

Also everyone here buy Dungeons of Dredmor if you have not already.

[McTahr]

If you haven't already gotten it, that's a pretty good price for a goofy roguelike. Dungeons of Dredmor has eaten many of my waking hours. (And some sleeping.)
E- Damn you Ramary.

[MuMu]

I did(And Chantelise).

Just waiting for Dungeon Defenders now

[Arcanum]

I keep getting Coal.

And not much per Achievement, like 1 coal each, only one gave me 2.

Also everyone here buy Dungeons of Dredmor if you have not already.

I've been getting mostly coal as well. Although I did get Dino D-day, but I'm unsure if I want it for myself or not. I played it a bit when it had a free weekend and I don't remember it being all that great

[Revising Ocelot]

Watch this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZKXomigpAE) if you want the Super Meat Boy achievement, because those levels are just stupid to try and complete properly.

It'll be one of the objectives on a future day, so you may as well get it done early.

[Ramary]

I am waiting till I know if it is the one level Achievement, or the all 5 in one session one.

If it is the former, I can do that easy, if it is the later.....well I guess ill just be preparing my ass to be kicked all day.

EDIT: Did you not see the summer one? You had to speed run though hell with like no mistakes in an insane time. This is EASY compared to that.

[Revising Ocelot]

I am waiting till I know if it is the one level Achievement, or the all 5 in one session one.

If it is the former, I can do that easy, if it is the later.....well I guess ill just be preparing my ass to be kicked all day.

EDIT: Did you not see the summer one? You had to speed run though hell with like no mistakes in an insane time. This is EASY compared to that.

I didn't own the game back then - I acquired Humble Bundle #4 a few days ago.

Steamcheeves.com says it's just that one achievement. They've got a list of all the upcoming objectives.

[Bells]

Witcher 1 for under $3, Complete Half Life series for 9,99... not bad, not bad at all!

I keep waiting for a good Multiplayer game to popup...

[Azisien]

Today's damage: Dungeons of Dredmor, HL1 Anthology, Witcher 2.

I had been sitting on Witcher 2 for a while. Since I don't see it dropping below 40% (it totally will, any time now) I have finally gone for it.

[Arcanum]

I am waiting till I know if it is the one level Achievement, or the all 5 in one session one.

If it is the former, I can do that easy, if it is the later.....well I guess ill just be preparing my ass to be kicked all day.

EDIT: Did you not see the summer one? You had to speed run though hell with like no mistakes in an insane time. This is EASY compared to that.

Alternatively: Download a save file that already had the achievement.

[synkr0nized]

And I'll probably be buying Duke Nukem Forever.

holy shit


Why would you do this to yourself?
The game is horrible in so many ways.

[Marc v4.0]

holy shit


Why would you do this to yourself?
The game is horrible in so many ways.

because Trainwreck: The Video Game

[Gregness]

Also, the trainwreck is only $5 today.

[synkr0nized]

You could spend that five bucks on some beer and rent a softcore porn. You'd probably have the same experience.

But I mean hey it's your money and time.

[Marc v4.0]

I thought it was just a video game and not a mirror for how good/terrible you are as a person.

[Ramary]

It's BOTH.

[IHateMakingNames]

I imagine it's just a crude FPS filled with bad jokes. I'm not looking for a Half-Life or anything.

[Kyanbu The Legend]

And no one can defend it. No one, not even me and I defend Beyblade on a weekly basis.


That's saying something.

[IHateMakingNames]

If it makes you all feel better, I'm not buying Duke Nukem Forever anymore. I realized I could probably get Bulletstorm or a Serious Sam to fill the FPS slot that I want to fill, without being crappy.

[Ramary]

Serious Sam 3: BFE is a good bet to go on sale since it has an Achievement.

The other Serious Sam games will be on sale with it, I suggest first and second encounter.

[Kyanbu The Legend]

If it makes you all feel better, I'm not buying Duke Nukem Forever anymore. I realized I could probably get Bulletstorm or a Serious Sam to fill the FPS slot that I want to fill, without being crappy.

So long as this is your own decision, I see no reason for anyone to be concerned.

[synkr0nized]

I thought it was just a video game and not a mirror for how good/terrible you are as a person.

I WILL JUDGE YOU FOREVER

but no I don't see me claiming anyone who buys this is terrible. It's just an awful, awful game.

And maybe that's appealing to some folks.

[Ryong]

One more day, no Guild Wars again... But considering NWN2 and Mount & Blade got a sale...

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 21st daily deals are:
Mount & Blade franchise (75%)
Sherlock Holmes franchise??? (75%)
Defense Grid: The Awakening (75%)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R franchise (75%)
Payday: The Heist(50%)
Swords & Soldiers (75%)
Grotesque Tactics 1 + 2 (75%)
Neverwinter Nights 2(75%)
Monday Night Combat (75%)
Batman: Arkham City (50%)
Formula 1 2011 (50%)
Jurassic Park (50%, but also apparently a piece of shit)

[Red Fighter 1073]

Damnit Steam, just take my money and leave me be... Any thoughts on these games?

Tropico 3 vs. Tropico 4 - Never played either, so Tropico 4 being very similar to Tropico 3 isn't an issue for me.
Assassin's Creed 2 - As long as the DRM isn't shit, and it's gamepad-enabled
Mount & Blade: Warband - Heard this version's better than With Fire & Sword

And jesus christ, the Humble Indie Bundle 4 now has 12 games including soundtracks for each game (I'm almost buying this just for the soundtrack to VVVVVV).

[Sage Harpuia]

Damnit Steam, just take my money and leave me be... Any thoughts on these games?

Tropico 3 vs. Tropico 4 - Never played either, so Tropico 4 being very similar to Tropico 3 isn't an issue for me.

Assassin's Creed 2 - As long as the DRM isn't shit, and it's gamepad-enabled

Mount & Blade: Warband - Heard this version's better than With Fire & Sword

And jesus christ, the Humble Indie Bundle 4 now has 12 games including soundtracks for each game (I'm almost buying this just for the soundtrack to VVVVVV).

In regards to Mount & Blade: Warband, it is a better version due to the virtue of having an active mod scene, whereas Fire & Sword does not and the rest is basically personal preference on how gunplay effects the flow of Mount & Blade combat system. Personally, I prefer Mount and Musket mod(mulitplayer only) than Fire & Sword's multiplayer.

[BB]

I just got a 66% off Singularity voucher. Vouchers aren't any use to me (gotta have money to use them in the first place) Anyone interested?

[POS Industries]

Batman: Arkham City (50%)

Aaaaaaaand bought.

[Red Fighter 1073]

I have a 33% coupon on Valve games from the Gift Pile if anyone wants it.

[Arcanum]

I would be all over Arkham City if I wasn't 99% sure I'm getting it for Christmas.

[Revising Ocelot]

I would be all over Arkham City if I wasn't 99% sure I'm getting it for Christmas.

The likelihood of me receiving Skyrim for Christmas has scuppered my plans for buying it at the Christmas sale 2012.

[mauve]

Rrrggghh, so tempted to get the Double Fine pack... But I already own Psychonauts for the PS2...

[Arcanum]

Just buy Costume Quest and save the $2?

[mauve]

Eh, the issue solved itself: the deal ends in less than an hour and it turns out I haven't activated my new credit card yet. Also I have to go to work in twenty minutes. So fate obviously wants me to pass on this one.

[POS Industries]

I would be all over Arkham City if I wasn't 99% sure I'm getting it for Christmas.
I haven't received a present in several years so I can buy my own shit.

Like a man.

[Revising Ocelot]

I haven't received a present in several years so I can buy my own shit.

Like a man.

Unfortunately my brother insists on giving me stuff. What a bastard.


...it also severely irritates me when I hear of people older than me that still get chocolate advent calendars.

[Arcanum]

Unfortunately my brother insists on giving me stuff. What a bastard.


...it also severely irritates me when I hear of people older than me that still get chocolate advent calendars.

Last year I was excited to buy my own chocoladvent calendar because I remember from my childhood those chocolates being delicious. BOY WAS I WRONG. They all tasted like cardboard.

[Azisien]

I think I am safe today. Phew.

[Bells]

Payday looks like a fun game for NPF Steam nights... for $9.99 i would consider it...

Neverwinter Nights 2 Platinum for 4,99... for anyone who has the game, is it worth it?

Monday Night Combat... not sure if it can replace TF2... but just 4,99...

The Stalker Pack for just under 9 bucks seems interesting though...

[Arcanum]

Might as well leave this (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1175873&postcount=1240) here in case people aren't checking both threads.

[The Wandering God]

In the spirit of giving, I have some free games to give out.

Frozen Synapse
Defense Grid: The Awakening (akaSM reserved)
Killing Floor (edit: claimed)
Psychonauts (which looks amazing, why didn't I get it for PC sooner?)

Steam id: http://steamcommunity.com/id/TheWanderingGod (currently going by Master Betty)

Just be sure to post here claiming what you'd like and your Steam id so I know who wants what.

EDIT: My laptop is borked right (posting from PS3) now so i'll have to wait to hand out the rest. My apologies.

[Doc ock rokc]

My steam Id is the same as My Forum name I am Kind of vain in my Online identity that way.
If You would be so kind as alow me to procure killing floor I will GLADLY give you a choice of hat in TF2...and my secret saxton

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 22nd daily deals are:
Mass Effect 1 + 2 (75%)
SkyDrift (50%)
Operation Flashpoint franchise (80%)
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine (50%)
Limbo(75%)
Divinity 2(75%)
Silent Hill: Homecoming (75%)
Torchlight(75%)
Alien Breed Trilogy (75%)
Avalon: The Black Fortress (50%)
Blur (75%)
Brink (obligatory piece of shit)

[A Zarkin' Frood]

I think I have forgiven Steam for sucking ass and shitting on me some years ago. I'm almost tempted to get Torchlight, am a little sad I can't get Silent Hill even though it's apparently one of the sucky games of the series and will leave my hands off Mass Effect as always. But hey, Limbo looked cool, so I have that now.

[Solid Snake]

Man I'm still burnt out from buying nearly every PC game I ever wanted during the Thanksgiving Steam sales, but I will say that I'm very disappointed in myself for recently buying Shogun 2 for the full price, like, two days before it went on sale.

(Shogun 2 is pretty awesome, though.)

[01d55]

I've got a coupon for 25% off any (currently released) Valve game and another coupon for 50% off poker night at the inventory. Anyone interested?

[Arcanum]

The Valve coupons are pretty much worthless, since all of their stuff is on sale right now for less. Plus everybody gets a coupon for Valve games just by checking their inventory.

[Azisien]

Thinking about getting Spess Mahreen. Worth it?

[Nikose Tyris]

My roommate got a 50% any Valve Title coupon, that he's just not going to use. Does anyone have anything to suggest a trade at him?


Edit: Doesn't play 2Fort.

[akaSM]

Defense Grid: The Awakening

Dibs on that one! My Steam ID is akaSM :3

Also, I got a coupon for Valve stuff...yay?

[mauve]

You should totally play Psychonauts if you haven't already, Wandering God. I have the PS2 version and it is fantastically clever and fun. Short, but still awesome.

Also, I've still got Day of Defeat:Source here if anyone wants it.

[Solid Snake]

I've been debating whether L4D2 is a good purchase for me because I technically own L4D but like, never play it, in large part because I'm not really an online gamer type of guy, as evidenced by the fact that I'm sure there's a decent community of people on NPF who play L4D and I've never played with y'all.

...But at $10 it's enticing.

The Old Republic is also enticing but I need to avoid that at all costs.

[Ramary]

L4D2 will be a daily deal at some point, it IS a valve game, just wait for that.

[Azisien]

Snake get L4D2 I wanna shoot zombies with you!

In fact, there's a disturbingly low amount of L4D2 on tap here at NPF. We had such good times! What happened to the good old days (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeaFw4jtf20&context=C300701dADOEgsToPDskJ65MoZlGxJklNZPnggcrDC )?

[akaSM]

Left 4 Friends, fun times. Saving a Boomer as fun but, saving a tank was awesome.Also, others (including me) have L4D Snake, play with us and you'll see how fun it is :3

[Melfice]

Anybody interested in trading my 33% off Valve Complete coupon for whatever?

Preferably a lump of coal so I can not win in the big draw (I never win, but what the hey.), but throw me some offers, people.

EDIT: Actually, whatever.
You want the coupon, you can have it. Would be mighty nice if you gave me something in return, but I really don't give a shit. It's nearly christmas. Let's go fuckin' nuts.
EDIT AGAIN: I'm in NPFU so you can most likely find me there. If you can't, you're silly.
Hit me up in a chat, and I'll gift you the coupon.

[IHateMakingNames]

Any group of people want to do a "get 10 assists" game in Rise of the Immortals? I don't feel like playing the game, but I want to get all the holiday achievements that I can.

[Ramary]

I will do it with you as soon as the game stops bugging out with the logins. You can play vs bots so it should not take too long.

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 23rd daily deals are:
Aliens vs Predator(80%)
CaveStory+ (50%)
Saints Row the Third (33%)
CitiesXL 2012 (50%)
RAGE(50%)
Audiosurf(75%)
Dirt 3 (66%)
Back to the Future(60%)
E.Y.E Divine Cybermancy (75%)
From Dust (50%)
Frozen Synapse (75%)
Train Simulator 2012 (90%)

[stefan]

so how were the BTTF games, anyway? I heard a lot about them before release, but once they actually came out all the news sort of just petered off.

[Shyria Dracnoir]

I'd say if you can get a good bargain on the whole set of episodes, go for it. The writing and acting work are spot on.

[Aldurin]

Wooh! Time for me to become the most badass member of the Saints.

Also, we need SR3 steam nights.

[Ramary]

Not sure how well that will work considering co-op is 2 players max.

[MuMu]

We could trade any of those coupons tonight to get that X-mas achiev.

[Aldurin]

Not sure how well that will work considering co-op is 2 players max.

Well damn, now we need to wait for a mod/update that allows for more than 2.

[Doc ock rokc]

Who wants to swap one bit of coal between each other

[MuMu]

or a shitty coupon for a shitty coupon

[akaSM]

Any group of people want to do a "get 10 assists" game in Rise of the Immortals? I don't feel like playing the game, but I want to get all the holiday achievements that I can.

I want in :3. I have no idea what's that game about though :sweatdrop...still, more coal!

I think I'll get the choo choo game just because I want a choo choo

[MuMu]

I'm in too. I'll get the Rusty Hearts achieve tonight too, if anyone want to group. It's not a bad game.

[MuMu]

I got Bunch of Heroes (http://store.steampowered.com/app/111400/?snr=1_7_suggest__13) gifted by Steam for an achieve but ain't particularly interested in it. Anyone want to trade another cheapo game for it?

[Kyanbu The Legend]

Sonic CD is out on android, iTunes, psn, wii, and 360 for a cheap price. Worth a look for all you retro gamers.

Warning on android it seems to work better on the xperia play.

[01d55]

Late to the party, but I'm down for a coupon swap. Message me if you see this.

[The Wandering God]

You should totally play Psychonauts if you haven't already, Wandering God. I have the PS2 version and it is fantastically clever and fun. Short, but still awesome.

Oh, I love me some Psychonauts. I had just never played it in HI RES.

Richard Horvitz's voice + Tim Schafer's dialogue = One of my top 3 games.

Edit: akaSM-Going to have to wait on the game, sorry.

[Melfice]

I want in :3. I have no idea what's that game about though :sweatdrop...still, more coal!

I think I'll get the choo choo game just because I want a choo choo

Don't know if you've already got it, but here's a tip.
If you want the best Railworks has to offer, check your system specs.

The new engine is pretty heavy on your PC. You could play in Legacy mode, but then you won't have fancy lighting and all the other improvements.

[Azisien]

I decided to buy Railworks 3 as a joke gift for a bunch of my friends. I would have gone for Farming Simulator, but the price difference won me over. Best game ever. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rulElJITIVY&feature=player_embedded)

[McTahr]

Wow. That's kind of a raw deal for Risen. And I mean that in the sense that if an open-world RPG goes on sale the same day as Skyrim, does it sound like a tree falling in the forest when nobody cares? Skyrim's 33% off by the way. Had it been more I wouldn't still be on the fence about it because me and my disposable income be fair-weather friends at best.

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 24th daily deals are:
Tom Clancy franchise (75%)
Borderlands (75%)
Jamestown (75%)
Renegade Ops (66%)
Prototype (75%)
Wings of Prey (75%)
Skyrim (33%)
Company of Heroes franchise (80%)
Hard Reset (75%)
Risen (50%)
Blood Bowl (80%)
Plants vs Zombies (66%)




I'd still skip Skyrim even if I wasn't sure I'd be getting it tomorrow - I'd much rather wait for a GOTY edition.


I probably won't be providing a list tomorrow, so you lot will be on your own there.

[Ramary]

I got Dungeon Defenders from the gift pile, does anyone else play this or are thinking of getting it, I would like some NPFbros to play with.

[IHateMakingNames]

Today's a pretty good day. I'm very interested in Prototype, Borderlands, and Hard Reset. Skyrim as well but that game would take way to much of my time.

[MuMu]

I got Dungeon Defenders from the gift pile, does anyone else play this or are thinking of getting it, I would like some NPFbros to play with.

Lucky bastard. I'll try to buy or trade something for it until the end of the year.

[akaSM]

I'll get the Renegade Ops 4 pack so, if anyone's interested in one of the other 3 copies, just tell me.

Even though my PC can handle pretty much anything I throw at it (my CPU kicks all kinds of ass and my GPU is not that bad), the massive ammount of DLC of the choo choo game scared me off :ohdear:

EDIT: I also got the E.Y.E. 4 pack so, if anyone's interested in this or Renegade ops, just tell me. Both games have holiday objectives so yeah :3

[Gregness]

If you get borderlands via steam do you still have to deal with the gamespy multiplayer or whatever?

[Arcanum]

Yeah you still need a gamespy account, but when aka, Lazy, Ryong, and I played together getting the account was the only inconvenience and everything worked fine after that.

[A Zarkin' Frood]

Hey, Steam continues it's policy of shitting on me by suspending my account for no reason I could fathom. All I do is giving them money for shit. If they don't either fix this or give me a very good reason for why my account should be suspended till tomorrow I will not give them a third chance.

[Aerozord]

Geez deal on skyrim? really, I probably have that under the tree right now, and this is when they decide to have a deal on it
Hey, Steam continues it's policy of shitting on me by suspending my account for no reason I could fathom. All I do is giving them money for shit. If they don't either fix this or give me a very good reason for why my account should be suspended till tomorrow I will not give them a third chance.

not like you have a choice, I am betting you have a few hundred dollars worth of games on it.

[Aldurin]

I would very much recommend prototype for those who love insanely fun action gameplay. Problem is that the story and dialogue are complete shit. But for its current price it's definitely worthwhile.

[Arcanum]

But man! The suspense and mystery in Prototype is unrea- yeah ok the plot is pretty bad. I do agree that the gameplay more than makes up for it.

Also I picked up E.Y.E. on a last-minute impulse before its sale ended earlier, and I think I saw a few of you on my friends list playing it as well, and apparently it can support 32 player co-op just for shits and giggles, and apparently you can get a psi-power that can implode people (I actually saw two variants, one that implodes and summons a creature where their corpse was, and another that implodes and teleports me to the spot their corpse was imploded. It's like a fucked up Jack in the Box and I can't wait until I can afford it).

So yeah if anyone wants to play some co-op in it just send me a message on Steam.

[Melfice]

I decided to buy Railworks 3 as a joke gift for a bunch of my friends. I would have gone for Farming Simulator, but the price difference won me over. Best game ever. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rulElJITIVY&feature=player_embedded)

That's uh... that's not Railworks 3 in the video.
That's Trainz.

[A Zarkin' Frood]

not like you have a choice, I am betting you have a few hundred dollars worth of games on it.
More like 30 dollars. Certified enemy of Steam. The recent sales made me try it again. Because I'm not gonna pay these ridiculous prices for digital fucking copies I'm only ever gonna buy something that's either cheap or on sale. It's not really something I look forward to but it's not like I'm losing that much.

[MuMu]

Filling in for RO

Deals for Dec 25th are:

•Football Manager 2012(33%)
•Modern Warfare 3(25%)
•Dungeons Series(66%)
•Fallout 3(75%)
•Killing Floor(75%)
•Alice(75%)
•X³ Series(75%)
•Overlord Series(75%)
•Nuclear Dawn(75%)
•Atom Zombie Smasher(75%)
•Arkham Asylum(75%)
•IL-2 Sturmovik(66%)

Overall a pretty good day, think I'll get Killing Floor.

[Ramary]

Yes get killing floor.

Everyone get killing floor.

[Arcanum]

So I got VVVVVV from the Great Gift Pile, only I already have the game thanks to a previous Humble Bundle or something. I'm feeling all up in the holiday spirit so who wants it, no strings attached? But if you want to throw a piece of coal my way or something, feel free ;)

[Aldurin]

Anybody know if Cities XL 2012 is any good? I got a 33% off coupon for it that I may end up giving away if I decide it's not my thing.

[mauve]

Welp. I logged onto Steam, did a few achievements, went to go look and see what I won, ....and lost connection to Steam completely. What.

Apparently EVERYONE wants to be on Steam on Christmas.

[Ryong]

I got a 50% off VVVVVV coupon and a 50% off Avalon the Black Fortress, which I can't even see on steam ( i.e., not avaliable in my region ). Anyone want them?

[Ramary]

Apparently EVERYONE wants to be on Steam on Christmas.


Gotta escape from the family somehow.

[akaSM]

So, I finally got Rise of Immortals running, does anyone want to suffer with me in this game to get the achievement?

[MuMu]

Managed to trade my game for Killing Floor. Now all that is left is Dungeon Defenders.

[mauve]

Woaaaah. Woah. I appear to have fallen prey to some sort of horrible Steam Shopping Spree Madness Disease. I now own Sanctum, Borderlands Game of the Year Edition, and Batman Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition, all for $22. I also appear to be dancing around giddily with the knowledge that I just bought three new games plus Costume Quest which is still downloading.


And now the dancing has stopped, since I realize that I have to download all these games on my shitty internet.
...
...
...dammit.


Welp, see you next year, folks!

[Aldurin]

Mauve, you forgot Killing Floor. Buy Killing Floor.

[mauve]

Meh, I dunno. Killing Floor looks like a L4D ripoff to me. Maybe next time Valve has a sale I'll go for it. But right now I've got three other new games I have yet to start up, plus I'll most likely be buying Skyrim with some gift cards I got for Christmas. So yeah. I'll be a bit busy.

[Ramary]

Meh, I dunno. Killing Floor looks like a L4D ripoff to me.

I am gonna slap the stupid out of you.

A. It is NOTHING like Left 4 Dead, it is wave based survival, instead of L4D's actual "get to the saferoom/escape" gameplay. Hell, the zombies are not even technically zombies, they are mad science monsters. Plus it is kinda like every "zombie" is a special infected.

B. "Killing Floor was originally a total conversion mod for the game Unreal Tournament 2004, first released in 2005."

There, I have used facts to slap the stupid out of you, the more you know.

[Aldurin]

NOW BUY THE GAME!

[Karrrrrrrrrrrresche]

Meh, I dunno. Killing Floor looks like a L4D ripoff to me.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

WHAT.

[Azisien]

It's like L4D but not as good. But you can level up some stuff really slowly, and tweak what you shoot a little, and there's a charming merchant!

[Aldurin]

It's like L4D but not as good.

STFU

[Arcanum]

It's like L4D but not as good. But you can level up some stuff really slowly, and tweak what you shoot a little, and there's a charming merchant!

This, pretty much. Like, if the leveling didn't take forever it would be a lot better since it takes like 40 hours of game time to reach levels where high-end weapons become somewhat affordable.

The game is fun, sure, but I wouldn't really recommend it to someone unless I knew they were a fan of level grinding or hours of repetitive camping.

Also my offer for a free copy of VVVVVV still stands if anyone is interested.

[Karrrrrrrrrrrresche]

The game is fun, sure, but I wouldn't really recommend it to someone unless I knew they were a fan of level grinding or hours of repetitive camping.
=

But... camping is just a tactical option.
It's not even the good tactical option.

[Doc ock rokc]

But... camping is just a tactical option.
It's not even the good tactical option.

yeah seriously! the best way to play the game is to run around and shoot shoot shoot

[Azisien]

I only have 19 hours logged on Killing Floor so the scope of my understanding of the game may not be omniscient, but I never saw a tactical superiority between camping and running-gunning. They both had advantages and disadvantages.

And why is being inferior to L4D on my account an insult? L4D2 is one of my favourite PC games. Killing Floor is playable [just gets repetitive too fast], is worth five bucks, but there's just other similar games I already own that I'd rather play. Unless everybody is playing Killing Floor to get the Gift Pile achievement. Then I hang my head and join in.

[Aerozord]

so I was mistaken about getting skyrim, and thus missed the sale, poop

[akaSM]

yeah seriously! the best way to play the game is to run around and shoot shoot shoot

Sometimes, not shooting kills stuff : D

[mauve]

Good lord, Arkham Asylum is over 8000 MBs. I am going to be downloading this game forever.

[Revising Ocelot]

Good lord, Arkham Asylum is over 8000 MBs. I am going to be downloading this game forever.

Arkham City's about 16GB. Have fun with that.


I got the Witcher 1 + 2 a few days ago, and they're probably also huge.

[Revising Ocelot]

Double posting for today's sales:

Dec 26th daily deals are:
Anomaly: Warzone Earth (75%)
Worms franchise (75%)
Sonic Generations (66%)
Kings Bounty franchise (75%)
Test Drive Unlimited 2 (66%)
Rock of Ages (75%)
Bastion (66%)
Game of Thrones: Genesis (50%)
Beat Hazard (75%)
Bulletstorm (75%)
Red Faction franchise (75%)
Far Cry 1 + 2 (75%)

[McTahr]

If you don't have Bastion after today you are a terrible person and I will never forgive you.

[Aldurin]

Probably going to get Sonic Generations, and I may consider Far Cry 2 but I had enough fun with it when I had it for PS3.

[Doc ock rokc]

If you don't have Bastion after today you are a terrible person and I will never forgive you.

awwww. What if I had a Good excuse?

[Donomni]

My computer cannot run Bastion in the literal sense, if the demo is any indication.

I mean, I'm still a terrible person, for sure, but let's not have "Being unable to run Bastion" be the reason, eh?

[akaSM]

If you don't have Bastion after today you are a terrible person and I will never forgive you.

I got Bastion :3. Now, what do I get for pleasing you? :D

Also...Steam did some shenanigans with the Renegade Ops 4-pack I got...

I bought it and got 3 extra copies, so far so good, then, I see that the extra copies had the DLC which was nice but, as soon as I look at my copy, it has no DLC...

Basically, I had a DLC-less copy for myself but, my gift copies HAD the DLC...wtf...

Today, I see that I have 3 MORE copies of the game, this time without any DLC O_o

TL;DR: I bought a 4 pack and got a 4 DLC-less pack PLUS 3 copies with DLC.

[MuMu]

Red Faction: Guerrilla is amazing but the PC version has some nasty bugs so don't buy it unless it's your only option.

[lazy man]

Alright, so I just got a coupon for 50% off on New Vegas... which I already own. Any takers on that one?

[IHateMakingNames]

How is everyone's gift pile going? I got eight coal, a bunch of coupons, and Just Cause 2 so far.

[rpgdemon]

How?! I can't get anything.

[mauve]

I have 4 coal and Day of Defeat. I keep forgetting to do the "trade something with someone" achievement when there are actually other people online.

[Doc ock rokc]

Ok Ill trade something with you mauve (worst thing we can do is swap coal)

[Marc v4.0]

I gave the gifts of Dungeons of Dredmor and Terraria this Christmas to by buddies!

[Arcanum]

17 Coal, Dino D-day, VVVVVV, 50% off Rush coupon.

[mauve]

Sorry doc, I'm not at home at the moment, otherwise I'd trade ya. Unless we don't have to be online at the same time... I dunno. I've never traded anything over Steam before so it's all a grand mystery to me.

[Ramary]

So much coal it is not even funny.
Receatear (went to karesh)
dungeon defenders (went to me)
the ball (trade with aka for renegade ops)
another dota 2 invite (went to a friend)
Killing floor (looking for a trade at this point)
Skyrim 33% off coupon (good for me since I didn't have money for it when it was on sale.)
Rockstar 50% off (again, good for La norie later)
and a bunch of coupons that are of lesser worth.

EDIT: and now i also have jamestown deluxe, which I will also be wanting to trade.

[Doc ock rokc]

Sorry doc, I'm not at home at the moment, otherwise I'd trade ya. Unless we don't have to be online at the same time... I dunno. I've never traded anything over Steam before so it's all a grand mystery to me.

I'm on most of the night. so just message me during the night tonight and ill help

[mauve]

Awesome, thanks!

[BB]

EDIT: and now i also have jamestown deluxe, which I will also be wanting to trade.

Don't suppose I could tempt you with a copy of Counterstrike: Source? :(

I've had coal, 25% off Valve, 66% off Singularity, 50% off swords and soldiers HD, and CS:S (which I own). Not doing too well, over here.

[MuMu]

I got Bunch of Heroes which I then traded for Killing Floor and gave a couple of coal for Humble 4. Got a Valve -50%, Atari -25% and Dwarfs -50% but they're all pretty useless as far as I know.

Wonder if I can get Beat Hazard or Anomaly for some coal.

[Ramary]

Don't suppose I could tempt you with a copy of Counterstrike: Source? :(


Throw in a little bit of coal with it and I will do it.

[stefan]

picked up Sonic Generations on the cheap.

I love how Classic Sonic's introduction is to wordlessly play through Green Hill Zone while Modern Sonic's is a cutscene full of useless characters noone gives a shit about. there's no way that wasn't intentional.

[Red Fighter 1073]

Very close to buying Sonic Generations, but with no wired Xbox 360 controller, I'm always wary of gamepad support. I have a logitech controller so does the game work with that or only Xbox 360 controller?

[stefan]

Very close to buying Sonic Generations, but with no wired Xbox 360 controller, I'm always wary of gamepad support. I have a logitech controller so does the game work with that or only Xbox 360 controller?

I've been using it with a damn keyboard with no issues.

only real problem I've been having is that it keeps crashing randomly whenever it hits the hubworld.

[Aldurin]

Welp, caved on Sonic Generations, Bulletstorm (hell, it beats pawn shop prices right now) and both Far Cry games. The last one was hard for me, but the pyromania beckons . . .

[Azisien]

While not Steam, I broke my GOG.com virginity and bought about 70% of my PC Gaming Childhood:

Freespace 2
Masters of Orion
Alpha Centauri
Giants: Citizen Kabuto
Vampire the Masquerade: Redemption
Rollercoaster Tycoon
Stronghold 1
Lords of the Realm
Caesar III
Nox
Port Royale

Loading up my 16GB usb stick now!

Super nostalgic games I didn't see on GOG:

Titantic: Adventure Out Of Time
Deadlock 2
Enemy Nations
Extreme Assault 2

[Ramary]

Rollercoaster Tycoon


Oh the Deathtraps that were created. I think I still have that somewhere funny enough....

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 27th daily deals are:
Sequence (75%)
Call of Duty: Black Ops (50%)
Gothic franchise (75%)
Disciples 3 Resurrection + Renaissance(75%)
Stronghold 3 (33%)
Solar 2 (75%)
Terraria (75%)
Prince of Persia franchise (75%)
Warhammer 40k Dawn of War franchise (66%)
Various Star Wars games(75%)
Cities in Motion (75%)
F.E.A.R franchise (50%)

[BB]

If I have 7 coal and craft them, I know I won't get coal from the daily achievements any more but can I still trade for them?

I also got 50% off Sequence... on the day it's 75% off. Egads.

[IHateMakingNames]

I thought crafting coal just assured the resulting gift wasn't coal, not that you no longer get coal

[mauve]

Sorry Doc, looks like I didn't get home until after you left. I think I'm gonna just trade with my sister; she doesn't have the achievement yet either. If you still need it, I'll prolly be online this weekend at a decent hour if you still want to trade.

Also, I got a 50% off coupon for something called StarRuler. Anyone wanna trade?

[Doc ock rokc]

No I already got it. I was just trying to help.
Hope you get a good drop.

[Kerensky287]

Just crafted my 7 coal.

I got a fucking coupon for Costume Quest.

BLUUUUUUUUUUH I AM DISSATISFIED WITH MY FREE ENTERTAINMENT

(In other news, anybody want to trade for a -25% Codemasters coupon, a -50% Portal 2 coupon, or a -50% Costume Quest coupon?)

[Ryong]

Whoever wants a 50% off Valve, 50% off VVVVVV or 50% off Avalon The Black Fortress, hit me up on Steam.

[MuMu]

Traded 8 coal and my coupons for Dungeon Defenders, I got all I wanted now. Might still get Ghostbusters, dunno.

[Magni]

Anyone still need the trade achievement?

I have 5 coal and a 33% Valve.

[Aldurin]

I'll trade you 1 coal for one coal, actually, I got a Worms: Reloaded coupon that I'll never use so you can have that.

EDIT: What's your current steam name?

[Sage Harpuia]

I got 4 coal, 50% off Value coupon and, 50% off Dungeon Defenders coupon if anyone wants to trade. Steam ID: AguiaTheInept (Formerly Known as SageHarpuia).

[A Zarkin' Frood]

I got my account back. They banned me because I cheated in you have to burn the rope. But they lifted it because it's perfectly understandable to cheat in a game as cheaply hard as that. Like, how am I even supposed to know what to do and where to go without employing hacks?

[Ramary]

I got my account back. They banned me because I cheated in you have to burn the rope. But they lifted it because it's perfectly understandable to cheat in a game as cheaply hard as that. Like, how am I even supposed to know what to do and where to go without employing hacks?

Why do I have a feeling you are just making things up now?

[akaSM]

Remember the bugged 4 pack issue with Renegade Ops? Now I have the DLC in my account, just like the other 3 giftable copies I had...and, it seem I can keep the 3 extra DLC-less copies. Even if they take those 3 other copies (which were a mistake anyway), I'll keep buying stuff from them :)

[A Zarkin' Frood]

Why do I have a feeling you are just making things up now?

Personally, I like how a lot of the really out there stuff I say is actually true and people don't actually believe me. In this case, though, I can assure you that everything except the part where I got banned and got my account back is a lie. The real reason is just so boring it could be the plot of Avatar.

[Doc ock rokc]

anyone interested in the Saw game. i got it as a gift in the contest

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 28th daily deals are:
Machinarium (75%)
Space Pirates and Zombies (75%)
Tomb Raider franchise (75%)
Homefront (75%)
Dead Space 1 + 2 (75%)
Assassin's Creed franchise (varies between 75%-25%)
Serious Sam franchise (varies between 90%-50%)
Hearts of Iron 3 (75%)
Revenge of the Titans (75%)
Dungeon Defenders (75%)
Two Worlds franchise (66%)
Section 8: Prejudice (75%)

[Kerensky287]

Just got a pretty little copy of Just Cause 2. I already own and beat it for Xbox, so I don't need it anymore; anybody want to trade? I'm open to offers, but I do have my eye on Dead Space at the moment, and it happens to be on sale...

[MuMu]

Of course Dungeon Defenders is going on sale a day after I get it...

At least I didn't pay any money for it.

[IHateMakingNames]

Anyone played Dungeon Defenders? I bought the game when it went on sale at some point but never got around to playing it extensively. Apparently the achievement is hard enough that you need to be level 30 to get it solo.

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 29th daily deals are:
Wasteland Angel (75%)
Lord of the Rings: War in the North (33%)
Quake franchise (75%)
Mafia 1 + 2 (75%)
Sword of the Stars 2 (75%)
Xotic (75%)
Men of War franchise (75%)
The Binding of Isaac (75%)
Left 4 Dead 1 + 2 (75%)
Total War franchise (75%)
??? (???)
??? (???)


The last two don't seem to be available in the UK, so I don't know what they are or what their discounts are.

[MuMu]

•Two Tribes' games(Toki Tori, EDGE and Rush) -66%
•Dungeon Siege III (Also ain't available here) -60%

Got Wings of Prey from the Facebook achieve, wonder if I can trade it for Total Shogun II.

[Azisien]

Who wants L4D2? I don't have enough friends to have awesome full Versus games, but fuck randoms!

[Gregness]

What are the system requirements? I have a fairly old graphics card, but I can run SCII on low settings.

[Revising Ocelot]

What are the system requirements? I have a fairly old graphics card, but I can run SCII on low settings.

Doubt L4D2 will be very smooth for you, considering the whole shtick about massive zombie hordes and such.

[Arcanum]

Azis I thought I had you on my Steam friend list but I guess not. Anyway, sent you an invite now, so feel free to message me if you need an extra hand.

Also:
What are the system requirements? I have a fairly old graphics card, but I can run SCII on low settings.

Minimum:
Supported OS: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz
Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista
Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better
Hard Drive: At least 13 GB of free space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Recommended:
Supported OS: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz
Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista
Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better
Hard Drive: At least 13 GB of free space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

[Azisien]

If you can run SC2 I imagine you can run L4D2 on low settings no problem, hordes or no. Source engine game smooth like baby's bottom!

Edit, but yeah, if you want to friend me on Steam and send me a msg I'll probably actually buy it for peeps. Unless you smell weird.

Edit 2: looks like I already got the achievement a few days ago, playing it for the sake of playing it. But if there's 7 of y'all wanting the achievement I'll lend a hand.

[BB]

I'd like to join in any L4D2 games going on if they're running early enough. Please hit me up on Steam any time a game is running. Bear in mind I've never played vs mode before so if nothing else, put me on Team Zombie and you'll be getting plenty of gift drops. :D

[Ryong]

I'm giving out Gratuituous Space Battles to whoever wants it.

I not only already have it, it's also a gift.

[rpgdemon]

Who wants L4D2? I don't have enough friends to have awesome full Versus games, but fuck randoms!

Me! If anyone has spare copies.

[A Zarkin' Frood]

I've been thinking of getting the Left 4 Dead pack but decided against it because I'll most likely never play it. That's the curse of multiplayer games for me.

[Azisien]

Me! If anyone has spare copies.

Dunno who you are on Steam.

I also have seen things from the Gift Pile:

-25% Valve
-33% Saints Row 3
-50% Max Payne 2
-50% Trine
-50% Bit.Trip Runner
-33% Any 1C title

If anyone wants any of those, hit me with a trade.

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 30th daily deals are:
Civilisation IV (66%)
Puzzle Agent 1 + 2 (75%)
Grand Theft Auto franchise (75%)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (66%)
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (75%)
Super Meat Boy (75%)
Universe Sandbox (75%)
Fallout: New Vegas + DLC (75%)
Command & Conquer franchise (75%)
Spacechem (75%)
Driver: San Francisco (50%)
Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers (60%)

[Gregness]

I'm glad I'm not at home with my own computer or else the whole "not taking advantage of ridiculous game sales" would be much harder than it currently is.

[Revising Ocelot]

I'm glad I'm not at home with my own computer or else the whole "not taking advantage of ridiculous game sales" would be much harder than it currently is.

Ah, but people could give you unsolicited gifts and then you'd be under an obligation to repay them in kind in the future.

(Someone go get Gregness Fallout or Deus Ex, I'm a cheapskate)

[Aldurin]

Deus Ex: HR is a pretty fucking badass game, especially for it's sale price. Also if we need to convince you to buy New Vegas then I will block everything from you on both this forum and Steam.

[Gregness]

Counterargument: If my life were a zelda game I wouldn't need even the first wallet upgrade.

[Ryong]

Ah, but people could give you unsolicited gifts and then you'd be under an obligation to repay them in kind in the future.

(Someone go get Gregness Fallout or Deus Ex, I'm a cheapskate)

Man, I have to repay Azisien eventually for going "Here's L4D2, now you are one of us." on me.

[Doc ock rokc]

Counterargument: If my life were a zelda game I wouldn't need even the first wallet upgrade.

if my life was a Zelda game I would be going into the mowing business

[Azisien]

I also have seen things from the Gift Pile:

-25% Valve
-33% Saints Row 3
-50% Max Payne 2
-50% Trine
-50% Bit.Trip Runner
-33% Any 1C title

If anyone wants any of those, hit me with a trade.

And I also have -50% Dungeons of Dredmor too, if you missed that sale. It is a very neat game.

[Doc ock rokc]

Hey wat was that steam achivment site again?

[Revising Ocelot]

steamcheeves.com?

[Doc ock rokc]

steamcheeves.com?

ah yes thank you

[Ryong]

And there never was a guild wars sale. I am sad.

Also, giving out coupons:
50% off Valve games
50% off Portal 2
50% off VVVVVV
and a steam gift of Gratuituous Space Battles.

[Revising Ocelot]

Dec 31st daily deals are:
CounterStrike stuff (75%)
GRID (75%)
Rochard (50%)
Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale (66%)
Dead Island (50%)
Bioshock 1 + 2 (75%)
Magicka (75%)
LA Noire (75%)
Might & Magic franchise (varies between 75-50%)
Hitman franchise (75%)
Bit.Trip Runner + Beat (75%)
Hoard (75%)

[Ramary]

Reminder.

If you have both Counter-Strike Source and Gmod we could do the absolute barrel of laughs that is trouble in terrorist town.

[Doc ock rokc]

oh if you guys need help on the Super meat boy stuff I found a good video to help you figure out the timing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZx0gqrt1pY)

[MuMu]

Or you could use *ahem* enhancements (http://www.szemelyesintegracio.hu/cheats/38-pc-game-cheats/183-super-meat-boy).

[Doc ock rokc]

Or you could use *ahem* enhancements (http://www.szemelyesintegracio.hu/cheats/38-pc-game-cheats/183-super-meat-boy).
...
http://i.imgur.com/y7b8K.gif

[Ramary]

Whelp, no more crafting coal anymore. (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2428973)

[McTahr]

That thread is just painful. How dare they have a sale and give away free games and coupons! *fist shake rabble*

(Granted, I can understand the desire for reasonable notification, but some of it is just...a bit much.)

[Ramary]

Valve fans are a very spoiled bunch, I should know.

[IHateMakingNames]

Aw man, last day. Encore day so no new deals, just the most popular stuff on sale again.

Everyone get all their achievements?

[BB]

My final score:

Jamestown Deluxe (redeemed on my account)
25% off Valve titles
66% off Singularity
50% off Sequence
50% off Swords And Soldiers HD

And a sackful of coal. Any of those vouchers are up for trade if anyone wants them. Remember to rearrange your wishlists so your top 5 and top 10 are the games you want most!

[Revising Ocelot]

Recap day! And it's a damn good selection, too. Totally thought there wasn't going to be a recap day so apologies for the lateness of this post:

Jan 1st daily deals are:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (66%)
Total War franchise (75%)
Terraria (75%)
Bastion (66%)
Serious Sam franchise (varies between 90%-50%)
Assassin's Creed franchise (varies between 75%-25%)
Portal 1 + 2 (75%)
LA Noire (75%)
Orcs Must Die (75%)
Dead Island (50%)
Magicka (75%)
Saints Row the Third (33%)
Dungeon Defenders (75%)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (25%)
Batman: Arkham City (50%)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (33%)



And that's all. Only missed Dec 25th.