Christmas Steam Wishlist Giving 2017 (aka Wishmaslist)

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:14 pm

With everyone home for the holiday its really slowing my internet down for gaming. I normally have a 65 meg speed but today its about 10.

wire · Post by **wire** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:37 pm

Thanks to Smoove_B for Alpha Protocal.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:24 pm

I tried to gift to someone in the states and Steam complained about regional differences and refused to let me gift it. First time I've seen that since I joined Steam.

Not happy.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:36 pm

Ya God forbid you try to give someone a game thats not in your country. Cant have that.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:41 pm

From what I've heard, you can't do it if there is more than a 10% difference in price, calculated in local currency.

I'm guessing that this is either to stop people from forming a group to always buy it at the cheaper price and gift it, or it has something to do with Valve getting screwed on the exchange.

Stuie · Post by **Stuie** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:43 am

Sorry I couldn't participate this year, but Happy Christmas everyone.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:21 am

GreenGoo wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:24 pm I tried to gift to someone in the states and Steam complained about regional differences and refused to let me gift it. First time I've seen that since I joined Steam.Not happy.

I also had it happen when I tried giving something to Rumpy - but it didn't happen when I tried giving something to you. I was perplexed.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:13 pm

First regional pricing, then forced market separation. I'd be willing to pay the difference, if that was an option.

Unrelated, my daughter bought me hatoful boyfriends as a practical joke.

Joke's on her, Smoove assures me it's a good game!

How much steam money does she have that she can waste it on joke gifts?!

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:15 pm

You're going to play for like 15 minutes and think yeah, it's totally a joke. But the ending that I experienced was pretty damn heavy...for a pigeon dating simulator! It's rather enjoyable so yeah, the joke's on her! Definitely dig up the thread after a few hours of play.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:20 pm

Pigeons are no tanks, that's for sure.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:35 pm

Yeah, let's not be ridiculous!

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 3:05 pm

Steam not letting me buy anything right now. Heavy traffic post-christmas?

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 3:55 pm

maybe everyone got Steam gift cards for Christmas.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:08 pm

I have enough to buy my final Christmas gift for myself thanks to my wife. But I cant find anything. And I need to finish off the cards to make the badge. I didn't seem to get any cards for stuff I bought or stuff I got. Not sure how they were handed out this year.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:12 pm

Scroll down the front page. You get three a day for doing discovery queues. You can also get them for voting.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:12 pm

Daehawk wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:08 pmNot sure how they were handed out this year.

Same as last year. You vote on STEAM awards (+1 card a day) and then take three trips through your discovery queue (+3 cards a day).

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:17 pm

Ive been voting but getting nothing. I forgot about the queues.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:24 pm

I believe you have to be a certain minimum level to get the cards, although I assume you are long past whatever the level is (edit: yeah, you are way past the minimum).

1 card per queue, max 3 queues per day, 1 card for voting, 1 card for every 10 bucks spent (I think).

Seems like Steam is getting hammered. Had a few more transaction attempts fail, and then one finally went through.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:38 pm

Im getting stuff way under $10 so no cards for me there. I picked up a bunch on the queues and grabbed the rest off the store. Finished both my normal badge and the foil one.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:40 pm

Daehawk wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:17 pm Ive been voting but getting nothing. I forgot about the queues.

You have 13 pages of STEAM trading cards in your inventory - I'm sure it's difficult to keep track of the new ones coming in.

According to my count, you have 4 cards.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:47 pm

I got stuff in there from the dino days. I really have no idea what all is in my inv these days. I finished up both badges just now. If you guys want a card just open a trade for it. I dont want anything for anything I have.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:50 pm

Daehawk wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:38 pm Im getting stuff way under $10 so no cards for me there. I picked up a bunch on the queues and grabbed the rest off the store. Finished both my normal badge and the foil one.

I believe Steam keeps a running tally of how much you've spent during the sale, so even if you're buying 1 or 2 dollar items, 1 per day, when you finally hit $10 spent after 5-10 days (assuming the sale lasts that long), you get a card.

I'm almost certain that's how it works. The trading card gurus can correct me if I'm wrong.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:55 pm

Daehawk wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:47 pm I got stuff in there from the dino days. I really have no idea what all is in my inv these days. I finished up both badges just now. If you guys want a card just open a trade for it. I dont want anything for anything I have.

Just sell it all. You probably have a few dollars worth of cards, maybe more. They really do add up.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:23 pm

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:35 pm Yeah, let's not be ridiculous!

Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star is what I received. It's apparently a separate game. So far it's about the mysterious Christmas thieves. I'm supposed to solve the mystery, I think. No dating so far.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:34 pm

Hmmm. You're on your own then. Looking forward to the discussion thread!

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:17 pm

Thanks to Suitably Ironic Moniker for "The First Tree"...I JUST this afternoon put that on my Wishlist!

You guys are being awfully generous to me considering I didn't even sign up to participate this year. Thanks very much!

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:56 pm

No participation is necessary - truly, it's sometimes just fun to give.

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand simulator! Thanks.

JetFred · Post by **JetFred** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:57 pm

I refrained from giving anyone Fidget Spinner.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:00 pm

I think Kelric would like it. He's like 14 or something.

Sudy · Post by **Sudy** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:20 pm

Thank you Isgrimnur for 1979 Revolution: Black Friday! ("Enjoy being repressed", lol....)

And thanks Smoove for Age of Gladiators! ("Do you like games about gladiators?"

)

I don't know where you people got my name, but next year I'm unfriending you all on Steam before the holidays.

I'll have to spread some love back around when I'm not broke. (And broke does not equal "no exciting games in my backlog"--Humble has made sure I have 100s.)

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:30 pm

Spreading love not necessary! Truly, the spirit of Wishlistmas is giving people games - including ones about gladiators.

Jaddison · Post by **Jaddison** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:34 pm

I like adding top peoples backlog so even if you didn't sign up you still need your pile of games increased so that I don't feel as bad about mine.

JetFred · Post by **JetFred** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:14 pm

While people are adding to their backlog, remember I still have lots of unclaimed indie crap here. Plus GRID 2.

Kelric · Post by **Kelric** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:28 pm

Thanks, Chaz!

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:00 pm I think Kelric would like it. He's like 14 or something.

You think you're soooooo funny.

JetFred · Post by **JetFred** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:51 pm

Did you know there are at least 6 spinner-themed "games" in Steam?

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:52 pm

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:34 pm Hmmm. You're on your own then. Looking forward to the discussion thread!

She was disappointed to learn there was no dating in the game she gave me, so she bought me the original too.

I don't know whether to be proud that she is giving me things, or mad that she is wasting money because she thinks it's "funny".

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:19 pm

Thank you Gromit! (took me a bit to figure out your new Steam ID.)
I was going to buy Tank Warfare Tuesday when I got paid. Hate having my end of year paycheck delayed 4 days for tax purposes.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:26 pm

And when I get paid Tuesday I will gift a few more games. Someone is getting XCOM2. How you don't already own this is a mystery to me!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 5:09 pm

Lassr wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:19 pm Thank you Gromit! (took me a bit to figure out your new Steam ID.)
I was going to buy Tank Warfare Tuesday when I got paid. Hate having my end of year paycheck delayed 4 days for tax purposes.

Witness protection....you understand. lol

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:24 pm

Thank you for American Truck Simulator, Gromit!